Edwin Dwianto
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Edwin Dwianto
Hello everyone,
I'am Edwin from Indonesia
But I moved to Thailand recently
I can speak english and french, so you are welcomed to speak to me in those language
I always am interested in cacti
When I was a boy, I had some cacti but I never knew how to take care of them properly
They died miserably
Now, since I have some spare time, I want to revive this old hobby of mine
Last week...I bought 2 seedling of A. fissuratus and A. retusus var. trigonus (although my trigonus seems to have a diedback-tubercule, the one with the yellow tip )
Nice to know you all
Regards,
Edwin
PS: do we have a WA (whatsapp) group?
EDIT: oops, I posted this in the wrong room. Please replace it accordingly. Sorry and thank you.
I'am Edwin from Indonesia
But I moved to Thailand recently
I can speak english and french, so you are welcomed to speak to me in those language
I always am interested in cacti
When I was a boy, I had some cacti but I never knew how to take care of them properly
They died miserably
Now, since I have some spare time, I want to revive this old hobby of mine
Last week...I bought 2 seedling of A. fissuratus and A. retusus var. trigonus (although my trigonus seems to have a diedback-tubercule, the one with the yellow tip )
Nice to know you all
Regards,
Edwin
PS: do we have a WA (whatsapp) group?
EDIT: oops, I posted this in the wrong room. Please replace it accordingly. Sorry and thank you.
Re: Edwin Dwianto
Welcome and good luck! From what I've seen lately Thailand is a great climate for cactus, if you can keep the excess rain away.
Ariocarpus generally lose a small number of old tubercles per year. They take a long time to dry out and die completely. As long as it doesn't spread you'll be fine.
If it gets worse you might want to take the plant out of the pot to check the conditions of the roots. Ariocarpus can be prone to rot.
Not sure what a whatsapp is, but perhaps someone who does will chime in.
Ariocarpus generally lose a small number of old tubercles per year. They take a long time to dry out and die completely. As long as it doesn't spread you'll be fine.
If it gets worse you might want to take the plant out of the pot to check the conditions of the roots. Ariocarpus can be prone to rot.
Not sure what a whatsapp is, but perhaps someone who does will chime in.
Disclaimer: I'm in sunny Arizona, so any advice I give may not apply in your circumstances.
Tim
Tim
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Re: Edwin Dwianto
Bienvenu!
A couple of members and i have a barely active whatsapp group (haven't talked for a few months now). If anyone would like to join we'd be very happy.
A couple of members and i have a barely active whatsapp group (haven't talked for a few months now). If anyone would like to join we'd be very happy.
There are more cacti in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
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It's an instant messaging application on smart phones. You can have group chats and send photos and videos. Sort of like msn in the good olden days but for smartphones
There are more cacti in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
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Re: Edwin Dwianto
Thanks Tim
Thanks for the info
It lose some tubercles in a way that the tubercle turns yellow from it's tip?
Also, would you know the answer to my question about the cactus hibernation in the tropic area?
Thanks
Merci
Vous êtes française? Mais vous habitez en Liban?
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Re: Edwin Dwianto
My collection grow
- A. fissuratus
- A. retusus var. trigonus
- L. williamsii
- O. denegrii
- A. fissuratus
- A. retusus var. trigonus
- L. williamsii
- O. denegrii
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My collection as of Jan'2020
1) Ariocarpus fissuratus - it looks greener once i put it in undirect sunlight (thanks for the advice) and i believe i see it grows! 2) Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus - well, i haven't seen it "moving" (growing) yet it has been in my care for about 1,5 months 3) Ariocarpus retusus var. trigonus - it is doing well, it grows and the yellow tip stops spreading (thanks for the advice) 4) Leuchtenbergia principis - it is said that this is a slow grower, but i swear that that center tubercle has grew from 0cm to 1cm in just 1 week! And it is already pushing a new one, again! 5) Lophophora williamsii - is sick and has a dull color 6) Lophophora diffusa - i like to see it's vibrant lime green color 7) Obregonia denegrii
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My lithops. They just came in yesterday
I use 100% coarse silica sand for them, with tiny orange limestone for ornamental purpose
I see that they are sheding their old leafs, so i don't water them
I put them in direct morning sun from 8 to about 13 o'clock...
Check them out
I'am 80% sure that it is L. fulviceps, are you agree with me? And about 50% sure that this one is L. hookeri, is it? And....I have no idea of what this is...my guess is Lithops aucampiae "Jackson's jade"...any advice is appreciated Regards,
EDWIN
1) Ariocarpus fissuratus - it looks greener once i put it in undirect sunlight (thanks for the advice) and i believe i see it grows! 2) Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus - well, i haven't seen it "moving" (growing) yet it has been in my care for about 1,5 months 3) Ariocarpus retusus var. trigonus - it is doing well, it grows and the yellow tip stops spreading (thanks for the advice) 4) Leuchtenbergia principis - it is said that this is a slow grower, but i swear that that center tubercle has grew from 0cm to 1cm in just 1 week! And it is already pushing a new one, again! 5) Lophophora williamsii - is sick and has a dull color 6) Lophophora diffusa - i like to see it's vibrant lime green color 7) Obregonia denegrii
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My lithops. They just came in yesterday
I use 100% coarse silica sand for them, with tiny orange limestone for ornamental purpose
I see that they are sheding their old leafs, so i don't water them
I put them in direct morning sun from 8 to about 13 o'clock...
