tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post4882026798789092736..comments2024-03-27T19:59:56.174-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Field trip to Poot's Cactus Nursery (part 2)Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-52058364225356937792017-04-16T10:44:25.522-07:002017-04-16T10:44:25.522-07:00....and the price tag!....and the price tag!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-40142970919430574042017-04-16T10:44:05.764-07:002017-04-16T10:44:05.764-07:00Believe me, the only thing reigning me in is the l...Believe me, the only thing reigning me in is the lack of planting space in the garden. Otherwise I would have had two shopping carts.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28365715218893144212017-04-16T10:43:14.900-07:002017-04-16T10:43:14.900-07:00YESSSSSSS. I'm still so thrilled about that. $...YESSSSSSS. I'm still so thrilled about that. $25 for such a large plant! Since it's cold-sensitive, I will eventually plant it near the front door where the Yucca 'Margaritaville' is now. For now it'll live in a large pot.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71055561253867562732017-04-16T10:24:28.303-07:002017-04-16T10:24:28.303-07:00You got an Aloe vaombe!!!!!! I'm so jealous, G...You got an Aloe vaombe!!!!!! I'm so jealous, Gerhard. I'm way behind on my reading so I missed this posting last month. It looks beautiful.Paul Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760554213574050280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2356720541983457222017-03-23T09:06:16.803-07:002017-03-23T09:06:16.803-07:00I admire your restraint. Could easily go bankrupt...I admire your restraint. Could easily go bankrupt indulging your passion in all the 'eye candy'!Gardenguruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688989598642784685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-68373294562279339332017-03-23T08:32:07.709-07:002017-03-23T08:32:07.709-07:00My understanding from Kent Howser (who I think has...My understanding from Kent Howser (who I think has compiled the largest body of literature on this issue and freely shares his knowledge) is that there is a sequence of symptomatic presentation: first the wet splotching, then that plus lesioning, then end stage involves leaf and core deformation.<br /><br />I hate to say it, but I have a large inventory of new miticides including trade names like Oberon, Bifen, Agarifac, etc. They are awful. I've pretty much committed to just growing from seed because it is too easy to bring in an infected plant these days. I have received infected plants from well-regarded nurseries run by people I very much respect. It just is a fact of life these days: if you buy from a nursery, you are rolling the dice<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116660749140090736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-43835961871243594312017-03-23T08:25:57.533-07:002017-03-23T08:25:57.533-07:00Daniel, I know to look for the brown lesions. What...Daniel, I know to look for the brown lesions. What do you spray with? I haven't had any mites on my agaves yet (or aloes!) but it's simply a matter of time.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-27721225894296623642017-03-23T08:05:25.077-07:002017-03-23T08:05:25.077-07:00Yeah. It's hard to tell from the photo, so I s...Yeah. It's hard to tell from the photo, so I should emphasize my use of "might be" -- but whenever I see that "wet" splotching in that pattern (whether it is coincident with the active brown lesioning or not) I err on the side of caution and avoid. It is such an unfortunate problem. Getting ready to have to spray in the next few weeks, really hate this issue. a real bummer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116660749140090736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-92210614025520782052017-03-22T21:00:48.320-07:002017-03-22T21:00:48.320-07:00OMIGOSH that Deuterocohnia brevifolia!OMIGOSH that Deuterocohnia brevifolia!Laura W @gardenonbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495988356751902041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-82852794739390936902017-03-22T18:01:55.696-07:002017-03-22T18:01:55.696-07:00Daniel, yikes, agave mites? Are you referring to t...Daniel, yikes, agave mites? Are you referring to the bald spots on the leaves were the bloom is gone? Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-53073506047706988252017-03-22T17:59:22.279-07:002017-03-22T17:59:22.279-07:00Yes, I bet you did drive right past Poot's. It...Yes, I bet you did drive right past Poot's. It's easy to do.<br /><br />I bought a 4" Astrophytum, and it was $5. I assume the other 4" plants were in the same range ($4 to $6), depending on rarity. That spineless claret cup I'm so fond of was $5.50, I believe.<br /><br />Larger plants were an even better value, especially considering what a headstart you get with, say, a 5 gallon plant.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-16394462949901598732017-03-22T17:56:34.225-07:002017-03-22T17:56:34.225-07:00The larger plants, in particular, were very reason...The larger plants, in particular, were very reasonably priced. Better prices than in Southern California!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19869245708990007382017-03-22T17:54:58.055-07:002017-03-22T17:54:58.055-07:00We got to feed the koi! Those are some happy and w...We got to feed the koi! Those are some happy and well-fed fish! <br /><br />The exact parentage of 'Erik the Red' is kept a secret, but it's thought to have A. mawii, petricola, marlothii and arborescens in it (see <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3734" rel="nofollow">http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3734</a>).<br /><br />Can't wait for A. debrana to flower. I may need to protect it in the winter. <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?strSearchText=debrana&plant_id=4031&page=" rel="nofollow">San Marcos Growers says</a> it's hardiness is "not well documented."Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-453996453779059272017-03-22T17:05:20.764-07:002017-03-22T17:05:20.764-07:00Aloe debrana has striking flowers--wonder if it...Aloe debrana has striking flowers--wonder if it's a genetic contributor to Aloe 'Erik the Red'. Great find. What a great place--it must have been a fun field trip. Their koi pond is pretty nice, too. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24883491685507861232017-03-22T15:23:45.425-07:002017-03-22T15:23:45.425-07:00I'd go totally nuts. Congrats on your great fi...I'd go totally nuts. Congrats on your great finds! Those Ferocactus glaucescens look very nice, and are much more nicely priced than I would have imagined. Checking my calendar and daydreaming now...Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-74935729711985226952017-03-22T14:18:59.939-07:002017-03-22T14:18:59.939-07:00Nice picks! What were the prices on the little 4&q...Nice picks! What were the prices on the little 4" plants? I'd love to visit them, need to plan a trip. I must of driven right past it when going that way to Yosemite end of last summer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241604602356561368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-63322683992120195812017-03-22T13:52:04.078-07:002017-03-22T13:52:04.078-07:00Cool stuff!
