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Astrophytum myrostigma | Astrophytum myriostigma is found in Mexico in mountainous terrain at 6000' in altitude. This plant is basically globular, becoming more columnar with age. Spines are usually not present; rather the body is densely flocked with white "scales" which give the plant an overall silver or white appearance. Flowers are yellow and appear in summer. Astrophytums require bright light with ample airflow. It is essential that the soil is very porous, with excellent drainage, as can be achieved by the addition of extra pumice or perlite. Water thoroughly when dry during the active growing season. Protect from frost. Astrophytum are cactus but don't have spines. Please click photo for more info. |
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Astrophytum ornatum mirbelli | Astrophytum ornatum, native to Mexico, is generally more heavily spined than other Astrophytums. The body can be dark green with very few silvery felty "scales", or can be densely covered so as to appear nearly white. Approximately 8 ribs; globular when young but somewhat columnar with age. Spines are golden, approximately 1" in length and arranged marginally along the angles of the ribs. Requires bright light. Soil must have extra drainage; such as can be attained by addition of extra pumice or perlite. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to touch, but do not allow soil to remain waterlogged. Protect from frost. Astrophytum ornatum have spines. Please click photo for more info. |
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Cereus forbesii monstrose $8 | Cereus 'Ming Thing' is a very attractive monstrose form of Cereus forbesii. Forms myriads of sculptural blue shapes with very short black spines and woolly areoles. Excellent for windowsill or dish garden culture. Prefers shade or filtered light. Plant in a porous cactus soil with adequate drainage for best results. Prefers warmer temperatures during cold winter months. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Less water during cold winter months to prevent root loss. Protect from frost. |
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Echinocereus moricalli Flowers open April/May/June |
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Echinocereus pectinatus v. rubispinus 4" pot $5 |
Echinocereus rigidissimus v. rubrispinus is a beautiful, usually solitary, member of the "Hedgehog Cactus" family. Grows somewhat slowly to a column of 8" in height with reddish to pink pectinate (comb-like) clusters of spines that are mostly flattened against the body of the plant. Beautiful deep rose flowers to 4" in diameter with white centers appear in late spring. Requires cactus soil with extra drainage as is provided by the addition of extra pumice or perlite. A beautiful and rare species well worth the careful culture required for a healthy specimen. Requires care in watering; water sparingly in cold winter months and refrain from watering in times of high humidity. Click photo for complete information and photo of their beautiful flowers. |
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NEW Lepismium cruciformis |
Lepismium (Rhipsalis) cruciforme, an epiphytic cactus native to Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, forms very angled, segmented stems that have tufts of white hairs at the joints. Stems become suffused with lovely purple in bright light or drought. Branches profusely to form pendant hanging basket. Flowers are satiny pale pink, followed by bright pink fruits. Similar culture as for Orchids. Porous soil with extra humus. Prefer balmy warmth, ample airflow and bright, filtered light. Water thoroughly when soil is dry, allow to dry less than for desert cacti. Prefers nighttime temperatures no cooler than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, especially in the winter, and daytime temperatures to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect from frost. this plant turns a beautiful color burguny/red when in the sun. |
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Lobivia famatimensis 5" pot $8 |
Lobivia famatimensis, native to mountainous Argentina at elevations of 9000', forms globular stems to 6" in height. This is a cristate form, with dark green fan-shaped stems that are tinged purple in bright light. Spines are tan in color, and mostly appressed (flattened against body). Cristate forms generally occur when injury occurs to the plant at a young age (this damage can be due to insects eating the growing tip, or from many other causes, including a genetic predisposition). Please CLICK the photo for more information. |
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Mammillaria gracilis v. fragilis 6" pot $8 available in February |
Mammillaria gracilis v. fragilis is a charming, miniature Mammilliaria native to Central Mexico. Tiny globular bodies are densely covered with interlaced white radial spines, giving the impression of white "thimbles". Clusters prolifically to form large mats. Satiny creamy yellow flowers in late winter. Requires porous cactus soil. Prefers bright light with ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Cold tolerance to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, however, best to provide protection from frost to prevent scarring. |
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Mammillaria hernandezii |
Mammillaria hernandezii are from Oaxaca, Mexico and are usually solitary. The stems are usually globose and grow to about 1 -1.8" in diameter. |
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Mammillaria theresea should be ready by summer |
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NEW Opuntia subulata cristata $6 |
Opuntia subulata cristata is a very popular cristate form with undulating green fans. Member of the family known as "Prickly Pear". As Opuntia subulata is normally columnar with slender stems to 6' or more, this cristate form is an unusual variant of the type species. Cristate forms generally occur when injury occurs to the plant at a young age (this damage can be due to insects eating the growing tip, or from many other causes, including a genetic predisposition). In reaction to the "injury", the cells at the tip of the branch where growth occurs begin to multiply at a much faster rate and the normal growing tip "goes crazy", creating fantastic whorls and fans. Click photo for more information. |
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Opuntia vestita $6 |
Opuntia vestita, more correctly considered an Austrocylindropuntia, is native to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. The type species forms slender cylindrical stems covered densely with long white hairs. This is an unusual cristate that forms undulating fans covered with dense white hair. Cristate forms generally occur when injury occurs to the plant at a young age (this damage can be due to insects eating the growing tip, or from many other causes, including a genetic predisposition). In reaction to the "injury", the cells at the tip of the branch where growth occurs begin to multiply at a much faster rate and the normal growing tip "goes crazy", creating fantastic whorls and fans. Click photo for more information. |
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Rhipsalis species $10 hanging |
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Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus |
Opuntia (Tephrocactus) is an unusual cactus that forms segmented grayish-green ovoid joints, one atop another with brown glochids and long, whitish flattened papery spines to 3" in length. The spines of this particular cactus have evolved to become papery and harmless, rather than the usual "prickly" type of spine. The joints are veyr easily detached; this is a propagation mechanism for the plant as it produces little or no seed. Flowers are small, white and usually do not produce seed. Porous cactus soil with adequate drainage. Bright light to full sun. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost. |