BlackDragon Posted November 6, 2005 Well here she is in all her glory. Bruce's mum. :D She is only 1.8m max in height, and as you can see fron her stature she IS very different to Eileen. No spine shapeshifting, Fully mature spines still big and thick. Hope this pic clears things up a bit. It is a very nice hybrid indeed. Now he is known as "Bruce" 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zee_werp Posted November 6, 2005 Absolutely 100% beautiful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-YT- Posted November 6, 2005 :D Woo Hooo Bruces Mum sure is a beauty! Thats one amazing specimen you've got there BlackDragon An Amazing Hybrid at that, looks very strong and vigorous and not much sign of damage. What part of OZ are you located BD? may i put my hand up for any future cuttings?, Bruce will have a great lil spot in my collection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted November 6, 2005 I wouldn't mind a cut either, that is one spectacular specimen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Posted November 6, 2005 Sorry, no cuts available as of yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zee_werp Posted November 6, 2005 LOL, has anyone not asked for a cutting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strangebrew Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) as you can see fron her stature she IS very different to Eileen. Well I wouldn't go so far as to say that yet. As you can see, that is an old plant that has had the chop and pupped like crazy, which is typical behaviour for bridgesii IME. 'Eileen' is still an intact original plant from what I have seen, if ever Ed cut her I'm sure she would look similar to that. Cheers for the photo, the plants a ripper! EDIT: 'Bruce' & 'Eileen' would make a lovely couple I must say. ;) Edited November 6, 2005 by strangebrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted November 6, 2005 we need an 'I just creamed my pants' smilie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Posted November 6, 2005 we need an 'I just creamed my pants' smilie ^^ What he said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faslimy Posted November 6, 2005 amazing, i'd bow before that plant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zee_werp Posted November 6, 2005 I'd like to toss a dwarf at it (I hear thats the traditional pastime over in Oz) ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reshroomED Posted November 6, 2005 I'd like to toss a dwarf at it (I hear thats the traditional pastime over in Oz) ;) Chucking dwarves is fair enough. Chucking them into cactii's a bit rough though. A very nice plant indeed. Has it flowered? I'd be very keen on a pollen swap if possible. And any report on activity? I tend to agree with stragebrew re the chopped look. Could quite possibly be the same plant as Eileen. Definitely shows similar vigour. How long ago was it lopped off? BTW, my name is only associated with Eileen as no-one else seems to have her. I recieved a cutting as a gift years ago that she grew from, so some-one's got the original. Recently got a clue as to a possible original (at least prior to me) owner, but they're 80kms in a direction I rarely travel. Fuel prices being as they are I'll wait 'til next time I'm heading that way. ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasemateau Posted November 6, 2005 chuck me Gnome at it, f'n peg me Gnome at it.@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha !!!!! also very nice specimen, jasemateau put his hand up for cutting to!!!!!!!!!!! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gusto Posted November 6, 2005 Can't really tell from the photo if the old stumps are holding all their spines or not. Most Trichs I've seen show heavier spination on vigorous growth, such as a heavily pruned plant. That looks nearly identical to some of the strong stems on the SS02 bridgesoid that's here in the states. I think it's safe to say that this is not the plant's ultimate height too, as long as the knife is spared. I really hope that clone is NOT identical to Ed's Eileen, so that a blissful union may still be possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hebrew Posted November 7, 2005 beautiful bruce :D nice one lovely cactus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted November 7, 2005 i think it could do with a prune though ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilli Posted November 8, 2005 Yeah, it's definitely big alright, but I'm thinking maybe its its a little TOO big... I'll help dispose of garden waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Posted November 8, 2005 my new desktop image..... i agree T thats hardcore cactus porn id hug it and not care about the spines shes a big bridgesii but can we see anything else that poinst to being a hybrid? ive seen 3 other large bridgesii specimens and i can honestly say that bridgesii gets fatter than most think just not until its older i wish i could scan my pics of another clump thats just as thick , and which forms most of my stocks yet my plants have the typical thin bridgesii look and again my seedling bridgesiis appear thin compared to other species i think thats in fact the habit of bridgesii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Posted November 8, 2005 my mistake the 1.8m limit of height is strange isnt it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benzito Posted November 9, 2005 we need an 'I just creamed my pants' smilie - this one pretty much covers the feelings afterwards, but we need something that represents the act of 'creaming ones pants'. Actually, with the under-representation of females on this forum, do we really need an ejaculating emoticon? I'm sure that wouldn't attract any new ladies to the fold. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Posted November 9, 2005 thought I would share a pic I forgot to post since 'everyone loves Bruce' :D A nice midshot.... or moneyshot Strangebrew I think your correct, i think this must have been a much bigger plant many moons ago.. I think what we are seeing here is the new growth from the base which seems to set alot of pups. Therefore Rev, I think your right, its not it max potential height! Im thinking that the sheer thickness and sout growth is down to the environmental factors. Its a very old plant, massive root zone, full sun, harshish outback conditions and prob the most ideal temp and humidity. Maybe the thinner growth I (we) see on other bridgesii are due to quicker and more lush growth.. rather than prime long term paced growth exhibited in this mature plant. The ammount of sunlight recieved seems to have a massive effect on the thickness. My largest bridge is now being shaded by the lower section of a big hakea. The diameter has at least dropped by 30% since growing in the shade. still growing stong just much smaller. Bd. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puffingfish Posted November 9, 2005 [quote name='Benzito' date= Actually, with the under-representation of females on this forum, do we really need an ejaculating emoticon? I'm sure that wouldn't attract any new ladies to the fold. lol Hmmm, thanks Benzito...I was beginning to feel queezy. I'm shocked at you Torsten -_- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
