they are small but they know how to get noticed

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they are small but they know how to get noticed

Post by rcapra »

In these days the frailea have taken advantage of the clear sky and the great heat.
(densipectinata - pumila v. rubrispina - obscura - pygmaea var. dadakii).

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Magnificent
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They look lovely, first one is a hairy beast, ideal as you can have a big collection of them as they are little gems.
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Smashing, Ruggero, great weather for Frailea flowers!
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Interesting to see the differences in these flowers. I had an impression that all Frailea flowers were pretty much the same, but these photos show there are some differences once you can compare them.
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Lovely flowers, beautifully photographed. Thank you for posting.
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My all Frailea species only produce seedpods.
What makes them to flower?
I keep my plants indoors.
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fatich wrote: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:15 am My all Frailea species only produce seedpods.
What makes them to flower?
I keep my plants indoors.
It‘s the heat they need - I’ve only seen a few of mine opening their flowers, on the hottest days of the year. Lovely set of pictures, Ruggero…
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I think the heat is needed as the buds form; I have had mine flower on dull cool days once flower buds have been set, as opposed to cleistogamous ones.
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My impression is that the opening of these flowers is consequent to a mix of sun and temperature but the latter prevails (keep in mind that I have a 50% white shaded net and the opening of the flowers took place with about 30 ° Celsius ).
I have great admiration for the formidable growers who often post their experience here and I think they will be able to give a well-articulated opinion.
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