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by Tom in Tucson
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I am 45.If it is late to sow Ariocarpus seeds?
Replies: 9
Views: 137

Re: I am 45.If it is late to sow Ariocarpus seeds?

I remember reading once an assertion by the owner of Miles to Go (Miles Anderson) that it usually takes around 6 years for most Ariocarpus to reach flowering size from seed on their own roots. The biggest obstacle now seems to be acquiring accurately labeled seed. Before Mesa Garden changed ownershi...
by Tom in Tucson
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Echinocereus species
Replies: 2
Views: 95

Re: Echinocereus species

It could be, but may also be the closely related E. adustus
by Tom in Tucson
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Recognition
Replies: 5
Views: 169

Re: Recognition

My guesses: The cluster on the left looks like a Euphorbia . Either E. tubiglans , or a hybrid with E. polygona . On the right the stems appear to be withered Echinocereus viereckii var. morricalii . Steve's suggestions for pot size are very valuable. Be sure to wait at least a week after transplant...
by Tom in Tucson
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Cacti Places
Topic: First visit to Joshua Tree Nat. Park
Replies: 7
Views: 216

Re: First visit to Joshua Tree Nat. Park

Great looking images. The succulent might be a Dudleya saxosa.
by Tom in Tucson
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Mammillaria sp.?
Replies: 2
Views: 109

Re: Mammillaria sp.?

Based on my limited experience with growing a few milky types of this genus, my first impression was that it could be a M. magnimamma. The guess of it being a M. sartorii seems possible, though less likely.
by Tom in Tucson
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Succulent ID
Replies: 3
Views: 141

Re: Succulent ID

Looks like a popular cold hardy succulent known as Orostachys boehmeri
by Tom in Tucson
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Some aloe plants and one rhipsalis
Replies: 2
Views: 178

Re: Some aloe plants and one rhipsalis

1 & 4 look right. I'm sorry I can't ID the rest.
by Tom in Tucson
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Is my plant Cephalocereus senilis or something similar?
Replies: 12
Views: 582

Re: Is my plant Cephalocereus senilis or something similar?

The advise from DaveW is good. Until it blooms, an ID is almost impossible to make. It could be a number of different species of Mammillaria. My guess: M. guelzowiana.
by Tom in Tucson
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Small intetesting cactus - but how big do these get?
Replies: 7
Views: 404

Re: Small intetesting cactus - but how big do these get?

Unless you're very skeptical of rising earth temperatures, I think that above normal summer heat will soon become typical for at least the next 20 years. Having said that, I suggest you plan for it by establishing trees and shrubs in your yard before planting any smaller cacti. I'm already reaping t...
by Tom in Tucson
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Outdoor Cacti
Topic: Watering newly planted cacti
Replies: 2
Views: 444

Re: Watering newly planted cacti

Unless you get near record heat, I'd wait until early Spring to get the roots established.
by Tom in Tucson
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Brown patches
Replies: 1
Views: 279

Re: Brown patches

It might be a fungus infection on something close to Euphorbia ammak
by Tom in Tucson
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Potential Echinocereus?
Replies: 5
Views: 424

Re: Potential Echinocereus?

Thanks Tom! Those images that you posted do look really promising, the spines look very similar. To answer your questions, this plant has been outside this whole winter, so it has handled temps of 21F for a few hours without any issues. As far as general care, it handles full sun well getting minor...
by Tom in Tucson
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Succulent Identification
Topic: Lithops
Replies: 4
Views: 409

Re: Lithops

A friend of me got me this little pot of Lithops. I have basically no knowledge of anything regarding Lithops, and was wondering if anyone knew the species? It actually looks like it might be a couple different species planted together in the same pot. https://cactiguide.com/forum/download/file.php...
by Tom in Tucson
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Exotic Cactus Collection—eBay vendor
Replies: 7
Views: 486

Re: Exotic Cactus Collection—eBay vendor

Aiko wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:08 pm What species were you after?

There is the thread of Updated Seed lists (https://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewto ... 26#p405326) on this forum that notifies when a respected seed list has been updated. Maybe a better option than buying seeds from private sellers.
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