May 2018 - Gloss
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May 2018 - Gloss
The subject for May is "gloss", that is cacti or other succulents with the most glossy epidermis or leaves.
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.
Re: May 2018 - Gloss
Oh well I haven't posted it for a week! I'll start the ball rolling!
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
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.
Obsessive Crassulaceae lover, especially Aeoniums but also grow, Aloes, Agaves, Haworthias and a select number of Cacti.
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
Small, but nice
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
A few Haworthias from me. the first two are open-pollinated hybrids, so can't say what the parents are, but quite glossy:
This is one of the many forms of Haworthia splendens:
This is one of the many forms of Haworthia splendens:
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
Conophytum pellucidum "Makins Plum"
Echeveria agavoides "Romeo Rubin"
Haworthia magnifica hybrid variegated
Echeveria agavoides "Romeo Rubin"
Haworthia magnifica hybrid variegated
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
Hi,
This is a little Gasteraloe which I spotted in a garden centre and immediately thought of this competition.
This is a little Gasteraloe which I spotted in a garden centre and immediately thought of this competition.
Sheila
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
A few to show. First a flower:
Then some leaves:
Then some rather different leaves - glossy in part, anywayMike T
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Re: May 2018 - Gloss
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.
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.