September 2015, 'Perfect spines and spikes'
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Re: September 2015, 'Perfect spines and spikes'
A few to add. First is Leuchtenbergia
...then opuntia imbricata ...and finally Echinopsis/Trichocereus chiloensisMike T
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Re: September 2015, 'Perfect spines and spikes'
Thank you everyone for taking part, I was looking for some good spiny plants and was not disappointed. Yet again there has to be a decision and another difficult one. Some truly horrendous Opuntia spines, some beautifully presented spines and spikes and a couple of delightful Gymnocalycium spegazzzinnii. I had to go for Mike T's Opuntia imbricata, it was well presented, sharp in photo and spines and regular in pattern. All things that appeal to me. So, Mike over to you.
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Re: September 2015, 'Perfect spines and spikes'
Though it's tunicata, I think, isn't it?
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia
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Re: September 2015, 'Perfect spines and spikes'
Hi Phil. I thought it was O tunicata, too, as I have one myself. I was judging the pictures, so decided not to mention names, as I have had so many occasions when my names have been corrected.
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Re: September 2015, 'Perfect spines and spikes'
Thanks, Liz
The plant is seed grown from a packet labelled imbricata. It had a few years planted out in the open, during which time it became smaller each year. New growth in summer didn't keep pace with bits dying in the winter. The last few years it's been in the cold frame, and seems to prefer this cosseted life. I think imbricata is supposed to be hardier than tunicata (stand to be corrected on this), so that may be a factor in it not liking the outdoor life in sunny Sheffield.
The October topic has now been added.
The plant is seed grown from a packet labelled imbricata. It had a few years planted out in the open, during which time it became smaller each year. New growth in summer didn't keep pace with bits dying in the winter. The last few years it's been in the cold frame, and seems to prefer this cosseted life. I think imbricata is supposed to be hardier than tunicata (stand to be corrected on this), so that may be a factor in it not liking the outdoor life in sunny Sheffield.
The October topic has now been added.
Mike T
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