Those P. lameri were crestate, which ...Cool stuff!<br /><br />Those P. lameri were crestate, which is interesting -- never seen that, but don't see them too often in my travels. <br /><br />Also, those titanota look like they might be displaying signs of eryophyid mitesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116660749140090736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-63647245709205668792017-03-22T10:46:33.785-07:002017-03-22T10:46:33.785-07:00A few years ago I bought what was labeled "Al...A few years ago I bought what was labeled "Aloe elgonica" at Lowe's but it looks nothing like the aloe I just got at Poot's. I'm pretty sure now the Lowe's plant was mislabeled. I have no idea what it is, but it's a fairly generic-looking clumper with generic flowers.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-82665997233809169882017-03-22T10:40:03.693-07:002017-03-22T10:40:03.693-07:00What a fine nursery! And that is a great price fo...What a fine nursery! And that is a great price for the quiver tree aloe. I have a multi-headed aloe bought as elgonica that has never bloomed, that doesn't have that pinky-purple blush on the leaves that yours has, so now you and Brian have me second-guessing what mine is -- another mystery aloe in my garden!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-48705317994255204142017-03-22T10:35:40.416-07:002017-03-22T10:35:40.416-07:00In this case, the plants found *me*!In this case, the plants found *me*!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-47339727153735651782017-03-22T10:35:16.035-07:002017-03-22T10:35:16.035-07:00I bet a lot of people catch a glimpse of Poot'...I bet a lot of people catch a glimpse of Poot's in the corner of their eyes as they speed by on Highway 120. <br /><br />I don't have much experience with Deuterocohnia brevifolia. I have a very small offset (just a few rosettes) and it hasn't done much. I found some info online that suggests that while it's very slow initially, it can pick up speed as it gets old. Apparently, in its native habitat it gets moisture from the occasional fog--and actual water as infrequently as twice a year!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing that 1960s promo video. What a riot! The plants at the Desert Botanical Garden were SO SMALL! It looks completely different now! I'll watch the rest of the video tonight--it's so cheesy, complete with soothing muzak.<br />Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76351194227660372422017-03-22T10:29:38.456-07:002017-03-22T10:29:38.456-07:00Great finds, Gerhard - your discerning eye serves ...Great finds, Gerhard - your discerning eye serves you well!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-29927378912352545132017-03-22T10:26:42.484-07:002017-03-22T10:26:42.484-07:00I wouldn't say smart, but these two aloes were...I wouldn't say smart, but these two aloes were exceptionally attractive and well-priced. You know how much I love a bargain.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-81428857936777916972017-03-22T10:25:23.942-07:002017-03-22T10:25:23.942-07:00Thanks, Keith. I knew you'd come through :-).Thanks, Keith. I knew you'd come through :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-11346616994694125132017-03-22T10:08:46.533-07:002017-03-22T10:08:46.533-07:00I first spotted Poot's while on a school bus, ...I first spotted Poot's while on a school bus, traveling with my 7th graders to a 3-night outing in Yosemite. Couldn't wait to get back to check it out -- what a great find it is! I have a question about the Deuterocohnia brevifolia: how old would you guess that plant is? Is it a fast grower? Speaking of growth, here's an interesting 1960s video about the "Valley of the Sun," featuring (at about 5:00) a visit to the DBG in its early days: http://www.city-data.com/forum/phoenix-area/2423612-1960s-valley-sun-tourism-video.html.Cactus Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633317260555741956noreply@blogger.com