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by Tobin
Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: size of blooming opuntias
Replies: 3
Views: 1733

size of blooming opuntias

How big do opuntias of the desert U.S. southwest generally have to be in order to bloom, assuming favorable climatic conditions? I have several kinds in four inch pots and wonder if they will have to grow much larger in order to bloom.

Thanks,

Tobin Clark
by Tobin
Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:50 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: please help identify this succulent that has finally bloomed
Replies: 9
Views: 3763

Huernia macrocarpa

Having now seen a photo of Huernia macrocarpa (I could not find a photo of aspera)that seems to be it. It is attracting flies just as the description says.

Thanks,

Tobin
by Tobin
Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

can you identify each of those?

Thanks,

Tobin
by Tobin
Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

Neolloydia conoidea

Neolloydia conoidea- Chihuahuan Beehive, Texas cone cactus
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by Tobin
Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:23 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: ID help
Replies: 7
Views: 3352

Also, C looks almost exactly like Euphorbia Ferox Marloth except C has practically no spines (only some very tiny ones on the new growth). Is it the same thing anyway?

Thanks,

Tobin
by Tobin
Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: ID help
Replies: 7
Views: 3352

OK. Based upon info in messages above, and info and pictures available online, I think: B is definitely Monadenium guentheri F is definitely opuntia monacantha variegata monstrose form (but I can't find any info on care, minimum temp etc.) D --I agree it's some form of gymnocalycium but I don't thin...
by Tobin
Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:36 am
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: ID help
Replies: 7
Views: 3352

ID help

Here are a number of cacti/succulents I have been trying to identify. Some are repeats, but I hope I have provided better pictures this time. I have labelled them alphabetically. Any help is appreciated. Tobin A: http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/Tobin44/PICTa.jpg B: http://i15.photobucket.com/...
by Tobin
Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with ID
Replies: 10
Views: 3322

copiapoa humilis

Thanks everyone for the input. I'm sure its a copiapoa humilis after looking at Desert Tropical site and Andy's website: http://public.fotki.com/Ondy/my_collection_of/copiapoa/copiapoa_humilis/ From this info from Desert Tropical site I have a feeling that having it out in the blazing sun here in no...
by Tobin
Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:52 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: help with ID
Replies: 10
Views: 3322

help with ID

Can you identify the blooming cacti?
Thanks, Tobin
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by Tobin
Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

Astrophytum asterias -- Sea Urchin Cactus
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by Tobin
Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

Ferocactus Wislizinii --Arizona Barrel or Fishhook Barrel; approx 12 inch diameter
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by Tobin
Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

Chisos Agave

Chisos Agave bloom; 6:30 a.m.; Windows Trail; Big Bend National Park; June 2005
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by Tobin
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

Is the last one Saguaro?

Great pictures. Do you know if the first one is notocactus leninghausii? Is the last one Saguaro?
Thanks,
Tobin
faslimy wrote:Image

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by Tobin
Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Picture, Pictures, Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9574

fishhooks and pink flowers

Those are great pictures. What is the one with the fishhooks and pink flowers?

Thanks,

Tobin
faslimy wrote:hi all, here are some shots from my amateur collection. I favour columnars.

sorry if that was too many pictures