October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
- Ernie
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October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
Any autumn/winter growing cacti or succulent. I tend to consider the quality of the photograph first then the plant and finally the overall impression the image gives. I hope the wide ranging subject attracts a lot of entries. Good luck.
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Re: October 2022- winter growers.
Here is one of my winter growers. Started a couple of weeks ago. Othonna.
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
Well, it's a bit too late for me... it's springtime now. Just two photos of Dioscorea elephantipes growing potted outdoors.
First one - May 2022 (autumn)
The second - today, 5th of October 2022 (spring)
First one - May 2022 (autumn)
The second - today, 5th of October 2022 (spring)
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
Conophytum pellucidum currently flowering well,
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
My conophytum praesectum was in bloom yesterday.
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
- el48tel
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
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. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
Conophytum obcordellum, a winter grower and nocturnal bloomer - flowers just opening this evening. Two photos from slightly different viewpoints (and using different camera lenses).
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
- Ernie
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
I hoped there would be more entries given the wide subject however one thing we can be certain about and that is Rod will always deliver good photographs. I respect someone who takes time to set up for a good picture rather than just going for a 'quick snap'. Anyone who makes the effort deserves the rewards therefore this month Rod is the winner with his Conophytum praesectum. (any of his entries would be a worthy winner but I like this one the most)
BTW It is a photo competition not the best plant competition! That seems to be forgotten or overlooked sometimes.
Over to you Rod for November.
BTW It is a photo competition not the best plant competition! That seems to be forgotten or overlooked sometimes.
Over to you Rod for November.
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Re: October 2022- Autumn/winter growers
Thanks, Ernie. I'll post a subject for December in the next day or so.
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.