genus Wilcoxia

Dennis Kramb dkramb@badbear.com
Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:01:41 PDT
My Wilcoxia schmollii has germinated in just 6 days.  :-)

Setiechinopsis mirabilis also germinated in just 6 days (but that cactus
isn't a geophyte).
http://cactus-art.biz/schede/SETIECHINOPSIS/…

My other cactus species seeds planted at the same time are not yet
germinating.

Dennis in Cincinnati



On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Dennis Kramb <dkramb@badbear.com> wrote:

> My newest plant obsession is fragrant cactuses (especially the tropical
> epiphytes) which are definitely OT for PBS.  However, while searching for
> sources for the more obscure varieties I encountered the genus Wilcoxia.
> These are cactuses with tuberous roots like Dahlias.  They're fascinating!
>
> Are PBS members growing these?  I can't find any record of them being
> offered in the BX.  The PBS wiki does have a page for a related genus, but
> not for Wilcoxia:
> http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…
>
> My first attempt is going to be Wilcoxia schmolli.  I just ordered some
> seeds.  Some cool pics of it can be seen here:
>
> http://www.cacti.co.nz/shop/wilcoxia-schmollii/
> http://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=154042
> http://blog.goo.ne.jp/queiiti/m/200808/         (2nd photo down, on this
> page)
>
> Dennis in Cincinnati
>



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