Thanks for that, it's safely locked up at work.
Colin keeps asking what one is his, I say the smallest
Agave albopilosa
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Tina
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Hi Paul
Thanks for that, it's safely locked up at work.
Colin keeps asking what one is his, I say the smallest
Thanks for that, it's safely locked up at work.
Colin keeps asking what one is his, I say the smallest
Tina
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varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
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Re: Agave albopilosa
FIRST FLUFFHi All
Just been pottering in the greenhouse & decided the agave albopliosa seedlings could do with some space as there are 7 still squeezed into one of my seed trays & TA DA I have the first fluff on one of them I'm soo excited.
What is a bit odd is it's not on the newest growth or the biggest plant.
Here's the tray from above desperate fro a repot
Tina
varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
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varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
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Re: Agave albopilosa
They are amazing. A must have, I will keep my eyes open.
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Diane
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Way to go, Tina! They are looking good! I have a nice one Sylvia gave me after none of mine germinated, then found a tiny seedling coming up in another pot, so I must nurture it a bit.
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Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Brilliant stuff.Tina wrote:
Hi All
Just been pottering in the greenhouse & decided the agave albopliosa seedlings could do with some space as there are 7 still squeezed into one of my seed trays & TA DA I have the first fluff on one of them I'm soo excited.
What is a bit odd is it's not on the newest growth or the biggest plant.
It's exciting to see how the tufts of hairs develop. This is ground breaking stuff. As far as I'm aware no one has published such images before.
IMHO A. albopilosa is the most exciting thing to happen in this genus for a long time.
I'm dead jealous because my lonesome seedling is way behind your tray. You should never trust me with anything special.
Cheers,
Colin
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Tina
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Oops perhaps I should drag out the SLR camera & go for a better picture but it's difficult with all the other plants in the way .This is ground breaking stuff. As far as I'm aware no one has published such images before
Tina
varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
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varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
Bucks, UK
Branch co-ordinator, Northants & MK BCSS https://northants.bcss.org.uk
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Please do - this is fascinating stuff. There are a number of agave friends of mine growing these but yours are the most well developed and healthy looking seedlings I have seen.
I agree with Colin - these plants are truly remarkable. All the more so when you consider that where they grow, the Huasteca Canyon, is one of the most popular recreational spots in that part of Mexico, and yet were only recently discovered. Mind you, I went there looking for them last November and didn't see any!
I agree with Colin - these plants are truly remarkable. All the more so when you consider that where they grow, the Huasteca Canyon, is one of the most popular recreational spots in that part of Mexico, and yet were only recently discovered. Mind you, I went there looking for them last November and didn't see any!
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Yes please Tina - we need the best pics possibe. If only to add something to my Agave presentation.Tina wrote:Oops perhaps I should drag out the SLR camera & go for a better picture but it's difficult with all the other plants in the way .This is ground breaking stuff. As far as I'm aware no one has published such images before
Cheers,
Colin
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Congratulations Tina for this first fluff 
I hope my albopilosa will soon have the same !!!
I hope my albopilosa will soon have the same !!!
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Torbjorn
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Re: Agave albopilosa
Hej,
When I repotted my seedlings of A. albopilosa 2 weeks ago I was not aware of anything speciail with this species. I only knew it is a recent discovery. Maybe, so far, it is just luck that I have 11 seedlings, but for the future is there anything special to worry about to keep them alive?
I guess also time has to tell if I have the right species.
Regards,
Torbjörn
When I repotted my seedlings of A. albopilosa 2 weeks ago I was not aware of anything speciail with this species. I only knew it is a recent discovery. Maybe, so far, it is just luck that I have 11 seedlings, but for the future is there anything special to worry about to keep them alive?
I guess also time has to tell if I have the right species.
Regards,
Torbjörn
Torbjörn
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden