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Mini-Show Cactus July 2017: Epiphytic Cactus
Submitted by: Jim Tanner Epiphytic cacti have a place in every collection. They are easy to grow, requiring remarkably little in the way of care, in general have few spines, and many reward the grower...
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Mini-Show Succulent July 2017: Bromeliaceae (other than Tillandsia)
Submitted by: Jim Tanner The Bromeliads, like Cacti and Agavaceae are a New World family. Like the Cacti they have evolved to cover a range of environments, from the Coastal Mountains of Chile, to the...
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Mini-Show Results July 2017
Mini-Show Results July 9, 2017 Cactus of the Month: Epiphytic Cactus. Succulent of the Month: Bromeliaceae (other than Tillandsia). Winner Open Cactus Laurel Woodley Rhipsalis crispataWinner Open...
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Mini-Show Cactus August 2017: Ariocarpus
Submitted by: Jim Tanner Ariocarpus is one of the treasures of the world of Cacti. This genus, from Central to Northern Mexico and Southern Texas has some of the most spectacular species of the entire...
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Mini-Show Succulent August 2017: Sedum, Pachyphytum, Sempervivum
Submitted by: Jim Tanner Contents: Sedum, Pachyphytum, Sempervivum, LATIN LOOKUP Sedum is a wonderful genus. It contains miniatures from the Italian Alps, ground covers from Japan, tree-like specimens...
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Mini-Show Results August 2017
Mini-Show Results August 13, 2017 Cactus of the Month: Ariocarpus. Succulent of the Month: Sedum, Pachyphytum, Sempervivum. Winner Open Cactus Gary Duke Ariocarpus fissuratusWinner Open Succulent Jim...
View Article2017-08-13 Meeting Minutes (draft)
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Mini-Show Cactus September 2017: Astrophytum
Submitted by: Jim Tanner The Astrophytum genus is comprised of 4 species of globose to short cylindrical cacti and one sprawling, octopus-like member. The first four were discovered between the years...
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Mini-Show Succulent September 2017: Adenium, Adenia
Submitted by: Jim Tanner Contents: Adenium, Adenia, LATIN LOOKUP Adenium is a member of the Apocynaceae, and a relative of Pachypodium, Oleander, and Vinca. The Apocynaceae is home to many showy...
View ArticleMini-Show Plant of the Month List 2023
MonthCactiSucculents JanuaryMammillaria straight spine (clumping) Aloe FebruaryEpiphytic Cactus Haworthia, Astroloba MarchEchinocactusAgave, Manfreda, (inc. x Mangave) AprilSHOW & SALESHOW &...
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2017-08-19 Lynda Johnson’s Open Garden
Those of us who went to Lynda Johnson’s sale and open garden were treated to some wonderful sights and some amzing weather. Not only that but we all came away with bargains, and there were feebies...
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View Article2017-09-10 Meeting Minutes (draft)
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Mini-Show Results September 2017
Mini-Show Results September 10, 2017 Cactus of the Month: Astrophytum. Succulent of the Month: Adenium & Adenia. Winner Open Cactus Maria Capaldo Astrophytum 'Snow Storm'Winner Open Succulent Jim...
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Mini-Show Cactus October 2017: Copiapoa
Submitted by: Jim Tanner Copiapoa is a genus of cacti from the dry coastal deserts, particularly the Atacama Desert, of northern Chile. It comprises about 26 species. These species vary in form from...
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Mini-Show Succulent October 2017: Lithops, Conophytum
Submitted by: Jim Tanner Contents: Lithops, Conophytum Lithops are very simple plants. All you get are two leaves, each mostly filled with water holding cells. They are dormant when the weather is too...
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Mini-Show Cactus November 2017: Crest and Monstrose
Submitted by: Jim Tanner The three most common types of mutation are crests, monstrose growth and variegation. All of these are mutations of the cellular structure of the leaf or stem growth tip...
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Mini-Show Succulent November 2017: Variegated
Submitted by: Jim Tanner All variegates are mutants. Something has gone wrong with the cellular structure of the leaf or stem growth tip (apical meristem) of the plant. The three most common mutations...
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Mini-Show Results October 2017
Mini-Show Results October 8, 2017 Cactus of the Month: Copiapoa. Succulent of the Month: Lithops, Conophytum. Winner Open Cactus Laurel WoodleyCopiapoa tenuissima monstroseWinner Open Succulent Maria...
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