The CoronaCactus misc. thread 2009

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:18 pm

Thanks guys.
The grower had large specimens of both Arthro's but Jen and I had a strict budget. Besides, these take less space and I get to watch them grow into large specimens

But it was nice to see what they'll grow into.

Oh yes, when looking up the names the flowers sure caught my eye!

Indeed Tony, VERY wicked

Post by **daiv** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:19 pm

Fantastic selection, Darryl!

That Arthrocereus is the last one needed for the guide.

http://www.cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus ... =glaziovii

Would be great to get a pic up for that - especially when it flowers.

Joel will no doubt get flowers of his melanurus when it flowers.

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:30 pm

The cutting is only a small 3" piece, but your welcome to use it. I can pot it up and take a better pic if you prefer. I'll do it anyway so your call.

I might be able to get a pic of the mother plant.

Might be awhile before it flowers though

Post by **daiv** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:41 pm

Thanks D!

CoronaCactus wrote: Might be awhile before it flowers though

If it is anything like the rondonianus counterpart, it will be much faster than you think. You could easily get flowers on that plant this summer. They are aggressive little monsters. One thing I found is that they will "drop" older stems. But as long as you have lots of new stems comming up, this doesn't really create a problem.

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:42 am

I'll see what i can do to grow it to flower next season...but i make no promises!

Post by **daiv** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:54 pm

In the words of Rob Schneider: "You can do it!"

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:57 am

Nice new bunch Darryl. I really like the Arthrocereus.

iann · Post by **iann** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:42 pm

Neat selection of plants I've never heard of

And a few I have

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:01 am

Thanks guys

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:55 am

The Winter Show - A Preview

So i figured i'd close out the year and this thread with a final picture show. I was originally going to just show some Aloe's, but seems more than just Aloe's are doing stuff

Sorry for the lack luster photo quality...i only get about 10-15 mins before sunset when i get home from work and i was trying not to use the flash.

Aloe arborescens

Aloe ciliaris
That tiny trellis got swallowed up pretty quick. Thinking of building a large one that goes up and over each window in the shape of a "T".

Aloe ferox

Aloe sp. #1
I thought this was A. mackenzii or something like that...but that name (or even close) does not exist

Aloe sp. #2

Aloe sp. #3
I think i put this up for ID last year and never did stick a label with it...doh! Need to find that thread and see whats up.

Aloe x 'Blue Elf'

Aloinopsis rubrolineata

Crassula ovata

Caralluma europea
Interesting how it seems to grow it's stems under ground or atleast under the top layer of gravel.

Cleistocactus sp.
That mystery plant again... a month ago it put out a flush of 8 flowers, today just 1

Epiphyllum
Seems like an odd time for this to bloom...?
You can see a few more buds near the bottom.

Euphorbia sp.
I don't trust that label at all!!!
But it's starting to clump up like mad.

Kalanchoe tomentosa
Some nice coloring

Lavrania marlothii

Monadenium magnificum

Mammillaria karwinskiana ssp. nejapensis
Yes, a cactus!

Pseudolithos dodsonianus

Pilosocereus pachycladus
Another cactus! and he has a new arm too.

Pachypodium saundersii

Senecio articulatus
All leafed up and no place to go...or maybe it does? Seems like an escape attempt to me!

Stapelia (Orbea) variegata

Andy_CT · Post by **Andy_CT** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:51 pm

Lots of cool and weird looking stuff there

I can't wait for your 2010 installment of 'Pimping the Opuntia'

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:03 pm

Good stuff Darryl.

I knew you had a page or two left in ya.

Post by **daiv** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:37 pm

Great wrap-up Darryl. That mystery Cleisto is such a cool plant. Being so elusive to ID makes me wonder if it isn't some intergeneric hybrid. Would be so cool if it was a cross between a Cleisto and a Matucana or something.

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:15 pm

Thanks guys.

Maybe one day the mystery will be revealed.

lol…2010 will be a good Opuntia year

peterb · Post by **peterb** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:25 pm

The Pseudolithos and the Lavrania are simply awesome. Love those more rare stapeliads. I can't grow them for anything, but I like to look at em.

peterb