tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post764465002664532225..comments2024-03-27T07:35:21.832-07:00Comments on Plants are the Strangest People: Walkaways Part 12mr_subjunctivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-47503516039703991932011-02-07T18:31:03.724-08:002011-02-07T18:31:03.724-08:00I second Anon's call on elkhorn, that's wh...I second Anon's call on elkhorn, that's what the one I've seen that looks the same was called.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-87117478987260130222011-02-07T14:37:11.448-08:002011-02-07T14:37:11.448-08:00Well, yes, if you don't mind continually chopp...Well, yes, if you don't mind continually chopping off the top and rerooting it, then size wouldn't be a problem.<br /><br />When I said huge, I was thinking along the lines of this monster (pardon the pun): http://bit.ly/fHguBX. ;)<br /><br />@Paul: But he doesn't have a <i>montrose</i> Cereus. ;)CelticRosehttp://twitter.com/RosCeilteachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-77060468681034252562011-02-07T07:34:58.905-08:002011-02-07T07:34:58.905-08:00If you already have 2 C. peruvianus, it's prob...If you already have 2 C. peruvianus, it's probably wise that you did not buy another. Like San Pedros, they're ridiculously easy to propagate.<br /><br />The Euphorbia looks very compelling, but I generally avoid that family.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083803851861243093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-15133423787324009832011-02-07T05:18:34.982-08:002011-02-07T05:18:34.982-08:00Ah, ok. I do know what you mean about ferns. I lov...Ah, ok. I do know what you mean about ferns. I love ferns but try to stay away from anything that isn't a bird's nest fern. I slowly, sadly kill them. Can't seem to provide the right conditions. <br /><br />I did have a beautiful bird's nest fern in my dorm years a go that did really well... 'til I brought it home and my mom killed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-49782488985708682832011-02-06T18:21:56.552-08:002011-02-06T18:21:56.552-08:00CelticRose:
Well, the size wouldn't have dete...CelticRose:<br /><br />Well, the size wouldn't have deterred me; I <a href="http://plantsarethestrangestpeople.blogspot.com/2010/10/lolcactus.html" rel="nofollow">already have</a> two <i>C. peruvianus</i> that are seven and a half feet tall. In theory, I could always cut it back and restart, right?<br /><br />Sentient Meat:<br /><br />I was all set to say no, <i>M. spinosissima</i> has red mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-2997598992003893022011-02-06T13:30:53.038-08:002011-02-06T13:30:53.038-08:00I think the fern might actually be a variety of el...I think the fern might actually be a variety of elkhorn fern, platycerium. Nurseries here in VA sell those and bird's nest ferns all the time. They seem to be fairly popular. <br /><br />I know I like 'em, I find them cute in some weird way :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-37365758550075596792011-02-06T12:41:04.384-08:002011-02-06T12:41:04.384-08:00I'm guessing that Mammilaria species is spinos...I'm guessing that <i>Mammilaria</i> species is <i>spinosissima</i>. I have one very similar. Cool plant, and pretty easy care so far. <br /><br />I'm a fan of exaggerated or dangerous-LOOKING armamentum which is not ACTUALLY so vicious (those long spines aren't bad).Sentient Meathttp://sentientmeat.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-92233700575993722852011-02-06T11:03:55.884-08:002011-02-06T11:03:55.884-08:00The first cactus is definitely a Mammillaria of so...The first cactus is definitely a Mammillaria of some sort.<br /><br />You made a good decision when you walked away from the montrose Cereus. Yes, they're seriously cool, but they also get absolutely huge and I don't think you'd be able to plant one outside in your climate.CelticRosehttp://twitter.com/RosCeilteachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-57939450237861908802011-02-06T10:33:27.887-08:002011-02-06T10:33:27.887-08:00Have to agree, the Euphorbia is pretty neat (and I...Have to agree, the Euphorbia is pretty neat (and I don't even like Euphorbias... never liked them much anyway, and then I had to work with them... ouch.)<br /><br />I'm surprised my Asplenium is still alive. Ferns and I usually don't get along, but this one's not even lost a single leaf in the two months I've had it. Just a plain old ordinary one, though, no interesting Ivynettlehttp://ivynettle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481706068105246695.post-65801675418634319782011-02-06T07:34:30.613-08:002011-02-06T07:34:30.613-08:00Oh, wow, love that variegated Euphorbia milii. I&#...Oh, wow, love that variegated Euphorbia milii. I'm not sure I can pass up something like that!Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.com