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by Tony R
Tue May 12, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Opuntia robusta - now fruiting
Replies: 15
Views: 4032

Re: Opuntia robusta - first flowers of the year

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by Tony R
Tue May 12, 2009 2:38 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Opuntia robusta - now fruiting
Replies: 15
Views: 4032

Opuntia robusta - now fruiting

See further down the thread for the fruits (17th Sept) Over the last 18 months I have reduced the height of my O. robusta from the eaves down to waist height! Last year's pads have rewarded me with a fine array of flower buds (first photo from last week) with the first flowers opening today (second ...
by Tony R
Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Espostoa in flower and a new forum contributor
Replies: 14
Views: 3425

Re: Espostoa in flower and a new forum contributor

Thank you all for your "Welcomes"! I've corresponded with some of you via PM re. specific questions. I don't currently have a sales list (later in the summer, I hope) but visitors are always welcome here.
by Tony R
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Espostoa in flower and a new forum contributor
Replies: 14
Views: 3425

Re: Espostoa in flower and a new forum contributor

...and here is a close-up of the flowers ...
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by Tony R
Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Espostoa in flower and a new forum contributor
Replies: 14
Views: 3425

Espostoa in flower and a new forum contributor

Hello everyone. Whilst I have read forum articles and threads occasionally, lack of time has prevented me from joining the forum and becoming a (regular) contributor. Early retirement beckons for me soon, so I may have more time (?) to join in. I am Chairman of the BCSS Dartford Branch, and have abo...