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I've been meaning to post some photos in this section for a while :roll: now I have finally got around to it!
Ok here's an overview: My collection is fairly small consisting of around 45 fully grown plants residing on an old barbeque table with a plastic roof, about 70 seedlings of varying species are living inside on a coffee table. and 20 or so outdoor cacti that are either too big, or scraggly to go on my plant bench, or are cereuses etc. which will be used in future grafting efforts (stay tuned :wink: ) I probably need a Greenhouse but since I'm still quite young I think I wont be getting a good one anytime soon.
Everything aside, here are some of the highlights from 2013, (there are still more flowers to come!) Neoporteria napina
I had one of these a while ago, but it got infested with mealy bugs and died.
I had one of these a while ago, but it got infested with mealy bugs and died.
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Neoporteria occulata, I have a soft spot for Neoporterias and I would get more, if only they weren't so uncommon in New Zealand!
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Mammillaria Theresae, a real stunner! To finish off todays photos from 2013 rebutia fulviseta.
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I had to hunt this one out, but it was well worth the search!

Stay tuned!
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What a wonderful sight to see in 2014.

Glorious selection of plants and their flowers.

That Mamm Theresae is esp nice.
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I love the Mamm. theresae! Now I must get one! :lol:
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Love the colors -- especially the first one. That delicate apricot cream color is just delicious.
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lovely flowers!
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Nicelly done. Robb! =D>
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Yep, I will also join the Theresae fanclub, the yellow/ purple combination of the flowers is really beautiful.
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Thanks for kind responses everyone! :mrgreen: here are some more photos from 2013: Echinopsis oxygona: I had to wait two years for it to flower, but it was well worth the wait!
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Sulcorebutia raushii
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Mammillaria deherdtiana
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and finally some photos from my current setup
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beautiful as well! especially love the rauschii
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I like the Leuchtenbergia in bench b . In your collection it makes for a nice contrast.
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Very pretty, nice plants!
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That purple-flowered Echinopsis is a miracle!
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Wow!!! I might have real words later.
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Well, seems like I forgot this topic during winters inactivity.
Time for an update!! :D
I'll just give you a quick update on my growing situation. I got a greenhouse!- not a good quality albeit, but a greenhouse at least!
Okay, some late winter/early spring flowers.
Mammillaria plumosa first time bloomer! Image Image
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