tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post8032597471944280024..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Propagating Barrel Cactus PupsShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-17822050060074591942018-03-31T10:52:40.278-05:002018-03-31T10:52:40.278-05:00Thank you, these ideas are quite helpful to deal w...Thank you, these ideas are quite helpful to deal with those cactus spines.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-83418240494705655912018-03-31T10:51:38.347-05:002018-03-31T10:51:38.347-05:00The first few photos in this post show they can be...The first few photos in this post show they can be quite small for removal from the main plant. The key is to let them dry a bit and give them sand for a good root start. Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33650637324892957912018-03-30T16:01:38.058-05:002018-03-30T16:01:38.058-05:00I just bought a small cactus with a bunch of pups ...I just bought a small cactus with a bunch of pups ... Does it matter when i separate them? They are very small right now. Can I separate them now or should I wait until they are a little bigger? New to this so appreciate any advice regarding timing. Barbara Streisandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05931602118471360551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-35225585336907471112017-10-24T23:17:40.056-05:002017-10-24T23:17:40.056-05:00Hi, luved the article, normally dnt comment yet fe...Hi, luved the article, normally dnt comment yet felt, u need to knw this, u can also use cut 2 liter soda bottles, to handle cactus they are a thicker plastic and can b cut to watever size u need... As well as can b cut into a scope,like shape, which also works, well and can help,depending on the job... Not forgetting, good old trusty, fork, bothing eating and craving... <br /><br />Well enjoy... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865735277203191614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-19370527156898991052014-06-06T13:09:34.830-05:002014-06-06T13:09:34.830-05:00My Big Barrel Cactus (It is 18" wide) has abo...My Big Barrel Cactus (It is 18" wide) has about 6 pups all on the south side. Two of the pups are also getting big (about 4" wide) I have never tried to propagate them BUT I am going to try now that I have seen your post. Thank you! You gave me confidence!Judi Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33762417447411803182012-11-14T22:01:52.024-06:002012-11-14T22:01:52.024-06:00Thank you for a great step by step instructions.. ...Thank you for a great step by step instructions.. I also love cactus especially when they are planted on a dish..<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tnnursery.net/stelladeora" rel="nofollow">Tree Nursery</a><br /><br />Enmark Dalanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02016956913141582620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-69812578466407056332012-05-18T10:43:54.779-05:002012-05-18T10:43:54.779-05:00I told ya I love this post. I got some pads of a ...I told ya I love this post. I got some pads of a fallen spineless prickly pear after the rains the other day...will this method you used on the barrel cactus translate? Thanks in advance Shirley!Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-77657811575940574112012-05-08T14:45:17.381-05:002012-05-08T14:45:17.381-05:00I REALLY enjoyed this post Shirley, thank you for ...I REALLY enjoyed this post Shirley, thank you for the very detailed lesson. I am going to bookmark this one for later use for sure.Xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-43395806929940217362012-05-06T19:57:51.667-05:002012-05-06T19:57:51.667-05:00They are interesting and fun to look at, but minim...They are interesting and fun to look at, but minimal handling is advised.Shirley/Rock-Oak-Deerhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-78823060897039548582012-05-06T19:56:10.919-05:002012-05-06T19:56:10.919-05:00Yes, it reminded me of that too. Perhaps because ...Yes, it reminded me of that too. Perhaps because I have an appointment on Tuesday.Shirley/Rock-Oak-Deerhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-10311032328066512632012-05-06T19:54:54.537-05:002012-05-06T19:54:54.537-05:00Glad to help you out for once!
