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by Charles
Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Branching Echinocereus triglochidiatus ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1052

Re: Branching Echinocereus triglochidiatus ??

Here are three photos.
2nd is Echinocereus triglochidiatus from Lincoln Co. NM. This plant is 20 years old.
3rdis Echinocereus triglochidiatus White Sands variety. This plant is also 20 yrs. old.
1st was taken today of Escobaria vivipara just for fun.
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by Charles
Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Branching Echinocereus triglochidiatus ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1052

Branching Echinocereus triglochidiatus ??

Hello, I have been tending a cactus garden in Sparks NV for 25 years. Today I noticed one on my Echinocereus triglochidiatus (a fat flabby variety from Lincoln Co. NM) is branching !! It's an older cactus in my garden and has grown to a maximum size. Now it is growing stems from the stems, as oppose...
by Charles
Sun Jun 07, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Free For All
Topic: Today's flowers
Replies: 2
Views: 1680

Today's flowers

Hello, I noticed a new flower in my garden this morning. It is listed below first. This cactus (South American) has never bloomed in my yard. Alas, it has been difficult to grow this outdoors in Sparks. Seems to like moderate weather and temps in the 60 to 75 F range. Here goes: southamericanrareflo...
by Charles
Thu May 28, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pediocactus on Opuntia root?
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Pediocactus on Opuntia root?

An Pediocactus on Opuntia root was reported to me by a reliable person. The gentleman lives in Sparks NV and has a green house. The Pediocactus reported had a cluster of heads baseball sized and larger. Does anyone know if this grafting and where can I get a few? Charles in Sparks censussearcher@gma...
by Charles
Fri May 22, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Garden Renovation
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Garden Renovation

The spring got to me. I got out the shop VAC, gathered up some bricks and stones and cleaned the garden.
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by Charles
Wed May 13, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Maihueniopsis darwinii
Replies: 10
Views: 1533

Maihueniopsis darwinii

Mesa Garden lists these: Maihueniopsis, /3,6,12,16-17/ mound forming 551.9291-boliviana huge thick taproot, fat round stems 551.92919-boliviana DJF473 s. Iglesia, long white spines 551.9292-boliviana DJF246 w Tafi del Valle 551.92920-boliviana DJF319 Lora Huasi, Catam, super long yellow sp 551.92921...
by Charles
Wed May 13, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Maihueniopsis darwinii
Replies: 10
Views: 1533

Maihueniopsis darwinii

Oh. I think it is Maihueniopsis boliviana from Bolivia. But There are 'bout four varieties. Note the stem in the center of the flower. That might ID it.
by Charles
Wed May 13, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Maihueniopsis darwinii
Replies: 10
Views: 1533

Maihueniopsis darwinii

Yes, those names jogged my memory.

I got it from Mesa g. about four yrs. ago. Look at this flower !!!
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by Charles
Tue May 12, 2015 4:59 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Maihueniopsis darwinii
Replies: 10
Views: 1533

Maihueniopsis darwinii

I tried for several years to grow this particular form of cactus from Bolivia or Argentina. It grows into a huge bunch at high elevations.
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Maihueniopsis darwinii or a related variety.( From Mesa Garden.) I will post the flowers in a few days-maybe.
Charles
by Charles
Wed May 06, 2015 4:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Spring Jewels
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Re: Spring Jewels

Thanks Kamos.
also
I'm experimenting with a BIG clear plastic storage container as a greenhouse substitute. I think it will be okay.
by Charles
Mon May 04, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spring Jewels
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Spring Jewels

Good garden so far. Had to spray twice for mealy bugs but now under control.
First Photo
Seedling came up two summers ago. It has rounded base pad. All other pads are oval.
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by Charles
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Good Spring start
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Good Spring start

Sparks, NV
My garden is in the best shape in 20 years. Here is a photo of a
Sclerocactus parviflorus

If you wish to see more photos, feel free to email me. censussearcher@gmail.com
charles
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by Charles
Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hybrid Opuntia with Cylindropuntia?
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Hybrid Opuntia with Cylindropuntia?

Hello,
Is it possible to cross Opuntia with Cylindropuntia? :?:

Note: this is a great forum. I like the spell check. But how difficult would it be to add the cactus names in the spell check too?
by Charles
Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: Grown From Seed
Topic: Easy seed production
Replies: 3
Views: 1047

Re: Easy seed production

Hello, to answer both comments, yes, maybe the slush could substitute for tomato juice or catsup. :lol: How do I go from slush to glob? :mrgreen: I squish the seeds out of the pod using thumb and finger pressure into a tray or bowl. I then throw the pods into the garden near a rock, wall or plant. T...
by Charles
Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Cutting out damage and clonining
Replies: 0
Views: 744

Cutting out damage and clonining

This fat Echin. from Lincoln Co. NM had one stem sun-damaged four years ago. I cut it out, dried it, and planted it last summer. Now four months later, it is making a recovery. Note: The winter has skipped Sparks NV. Also at the bottom of this post is a E. whipplei I dug up because it was overgrown....