February 2019 - Astrophytum
- rodsmith
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February 2019 - Astrophytum
Message for SpikyMike. As you won the January competition it's your turn to choose the subject for February.
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
- Tony R
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Re: February photo competition
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.
Tony Roberts
Treasurer, Haworthia Society
Chairman, Tephrocactus Study Group
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Kent
(Gasteria, Mammillaria, small Opuntia, Cleistocactus and Sempervivum are my current special interests)
Treasurer, Haworthia Society
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Kent
(Gasteria, Mammillaria, small Opuntia, Cleistocactus and Sempervivum are my current special interests)
- juster
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Re: February photo competition
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.
Croydon Branch member, growing mainly cacti and Echeverias
- SpikyMike
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Re: February photo competition
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.....
Hmmmm. Now for a Feb. Topic. How about photo of an Astrophytum.....
Mike Walton
Birkhamsted Branch
Hertfordshire
Birkhamsted Branch
Hertfordshire
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum
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- rodsmith
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum
Here are some of my Astrophytum photos:
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
- MattGibbs
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum
A couple of flowers I had last year, first flowering seedling
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum
Seeing as everyone else has gone for flowers, how about some seeds?
- el48tel
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum
No flowers or seeds - just anticipation
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. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
- SpikyMike
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Re: February 2019 - Astrophytum
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!
Mike
Mike
Mike Walton
Birkhamsted Branch
Hertfordshire
Birkhamsted Branch
Hertfordshire