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by mikethecactusguy
Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Uses For Cacti
Topic: Uses for Cactus Spines
Replies: 5
Views: 14954

Re: Uses for Cactus Spines

The Soundsmith Hyperion MKII MI Cartridge uses a cactus spine as the cantilever.
by mikethecactusguy
Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with 2 others
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: help with 2 others

looking at all the pictures on line it can be either. Both flower the same and the flowers that have appeared occasionally look like either the
opuntia cochenillifera or nopalea cochenillifera
Thank you for your assistance
by mikethecactusguy
Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with 2 others
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: help with 2 others

Thank you
These probably came in one of those tiny terrarium things people give as gifts and these 2 survived 20 years ago.
Using the information you provided I think the second one is Austrocylindropuntia subulata, Eves Pin
by mikethecactusguy
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with larger older cacti identification
Replies: 10
Views: 2291

Re: help with larger older cacti identification

I have never taken flower pictures but will this spring when they start.
I want to say Thank you to everyone who has helped.
Thank you
by mikethecactusguy
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with 2 others
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

help with 2 others

These two have been hanging around for years and I have decided to revive them the years
Help with identifying them. Thank you
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by mikethecactusguy
Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:35 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with larger older cacti identification
Replies: 10
Views: 2291

Re: help with larger older cacti identification

can this be a Mammillaria hahniana or a Mammillaria morganiana
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by mikethecactusguy
Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:46 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with larger older cacti identification
Replies: 10
Views: 2291

Re: help with larger older cacti identification

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by mikethecactusguy
Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing
Replies: 10
Views: 15174

Re: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing

Hi
Yes they are expensive but well worth the money in safety. They have 3 layers of fabric. Far superior to a heavy leather/lineman glove
by mikethecactusguy
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: New Member Welcome
Topic: Hello from Beverly Hills
Replies: 11
Views: 5379

Re: Hello from Beverly Hills

I was at the California Cactus Center in Pasadena a few weeks ago and was surprised at all the 100 year and older cactus and succulents they had there.
by mikethecactusguy
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing
Replies: 10
Views: 15174

Re: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing

Hi hegar
Nothing so far has embedded itself in the surface of these gloves. I found them accidentally will looking for work gloves. The surfave is made from 3 layers as well as the side of the index finger. They are great gloves.
by mikethecactusguy
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing
Replies: 10
Views: 15174

Re: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing

This is an example of the size I was able to handle with no issues. This is an 18" bowl
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by mikethecactusguy
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing
Replies: 10
Views: 15174

My Best Gloves for Cactus Handleing

I found these gloves 2 years ago. I have yet to be "bitten" while handling my cactus plants. Just transplanted some big heavy plants with ease. I remember they were not cheap but they have proven themselves worthy. IMG_20190124_172637.jpg IMG_20190124_172642.jpg IMG_20190124_172655.jpg Mik...
by mikethecactusguy
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:24 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with larger older cacti identification
Replies: 10
Views: 2291

help with larger older cacti identification

These all started out as .99cent Store finds around 10 years ago. I have lost track of what they are. Please help. #1-- 42" tall IMG_20190121_091018.jpg #2-15" Pot IMG_20190121_091037.jpg #3-12" Pot IMG_20190121_091041.jpg #4-15" Pot IMG_20190121_091050.jpg #5-12" Pot-- need...