Cactii recovery operation.
John West John West

Cactii recovery operation.

Five months ago I repotted a number of plants that had languished for a year in the tiny pots I found them in. Most exploded into life but one fared less well.

This is a happy tale of Cactii who survive the rigours of life on my deck in Kumeū.

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Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii, I think.
John West John West

Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii, I think.

My plant recognition app identified this cactus. The flower opened incompletely in the late afternoon sun. It wasn’t the first small Gymnocalycium plant that has failed to open fully for me.

After a quick read through articles by “cactus people” the phrase “incomplete opening” cropped up a few times.

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Cactulents in Red
John West John West

Cactulents in Red

Cactii and succulents have become a passion of mine recently. They are utterly captivating as they adapt to harsh environments with style. Today I just wanted to have fun taking a few pics.

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