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Wed, Feb 8, 06 at 1:40
| This came out of a private collection. A guy working the sale said he thought it was "Walmsley's Green". I have heard of and even own "Walmsley's Blue", but had never heard of the green. Any suggestions on this would be welcomed. |
Image link: Aloe ID please (56 k)
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| Looks more like an agave... Are you sure that is an aloe? Peyton |
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| I had the same question when purchased. I was assured by two knowledgeable succulent folks it is an aloe. Maybe I'll post it again and see if anyone thinks it's an agave. |
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- Posted by patrick_in_fb Zone 9 So. Calif. (My Page) on Wed, Feb 8, 06 at 10:05
| Without seeing the plant in person, I have to agree with Peyton - sure looks like an agave. Stiff black terminal spine, recurved spines along leaf margins... both say "agave" to me. The third & final clue would be to break off a leaf - fibrous=agave, gelatinous=aloe. It appears to me to be a pot full of rooted bulbils of a medium-sized agave. At this juvenile stage, it's difficult to say which species. This is just MHO, of course. And I've never heard of "Walmsley's Green" anything. |
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- Posted by cactusdan19 z5b NE (My Page) on Wed, Feb 8, 06 at 12:35
| I need to throw my hat in the ring, Agave. Definitely check a leaf as Patrick suggested, but I think you find it to be fibrous. This spring, separate them, pot up (or plant out if in a mild climate) and see where it takes you. Could be some nice plants there. Dan Lincoln, NE USDA 5 |
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- Posted by jeffrey_harris San Diego, CA (My Page) on Wed, Feb 8, 06 at 12:39
| Dear Borrego, I know that Aloe 'Walmsley's Blue' and 'Walmsley's Bronze' exist, but, like Patrick, the appelation 'Walmsley's Green' is a new one. I don't know if it's new or a creation of the marketing department of a nursery. |
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| To add further intrigue here, these were seed grown with a date of 10/25/01. I am going to do a leaf cutting. Details to follow. |
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- Posted by jeffrey_harris San Diego, CA (My Page) on Wed, Feb 8, 06 at 14:02
| Borrego, Leaf cuttings? Aloes ain't Gasterias or Haworthias..... |
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| Mr. Harris, the lightning quick witted one. As Patrick suggested, I am doing a leaf test to assist in determining familial alliance. |
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| The leaf tear revelaed the the fibrous nature of it. I have emailed the resident agave sleuth (Peyton) with additional photos. I'm sure he will chime in later with additional information. |
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