I always find your...Glad to help you out for once!<br /><br />I always find your advice and info so helpful.Shirley/Rock-Oak-Deerhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-68050789592773221312012-05-06T17:20:04.090-05:002012-05-06T17:20:04.090-05:00It is just like a surgical procedure! Great step ...It is just like a surgical procedure! Great step by step explanation. I can understand perfectly why you would plant them with the view of never having to move them again!BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-74662707772646179652012-05-06T14:54:10.437-05:002012-05-06T14:54:10.437-05:00Very good cacti potting instructions. Your second ...Very good cacti potting instructions. Your second photo reminded me of the dentists with all the tools laid out, and then the other photos were just like having a tooth extracted. I went to the dentist earlier this week, it's obviously had a lasting effect on me.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-26407611680007763982012-05-05T15:51:16.081-05:002012-05-05T15:51:16.081-05:00Thanks for sharing your know-how. My barrel cactus...Thanks for sharing your know-how. My barrel cactus have never pupped but I have lots of others that have. get to it Rock Rose!Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-75802429889734028472012-05-05T09:46:29.069-05:002012-05-05T09:46:29.069-05:00Your posts on planning for mature size hit home. ...Your posts on planning for mature size hit home. Cacti are not like perennials or annuals, we really don't want to wade in there and pull something out!<br /><br />Maybe the solar orientation changing is why these are spiraling and I can't find a match in my search.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-24254937246922265492012-05-05T09:42:10.373-05:002012-05-05T09:42:10.373-05:00Yes, and it turned out only the tongs were needed!...Yes, and it turned out only the tongs were needed!Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-69308294293902982592012-05-05T09:41:40.786-05:002012-05-05T09:41:40.786-05:00Yes, whatever works. The pot fit this task perfec...Yes, whatever works. The pot fit this task perfectly.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-40711850875388544592012-05-05T09:40:14.285-05:002012-05-05T09:40:14.285-05:00Thanks greggo!Thanks greggo!Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-58265784825652053302012-05-05T09:39:53.291-05:002012-05-05T09:39:53.291-05:00Swaps are one of my favorite ways to grow the coll...Swaps are one of my favorite ways to grow the collection and it helps save the budget for special purchases like the orange tree.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-15304691764633769682012-05-05T09:38:03.507-05:002012-05-05T09:38:03.507-05:00These are mostly native cacti so after they grow o...These are mostly native cacti so after they grow out of the rooting mix they are on their own in the native soil. We do break up the rocks there for a nice size growing spot to give them a good start but no special mix.<br /><br />By purchasing from Jean's yard this spring we know our selections will survive our weather here. One neighbor lost a beautiful collection of non-native desert cactus to two years of deep freeze winters.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-49340531066871495522012-05-05T09:19:03.447-05:002012-05-05T09:19:03.447-05:00I've been eyeing some cacti around here, and r...I've been eyeing some cacti around here, and really want to get a nice patch going. Did you use the same kind of sand/potting mix combo for the garden? <br /><br />Those are great instructions, thanks for sharing!Wabbaloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371412391308961463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-37340482075237464722012-05-04T20:51:03.367-05:002012-05-04T20:51:03.367-05:00Really nice step by step instructions for people i...Really nice step by step instructions for people interesting in cacti. I'd like to add....it's also the cheapest way to make your cacti garden happen. A lot of us get together in Tucson and exchange our cacti bits. With a little patience, you'll have the most perfect cacti garden ever....with little money spent:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-36030058812317400882012-05-04T19:39:20.660-05:002012-05-04T19:39:20.660-05:00Enjoyed your instructions.Enjoyed your instructions.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-85630441038445852852012-05-04T16:30:27.440-05:002012-05-04T16:30:27.440-05:00Good information. I like the idea of the plastic ...Good information. I like the idea of the plastic pot to hold on. Anything to keep those spines out of your skin.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-78828226389921053252012-05-04T12:06:16.763-05:002012-05-04T12:06:16.763-05:00"Jean the Cactus Guy"...that's the c..."Jean the Cactus Guy"...that's the cactus trader / seller I was thinking of on facebook. You prob. mentioned him there, but I forgot the name.<br /><br />Good synopsis, and glad you got Mr. Rock-Oak-Deer to demonstrate. Perfect on planning for mature size...can't wait to see this fill in. <br /><br />Out here in the desert, we also try to match the original solar / N-S orientation of succulents (maybe a nick on the container, or a mental note). Those are some nice roots...crucial...lack thereof is why >50% of our ocotillos, many yuccas, etc. do not transplant and re-establish.Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.com