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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 6, 2006 12:32:54 GMT
I have a very old plant, (25 yrs or so) its had lots of babies but now the bottom of the plant has gone pale and wrinkly and its top-heavy so keeps pulling the pot over, the upper part of the plant, by contrast is still healthy looking and vividly marked. Can I rescue the old dear or has she had her chips?
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 9, 2006 12:19:33 GMT
Sweetleaf, you dropped the hint, so here I am!
Mick. ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 9, 2006 12:28:03 GMT
 Hi mick! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 9, 2006 12:39:04 GMT
I left you another message on the beeb.... if you dont mind, I will post some pics here of OH`s cacti in the hope you will help with ID?
If thats ok Ill get them on by tommorrow? (pretty please) ;D ;D
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 9, 2006 12:49:58 GMT
Looking forward to it already!!
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Post by Spruance on Oct 9, 2006 13:45:38 GMT
Sweetleaf, you dropped the hint, so here I am! Mick. ;D Hi Mick, Welcome to Garden World! ;D Pleased to see that sweetleaf has tempted you over.  As sweetleaf has mentioned on the BBC we don't currently have a cacti expert, so we'd welcome your input, if only on an occasional basis. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 9, 2006 13:54:26 GMT
Spruance, it would be my pleasure although there are plenty who are more expert than me! But then I suppose you could say that about almost anything!!
And I hope that it is more than occasional. It's a very big subject.
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Post by Spruance on Oct 9, 2006 13:57:25 GMT
Spruance, it would be my pleasure although there are plenty who are more expert than me! But then I suppose you could say that about almost anything!! And I hope that it is more than occasional. It's a very big subject. Hi again Mick, Sorry, I didn't mean to belittle the subject, I was just thinking in terms of your personal time availability. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 9, 2006 14:10:27 GMT
Spruance, I didn't read it as such so didn't feel at all belittled. I know that cacti/succulents aren't everybody's cup of tea so I don't expect an avalanche of questions.
But it would be nice if there was.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 9, 2006 15:40:19 GMT
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 9, 2006 16:07:01 GMT
There are 2 that might not like unheated - the 3 stemmed blue cactus and the prickly white cactus. I can name most of them if you want (tomorrow - off home now).
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 9, 2006 16:29:36 GMT
Oh thanks Mick, Ill look forward to labelling them correctly,the evil one got me again btw while I was lining it up for its close-up!
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 10, 2006 7:31:58 GMT
O.K., here we go from top to bottom:-
Opuntia microdasys v. rufida (mind your fingers on this one)
Next is the general view - hard to see what is what there.
Aloe variegata in the centre
Oreocereus sps.
Espostoa sps.
Oreocereus again.
Echinocactus grusonii - white spined species. There is also yellow spined and one variety with no spines at all.
Pilosocereus sps.
Notocactus leninghausii
The fuzzy ones are difficult to identify.
The one with a flower is a Rebutia.
I think the last one is a cristate Cereus species.
Remember I'm new here. Who's the evil one??
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2006 8:03:27 GMT
The EVIL ONE is of course the Opuntia! It fires its spines at you if it is knocked and they are small enough to miss,....  until youve moved them to your face lips etc! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 10, 2006 8:19:31 GMT
Of course! (I thought it might have been your OH!).
I don't have too many Opuntias but they all have this habit to a greater or lesses extent.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2006 8:35:31 GMT
Of course! (I thought it might have been your OH!). I don't have too many Opuntias but they all have this habit to a greater or lesses extent.  I only have one, OH refers to it as the "lollipop", but I dont think I fancy licking it lol |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2006 10:53:32 GMT
I have usually got the Opuntia at the back of the table, but cleaning up, I always seem to come across a few stray spines, Im sure it doesnt like me, but maybe they dont like anybody, lol
To recap, just bring in the blue multistemmed and the white prickly varieties and leave the rest to the big chill?...and no more watering till spring, right, off to make room on the windowsills, see you later, and thanks again!
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 10, 2006 11:29:22 GMT
That's it.
Oh, and keep your fingers crossed!
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Post by Alicat on Oct 10, 2006 13:35:41 GMT
 Hi sweetleaf do you have telewest.? Because I have just watched a programme called "The nations favourite blooms" There was a peice on about cacti's. Thought of you as soon as I saw it. It will be on again 5.30pm - 6.00pm Tonight. Alicat.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2006 13:42:15 GMT
Thanks Alicat, which channel is it on? I dont suppose it will be on
teleport tv ?
;D ;D
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Post by Alicat on Oct 10, 2006 13:47:17 GMT
channel 267 - I don't think it will be on teleport - but not sure - I could try and record it if you like, Then post it to you.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2006 13:51:22 GMT
No worries Alicat, Ill just tune it in and stand over it so no-one can change the channel for, say, cartoons lol!
If I want to watch something I have to insist!................. ;D
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Post by Alicat on Oct 10, 2006 21:39:12 GMT
Did you get to see it sweetleaf.?
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 10, 2006 21:48:29 GMT
Yes I got to see it, and the cactus guy was superb, some of those plants were awesome! Wish I had the space for a 100th of the cacti he had.. imagine heating a GH that size to 12deg all year round!  it must cost fortunes lol I can feel a new hobby starting, OH will be pleased ;D ;D |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 11, 2006 7:37:00 GMT
It does cost fortunes. I am not looking forwrad to winter at all. I want it wet and warm
What was the name of the guy in the programme?
Oh, and I would be happy to send you some plants to get going.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 11, 2006 7:47:06 GMT
Do you know, I havent a clue about his name, my attention was caught straight away by the 6ft cactus in the first shot, he was very knowledgeable though. Your offer is very sweet, thank you, I may take you up on that, as long as you let me pay the postage.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 11, 2006 7:59:21 GMT
I have a 6' blue cactus that you're very welcome to! But I can't put it in the post.
If anybody else wants it they can have it for free as long as they collect!
Next spring I will have a lot of spare seedlings which would be fine in an unheated greenhouse as long as they are kept very dry in winter. They are called Echinocereus - all have magnificent flowers and are relatively easy to grow.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 11, 2006 8:17:01 GMT
I just googled Echinocereus and came up with "strawberry hedgehog cactus" do yours fruit? I must admit that strawberry flavoured edible fruits was a bit of a surprise!
And I thought my baby Rebutia was pretty...just goes to show how wonderfully diverse nature is.
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Post by sleepysunday on Oct 11, 2006 8:25:22 GMT
Steady there lad, this is a family friendly board!
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 11, 2006 8:29:27 GMT
Sleepy, get your mind out of the gutter!  |
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until youve moved them to your face lips etc!
it must cost fortunes lol