Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus showing exactly 3 months of growth:
This Turbinicarpus jauernigii joined the collection last summer -- time for establishing, but not much else. Now it's ready for summer growing:
Looks plump enough, so I'll have to let the Turb get a little thirsty before I water it again.
I've seen plenty of flowers from my Gymnocalyciums, but I've never actually seen one set fruit before. That is, until now -- Gymnocalycium stenopleurum:
I have not a clue if this species is self-fertile. If not, it'll be a one-off shooting blanks. Either way, it's nice to see what a Gymno fruit looks like.
My Sulcorebutia rauschii pushed out a new pup in spring. You'll see the pup wedging itself in there (left), and on the right -- where there was 1, now there are 2:
Plenty of room for more pups, maybe I should hang out a little sign saying "this space for rent".
And finally -- Melocactus matanzanus with 3 pretty flowers all in a row:
Cheers, everyone!
