RogerH Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hi Folks, I have a pot or two of Peanut Cactusesssss. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/peanut-cactus/growing-a-peanut-cactus-plant.htm These were rescued from the father in laws green house when we cleared things out back in the early 2000's. They hadn't been watered for a couple of years and looked very sad. Over the last few years I have been growing them on by simply taking off a side bud and sticking it in potting compost. They take very well. For the last couple of summers around the end of May early June I have been putting the small plant s with flowers out for passers by to take home. These are 1 year old and had no buds when potted up. Should look good when all in flower Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Very nice Roger. when I was 10 or 11, I was a keen cactus hobbyist, and my father (off course with my help) built a small greenhouse for me, it even had an cilindrical oil heater, off which the lid blew off when hot and the oil vaporised and ignited.... But as I grew older, my interest changed and more Zundapp engines and frames entered the green house and took gradually over. I still have one survivor:) Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Very well done Roger ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Didn't know you were green fingered Roger. You've started something there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hi Sean, the problem with these cactii is that they multiply faster than I can give them away. So I'm running out of space and I hate throwing plants away. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Green fingers and oily thumbs. Well done roger man of very many talents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 10 hours ago, RogerH said: Hi Sean, the problem with these cactii is that they multiply faster than I can give them away. So I'm running out of space and I hate throwing plants away. Roger Hi Roger, what about to eat them? Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Z320 said: Hi Roger, what about to eat them? Ciao, Marco Have not thought about that. They look rather spikey Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Well done Roger! If I lived closer I'd take one of those off your hands, but I don't think they'd post very well! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Hi Pete, PM me your address and I'll send one through. It will either work or not. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Very kind offer Roger - PMed you. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, RogerH said: Have not thought about that. They look rather spikey Roger I though of useing a sieve and make a guacamole - with some of the red blossom on top. If this does not taste another idea could be something like an aloe vera drink.... "The Peanut Cactus King" This business idea is for free for you Edited May 5, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Hi Marco, according to Wiki the peanut cactus is not edible no matter how you attack it. I think if you blended a handful of the little prickly devils you may be able to rub in your head to see if it helps hair re-growth. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 29 minutes ago, RogerH said: Hi Marco, according to Wiki the peanut cactus is not edible no matter how you attack it. I think if you blended a handful of the little prickly devils you may be able to rub in your head to see if it helps hair re-growth. Roger Prickly Pile Cream Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Z320 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 41 minutes ago, Hamish said: Prickly Pile Cream Sorry, no business with me, I still have got all my hair &:-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 ....ALL my hair..., we want proof! Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Please don't be jealous... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Waldi said: ....ALL my hair..., we want proof! Waldi Be careful what you ask for... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) Hi, I'm out with friends from school for some days to hike, have fun, eat, drink, talk, no womem / wifes are with us. So the things we are talking about are different The theory is: men never loose hair, they only grow on different places! Arms, shoulders, neck, back, ears, nose, elsewhere..... True or not? Roger, please sorry me to guide yout thread this way... Edited May 12, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Z320 said: Hi, I'm out with friends from school for some days to hike, have fun, eat, drink, talk, no womem / wifes are with us. So the things we are talking about are different The theory is: men never loose hair, they only grow on different places! Arms, shoulders, neck, back, ears, nose, elsewhere..... True or not? Should have taken the wives and girl friends !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 I had a reunion yesterday with class mates from my study. To my opinion I was the only one who had not changed at all:) Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Roger has very kindly sent me two of his peanut cacti, which are recovering in my greenhouse from their experience with Royal Mail. Thanks again Roger, Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Hi Pete, don't do CPR or mouth to mouth on the spikey little things. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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