May 2018 - Gloss

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May 2018 - Gloss

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The subject for May is "gloss", that is cacti or other succulents with the most glossy epidermis or leaves.
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss

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Oh well I haven't posted it for a week! I'll start the ball rolling!

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Second time posting in these forums hope I don't mess this up,
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss

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I have some Aeoniums too, as they are very good for shine. I have a Rhipsalis, as well, which is flowering profusely at the moment.
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Aeonium arboreum rubrolineatum
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Small, but nice :)
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A few Haworthias from me. the first two are open-pollinated hybrids, so can't say what the parents are, but quite glossy:
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This is one of the many forms of Haworthia splendens:
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Conophytum pellucidum "Makins Plum"

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Echeveria agavoides "Romeo Rubin"

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Haworthia magnifica hybrid variegated

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Hi,

This is a little Gasteraloe which I spotted in a garden centre and immediately thought of this competition.
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A few to show. First a flower:
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Then some leaves:
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Then some rather different leaves - glossy in part, anyway
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss

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A hard one to judge, with a high level of gloss from all entries. Thanks to all who took part. Close runners up were Liz M with her Aeonium Garnet, Diane with Haworthia splendens, Suculentia for Echeveria agavoides Romeo Rubin (stunning colouration) and Mike T for Conophytum pellucidum. However for a high shine on her glossy winner, first prize has to go to Sheila for her Gasteraloe. Well spotted, in more ways than one. Over to you, Sheila, for the June subject.
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