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by daiv
Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: $8.00
Replies: 23
Views: 3603

Re: $8.00

I remember that one. Got an updated Pic? Anyway, the term "False Saguaro" is not really practical. If it is Saguaro-like from South America, then most likely it is Echinopsis atacamensis or tersheckii. I suppose we could call Ferocactus ingens "False Golden Barrel" or Austrocylin...
by daiv
Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: Mammillaria albicans putting on a show!
Replies: 7
Views: 908

Re: Mammillaria albicans putting on a show!

Glad you decided to post that one Barry - I get a lot of enjoyment out of plants in my collection that are growing well, but not really anything rare or unique. So don't dismiss your other plants too quickly.
by daiv
Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: Echinopsis
Replies: 8
Views: 1224

Re: Echinopsis

No, definitely not. Of course, the genus "Echinopsis" can include Trichocereus and Lobivia. Typically the Trichocereus are white, night bloomers, while the Lobivias are colorful day bloomers. The more typical "Echinopsis" - that is the globular stems with long trumpet flowers, se...
by daiv
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: Weingartia cv. Volantinera
Replies: 5
Views: 1144

Re: Weingartia cv. Volantinera

Very interesting! I've not seen this before. The flowers are great, but I also like the interesting stem growth.
by daiv
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Fine bark vs coarse bark for Schlumbergera?
Replies: 6
Views: 1243

Re: Fine bark vs coarse bark for Schlumbergera?

Yes, I've had great success with the coarse bark on Schlums. It certainly isn't necessary to grow them well. There are many methods with soil. That said, I think the coarse bark is a better option when mixing it with finer soils. It won't break down as fast - and that is something the bark will do -...
by daiv
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: Big Picture Project
Topic: Big Picture Project -Announcement 2
Replies: 9
Views: 46200

Re: Big Picture Project -Announcement 2

Hey thanks! E-mail is still the best method for my end.
by daiv
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: Flowering 'moon cactus'
Replies: 7
Views: 1713

Re: Flowering 'moon cactus'

It looks like this particular plant is mutating back - note the darker center. This suggests that the lack of chlorophyll is because the genetic "switch" isn't turned on, rather than components missing to produce it.
by daiv
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: rooting O. humifusa outdoors in full sun
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: rooting O. humifusa outdoors in full sun

If you have them in a soil that drains as it should for a cactus bed then you can rest easy. If they are in a heavy muddy soil, then you probably still will succeed, but there is a chance of failure. Even then, you're likely to see any problems long before it is fatal.
by daiv
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: CactiGuide.com Comments
Topic: Chatbox
Replies: 11
Views: 3830

Re: Chatbox

Not spam to post the link and I'm willing to install the mod if people like the idea.
by daiv
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Hatiora x graeseri
Replies: 11
Views: 2943

Re: Hatiora x graeseri

I think they will drop pads if they are really unhappy - for a while. I have two and never had problems with that and I do not give them special treatment in the least. Mine bloom 2 or 3 times every year. Usually the biggest blooming is February or March, but I do believe mine are blooming right now...
by daiv
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: This is pathetic
Replies: 13
Views: 2221

Re: This makes me laugh!

Oh man, that's terrible! In so many ways.

I think I saw the second one here before, but not the other one.
by daiv
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cactus Prank
Replies: 9
Views: 1619

Re: Cactus Prank

JFL -gags has tons of videos on Youtube. Good diversion and some are amazingly well done. One of the more elaborate and my top favorites is this one:

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by daiv
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: Spine pattern
Replies: 6
Views: 1150

Re: Spine pattern

I agree - the spines are distinctive on this unusual plant. (not uncommon, but interesting as it is considered to have come out of cultivation)
by daiv
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Root Rhipsalis in water?
Replies: 4
Views: 3051

Re: Root Rhipsalis in water?

Hi. Keep in mind that the plants can rot in soil as well as in water. I don't get too formal about the root length. Probably best to pot it when they are first notable I'd guess. I usually don't get around to it until they've grown a while. I've done Pineapple tops both ways as well with success. Gl...
by daiv
Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Astrophytum coahuilense?
Replies: 7
Views: 2839

Re: Astrophytum coahuilense?

There are also fertility issues - I am pretty sure that A. coahuilense does not cross with A. myriostigma. Of course, facts like that on their own don't help, but must be interpreted. After all. A. myriostigma does cross with A. asterias, but that doesn't make them the same species.