September Photo Competition

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larryleachia monstrose with follcle
larryleachia monstrose with follcle
Here's my favourite lumpy plant, is it Ok to have another picture of this.

Another favourite is this agave Gypsophila variegate not only does it have these lovely wavy leaves they have serrations like you used to get with pinking shears
Agave gypsophila variegate
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Centre of a "Red Leopard" flower
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Last call for September photos! These will be judged tomorrow and the result posted tomorrow evening.
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Blimey Roy
& nice to see you popping in
I don't know if that looks amazing or gross like an Alien with mandibles.
Where did you get the plant from ?
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E.Clandestina
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and a Ferocactus seedling with problems :shock:
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Hi Tina,
as I recall I got it from a lady who gave me lunch, kept lizards and whose husband had an injured knee at the time - I think you might know her?
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Are orchids admitted? I add them for fun, just in time B)-

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A monster inflorescence of an Echeveria 'Imbricata'

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Re: September Photo Competition

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September competition now closed (as it's now October!)

A little earlier than hoped- here are the results. A consensus between myself, Laura and Susan.
These four were all Highly Commended:

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The following "hands" were awarded a close second place:

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But the winner for all three of us was this one:

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So congratulations, Roy! And over to you for the October competition.
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Congrats to Roy also from me, it's an amazing photo in all senses! :notwo:
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