Sharpy's 2012

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Sharpy's 2012

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Well here is my humble little family. Hope you enjoy.

Took in full sunlight, I think the colors are a little washed out imo.

Anything that is labeled wrong please let me know.
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A. Asterias (tiny)
A. Asterias (tiny)
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A. Myriostigma var. columnare cv. minima cv. huboki
A. Myriostigma var. columnare cv. minima cv. huboki
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Cereus Sp. Wild Crest .. One of my favorites, grew it up from a golf ball size.
Cereus Sp. Wild Crest .. One of my favorites, grew it up from a golf ball size.
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Coleocephalocereus Aureus .. the pubs are dropping roots like a air plant.  Not sure if that's common or not.
Coleocephalocereus Aureus .. the pubs are dropping roots like a air plant. Not sure if that's common or not.
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Echinopsis Subdenudata
Echinopsis Subdenudata
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Gymnocalycium Baldianum .. saved from store, not sure if the bad spot will cover over or not
Gymnocalycium Baldianum .. saved from store, not sure if the bad spot will cover over or not
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Gymnocalycium Amerhauseri .. its puping from the top, is that normal?
Gymnocalycium Amerhauseri .. its puping from the top, is that normal?
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Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii
Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii
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Gymnocalycium Phanzii Sp. Dorisie (according to cactusartbiz, only place ive seen the exact same thing) Maybe my favorite cacti.
Gymnocalycium Phanzii Sp. Dorisie (according to cactusartbiz, only place ive seen the exact same thing) Maybe my favorite cacti.
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Mam. Plumosa
Mam. Plumosa
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Mam. Red Cap Cristata - thats what the label said, but no clue on what the real name is.
Mam. Red Cap Cristata - thats what the label said, but no clue on what the real name is.
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Parodia Haselbergii
Parodia Haselbergii
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Pleiospilos Nelii
Pleiospilos Nelii
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You already have a nice collection of Gymnocalyciums. I am certain, that you will enjoy their regeralis nice flowers. :)
Also like that Astrophytum myriosticta var. columnare and the Echinopsis subdenutada. Both of them should also procuce a pretty flower once they have reached maturity.

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I'm a bit jealous of the deep green colors on your gymnos. Nice specimens.
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I like your collection! Wonder how long it will take for it to outgrow your space? Have you already planned for expansion, or are you that hooked yet? :lol:
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great looking plants there!
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Cool looking bunch of plants,especially your gymno part of your collection! =D>
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Thanks for the nice comments folks.

Was in the past year that I got the bug for the Gymnos. Have a long list of "wanted" ones.
hegar wrote:Also like that Astrophytum myriosticta var. columnare and the Echinopsis subdenutada. Both of them should also procuce a pretty flower once they have reached maturity.

Harald
I had no idea that the columnare got flowers. :-k Have to look for some pics.
Harriet wrote:I like your collection! Wonder how long it will take for it to outgrow your space? Have you already planned for expansion, or are you that hooked yet? :lol:
Well the walkway and 10'x10' area is already staked out. Should be putting down the pavers in the next month. Well beyond hooked 8-[



Some flower pics from earlier this year. Need to get better at macro shots.
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First time flowers from these for me.
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The flowers have to do a lot of work to get above the spines.
The flowers have to do a lot of work to get above the spines.
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Nice show! =D> Are you pollinating these Gymnos? The hybrids could turn out to be interesting!
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very beautiful plants and flowers!
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Thanks for the nice comments.
gemhunter178 wrote:Nice show! =D> Are you pollinating these Gymnos? The hybrids could turn out to be interesting!
Haven't yet, but the G.Amerhauseri has a seed pod on it and I was almost positive it was the only flower open at that time. Someone got in there, have to see what the seeds do. The Phanzii and Mihanvichii will be getting flowers, at the same time, in a week or so. And those I will try to cross. No experience with storing pollen yet, so gonna do it the paintbrush method when the time is right.
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Fairchild Gardens mini-update

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Only took a few pics at the gardens, during the cactus show. Should have taken more but wasn't thinking about posting them. All the glass work is by Chihuly.
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They have some of the biggest Ginger plants I've ever seen.
They have some of the biggest Ginger plants I've ever seen.
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Boaboa tree.  These gardens must have been around for a long time.  Didn't get to ask anyone about the age of the park.
Boaboa tree. These gardens must have been around for a long time. Didn't get to ask anyone about the age of the park.
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And IMO this was the coolest thing there. There is a trellis that goes on forever covered in this. Unfortunately we didn't hit the peak blooming time. I had to use a flash on the large picture but the color is pretty accurate. I want this for the house :wink:
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There are 15 pieces of art I think, I only got those few and this last one. Hope its a descent show.

The pictures doubled at the end for some reason. Mabybe edit it for a fix.
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cool!
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