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A Bridgesii

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Grey Fox

Grey Fox

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Found this brisgesii a few years ago. It was in a huge nursery, randomly mixed in with some non-tricho landscape cacti. No name or info about it. So I took it home to see how it would do.

Its been a good grower for me. Bluer and thinner than my other bridgesii. I call him Papa Smurf. Its plenty good.
 
How in the world do you keep them from falling over, are they that rigid? Mine suffer from the 'thin thick thin thick' stalks that come from moving them in and out all the time so if they got that tall, they would snap like a green bean lol.
 
Yeah I've had columns break off too on some trichos, but never from this one. I'm very fortunate to be growing them in a mild winter climate. They are less work in the ground and they can get big. They develop a woody core that helps to support the weight. But when they swell up fat from rain the columns can still break, especially when there is strong wind.
 
Here's a different Bridgesii. This one is from an online vendor. I haven't tried it, but I love the look.
 
Good eyes Mitakuye! Yes that is a fig tree off to the right. Behind the cactus there are a couple of citrus trees growing. I have a small backyard fruit orchard. Fruit trees were my first love in gardening, and then I caught the cactus bug later on.
 
Wow, you are growing those things right in the ground. That is impressive, I almost forget that cacti can do that. Those look amazing! It's a beautiful thing to see.
 
Thanks brewster. You're right, I am very lucky to live in this warm climate and to have a place to grow these cacti outdoors. It wasnt always like this for me. I'm very thankful.

Here is another specimen of that last clone. Its a good one. Nowadays I'm trying to propagate more of the clones that I already have that I know are good, instead of buying or trading for new clones.
 
Thank you! They like the desert climate. I try to enrich the soil with organic amendments (mostly compost and chicken manure). I plant them where they get morning sun and afternoon shade. In the spring and fall they get watered once a week. In the summer they get watered twice a week. And in the winter they dont get watered at all. Most of them seem pretty happy. Its a joy to watch them grow!
 
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