Had a trawl through the topics back to the beginning to find some inspiration and not duplicate the theme. Then saw some plants which should be resting/hibernating ... but didn't read the memo ... because I can see buds and offsets .... and I don't force propagation.
Most cellphones (mobile phones) have the capability. Most point and shoot cameras have the ability. So get a little bit closer and explore what your plants are doing .... UP REAL CLOSE. Let's see what buds and offsets and winter flowers and spines and areoles look like. It's a photo competition so I'll not judge the plant even if I knew how or wanted to. And yes spiders and bugs and molluscs lurking in the plant are fair game too. Be adventurous and creative!
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December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
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December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
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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Ali Baba
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
A couple of close as I can get closeups with my phone 
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
Great stuff. Does exactly what the title says.
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: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
Full size E ingens for reference, close up of flowers. You can just see one in silhouette top left of plant.
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
RayC - South Leicestershire
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
Tried to get a closeup of my flowering Nananthus vittatus
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
A little "bump" to remind folk it's half way through the month.
I'd like a challenge ... ie make it hard work to judge because I have lots to judge
I'd like a challenge ... ie make it hard work to judge because I have lots to judge
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: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
Echinopsis with friend
Better to think than live in darkness never to see the emerging dawn
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
Jatropoha flowers.
Sadly I lost this plant in the spring 2024. Winter damage.
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Better to think than live in darkness never to see the emerging dawn
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Re: December 2024 - A little bit closer please.
Othonna triplinervia