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Due to vandalism I have a pad from my giant beavertail cactus available to anyone in Canada who would like it. The flower color is a peachy yellow. The cactus has a tendency to lay down because of the size of it's pads which usually reach 10" or more.
If you are interested let me know. I don't have room for another of this species and I would hate to throw the pad away.
The cactus is hardy in Zone 3B without any winter protection.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 29/09/2006 7:54 pm
f it is still available I would be interested
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 30/09/2006 3:19 am
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Hi Wes;
It is still available. email me your address and I will ship it to you.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 30/09/2006 9:45 am
Allen,
I would love to see a pic of that cactus 🙂
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Posted : 30/09/2006 10:51 am
Topic starter
Here goes. I apologize for the paper caught on the cactus. I have stuck myself too many times to keep pulling peoples discarded garbage off of the cacti.
The larger pads are between 9 and 12" long. This out of focus pic is of one of it's blooms.
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depending on how these turn out, I will post pics of my cacti and yucca.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 30/09/2006 6:45 pm
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Darn. I should have downsized the pics. they will be in the photogallery once I've done them.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 30/09/2006 6:48 pm
I don't know your e-mail address.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 01/10/2006 10:37 pm
Topic starter
My email address is 'cafuller@telus.net'
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 04/10/2006 5:09 pm
Thanks,
I sent you an e-mail.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 06/10/2006 10:37 pm
Topic starter
Wes;
I cut the spines off today and will mail the pad tomorrow.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 10/10/2006 8:46 pm
Topic starter
I also found a partial pad that must have stuck to the vandal. It should grow and is small enough to have a chance of getting across the US border. If anyone is interested let me know.
I have also got fresh seed for this cactus that is free to anyone who wants it.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 10/10/2006 8:51 pm
Thanks! Looking forward to receiving it.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 11/10/2006 3:12 am
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Wes;
From the pic that you sent it appears that you planted it properly. I was pleased to see that Canada Post didn't destroy it.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 21/10/2006 7:46 am
Thanks Allen for getting back to me. I have never planted a cactus before so I am glad I did it properly.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 21/10/2006 10:02 pm
