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| Thanks for humoring me with these silly posts guys. Its 36 days until the plants go out (weather permitting) and I'm really bugging now.
Another post I remember seeing in these forums long ago was the Alphabet Game. The Aeoninium post reminded me of it. The first person posts as many plants as they want that start with "A". Can be a botanical, scientific or common name. Can be the whole genus name or a cultivar name. The only rule is it has to be a plant you own or used to own. Everyone can add to the "A's" if you want. Then someone post a "B" plant, get it? The letter changes when someone posts the next letter. It should be fun. Denise I'll start with my Aeonium sp.
and Alluadiaprocera.
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| Alrighty, I'm game. Aeonium arboreum luteovariegatum |
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- Posted by ilovetogrow 8/9 Jax FL (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 3:34
Aloe and some Agave in the beginning of this week. Denise I am going to enjoy this post. Have a great day all! Paula  |
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| Denise, you have great ideas for threads. I'll play, but I'm going to suggest we make this the "A" thread because I can already see where this is going. Aloinopsis malherbei Argyroderma sp. |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 12:29
| Another good one, Denise! We've done this many times (on several forums). You've expanded the rules on this one. You could be in the A's for quite awhile! LOL One thing to consider, if things have not changed here...I believe they only allow for 100 posts per thread. You might not make it to the end of the alphabet. In the past, there was only 1 plant per letter of the alphabet, so you had to hurry if you had a particular lettered plant you wanted to post & it had to be your own. If/when we got to the end, we started over. Fun way to see folks' plants! Astroworthia bicarinata (or skinneri, depending who you ask): |
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| Woah, Rosemarie, that plant is awesome. |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 14:10
| Anacampseros/Avonia papyracea without & with bloom
Anacampseros baeseckei, first blooms Avonia quinaria ssp. quinaria 1st bloom I caught-plus potted up Aloe striata with bud (I've been told these are variable & this is NOT a hybrid) Adromischus cristata v. zeyheri There are many more in the 'A's, but I have to get some chores done here! LOL |
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| The second shot of the Avonia quinaria ssp. quinaria is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen. The stump just gives it charm. And the blooms on the Anacampseros/Avonia papyracea-- swoon!! Aeonium 'Ballerina,' favorite furious grower
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- Posted by greenclaws UKzone8a (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 15:25
...ok guys, here's one of my Adeniums for you.....  and one of my Agave sisalanas...
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 16:46
| I am a sucker for variegated plants..any! Ryan, I like your mesembs! I think I still have one Aloinopsis that still lives~LOL, but fear I killed the only Argyroderma I had. Colleen, glad you like my plants. I may have to beg a pc of A. 'Ballerina' off you. :P I used to have it, but it's gone now. I have a different variegated Aeonium, whose name I can't recall at the moment! Gill, nice little Adenium (thanks for the pen for size ref)! Nice to see a regular Agave sisalana. I have a variegated one (at least, I think so). I'm going to go compare. It was sold to me as a Furcraea. Just looked-the shape of my leaves is not the same-it doesn't have the curve in the leaf. (back to the drawing board) |
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| Oh, yeah, you don't have 'Ballerina'? Well, surprise I've got something you don't! I'll make a note. :) |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 17:58
| Ha ha, yep..Colleen, don't have that one. =D Thanks! Sooo...we're still on the 'A's, eh? Ready for some MORE??? Some more: Aeonium hybrid (urbicum x canariense - I believe) & 'Zwartkop' (one of my favorite shots):   Aloes...a large-toothed hemmingii I wish I still had! Aloe juvenna, hybrid from PA Pete, Aloe 'Sparkling Beauty'    Aloinopsis schooneesii |
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| Wowee, I was gone all day (visiting my daughters soon to be college) and when I get back I see at least 10 more plants I MUST have. You guys have been holding out, seriously start putting more pics up! Rosemarie - If this post gets to full we can just start another thread. I think I saw this one time on the tropicals forum and everyone had so much fun that they started over when they got to "Z". We could just wait til theres a lull and then post the next letter? No pressure, we can just wing it too. Denise |
