How to get Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Moderator Joined : 06 Apr 2008 Posts : 354 Location : oz

I need some for my Sulorebutia Rauchii graft, and now a crested mammillaria elongata, but where do I get gold of it?
I've seen some seeds for sale. What is the groups view on growing seed and then grafting smaller plants to even smaller grafts.

Is it better to buy a big piece and grow offcuts, then root them AND THEN do your graft.

I'm impatient - want to start grafting now, so is there a way?

Does anyone know where to buy it.
Yes, at bunnings I could rip the coloured grafted gymnos off of it and start from there, but at $^ a plant that would be a little sad.

any thoughts - I'm guessing patience / seeds etc.

Subject: Re: How to get Myrtillocactus geometrizans Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:18 pm

Cuttings are generally better grafting stocks as seedlings tend to topple. Grafting seedlings (hypocotyl grafting) is a whole other ball game. There was a good site about it but can't remember the address. Will have to search my other computer.

I can get you some nice Blue Myrtle cuts, I have PMd you.
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mmm spikey...

Joined : 16 Apr 2008 Posts : 20 Location : A-Town

i got some arriving soon i hope.

lemme know if you are still looking

Joined : 15 May 2008 Posts : 17 Location : NSW

Subject: Re: How to get Myrtillocactus geometrizans Wed May 21, 2008 10:46 pm

I can't get them anymore calycium. Sorry bout that. Will let you know if my mate gets some more soon. I am also looking for a cut or two of the Blue Myrtle (preferrably of good girth), of course calycium gets first dibs because he was the one who requested it.

So if anyone has spare let us (calycium & I) know.
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Moderator Joined : 06 Apr 2008 Posts : 354 Location : oz

Cool,
Thanks for that - I did find a piece at Bunnings, and will chop it in half, reroot the top section and use the lower for a graft. Its probably about 8 inches tall, so it will have to do.

Happy to get hold of more from anyone when its available (thanks Trig for 1st dibs )

Now to decide IF I should graft in winter... mmmmmmmm sound of Calycium pondering