Wrinkled agave
Iris (8b, Vancouver, Canada)
7 years ago
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Iris (8b, Vancouver, Canada)
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoRelated Discussions
Another cool hechtia
Comments (8)Well, note why I didn't give the location Chris. Something rubs me wrong about collecting plants to sell directly. Especially when there are cool plants like this that might only be in this colony and no where else. After digging around and looking at as many pictures as I can find of all hechtia species I can find (and with some feedback from some people) I think it may be Hechtia rosea, or a form of it. The leaves share some of the characteristics, the inflorescence looks to be on the right size scale...but just a working hypothesis at this point. Excellent name Paul, might need to throw in a rubra or purpurea in there also though. And how would purple-*week-old*-octupus-head-in-rock translate to latin? -andy...See MoreRespect It Yourself
Comments (21)Colleen, It may surprise you - it did me - that many that are named candicans are actually v. fallax. I wouldn't say that it's wrong, but if loving big Agaves is wrong, do you want to be right? Mara, Too right you are. I am, sometimes. Greg, Each time I go I have that feeling - you got to bend a knee. Chad, Yes, it's really nice as I look at it for a sixth time. Paul, I'm with you there. Rosemarie, Yes, that's it - I think they'll have me again, because I amuse their puppy. hoov, And they let me operate tools this time, but I was a willing participant. Mathew, That's not the real hidden Ariocarpus, either. Christopher, They actually try to give you more plants than one has pockets for. Plus they're such good growers that they always have two or three of one plant. Gay, Me, too (it will be in May). So that's where they got to - I know I was missing them, but I thought Scott confiscated them on account of my rooting ineptitude. I was really wondering about the Agave on the right, since we took so much care in getting it. I can't wait to grow it (again!)....See MoreI think I may give it up..... :(
Comments (5)What does your potting mix consist of? The decline in your Cycad really shocks me. I store about 10 different Cycad varieties, all in pots, every winter in my garage with no harm. They are tough plants. By all means DO NOT discard yours! I bet it comes back to life... In any event, as far as the potted specimens go I suspect there is something going on which is related to an unhealthy root system resulting in a weakened plant unable to cope with an extended dormant period. I also think it is very possible that you may have underestimated how much water they need even when it is cold in the garage. A root ball constricted in a pot still needs some moisture no matter how cold. As for the outdoor plants - I can't help you much since I myself do not grow those particular varieties so I can't give you any advice based on experience. I do overwinter a Trachy wagnerianus in a pot outdoors under an awning so it stays dry, along with several Agaves. x...See MoreAgave
Comments (7)Looks pretty good to me. The coloring near the base doesn't concern me. No rot, no wrinkling, no drooping. But it does look etiolated to me, unless its leaves are naturally long and skinny. If it is being kept indoors at room temperature and not getting some solid light, it will suffer....See MoreKara 9b SF Bay Area CA
7 years agoIris (8b, Vancouver, Canada)
7 years agoKara 9b SF Bay Area CA
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agocactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
7 years agoIris (8b, Vancouver, Canada)
7 years ago
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