However the timing of this one surprised me by starting to swell in January and then today it opened!
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Hildewintera 2024
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edds
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Hildewintera 2024
I always get a few buds overwintering on these in my office. Most fall off but the occasional one will persist and flower earlier the next year.
However the timing of this one surprised me by starting to swell in January and then today it opened! These plants are perfect hanging plants for my office and much more reliable performers than other cacti in a slightly warmer space (8oC minimum and almost every day in mid to high teens). I need to test some out in full indoor conditions in the future and see whether they are still as reliable flowerers.
However the timing of this one surprised me by starting to swell in January and then today it opened! These plants are perfect hanging plants for my office and much more reliable performers than other cacti in a slightly warmer space (8oC minimum and almost every day in mid to high teens). I need to test some out in full indoor conditions in the future and see whether they are still as reliable flowerers.
Ed
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Re: Hildewintera 2024
Nice looking plant Ed.
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: Hildewintera 2024
That's beautiful, handy that your work environment is so good for your plants.
Tina
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varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.
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Re: Hildewintera 2024
Beautiful!
Diane - member of Kingston branch
Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
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Re: Hildewintera 2024
Beautiful flower, really brightens the day 
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Re: Hildewintera 2024
I saved some seed from my Hildewintera hybrids last year, and will be sowing them in March. I look forward to seeing the results...
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Re: Hildewintera 2024
Good luck Ralph - the germination rate on my HWH hybrids is pretty abysmal! Got a few crosses that are a couple of years old and some seedlings from last year though.ralphrmartin wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:31 pm I saved some seed from my Hildewintera hybrids last year, and will be sowing them in March. I look forward to seeing the results...
Ed
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