chadec
@chadec
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Joined: Jan 13, 2013
Last seen: Sep 9, 2017
Topics: 20 / Replies: 526
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RE: Agave

Yeah, I was expecting to lose all those outer leaves. But was completely surprised when the meristem rotted out. Specially considering how mesic Mont...

10 years ago
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RE: Some more pics

Very nice stuff, may have order a ton of stuff.My tricho has seen -1 F with protection( no heat ). And yours looks the same as mine.

10 years ago
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RE: Agave

Added a new aloe to the test bed today. Agave colorata does not appear to handle the sun very well. Sorry I know some of the pics are fuzzy.<a hre...

10 years ago
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RE: Some more pics

Nice flowers. Plans on planting the tricho? How big is that clump of small opuntia and what is their hardiness?

10 years ago
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RE: just cactus, maybe.....

A few new blooms today.<a href="" target="_blank"><img src="" border="0" alt=" photo 20150613_100712.jpg"/></a> <a href="" target...

10 years ago
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RE: Been a while since I posted...

I am really thinking about. With all my palms getting transplanted this yr they will need protecting.

10 years ago
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RE: Couple pics

Holy cow, that echinocereus is really puttin on a show. Wish mine bloomed like that.

10 years ago
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RE: Been a while since I posted...

Wow, thats gotten big. Great job protecting it.

10 years ago
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RE: garden shuffle complete

Nope, ain't gonna happen. I already moved 2 sabal minors and a needle palm from the carport side. I don't think the needle is gonna make it, along wit...

10 years ago
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RE: just cactus, maybe.....

Jim, there is only enough mulch to cover the peagravel. And if the wind blows I have to go and put it back. So I am hoping it will not cause any prob...

10 years ago
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RE: just cactus, maybe.....

Thanks Jay, the cacti have been doing really well. So I went and planted a ton more. Plus the tricho that broke in half is starting to bloom too.

10 years ago
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RE: just cactus, maybe.....

Thanks Jim, yeah I leave it out all yr with a clear tote covering it so it looks good.

10 years ago
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RE: Agave

Jim, that damn black Thai did great all winter and laid down as soon as I put it in the ground. It is planted between the cannas and the brugsmania.Be...

10 years ago
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RE: New Cactus bed

Looks good, great choice with salmiana should be hardy to around 5 degrees F. Cant wait to see how it grows in.

10 years ago
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RE: I'm new. N Europe (Riga) Zone ~5b, 3rd year experimenting

You will need to provide excellent drainage too with the top few inches of pure gravel. I would recommend a raised area so winter rains stay off the r...

10 years ago
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