Ferocactus Townsendianus - Aleksej the Big
By Cactithorns
9 Feb, 2014
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I've had this cactus for 13 years now (from seed), and it's pretty massive, weighing in at 23 kilos (50 lbs)!
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You must be proud of this growing it from seed to this
9 Feb, 2014
Yes, it's a great satisfaction for me! This work needed a great patience and long time. The result is always uncertain.
The seeds sprout easily, but immediately after follows a very critical period which lasts about 2-3 years when they are very fragile, they grow slowly and need special care. After that they are already stronger and grow faster. A large part of my cacti are grown this way.
9 Feb, 2014
yes ive seen that process the first 2-3 years! some seeds are so very tiny to.
thank you for detailed information....
9 Feb, 2014
You are welcome!
10 Feb, 2014
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to have from seed then to see a result like this must be truly satisfying? what dedication!!
9 Feb, 2014