Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Walter- whenever I'm home is a good time. Just PM me and set it up.
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Gary, I have a question for you, ohh cacti guru...
My cactus pictured above has been getting taller and taller... It had a run-in with the wind the other day. Who knew the taller it got, the more top heavy it would get? Well, the wind blew it over, and it fell from the grill shelf. When it fell, it broke in half. Like right in the middle. What are the chances that the top half will grow roots? What are the chances the bottom will survive?
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
if it were truly a Cactus
if it were truly a Cactus
both halves could grow new plants BUT I believe what you have there is a Euphorbia. This is an "old world" succulent. Probably originally from Africa or the middle east. They usually have a milky sap. I'm not familiar enough with that species to know what both halves will do. I guess we'll have to wait and see...
if it were truly a Cactus
both halves could grow new plants BUT I believe what you have there is a Euphorbia. This is an "old world" succulent. Probably originally from Africa or the middle east. They usually have a milky sap. I'm not familiar enough with that species to know what both halves will do. I guess we'll have to wait and see...
magdelan
Fish?
I kind of used both techniques. First, using a gas stove, hold them one at a time over the burner using tongs to burn off the prickers. Now that you can easily handle them, peel them. Next, I pureed them, and then put them through a chinois [shin-wah] (very fine mesh strainer). Add sugar, honey or agave nectar & something to add tartness (I used lime Kool-Aid). If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour into a pyrex and place it in the freezer. You will then need to "rake" it with a fork every 30 minutes untill it is frozen to the consistancy that you are looking for.
The sap was an off yellow color, and sticky. Not as sticky as pine sap, but definitely a little sticky.
I'd be happy to have just the bottom half survive. The thing has tripled in size since I have had it. In fact, I was going to re-pot it in a gallon sized pot in the Spring. I need to get a grow light for it.
magdelan
Fish?
I just got this frag of A. Tetragonus (Fairy Castle). Will this heal on its own or should I make a clean cut at its base? Also, Does this NEED to be planted upright or can I lay it on it's side in some properly mixed substrate once healed?
I'd like to start a suculent garden this summer on the southern side of my house. Its on a slope so drainage will be excellent!!
Any frags will be welcome. Please PM me if anyone has some to offer up. I'd like to keep some cold hardy cacti that don't need to be brought indoors every winter, but I also woudn't mind doing one or two imperssive types where I could plant in a five gallon bucket and bring in the bucket every winter.
I'd like to start a suculent garden this summer on the southern side of my house. Its on a slope so drainage will be excellent!!
Any frags will be welcome. Please PM me if anyone has some to offer up. I'd like to keep some cold hardy cacti that don't need to be brought indoors every winter, but I also woudn't mind doing one or two imperssive types where I could plant in a five gallon bucket and bring in the bucket every winter.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
that's a Euphorbia spp. , Mike.
It looks all healed up and ready to plant... or lay it down sideways.
I got frags when you're ready.
It looks all healed up and ready to plant... or lay it down sideways.
I got frags when you're ready.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
May 2013 = new growing season
May 2013 = new growing season
iphone pic
how'd the Saison turn out, Walter?
May 2013 = new growing season
iphone pic
how'd the Saison turn out, Walter?
captain7359
Active member
you're a mind reader!!!
Just kegged the saison yesterday and was going to add some of two different the pears this week.
Just kegged the saison yesterday and was going to add some of two different the pears this week.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
kewl!
kewl!
I want a sample!
kewl!
I want a sample!
I've been told this before. One key: you must have a mind. Probably why I can't pick the winning lottery numbers :spin3:
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Talk about reading minds...
Talk about reading minds...
I was going to bump this thread today. I spent a better part of the morning opening the pool and noticed a boatload of new growth on the Opuntia.
Talk about reading minds...
I was going to bump this thread today. I spent a better part of the morning opening the pool and noticed a boatload of new growth on the Opuntia.
fishareinwater
New member
After going through this thread I noticed that it looks like a lot of yours act differently than my friends. Hers shrivels up and dies every yr and then sprouts new in the spring. It's some kind of prickly pear.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
our prickly pears shrivel up every winter- just no pix of the shrivelled state.
Several different species seen in this thread. They all have slight differences in habit, bloom time, flower color, etc.
Several different species seen in this thread. They all have slight differences in habit, bloom time, flower color, etc.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Succulent garden June 2013
Succulent garden June 2013
Cholla from CO is now 4ft. tall!
Succulent garden June 2013
Cholla from CO is now 4ft. tall!
captain7359
Active member
Rochester tunas are no where as sweet as the ones I have from Arizona. More slimy not as sweet. The saison I have goes fairly well with the fruit, but I think I can tweak the next batch to make it even better. Gary, let me know when you're around the next week or so.
magdelan
Fish?
I have done a path of Hens and Chicks up the right side. I now want to do a more substantial garden on the right side peninsula. If you look at where the third rock in meets the fourth rock, there is a space between them where I want to plant a focal point. Something that won't grow out of hand and something that won't grow sloppy. I want something here that makes sense. I would, however, like to plant something that will spread on the sides of the rock. Once I find what I like, I am going to mix the soil with a mixture of sand and perlite. Any thoughts??
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Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
I'll be around the whole 4th holiday :celeb3:
Mike- you did an awesome job with that walkway!
I see where you want the focal point planting. Spiny plants (cactus) are not good near walkways and most sedums grow like wildfire and at some point attract bees to their flowers. You might want to look at alpine plants. Miniatures.
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