aztropic Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 My Copernicia rigida finally seems to have taken off this year with our record breaking heat waves. It's actually been planted in that spot for about 10 years now from a small seedling,but has just begun producing its first few upright fronds.Its been very slow for me, (maybe too much shade) but I'm hopeful it has an accelerated growth rate from this point forward. aztropic Mesa,Arizona 11 Quote Mesa, Arizona Temps between 29F and 115F each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottmitAlex Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Very nice 1 Quote 5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen94z Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Your yard is too cool. If it were up to me I would be out in Phoenix with you guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoranfans Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Another amazing growing feat in the sonoran desert! Nice job scott, one day those cactus might be a bit close eh? Quote Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a?? Tom Blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztropic Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 With rigidas slow rate of growth,cacti won't have any problems for many years to come. aztropic Mesa,Arizona 1 Quote Mesa, Arizona Temps between 29F and 115F each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 23 minutes ago, aztropic said: With rigidas slow rate of growth,cacti won't have any problems for many years to come. aztropic Mesa,Arizona Agree, they ( any cacti/ pretty much anything else nearby ) and the rigida will likely adjust their spacing over time, just as they would in habitat. Cacti below it ( 7' o clock position ) a Turk's Cap? ( Melocactus ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztropic Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 No. Melocactus do not seem to do well in the ground here. I have several in pots though that I've had over 20 years. The cactus in question is Coryphantha elephantidens,a beautiful fall bloomer with large,highly scented, pink flowers. aztropic Mesa,Arizona 3 2 Quote Mesa, Arizona Temps between 29F and 115F each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztropic Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just recently lost this Melocactus azurus,which, as you can see, was ancient. aztropic Mesa,Arizona Quote Mesa, Arizona Temps between 29F and 115F each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas_Sancona Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 minute ago, aztropic said: Just recently lost this Melocactus azurus,which, as you can see, was ancient. aztropic Mesa,Arizona Yea, that a bummer... Had ( technically still have ) a small Melocactus bahiensis the base of which decided to rot entirely.. Still "alive" and hoping it will re-root.. Lost a couple others i'd brought with from FL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLchris Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Here is a nice one 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztropic Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 10/1/2020 at 9:51 AM, aztropic said: No. Melocactus do not seem to do well in the ground here. I have several in pots though that I've had over 20 years. The cactus in question is Coryphantha elephantidens,a beautiful fall bloomer with large,highly scented, pink flowers. aztropic Mesa,Arizona Another fall blooming cactus I always look forward to is this Ferocactus. Again,large,brightly colored,highly scented flowers! aztropic Mesa,Arizona 1 Quote Mesa, Arizona Temps between 29F and 115F each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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