I wouldn't like to do a branch talk with no interruptions, I almost encourage it, much better than speaking in silence.
The BCSS is having good success with joint ventures with the RHS - Bridgewater, Wisley and Hyde Hall - good lively events with high attendance numbers, the few photos from Harlow Carr that show the surroundings show very few people in the background. Were the public allowed in during judging / photography or were the photos just taken at a quiet time? Are there any photos of the whole show?
Stuart
Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
As somebody with no interruptions to make I enjoy all the interruptions about these photos, makes it very interesting, really informative about judging etc, keep them coming from my perspective
Patrick. Small varied collection of North American, Mexican and Andean Cacti. Variegated Agaves and Echeveria. Developing a succulent garden in Portugal. Joined Somerset BCSS and forum in 2007.
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
If it is on key, no problem.
But I can relate with el48tel on some chatter. In the "Updated seed lists" thread for example, occasionally there is a chat in between all the update notifications about things not really related to the seeds lists and seed ordering. Discussion on CITES could creep in, or growing advises. It is easy to start another thread for that and stick to the topic at hand in a thread, if there is a specific topic. Otherwise the main topic of the thread might get swamped with unrelated things, and will make the thread a bit useless.
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
Copiapoa solaris was best cactus in show. (class 5)Stuart wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:07 am I was going to mention that Titanopsis is OK in this class as it's part of the Nananthus subgroup but it comes under one of the banned categories for comments so maybe I shouldn't. I'd been trying to spot what might be the best cactus, my guess is the Mamm Crucigera, haven't seen anything that might be best succulent yet so that's probably still to come.
Stuart
Adromischus nanus was best succulent in show (class 29)
There were also 6 Awards of Merit:
Class 5 Copiapoa cinerea
Class 17 Matucana weberbaueri
Class 20 Notocactus magnificus (the amazing 50 year old plant which was admired by hundreds of people on the day, including my mum who had gone to make refreshments, and knows nothing about cactus.
Class 26 Agave Victoria regina
Class 32 Pachyphytum oviferum
Class 50 Unusual container
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
Thanks Tracey. I was going to refer to the stats which are to appear in an article in CW but I know that not all posters are members and so would not see itTraceyM wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:59 amCopiapoa solaris was best cactus in show. (class 5)Stuart wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:07 am I was going to mention that Titanopsis is OK in this class as it's part of the Nananthus subgroup but it comes under one of the banned categories for comments so maybe I shouldn't. I'd been trying to spot what might be the best cactus, my guess is the Mamm Crucigera, haven't seen anything that might be best succulent yet so that's probably still to come.
Stuart
Adromischus nanus was best succulent in show (class 29)
There were also 6 Awards of Merit:
Class 5 Copiapoa cinerea
Class 17 Matucana weberbaueri
Class 20 Notocactus magnificus (the amazing 50 year old plant which was admired by hundreds of people on the day, including my mum who had gone to make refreshments, and knows nothing about cactus.
Class 26 Agave Victoria regina
Class 32 Pachyphytum oviferum
Class 50 Unusual container
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.
Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
The Copiapoa Solaris was a well-deserved winner, Colin Norton used to have a row of six of them, all in nice clusters and probably imports, but it's rare to see a plant nowadays with more than a single head. I can't remember when I last saw one for sale apart from a few small grafts. I don't think I've seen it flower in cultivation so the chances of finding genuine seed must be near zero.
I hadn't thought about the Adromischus Nanus, good luck with repotting that one!
Stuart.
I hadn't thought about the Adromischus Nanus, good luck with repotting that one!
Stuart.
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
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.
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
Roger ferryman has flowered copiapoa solaris, not sure anyone else has. Probably boring yellow flowers
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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: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
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.
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Re: Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr 23/9/2023 - the photographs
Thanks Terry. That's a great Haworthia maughanii.
Ed
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