4 January 2009
Early signs of spring
Posted by Stuart under: Cacti .
Despite the horrible cold weather, a couple of my plants are already preparing for spring flowering.
As usual, a Turbinicarpus valdezianus is one of them.
This rather splendid specimen was bought at the BCSS National Show last year from Phil White, and is well ahead of my smaller plants of the same species.
Also in bud is this Titanopsis hybrid – a cross between T. primosii and T. hugo-schlechteri given to me by Ian.
I’ve been struggling a little to keep its growth really compact as I’ve been a little too generous with water, unfortunately. I’ll grow it harder next year.