Stapeliad thread
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Re: Stapeliad thread
I have Desmidorchis acutangula as opposed to Caralluma but names are forever changing. This is a 2 year old seedling.
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Lovely pictures jfabio. Persevere! They are worth it.
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Mike, not sure I agree with you about your Trichocaulons (now Hoodias). I think the grey colour is more how they should look rather than green.
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Nice plant Mike; yes, I was using the old name.Herts Mike wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 10:01 am I have Desmidorchis acutangula as opposed to Caralluma but names are forever changing. This is a 2 year old seedling.
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Re: Stapeliad thread
They did look very attractive as a bright green with their brown spikes for contrast. I’ll take your advice and put them back int the greenhouse apex with the Ariocarpus so they can get maximum light and heat, rather than in light shade. How long till flowering do you think?Herts Mike wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 10:09 am Mike, not sure I agree with you about your Trichocaulons (now Hoodias). I think the grey colour is more how they should look rather than green.
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Re: Stapeliad thread
Sorry to interrupt the conversation. Do all of the above plants especially, Caralluma, have pungent odours? I have some on my wish list having seen pictures. Do I need to reconsider?
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Stapeliad thread
Hi el48tel, even if they are, the wierd and wonderfull flowers make up for it. To me it's a succulents equivelant of a cactus with hooked spines lol. Just be carefull. Cheers
Re: Stapeliad thread
A lot of them do not have any smell. But keep at least 2m away from Piaranthus, Desmidorchis and Brachystelma barbarae. My wife has a small Huernia collection and they seem to be innocuous.
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Re: Stapeliad thread
Just grow them eltel. Worry about the smell if and when it happens.
Incidentally many years ago I exhibited a full pan of flowering Piaranthus at a Birmingham show. It cleared the room.
Incidentally many years ago I exhibited a full pan of flowering Piaranthus at a Birmingham show. It cleared the room.
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Re: Stapeliad thread
Good job I didn't update my list then. Eyes open for a few ... they look like fascinating plants.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.