Uebelmannia pectinifera -- young & old

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jp29
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Uebelmannia pectinifera -- young & old

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Even in cultivation there is an enormous difference in appearance between young and old plants:

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Juvenile plant approx. three years old

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An old-timer approx. twenty years old
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Re: Uebelmannia pectinifera -- young & old

Post by DWDogwood »

Beautiful specimens.
People may not fully appreciate the prowess of those little purple cubs.
It's really amazing to see photos of 5' tall habitat Uebies growing out of rocky outcroppings.
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