Pelecyphora strobiliformis-
Branching out at 50.....
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Re: Branching out at 50.....
But not in a big way. Congratulations, how fast will it grow?
Obsessive Crassulaceae lover, especially Aeoniums but also grow, Aloes, Agaves, Haworthias and a select number of Cacti.
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Re: Branching out at 50.....
Absolutely no idea Liz. We shall see.
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Re: Branching out at 50.....
You sure it's not a hernia .
Lovely old plant well done for keeping it growing.
Lovely old plant well done for keeping it growing.
Tina
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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: Branching out at 50.....
You're confusing it with Stapeliads Tina....Tina wrote:You sure it's not a hernia .
Lovely old plant well done for keeping it growing.
It's definitely a cactus.
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Re: Branching out at 50.....
Methinks you confuse a hernia with a Huernia, Mike!! Hence Tina's laughing face!Herts Mike wrote:You're confusing it with Stapeliads Tina....Tina wrote:You sure it's not a hernia .
Lovely old plant well done for keeping it growing.
It's definitely a cactus.
Mike from deepest Somerset.
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Re: Branching out at 50.....
Its an Avonia . trust me .
Re: Branching out at 50.....
Nothing quite like a wooly old tower.
That's a great plant!
That's a great plant!
Re: Branching out at 50.....
Mike - you don't really have to tell us how old you were when you popped the seedling into it's first pot.
However..........
However..........
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Re: Branching out at 50.....
And a very nice job at keeping it straight and clean, this species tends to turn ugly with age.