Astrophytum Caput Mesudae

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Re: Astrophytum Caput Mesudae

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They seem to get easier as they get bigger. Here is mine a few days ago. It amazes me how such slender stems can manage two such large flowers. I suppose it is the bit underground which is the key.


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That's nice Ralph. They seem to get more sturdy as they get older: here are some of my seedlings
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and here are my two much older plants
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What a cracking plant Ali......now to see if I can get mine like like.
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