Source for Maihuenia poeppigii?

[mikej]

I think Maihuenia poeppigii is really interesting, but I'm having trouble finding it. Even Ebay has only one listing at the moment, and the seller is overseas; I'd really rather stick with a US source, to avoid any issues with CITES. Does anyone have any suggestions? (Plants preferred, but I could give seeds a shot too I suppose!)

I guess for now I'll set an alert on Ebay in case anyone lists something in the US.

[iann]

Seeds are slow. Cuttings are easy. I'm not in the US though.

[mikej]

Yeah, I wish it were easier to trade internationally! I guess I'll just keep an eye out.

[esp_imaging]

I've found the seed quick, and fun as they are fast growing for cacti.
Sand the seed costs (very, very fiddly), and the seeds either germinate within a few days or rot. >25% germination in 10 days or so like this.

[DaveW]

Occasionally you may find them at dealers that sell alpines as they are also considered an alpine as well as a cactus.

[Minime8484]

Ben Kamm @ Sacred Succulents (http://www.sacredsucculents.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) usually has at least seeds listed; right now he has both seeds and plants (though he does indicate the plant supply is limited).

Great vendor with a lot of plants with collection data. Tell him Tristan sent you!

[mikej]

Thank you, I didn't know about them! (And I'll mention you in my order. )