visit to ZSS yesterday

[Solaris]

Marlon Machado Wrote:
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> After seeing Copiapoa in habitat, I do not get
> that impressed with cultivated plants of this
> genus. The plants in cultivation are just not as
> magnificent as plants in the field. Okay, the
> smaller species like humilis etc. may grow into
> nice plants in cultivation, but I have yet to see
> a nice collection of the bigger species.
>
> Cheers,

I totally agree Marlon, Copiapoa are most attractive in their natural environment. Something I hope to witness myself someday, in the flesh, so to speak. But it hasn't stopped me from wanting to cultivate them myself in a sun scorched, drought ridden Scotland

[Trevor]

Fabulous show Marlon, thanks for putting it together ! And I agree whole heartedly on the Copiapoa score, potted plants aren't much chop compared to the plants in habitat. Besides, there are better looking Cacti than Copiapoas that can be grown faster, flowered and generally enjoyed more in pots....
imho that is;)

Thanks again,