February 2019 - Astrophytum

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February 2019 - Astrophytum

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Message for SpikyMike. As you won the January competition it's your turn to choose the subject for February. :smile:
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Re: February photo competition

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rodsmith wrote: Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:05 am Message for SpikyMike. As you won the January competition it's your turn to choose the subject for February. :smile:
Hi Rod, I know Juster (the January judge) has been trying to contact him; he was last active on the Forum on Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:00 pm.
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Yes I have now sent Mike both a PM and an e mail. If anyone knows him, and he is not on holiday, please give him a nudge.
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Re: February photo competition

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Hi all. Thanks for the messages! V chuffed to have won the Jan photo competition! Thanks. (Apols I’ve been away)

Hmmmm. Now for a Feb. Topic. How about photo of an Astrophytum.....
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum

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Astrophytum myriostigma v nudum
Astrophytum myriostigma v nudum
Astrophytum coahuilense
Astrophytum coahuilense
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum

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Here are some of my Astrophytum photos:
A. asterias Super Kabuto
A. asterias Super Kabuto
A. capricorne
A. capricorne
Astrophytum various
Astrophytum various
A. myriostigma
A. myriostigma
A. capricorne
A. capricorne
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum

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A couple of flowers I had last year, first flowering seedling :smile:
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum

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Seeing as everyone else has gone for flowers, how about some seeds?
Astrophytum myriostigma seeds
Astrophytum myriostigma seeds
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum

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anticipation.jpg
No flowers or seeds - just anticipation
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum

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Thanks for posting some lovely pictures of Astrophytum species. All wonderful pictures. Loved the vivid flowers in Rodsmith’s collection. And an unusual take with DianeM’s seed pods! But I have decided to give winning slot to el48tel. At this time of year it’s so nice to see the promise of Poland’s starting to bud - and this picture made me think of spring and promises of things to come. Well done - and over to you for March topic selection!

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