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| Ive heard that the California Cactus Center is an amazing place to see and buy rare cacti and succulents. They have some pretty awesome arrangements of cacti and succulents too. Im planning a trip soon to go and check it out. Has anyone here been to the California Cactus Center?
I really want a Desert Rose. My question is, should I buy one from the California Cactus Center? I havent seen one anywhere else around here. I always keep my eye out for one when I go to walmart or home depot etc. and have never seen any. I havent been there yet but everyone says their plants are the best anywhere but a bit pricey. When I called and asked they said their desert roses price range is from $30-$200. Im willing to spend around $30 for a good healthy plant though. Ive attached a link to their website. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cactus Center
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- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 11 at 15:13
| Hey Moose, Did you mean to post this at the Cactus & Succulent Forum? I switch back & forth btwn the 2 myself, by right now, we're at the Houseplant Forum. Folks here may not know this answer, am guessing you'll more answers at the C&S Forum rather than here. |
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- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 11 at 15:19
| Link doesn't work, either. Josh |
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- Posted by Moosetrackz 9 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 11 at 16:45
| Yes. Thank you. I reposted on the cacti and succulent forum :) Not sure why the link doesnt work :( Its at http://www.cactuscenter.com/ Hope that helps. |
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- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 11 at 17:14
| The link is working now... Saw the Thread in Cactus. Hopefully some of the SoCal folks know the place. Josh |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Fri, Jul 1, 11 at 14:33
| Link is working here, too. Moose, I've never been to the Cactus CA Center...if no one here has been, Google center reviews and/or see if it's listed on Gardenwatchdog. I can't recall if you said you won't order online.. There are many C&S nurseries that carry Adeniums/Desert Rose. Price at the center, 'like any other nursery,' will depend on size. I didn't have a chance to check out the centers plants..does it have pics and descriptions? Maybe you should rephone, ask differences between $30.00 oppossed to 200.00 Adeniums??? Whatever, if I had the chance to go to this center, I'd hop on a plane or fill up the gas tank and GO. lol. Before going, check online nurseires...look in your phone book for local garden centers/nurseries. Find out prices and size..you can decide, compare prices and size once your at the Center. Have fun, Toni |
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- Posted by Moosetrackz 9 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 1, 11 at 15:05
| Hey Toni. :) I posted on the cacti and succulent forum and they told me about the CSSA Annual Show & Sale at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino California. It suppose to be the biggest cacti and succulent show in the US so hopefully Ill find what Im looking for without breaking the bank. :) I cant wait! Its going to be so much fun seeing so many different plants. |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Fri, Jul 1, 11 at 15:20
| Moose, you are SOOO lucky. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched = don't count your ATM before plant shopping..lol.. I'll check C&S's.. There are plant shows I wish I could attend, yearly..I can't go because of pets. Dogs and birds.. When are you going? Toni PS: Checked the site..no prices..emails are accepted.. If interested in more than one plant, it's best to phone. |
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- Posted by Moosetrackz 9 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 1, 11 at 19:34
| I got the boyfriend to watch the dog and Ill be there tomorrow! Any tips on how best to care for my new Adenium would be great. I read a lot of the old forum posts about them but you can never know too much! :) |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Sat, Jul 2, 11 at 12:52
| Pug, where are you?? Moosetrackz, you must see a picture of Pug's Adenium. It's the most beautiful, huge and packed w/flowers. You're probably on your way to the Center...visions of succulents dancing through your head... lol After you find a lovely Adenium, please post when you get home.. Be safe driving, and have a great time..hugs, Toni |
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- Posted by Moosetrackz 9 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 3, 11 at 14:47
| The plant sale was so much fun! I got so many nice plants and everyone was so nice and helpful. I got the most beautiful Adenium as well as some other great succulents. Any advice on the care of any of them would be great. I'm not sure what some of them are. Enjoy the pictures :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: New Plants
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 16:00
| Moose, there are 24 pictures on your link. Did you buy all the plants displayed? lol Very nice..Your Adenium is so full. Hope it flowers this summer. I see several Haworthias and Sedums. Can't recall the others. lol. Is the Oyster new, too? How about the Hoyas? Were prices reasonable? I'm glad you had a good time..Aren't you happy you went? lol. |
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- Posted by Moosetrackz 9 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 19:24
| I did go a little crazy buying plant lol. They were all so beautiful and affordable! I hope my Adenium flowers too! I cant wait! I got the Adenium, the Haworthias, the Sedum, the Hoya, 3 air plants and the Huernia Procumbens at the show. The Oyster I bought at the Cactus center when I went after to get them re-potted. They do an amazing job re-potting plants for you there! The guys an absolute artist. The prices were good. The Haworthias and Sedum were $6-$2, air plants $5-$3, Hoyas were $25-$12 and the Adenium was $22. Im so glad I went! I got much better deals than I even thought I would and found some plants I couldnt find anywhere else. Now my only problem is lack of space lol. Soon no one will be able to walk in my tiny yard lol :) P.S. |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Wed, Jul 6, 11 at 21:14
| Moose, aw, it's only money..lol Since you decided to go, why not buy plants?? You know? Especially if it was a long drive. Unless a nursery had the same plants I already have or way too expensive, it's rare for me to leave w/o purchasing something..lol..Although I have.. One little shop in Chicago...the least expensive plant cost 14.99..the choice, a mini-African Violet or mini-Azalea. At the time, I was looking for a Cast Iron Plant/Aspidistra, but he wanted 35.00! This would be, hmm, 1983/4. Wayyyy toooo much money for a slow-growing, green plant in a 6" pot. He was peeved we walked out. Were the plant bare-root? Why did someone repot? Or did you add pots to your shopping spree? lol. Yes, please post pics when you have the time.. Moose, are your plants kept outdoors year round, or do they come in during winter months? |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (hopefulauthor@sbcglobal.net) on Thu, Jul 7, 11 at 1:11
| Moose, aw, it's only money..lol Since you decided to go, why not buy plants?? You know? Especially if it was a long drive. Unless a nursery had the same plants I already have or way too expensive, it's rare for me to leave w/o purchasing something..lol..Although I have.. One little shop in Chicago...the least expensive plant cost 14.99..the choice, a mini-African Violet or mini-Azalea. At the time, I was looking for a Cast Iron Plant/Aspidistra, but he wanted 35.00! This would be, hmm, 1983/4. Wayyyy toooo much money for a slow-growing, green plant in a 6" pot. He was peeved we walked out. Were the plant bare-root? Why did someone repot? Or did you add pots to your shopping spree? lol. Yes, please post pics when you have the time.. Moose, are your plants kept outdoors year round, or do they come in during winter months? |
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- Posted by Moosetrackz 9 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 7, 11 at 14:35
| $35 for a cast iron plant is outrageous! I had them re-potted because the cactus center does a really good job and I didnt have any cactus mix at home. They'll pot any plant you bring in for free you just have to pay for the soil and rocks they put in. The winters here arnt too bad but I do plan on bringing some of the plants in for winter. It gets maybe in the 40s in winter. Should I bring in all the succulents or just put them under the balcony so they dont get rained on? My sweet potatos and caladium will be dorment so Ill probably put them in the shed next to the house. Does Coleus go dorment or just die off in winter? The Coleus is flowering now. I didnt even know they flowered. :) The air plants are at the end of the album in the link. :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Air Plants
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