Check them out
I'am 80% sure that it is L. fulviceps, are you agree with me? And about 50% sure that this one is L. hookeri, is it? And....I have no idea of what this is...my guess is Lithops aucampiae "Jackson's jade"...any advice is appreciated Regards,
EDWIN
Re: Edwin Dwianto
Why do you say the L. williamsii is sick? It looks fine to me. It's fully hydrated and a consistent color.
Not sure what the variation in day length is at ~15 degrees above the equator, but this is normally winter (shorter days) and most of these species aren't growing vigorously.
In Arizona at 33 degrees above the equator we have 10 hours of sunlight and some of my plants are just starting to wake up.
I can't offer any advice or evaluation on the Lithops, they look fine to me. Someone who has experience with them may provide better feedback.
Not sure what the variation in day length is at ~15 degrees above the equator, but this is normally winter (shorter days) and most of these species aren't growing vigorously.
In Arizona at 33 degrees above the equator we have 10 hours of sunlight and some of my plants are just starting to wake up.
I can't offer any advice or evaluation on the Lithops, they look fine to me. Someone who has experience with them may provide better feedback.
Disclaimer: I'm in sunny Arizona, so any advice I give may not apply in your circumstances.
Tim
Tim
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Hi Tim,
It is discussed in here
But to cut the long story short...
Last Saturday, i saw the base of this cactus wrinkled and shrunk in diameter, which in turn, made the substrate looked like as if it formed a "crater" around the base of this cactus. At first, i had thought maybe it had beeb just thirsty and i had watered it. But on Monday, i saw no imptovement...so i un-pot-ed it to check on the root...
Regards,
EDWIN
Re: Edwin Dwianto
I see nothing wrong in the pictures. During winter (shorter days, lower temps) L. williamsii generally get flabby and soft. No amount of watering will change that, in my experience. Mine are all flabby and wrinkled right now. I won't have a chance to take a picture until Wednesday.
Many cactus species do something similar. Not sure if it is day length or temperature or ??? that the plant is reacting to. As the days start to get longer and warmer, it should plump up and return to normal.
Many cactus species do something similar. Not sure if it is day length or temperature or ??? that the plant is reacting to. As the days start to get longer and warmer, it should plump up and return to normal.
Disclaimer: I'm in sunny Arizona, so any advice I give may not apply in your circumstances.
Tim
Tim
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Thanks Tim for the inputTimN wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:49 pm I see nothing wrong in the pictures. During winter (shorter days, lower temps) L. williamsii generally get flabby and soft. No amount of watering will change that, in my experience. Mine are all flabby and wrinkled right now. I won't have a chance to take a picture until Wednesday.
Many cactus species do something similar. Not sure if it is day length or temperature or ??? that the plant is reacting to. As the days start to get longer and warmer, it should plump up and return to normal.
But, i live in tropic area (Bangkok)...
This December, we still have above 25 degs Cel and no rain at all
And as far as i know, the day lenght is still in tropic area
Doesn't that make the cactus feels as if it was always summer?
Thanks
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Just bought an Ortegocactus macdougallii
As always, i have to clean the root from the black sticky dirt that the seller gave me
I can't understand, why do seller always use this kind of soil...it is sticky and holds it shape...
Not an ideal cactus soil at all
I hope this orange color at the base of the cactus isn't a bad sign The final result after i re-pot-ed it I hope i can take care of it, since lifle says that it is quite difficult to take care of
Regards
EDWIN
As always, i have to clean the root from the black sticky dirt that the seller gave me
I can't understand, why do seller always use this kind of soil...it is sticky and holds it shape...
Not an ideal cactus soil at all
I hope this orange color at the base of the cactus isn't a bad sign The final result after i re-pot-ed it I hope i can take care of it, since lifle says that it is quite difficult to take care of
Regards
EDWIN
Re: Edwin Dwianto
Did you see the Ortegocactus macdougallii+ Opuntia humifusa chimera on the llifle page? Pretty wild!
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
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Yes Shane, this one...hahaha
It is said that nobody could create chimera!
And they are said to be unstable...they could lose their chimera form
But, i'am not a fan of monstrouse or cristate or (maybe) chimera...but i still love color mutation (variegated plant)
Re: Edwin Dwianto
It's an interesting cactus chimera. I'm not aware of any other cactus graft chimeras whose tissues are neatly separated into layers like this one. Very coolEdwindwianto wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:17 am Yes Shane, this one...hahaha
It is said that nobody could create chimera!
And they are said to be unstable...they could lose their chimera form
But, i'am not a fan of monstrouse or cristate or (maybe) chimera...but i still love color mutation (variegated plant)
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction