Surprised to find a 2 year old Thelocactus lausseri in flower, none of his siblings were tempted to do the same. The flower bud has been forming for 6 weeks and it finally took a splash of water for the flower to open. It's been growing unshaded in the apex of the greenhouse from a very young age as I was told it will get stressed if it doesn't get enough light. Maybe that helped. The plants are in 2.5" pots.
Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
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Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Mike
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Re: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Yes that seems pretty fast, mine flower beautifully and early every year but they are a few years older
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Re: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Mine has been in flower for a week or two. I can't remember where I obtained this one, (maybe a branch raffle prize) or how long I've had it, at least 3 or 4 years, I think.
Awesome spines!
Awesome spines!
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Re: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Look at those spines!
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Re: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Awesome X2
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: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Yes it's the spines that I love about this plant
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: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
Another one in flower today
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Re: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
One year on (now 3 years old) after transplanting into 3 - 3.5" pots. A substrate of pure lava rock and a diet of high potash fertiliser. Plenty of buds on each plant, spines lengthening nicely.
Mike
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Re: Young Thelocactus lausseri in flower
A lovely set of "seedlings", Mike, well done!
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