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SuperD
Cacti junky


Registered: 10/05/03
Posts: 6,648
Loc: The bridgesii bridge
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Grafting for me starts tomorrow. I may have to use some peres that were infested with scale before I took care of it but I'm using what I have on hand. Here are the LW seedlings I'll be using, sowed on the same day the competition began. I'll update with graft pics soon. Looks like everyone else is moving right along. 
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Mostly_Harmless
wyrd bið ful aræd



Registered: 05/12/09
Posts: 5,043
Loc: Perfidious Albion
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: SuperD]
#19017439 - 10/23/13 02:27 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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I did some more grafts of the astro mutant mix on the 13th, and another very pale seedling from my own seeds on the 18th.
Here is a quick update on the earlier grafts, these were grafted 29th Sep.

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Corporal Kielbasa


Registered: 05/29/04
Posts: 17,235
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Starting to explode yal! I got new pots in the mail last week so decided to transplant my grafts. I wonder how much that set me back? Definitely starting to burst but not as much as I'm seeing in other photos. Got better razors so I hope for better unions on more of my grafts. Double edge razors are way sharper and thinner then the scalpel blades I have a been using. I hope for less bruising/squishing and flatter cleaner unions.
  
  
  
 


These three are from my third sowing. I'll update everything with dates soon and use this post for updates from now on. 2 turbini and a redbean astro so far.



First sprout up from my fourth and final round. A couple came up from my second planting but not planning on using them for the comp.
Edited by Corporal Kielbasa (11/05/13 04:47 PM)
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Uneak
Hi

Registered: 02/03/13
Posts: 413
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That Astrophytum is beautiful! Looks like you're going to show off some amazing grafts this year, just like last.
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Desert Delerium


Registered: 04/15/13
Posts: 225
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: Uneak]
#19022875 - 10/23/13 11:47 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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One of my first grafts failed, but this one is doing well.
 Bad picture, I know. That's all a phone can do these days.
I have more seeds on the way. I hope they get here in time for me to sow them for the competition!
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TheTortoise

Registered: 02/04/11
Posts: 322
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Count me in! Just sowed these seeds
 Trichocereus puquiensis X ayacucho and Echinocereus reichenbachii
 Lophophora williamsii Bema Lecho
 Turbinicarpus jauernigii
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LSoares
Farmer



Registered: 10/09/13
Posts: 3,209
Loc: Portugal
Last seen: 4 years, 6 months
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: TheTortoise]
#19029455 - 10/25/13 02:56 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Nice, Tortoise. What's that substrate you're using, I like the looks of it.
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Uneak
Hi

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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: LSoares]
#19029527 - 10/25/13 03:28 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Looks like wet Turface to me. Could be wrong, though. I'm going to do another small round of grafts tomorrow, and check on the one graft that I didn't knock off the stock accidentally.
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gopener
lil_dude



Registered: 06/16/13
Posts: 512
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: Uneak]
#19029539 - 10/25/13 03:33 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Hey guys,
Today i spot some fungus growing on my containers, so i was thinking to start spray them with 1/4 strength of fungicide.
I will start mysting with it in 4-5 days, because i dont have it now, do you guys think is ok to let it be for a while? Also is it a good schedule every day misting with 1/4 strength?
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LSoares
Farmer



Registered: 10/09/13
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Loc: Portugal
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: gopener]
#19029572 - 10/25/13 04:03 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
gopener said: Hey guys,
Today i spot some fungus growing on my containers, so i was thinking to start spray them with 1/4 strength of fungicide.
Not saying you shouldn't, but are you sure the fungi are hurting your seedlings? Some will do no harm and you could be doing worse by spraying chemicals on your babies at such an early stage.
Have a look at this comment I've just written: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/19029472#19029472
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gopener
lil_dude



Registered: 06/16/13
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: LSoares]
#19029686 - 10/25/13 05:53 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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I saw your post, bat i am not really sure what is consider ''ok'' fungus..
I have some green growing there.
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LSoares
Farmer



Registered: 10/09/13
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: gopener]
#19029744 - 10/25/13 06:31 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Green is most likely algae (at this early stages, at least) and it can smother your seedlings. A picture would help identify the problem, but if that's the case you may try to cover the substrate with some gravel to keep them in the dark (as long as your seedlings aren't shaded, of course).
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gopener
lil_dude



Registered: 06/16/13
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: LSoares]
#19030163 - 10/25/13 09:18 AM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Thanks mate.
I will post some pics tomorrow.
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anne halonium
jaguarette


Registered: 05/07/13
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: gopener]
#19031445 - 10/25/13 02:41 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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lophship one, engine room check.

im thinking coryphanta macromeris, or maybe turbinicarpus lophophorides for seeds.
or better yet, turbinicarpus jauernigii.......
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Corporal Kielbasa


Registered: 05/29/04
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: anne halonium]
#19032115 - 10/25/13 05:05 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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Nice nice. I just did 20 grafts. Some Astrophyums from my first sowing, a couple from my second, and a bunch from my third. Still working on smoothing out the temps since its been dipping outside. Moving everything away from the window. Got more stocks rooting up and getting up to size while I wait for my fourth round to arrive and the previous rounds to bulk up or show something. I think I have a Turbinicarpus lophophorioides that is a monstrous and one may be variegated. Might be too young to tell still. I'm not familiar with germinating them.
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GoOnThen
Stranger


Registered: 02/06/09
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Loc: Australia
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Just competed a few more grafts. This will be all that I do for the comp unless something interesting turns up in one of my pots or I feel inspired to graft onto a different stock. 

Cheers Got
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Edited by GoOnThen (10/26/13 11:34 AM)
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modern.shaman
San Mescalito




Registered: 05/09/12
Posts: 3,267
Loc: Zone 13
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: GoOnThen]
#19036506 - 10/26/13 04:41 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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I preformed 2 grafts today. 1 trichocereus hybrid (nitrogen cross) and 2 astro mix on 1 pereskiopsis
I'll post pictures in a week when it takes and shows a little growth.
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SuperD
Cacti junky


Registered: 10/05/03
Posts: 6,648
Loc: The bridgesii bridge
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: modern.shaman]
#19047367 - 10/28/13 05:24 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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I'll have pics posted tomorrow, but some grafts were done today. All L. Will. Those are all I've germinated since the contest began so that's what I'm restricted to using. Hope everyone's grafts are doing well so far.
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   D Manoa said: I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin. Looking for Rauhocereus riosaniensis seeds or live specimen(s), me if you have any for trade
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karode13
Tāne Mahuta




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Posts: 15,290
Loc: LV-426
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: SuperD]
#19047543 - 10/28/13 05:48 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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All five of mine have taken and have plumped up. Will update with pictures on the weekend.
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naum


Registered: 10/09/07
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Re: Cactus Grafting Competition 2013/2014 [Re: naum]
#19047908 - 10/28/13 06:44 PM (10 years, 6 months ago) |
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If you want to sow any more seed, please do so soon as the sowing deadline is in the next couple of weeks. Remember you are still free to enter if you have not already.
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