Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
A long stretch of sunny mild weather has caused a very early jump this year. Not putting away the snow shovel just yet though.
This last one was below ground level just a week ago.
This last one was below ground level just a week ago.
- Peterthecactusguy
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Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
some people in AZ needed their shovels. It snowed in the mountains around me.
Here's to you, all you insidious creatures of green..er I mean cacti.
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Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Andy - Beautiful Semperviva! Where'd did you track it down? About the shovel? Put it away! This afternoon I put 2 Opuntia's & 18" Cereus outside (in pots) in ground. They've been in 24f a couple of times this winter (on porch) and they're raring to go! Wheeled out the 14" grusonii onto deck, although covering pot is always there. Eyeing the terra cotta planters, but will wait till after this next "chill down" in a week. In past 24 hrs went from 4 or 5 pads trying to stand up on 3 humifusa"s to that many per plant this afternoon. Keeping fingers crossed but my dozen or so Echinocer's, Escob's, & O.'s all survived! I found 4 tiny new pups! Sometimes Nature decides to be forgiving! I'm wagering on a rerun of last summer -- which for the cacti was outstanding!
Here's to hands in the dirt!
Peter
Here's to hands in the dirt!
Peter
Once bitten by the cactus collecting/growing bug, there is no known cure!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
It's a Jovibarba, I got it here. Grows very fast and is indestructible.hoteidoc wrote:Andy - Beautiful Semperviva! Where'd did you track it down? About the shovel? Put it away!
As for the shovel, no! Average date of last measurable snow is March 28 here with May 10 as the latest that I know of. I give up on snow on April 15, after that date it gets quite rare but before its fairly common.
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Looking good Andy. I noticed my E. missouriensis is taking on water now. I am not putting the shovel away quite yet either (but wouldn't mind if it just collects dust)
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Was looking at the flower buds coming out of E. viridiflorus this afternoon and made a surprise discovery. Babies! Had no idea they were there.
closer look
closer look
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Very Cool! looks like they are at least a year old.
Forget the dog...Beware of the plants!!!
Tony
Tony
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Cute little guys! It is always nice to find volunteers! I have some that have sprouted all over my garden, but I really have no idea what they are
John In Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Congratulations on both pup & buds, Andy! I found a little pup on mine & it was planted (from ColdHardyCactus.com) back in June. Definitely wasn't there going into winter. No signs of buds - yet, but will be out prowling - with 2 days of 80's coming up ! Indoor Pedio is on verge of popping buds open! Recovery of humifusa has been astounding! from flat out Sat. to totally up yesterday!
Peter
Peter
Once bitten by the cactus collecting/growing bug, there is no known cure!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
And better looking than one year olds that I grew in my propagator. Maybe I should just sprinkle seed around the garden?Tony wrote:Very Cool! looks like they are at least a year old.
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Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Nice! Cool wrinkles and great colors!
Wow man, i'm 2 months deep into watering already and you're still holding on to your snow shovel....
Wow man, i'm 2 months deep into watering already and you're still holding on to your snow shovel....
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Everything looks about right for April 15th!iann wrote:Making the most of the heatwave?
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Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
The "Sprinkle System" (in the Northeast?) -- I've been thinking about it, esp. with the Pedio's!
Once bitten by the cactus collecting/growing bug, there is no known cure!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
There's no 12 step programme for Cactaholics...so I shall just have to get some more!!
Re: Connecticut Outdoors 2012 (Andy)
Looks good Andy. Have you been able to see any losses this year? I think the plants really got a break this year and there will be very little winter losses, if any.
All Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are Cacti