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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 25, 2007 9:43:38 GMT 1
I would love to go but I'm not sure whether the purse and the OH are amenable yet.......never tease with cactus - I've heard of a prick teaser but that's ridiculous....(sorry! Couldn't resist!)
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 10:02:39 GMT 1
I'd never really thought of myself in that light................
You don't need a purse for me - all free gratis and for nothing.
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Post by madonplants on Jun 25, 2007 10:22:05 GMT 1
I sense converts. If its flowers you want go for Rebutias, Lobivias, Pseudolobivias, Echinopsis, Mammillarias and Echinocereus (all cacti). I have always liked Cacti, grew some from seed as a kid, just don't want too many of them!! I always look at them at G/C and spent quite a few minutes looking at the Craig House stall at GWL. Trouble is, I like the BIG ones, you know the ones that resemble the ones from those western films!!? Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 12:58:19 GMT 1
Keith, I think that you mean Carnegiea gigantea which is one of the slowest growing cacti that you can get.
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Post by madonplants on Jun 25, 2007 13:24:59 GMT 1
Keith, I think that you mean Carnegiea gigantea which is one of the slowest growing cacti that you can get. Yep that is the one, just did a search! How slow are we talking about here, Mick? What sort of conditions do they need? Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 13:32:03 GMT 1
Same as other cacti. Off the top of my head I think it's 20 years for 2 feet height but I will check it out.
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Post by madonplants on Jun 25, 2007 14:00:23 GMT 1
Same as other cacti. Off the top of my head I think it's 20 years for 2 feet height but I will check it out. Thanks Mick, much appreciated. Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 15:47:44 GMT 1
Nope. Far too fast. 2' in 30 years and that is with free root room. It would be slower in a pot.
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Post by madonplants on Jun 25, 2007 16:21:44 GMT 1
Nope. Far too fast. 2' in 30 years and that is with free root room. It would be slower in a pot. What sort of conditions would they need regarding amount of light? Trying to think where I could put one!  Craig likes them as well! Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 25, 2007 16:53:23 GMT 1
As much sun as you can find.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:01:32 GMT 1
I forgot, I forgot, I forgot! I meant to tell you all. What a thicko am I??
Yesterday a plant arrived from the States that I had forgotten about - a cutting of Agave gypsophila. This is a beautiful Agave and very hard to get. Very exciting and in the greenhouse already!
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 14:04:33 GMT 1
Pics or links Mick? Gypsophila, is it related to our Gypsophila in any way? Or does the name describe some aspect of it?
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:07:52 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 14:12:24 GMT 1
I like that! Its very attractive, even the spines look nice, it doesnt really take a century to grow one does it? I havent got that long  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:18:19 GMT 1
Noooo! Agaves are known as century plants because they take a long time to flower and once they flower the plant dies. However, you can get offsets that continue to grow or new plants grow on the old flower spikes. You see alot of that in Spain on Agave americana and if the wind really gets up it can be dangerous with little spiky plants whizzing past your head.
I have one little Agave that has flowered twice in 35 years.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 14:23:17 GMT 1
It didnt die then.  I hate to think a plant will show me its best, then turn up its toes, so sad.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:25:58 GMT 1
A bit like Sempervivums. The head that flowers dies off. Flowers are yellow on very long stalks - can be 20' plus on big plants.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:26:47 GMT 1
P.S. I think I sent you an Agave - a little tiny one - striata v nana.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 14:31:32 GMT 1
I had a big patch of those, (sempervivums)trampled by a painter, they were, must replace them sometime. I saw loads at GWL once Id run out of money. 20" is big! Impressed, of Birmingham |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 14:35:14 GMT 1
P.S. I think I sent you an Agave - a little tiny one - striata v nana. You did, and its doing well |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:38:37 GMT 1
What about some pics of them then?
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 14:42:24 GMT 1
Ill post some in a bit then Mick Its a bit dark out there now,raining again. Ill find some way to light it. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jun 26, 2007 14:45:22 GMT 1
Hang on a bit . What about that decorating Sweetleaf. Is it finished yet?  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 15:58:00 GMT 1
 prioritising, Mick? 
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Post by sweetleaf on Jun 26, 2007 16:16:53 GMT 1
  This ok Mick? |
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Craig likes them as well!