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Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:02 pm
by Jens
Please post here any other coments or pictures relating to the contest theme.
And also have fun with the picture contests in 2013 too!
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Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:10 am
by Robb
Unfortunatly its summer here in new zealand but it will be interesting to see cacti experence winter while it is still warm here :D :D :D Happy Winter!

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:05 am
by Jens
Hi Robb, there is a slight feeling of envy creeping up in me :wink: , but you could also post a picture from midwinter in June.
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Some cacti seem to like the winter to flower. Often because conditions in habitat are harsher in summer for them.
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Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:39 am
by Robb
Will have a look for a pic of my collection of when i first started it-winter 2012

By the way nice pic Steve!

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:10 pm
by Jens
Great plant Steve !

Another option for a winter pictures (besides cacti /succulents covered with ice and snow) how they change their appearance during winter drought in the GH, haha.
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Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:03 pm
by Saxicola
I think any picture that is somehow related to C&S in winter is fair game. Those of us lucky enough in mild climates may have things in flower (I'll be posting a flowering Mesemb that lives outdoors year round in the contest), while those of you in cold climates can take advantage of snow or the changes cold tolerant species go through to survive the winter.

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:13 pm
by Jens
Saxicola wrote:I think any picture that is somehow related to C&S in winter is fair game. Those of us lucky enough in mild climates may have things in flower (I'll be posting a flowering Mesemb that lives outdoors year round in the contest), while those of you in cold climates can take advantage of snow or the changes cold tolerant species go through to survive the winter.
IMO too.

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:06 pm
by Robb
When will they post the 2013 photo topics? :-k

vey envious of all you guys in the norther hemispere lovely winter pics

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:27 am
by cactushobbyman
I believe Cleistocactus strausil, flowering?
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Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:21 am
by John C
Robb wrote:When will they post the 2013 photo topics? :-k

vey envious of all you guys in the norther hemispere lovely winter pics
Soon! Just need to finalize a couple things. Sorry for the delay!

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:15 pm
by Tony
I have a small rain catch basin i use to water all my winter growers and it looks like it will have a thin sheet of ice in it for the next few days at least.
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My C. strausii is blooming now to Cactushobbyman, along with lots of mamms and a few parodias.

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:43 am
by John C
Robb wrote:When will they post the 2013 photo topics? :-k

vey envious of all you guys in the norther hemispere lovely winter pics
It's posted! :D Be sure to check it out!

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Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:15 pm
by Tony
Snapped a pic of my moms c strausii today.
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Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:24 am
by John C
Wow! Tony! That is one impressive plant! 8)

Re: Contest 74 : Dicussion and related Pictures

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:07 pm
by iann
I'll see if I can get some pictures of shrivelled plants tomorrow. Won't be pretty but might be interesting :)