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| Oh, the A. urbicum x canariense is really something else. The size of those, and the reds! |
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- Posted by squishyplant 10 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 25, 12 at 23:54
| Ariocarpus retusus v. furfuraceus -Las Tablas
Astrophytum hybrid Astrophytum hybrid Astrophytum sp. Astrophytum myriostigma v. columnare cv. minima (cv. Huboki) Astrophytum coahuilense x. A. asterias Astrophytum asterias nudum Astrophytum myriostigma Matthew |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 1:29
| *iiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!* :) :) :) I lovelovelovelovelove those Astrophytums!!!! Oh, I'm swooning! I'm swooning! I'm falling! I'm- *THUD* ow! I fell. Oh! And I'm still swooning! I can't- I can't look anymore! Too cute! Yumminess overload! Shutdown! Shutdown! I have to crawl into my sensory deprivation chamber now... |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 1:32
| *ahem* Ok, but on a more serious note, I was gonna take some pics of some of my "A" plants, but as I was going through them this morning I noticed some of my plants seemed fairly stressed - so I ended up spending half the day repotting. Then I got sucked into other things. So I'll have to join in the Alphabet Game later, maybe tomorrow. But I'm loving everyone's contributions so far! Great show! *CG* |
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Aloe castilloniae  Aloe plicatilis Anacampseros telephiastrum Aloinopsis rubrolineata |
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| That Aloe castilloniae made me dizzy. Must google it and calm down. lol Denise |
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- Posted by longaeva54 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 8:22
Agave desmettiana variegata  Agave isthmensis ohi raijin  Agave parryi cream Spike  |
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- Posted by ilovetogrow 8/9 Jax FL (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 8:42
These are two fellows that have been with me for 35 years one as an original plant and the other as off springs. I know most people wish for their plants to bloom but the agave I do not. He is an old friend and I would hate to lose him.  I was drunk and 23 when I took this aloe from the neighbor of Mark Pendergast, hence the name. The parent plant was the size of a house.  I have been enjoying this post. Everyone's plants are awesome and thank you for sharing with me! Paula  |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 12:35
| Matthew, GREAT Astrophytum & Ariocarpus! Keith, wonderful plants & pots, as usual! I saw an Aloe castilloniae at the recent show as well. Just made me want it more! Didn't realize that Anacampseros had that caudex! Guess I'll have to lift one of mine to see. Love the blooms on A. rubrolineata & the Avonia. You managed to come up with one I haven't seen before: Ammocharis coranica! Nice!! VERY nice Agaves, longaeva54!! Love the variegated guys! Paula, that IS a VERY old Agave! Congrats! No, you don't want it flowering...just yet! A couple more 'A's before moving on to the 'B's... Astrophytum asterias (2), Astrophytum capricorne v niveum (2) Variegated Agave sisalana (AFAIK) As far as I know, Agave franzosinii, as seen on one of my dog walks (it's a monster!): Who wants to start the 'B' plants?? :P |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 13:07
| Rosie: Should we keep all the letters in the same thread, or start a new one for each letter? *CG* |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 13:21
| Ask Denise! A new thread for each letter sounds more organized. Then if folks come along down the road-can still add to each letter! |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 14:28
| Ok. Denise: A new thread for each letter? :) |
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- Posted by ilovetogrow 8/9 Jax FL (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 14:55
| I vote (lol if there is a vote) for a different thread for each letter. Paula |
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| Sounds good to me. That makes more sense if someone comes in the middle. Denise |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 18:20
| Ok, I've brought my "A" game! :) I know some folks have moved on to the B's, but I don't have any B's (that I know of, anyway), so here are my A's. Adromischus maculatus 'Calico Hearts' Aeonium
Agave Aloes Aloe 'Blue Elf' (Erin's) Aloe 'Blue Elf' (mine) Aloe californium Aloe 'Lizard Lips' Aloe 'Whalemsly's Blue' (Erin's) Aloe 'Zanzibar' Aloinopsis Aloinopsis rubrolineata Anacampseros Anacampseros rufescens |
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 Jeff this is the pic of the Adenia species that the new kitten was laying in it's pot.
