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Post by Phil Occifer™ on Oct 30, 2008 18:23:08 GMT
Okay we had snow early this week..but we didn't expect this to come out in sympathy....
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Post by clarevoyant on Oct 31, 2008 12:52:40 GMT
Coo! That's a gorgeous one Phil, well done!
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Post by Fi on Oct 31, 2008 14:26:42 GMT
Indeed it is. How long have you had the plant Phil? From what I can see, the pot is very small compared to the plant - is that deliberate?
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Post by normasnoquers on Oct 31, 2008 18:54:01 GMT
Indeed it is. How long have you had the plant Phil? From what I can see, the pot is very small compared to the plant - is that deliberate? Hi Fi, I was given the plant about 3 years ago and during this summer (after decorating) we decided to put it in a different window which it obviously likes. If it carries on growing at this rate I think we'll be potting on every year...... joking aside, does anyone know if this the nomal time for flowering?
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Post by tigerlily on Oct 31, 2008 21:40:39 GMT
I have had a couple over the years (inherited one when I moved into the old flat that sadly rotted and toppled over, snapping at the base).
They flowered when they felt like it, and never at Christmas!
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Post by Fi on Nov 1, 2008 1:08:09 GMT
Indeed it is. How long have you had the plant Phil? From what I can see, the pot is very small compared to the plant - is that deliberate? Hi Fi, I was given the plant about 3 years ago and during this summer (after decorating) we decided to put it in a different window which it obviously likes. If it carries on growing at this rate I think we'll be potting on every year...... joking aside, does anyone know if this the nomal time for flowering? I'm not sure, but a quick google suggests that when they form buds and then flower is to do with daylight hours and night time temperature. Presumably that reflects their wild state where cooler, wetter winter months would be most likely to ensure a good flowering, as opposed to dry and scorchingly hot summers. It could just be that the move gave it the urge to form flower buds, It reminds me of a trip I took years ago, which among other things involved driving across desert country between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The area had had rain for the first time in ten years and all of the cacti and succulents were in full bloom, also for the first time in 10 years. It doubled the time it took to do the drive, since I was stopping about once every five miles to take a closer look at the amazing show. I should, BTW, admit to being useless with houseplants - no excuses, I either forget to water them, stick them directly above radiators or abuse them in other ways. I'm therefore always in awe of anyone who can keep beautiful specimens like this one looking as wonderful and healthy as the day they were bought.
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Post by Ann Tique on Nov 4, 2008 21:27:26 GMT
I'm good at spider plants ....... it's the only thing my careless neglect won't kill off !
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Post by Peek on Nov 6, 2008 10:44:56 GMT
I have 2 of those types of cactus, and they do normally flower around this time of year. Unfortunately I forgot to bring them in from the garden until last week ( I leave them out all summer usually), so I'm hoping they might bloom for me once they've warmed up again.
Your plant looks fab though, well done!
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Post by TerriTalks on Nov 10, 2008 9:36:46 GMT
Hi Phil I love these sort of Cactus because they have not got any prickles! Yours is beautiful I have just brought a white one from a Garden Centre. Yes as has been said they just flower when they like but mainly in the winter. Love TerriTalks xxxx
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Post by Grumpy Ole-Gitt on Nov 10, 2008 14:43:30 GMT
I've found that, with minimal observation, and some planning, it is possible to stimulate zygocactus truncatus, like other cacti, to flower when wanted. Judge how many weeks it takes from watering to budding; from bud to bloom; and then, following a dry spell, water - and plenty of it when in bloom.
These plants usually do well if restricted slightly in their pots
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Post by Caddi Fuller-Teabags on Nov 21, 2008 12:34:06 GMT
Yours is truly beautiful. Mine came out in time for my birthday as they usually do (a pink one and a red like yours). all the flowers have dropped off and it has new buds but I think they won't form because we put our heating on and it was really hot overnight for a few days (have now sorted that problem out )
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Post by Grumpy Ole-Gitt on Nov 24, 2008 11:00:46 GMT
Did the flowers drop off prematurely? If so, try to avoid moving the plant when in bloom as this can cause it. I believe it has something to do with the direction of the sunlight.
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Post by Phil Occifer™ on Nov 24, 2008 20:21:16 GMT
Did the flowers drop off prematurely? If so, try to avoid moving the plant when in bloom as this can cause it. I believe it has something to do with the direction of the sunlight. Our flowers are diminishing, but considering it is almost four weeks since the main bloom (first piccy 30th Oct) I think that we have done well..here it is today the side nearest the window is covered with buds, so when the flowers facing inwards have gone over we are going to turn it and see if the buds are shocked into opening
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Post by Grumpy Ole-Gitt on Nov 25, 2008 0:44:37 GMT
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Post by Ena BumDance on Nov 26, 2008 18:13:26 GMT
oh I thought it said christmas cake! ; - )
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Post by Phil Occifer™ on Nov 2, 2009 10:25:22 GMT
Well, it's year on. We decided to leave the pot as it was (partly through laziness but also to see if the plant had reached it's zenith) and the result is more foliage and a repetition of last years show!!
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Post by lily on Nov 2, 2009 16:54:12 GMT
That is, as they say, blooming lovely!
xxx
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Post by Grumpy Ole-Gitt on Nov 10, 2009 11:52:45 GMT
Nice one.
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Post by sarah on Nov 10, 2009 22:34:44 GMT
wow - gorjeous xx
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