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by WayneM
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave talk & pictures
Replies: 626
Views: 81413

Re: Agave talk & pictures

As the weather is still awful, thought we can cheer ourselves up by talking about plants in our greenhouses. Thought I'd show you how my pup of Agave desmettiana Galactic Traveller is doing, hopefully it will continue to grow in the forthcoming summer PXL_20240323_173754708.NIGHT-1.jpg And Agave Sea...
by WayneM
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave talk & pictures
Replies: 626
Views: 81413

Re: Agave talk & pictures

The drybed is waking up, signs of growth over the winter. I'm chomping at the bit to the day when the shelter is dismantled for another year. PXL_20240210_134710744.jpg Here's a shot of Mangave Toothfairy, a Mangave cross with Agave shawii. Just look at those spines. It helps make up for the fact th...
by WayneM
Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave talk & pictures
Replies: 626
Views: 81413

Re: Agave talk & pictures

Agave havardiana is a good call, its one im trying to source.
Other Agave id recommended is parryi ssp parryi, huachucensis,.

Agave bracteosa is very resilient too.

Wayne
by WayneM
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave talk & pictures
Replies: 626
Views: 81413

Re: Agave talk & pictures

Ovatifolia is an excellent choice for our climate climate.

If on the small side, you could always put a cloche over the top.

I'm a huge fan, i have a few .
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Wayne
by WayneM
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave talk & pictures
Replies: 626
Views: 81413

Re: Agave talk & pictures

They are indeed beautiful 😍 looking specimens.

Its also made me smile with the name Ice Queen, I've see it as Ice Cream, Eye Scream, lol.

Wayne
by WayneM
Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Agave talk & pictures
Replies: 626
Views: 81413

Re: Agave talk & pictures

I've got a few hybrids that could be interesting Ovatifolia x salmiana, picture of the mother plant, not my smaller plant. Should be a tough agave for our climate. Screenshot_20231009-200935_Samsung Internet.jpg Agave parryi x flexispina PXL_20231108_094948966.jpg So far a nice bluish seedlings Hope...
by WayneM
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Coastal succulents UK
Replies: 9
Views: 918

Re: Coastal succulents UK

Chris is a top fella, who is passionate about his plants.

Very trustworthy, and friendly in person.

Wayne
by WayneM
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Arid bed winter shelter
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: Arid bed winter shelter

Thanks Ed,

Hope so, I'm knackered 😆

Some of plants could not doubt shrug off the winter, but keeps them happier 😊

Wayne
by WayneM
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Arid bed winter shelter
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: Arid bed winter shelter

Well it's and running. I did have some polycarbonate sheeting this time round, but still had minor leaks. So just cover with clear tarpaulin for peace of mind. Structurally its much better. I also built some temporary shelters for the grouping of corten steel rings and another to cover agavescat the...
by WayneM
Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Arid bed winter shelter
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: Arid bed winter shelter

Like you I'm hedging my bets, last years horror show could of been a one off, but its not in our hands. So I’ll be doing the in/out dance next weekend, and building the shelter I've been gifted some polycarbonate sheeting, so the roof will be upgraded. To give people an idea, this was my shelter ove...