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 20:14
| Kat: Wow, that Amorphophalus is amazing! Succulent or not, thanks for sharing! *CG* |
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| beautiful plants every one, i want one of everything! this is almost as good going to a real show, thank you all for sharing your fantastic plants i am in awe! Ronda |
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| I thought everyone forgot about Adromischus so I went and took some photos before the sun went down, come back here and CG beat me to it! Great post by the way, Jessica, very thorough. I love those greyish/lavender Aeoniums you have. I'm also a big fan of Anacampseros, I didn't even think of those. I'd really like to have a wider variety of these. Adromischus festivus Adromischus oviforme Adromischus I cannot identify that seems happy despite being planted in beach sand mix by an inexperienced dummy (me). |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Sun, Feb 26, 12 at 22:41
| Ryan: The "Calico Hearts" is the only Adromischus I have; I'm thrown every time I read the latin name, I'm so unfamiliar with it. :) I love the ones you posted! I'm also partial to Anacampseros. Hope to grow out my collection over time. Of course, that goes for all of my plants. :) *CG* |
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| Yay, Jessica's Aeoniums!! I love the Adromischus festivus. Such a beauty. |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 14:54
| Jessica, Thanks for bringing your 'A' game! Beautiful plants! Loved it! I could go on for quite some time with Aloes...then add the other Agave, few Adromischus & Anacampseros...I'd be here all day! (better not) I have a couple tweaks for your names: Aloe californium is probably Aloe 'California' Spelling 'Walmsley's Blue' 'Zanzibar' is really Aloe juvenna Ryan, thanks for posting your Adromischus festivus! I have this-tagged as A. cooperi, knew in the back of my head that wasn't right, but forgot to check it out. Ronda, I gasped when I saw the pic of your first Adenia! LOVE the leaves...shape & variegation! Wow! Do you have a species name on it?? Gorgeous Adenium blooms & brave girl to have the Amorphophallus...or doesn't it stink? Neat plant! Everyone has helped to put on a great show! Thanks! |
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| Hi *CG*, Thanks so much, glad you like the "A" it is an odd plant to be sure, and BTW if you ever decide to de-pup your Aloe brevifolia I would love to trade you something for a pup or send postage whatever you decide, I love that plant!I am also wanting a variegated one as well if you happen upon one! Rosemarie, Thank you I have had that Adenia since 1982. The only name I have for it is Adenia species # 2, it came from Ed Storms.As for the Amorphopallus believe it or not it dose not smell bad, but then I have not stuck my nose to it lol, it was sitting outside so I guess if it smells it was greatly diluted! |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert (CA) (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 22:25
| Rosie: Yeah, after I posted, I realized the mistake on the 'California', and I couldn't remember what the 'Zanzibar' was and was feeling too lazy to look it up. Thanks for the spelling correction on 'Walmsley's Blue'. I had a feeling it wasn't quite right, but again, feeling lazy... *CG* |
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- Posted by kaktuskris 5 (barharbor75@yahoo.com) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 23:16
| Aloe marlothii
Christopher |
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- Posted by andrewofthelemon 7b Central Arkansas (My Page) on Tue, Feb 28, 12 at 23:28
| Aloe Vera Note, this one is deceased, I am growing three large pups of it. I just don't have pics of them  |
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| Here's me coming in really late! My favorite 2 agaves ovatifolia and gentryi jaws.
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- Posted by aseedisapromise z4.5 SD (My Page) on Fri, Mar 2, 12 at 9:29
| Here is Aptenia cordifolia, of which I rescued a couple of cuttings from the Chamber of Commerce's planter outside when it was going down to zero F the next night. I guess it is a problem plant in warm areas, but not so here, where it has to be in a pot so it can come inside fo the winter. My old faithful Astrophytum ornatum is also a rescue from the back of the shelf at Wal Mart long ago. It is much bigger now, but blooms for me every year, so I still have it. varigated Aptenia cordifolia
Astrophytum ornatum
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| ^ The varigated Aptenia cordifolia is beautiful. I'd want to scoop up that plant in a heartbeat. :) |
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- Posted by aseedisapromise z4.5 SD (My Page) on Fri, Mar 2, 12 at 13:47
| If you want to trade for some, email me when it gets a little warmer. |
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| I might take you up on that! :) That'd be wonderful. The variegation, plus the blooms, is too sweet. Colleen |
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- Posted by rosemariero6 z10 /ss24 So. Calif. (My Page) on Sun, Mar 4, 12 at 11:34
| Ronda, send me an email about the A. brevifolia. I think I can help you out. :) Christopher, your Aloe marlothii looks great! Similar to one I have, but I still don't know if that's it or if it's A. aculeata. Yours looks much better than mine! :P Nice Aloe vera, Andrew. Glad to hear you still have pups from it! Never too late, Chad! Two GREAT Agaves you have there! One of these days I will grow some variegated Aptenia too! Love it. Interesting your Astrophytum has very little speckling (white scales), aseedisapromise. Nice plants! ~Rosemarie |
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- Posted by sherryinmaine 5a (My Page) on Mon, Mar 5, 12 at 16:32
| Hi Caudex1, where'd you buy your ammocharis? I have looked for one, but cant find any online vendors (in this country anyway) All the photos are beautiful! |
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| So will you still be interested in checking out a new farming simulation game when it hits Facebook? Here we mean Astro Garden. --- mmohunter |
Here is a link that might be useful: Free MMORPG
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- Posted by aseedisapromise z4.5 SD (My Page) on Tue, Mar 6, 12 at 8:52
| Hi rosemarie. I think that my Astrophytum is greener because there is much less sun here in South Dakota than there is in the plateaus of central Mexico. The white dots are for sun protection I think. I am just happy it can get a flower or two. |
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A friend brought me an old (40+yo) Astrophyum to make a pot and stage for her. This is what it looked like. It has been in that pot for more than 20yrs  ...and this is what I came up up with, she was very happy with the result. |
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- Posted by houstontexas123 z9 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 7, 12 at 15:53
| Aloe Vera ? momma aloe w/ inflo pups from last summer |
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Here are some of my "A" plants. 
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