We've been rainy for the last two weeks after over 6 weeks or more of no rain. Yesterday we received 3". Up in West Point, NY they received 8". That's only about 40 miles away.
Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
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jerrytheplater
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Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Jerry Smith
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
The flowers on M.grahamii are very nice! 
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
No rain today but lot of smoke in the air from forest fires.
Hopefully these are not the last summer flowers...
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/c ... y/ICALGA32
Hopefully these are not the last summer flowers...
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/c ... y/ICALGA32
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
This the most openness of the flower I saw, it was just for 2 days and these were my work days so photo was taken after 4 pm.
I think at least for this species following conditions have to be true to expect real anthesis: mature plant, high temps, sunny spot and good hydration.
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Some update of the view of my garden from yesterday: remainder that we live in hail zone.
Direct hits' close up:
Direct hits' close up:
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Hail in july, is that normal were you live? 
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
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Zac
Butte County, CA, USA
USDA Zone 9b
Mediterranean climate; hot, dry, sunny summers with rainy, moist, mild winters.
Zac
Butte County, CA, USA
USDA Zone 9b
Mediterranean climate; hot, dry, sunny summers with rainy, moist, mild winters.
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Yes, most times in July.
Positive things: lot of hail water gathered and also natural cuttings to deal with.
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
The things you learn.Being on Cactiguide..
The size of those hails is impressive, no wonder the cacti splits and you get new cuttings.. We have hail here to in winter sometimes but not that big.-
jerrytheplater
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Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Imagine if that hail hit you in the head!!
Jerry Smith
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
What carnage!
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Gymnos are still in bloom.
Damages, total loss and survivors recovering.
This wild sunflower sharing the pot with one of y Opuntia is setting flowers even with perforated stem...
Also some "underground suckers" progressing.
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
Hell yeah! Gymno flowers are awesome! That Oreocereus is also looking great!
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Zac
Butte County, CA, USA
USDA Zone 9b
Mediterranean climate; hot, dry, sunny summers with rainy, moist, mild winters.
Zac
Butte County, CA, USA
USDA Zone 9b
Mediterranean climate; hot, dry, sunny summers with rainy, moist, mild winters.
Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
That gymno did another batch of flowers in August.
Cochemiea boolii loves heat waves.
This mamm is just starting...
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
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jerrytheplater
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Re: Days of my cacti lives - in pictures
That is cool. I did not know Leuchtenbergia would produce suckers. Did you do anything to make it sucker? How old is your plant? How do you care for your plant?
I'd sure like mine to sucker. Mine just flowered on Sunday for the first time in many years. It has a second bud coming on. My second plant shows no sign of buds.
Jerry Smith
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.