Plants for the Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society "Succulent Plant Expo 2016"

Not much compares with these echinocereus flowers!

We're gearing up for the Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society Show and Sale in July (July 15-17). As in previous years, it will be at Portland Nursery on Stark Street in SE Portland. Following are some pictures of some of the plants which will be available (and there will be multiple vendors.

 

 

 

 

Hope to see you there.

A Few Images from the Greenhouses

 

 

 

 

It's epi season! We have never specialized in epicacti (Epiphyllum hybrids, etc.), we always have a large number. We just can't resist them. Enjoy!

Class at Portland Nursery on Division

Sorry it's been so long since I posted to the blog. What can I say. We've been very busy.
Tomorrow, if you're interested, you can join me at 1 pm for a presentation on growing succulent plants at the Portland Nursery on Division (9000 SE Division St. in Portland). Even if you've been to another class I've given, no two are the same as I try to direct my comments to the needs of the people in attendance. You can register for the class here.

And Echinopsis 'Barber Pole' flowered again this week.

Epicactus 'Sparkling Burgundy'

This picture is a little dark. I took it in the morning before the sun got to that part of the greenhouse. Another outstanding epi flower.

Epicactus 'Stormy Weather'

It's hard to keep up with all the epi flowers!

Epicactus 'Gloria'

The epis continue to show their stuff!

Epicactus 'Fifi'

The parade of epicactus flowers continues, this time with 'Fifi'. For the next couple of weeks it's going to be hard to keep up, what with a puppy taking most of our attention just as so many flowers are appearing. But, we'll try!

Rhipsalis grandiflora

It's definitely heading toward Spring and flowers are beginning to pop out all over the place. This rhipsalis has a "grand" name but it's grand only in comparison to another rhipsalis - not in comparison to other cacti. However, they offer a nice counterpoint to the more extravagant flowers of some of the other plants. Enjoy your plants!

Spines of the Golden Barrel

Now those are spines!

Oreocereus leucotrichus spines

This plant has been raised with a number of different names during our lifetimes. And the "spines" I'm referring to are the white hairs of this splendid old man cactus. Needs to be kept dry during the cold period of the year (Anything below 45F should be provided some warmth.)

Some choice crests

The white fluff isn't clouds but the white hair of other nearby crests!

Echinocereus viridiflorus

For us, these flower abundantly and require next to no special attention. Other than not being especially happy with the amount of rain we get in the winter, these plants can take any cold weather we could ever send their way.

Stenocactus comptagonis

Summer is acting like it's already here this week with temperatures expected to reach 83F tomorrow. Feels good! The epies are blooming like mad, of course, but also this beauty, along with a few of the rebutias. (For those living in this area, be sure to protect your succulent from scalding in the bright sun this week. They're not used to it yet!)

Disocactus phyllanthoides "Deutsche Kaiserin"

Many years ago we had this plant and it was labeled. However, this one isn't named. If anyone out there can help us out, please jump in!

X Aporophyllum 'Moonlight'

 

 It is indeed spring, no less in the greenhouses than outdoors. 'Moonlight' is blooming like mad right now.

Of course, the plant itself - as with most Aporophyllum hybrids - isn't very exciting.

Copiapoa barquitensis

One of the easiest of the copiapoas to grow, this species flowers regularly and often, making it a must for a cactus collection and a good beginning point for a collection of copiapoas. However, it needs a good draining potting mix as it is prone to rot if allowed to sit in moisture, and it prefers some shade during the heat of summer. A dry winter rest with protection from frost is also needed.
Now considered by many to be a synonym of Copiapoa hypogaea or a variety of same (Syn. Copiapoa hypogaea var. barquitensis).

Cleistocactus crest

The person who originally grafted this crest labeled it Cleistocactus wendlandiorum var. aureispinus. C. wendlandiorum has been reclassified as C. brookei (which is white-spined) but I have no idea what happened to the variety name - if it ever was legitimate. If you're into naming, feel free to help me out here.
But whatever the name, it's a beauty.

Echinocereus species

We've never had the species name on this plant. It came without a tag and we haven't ever had the time (or drive) to do the research to determine the species. We're pretty sure, but we don't put a species name on a tag until we're more than "pretty sure". In the meantime we just enjoy the flowers it produces every year.

Enjoy your plants!

Rebutia albipilosa

This is one of those plants which is a show stopper whether it's in flower or not. From northern Argentina, it produces deep orange flowers around the base of the plant, and it responds well to an extra amount of pumice or equivalent in the potting mix.