Flip Posted August 29, 2005 Well after a decade of TLC I've got flowers on my Juuls Giants. I've got to thank some of the members here for the pollen I'm trying what I can and keeping the fingers crossed. :D These were taken with a so-so digital camera I'm going to try some better film exposures later as well as pollen collections from slight above the 8 foot tall plants /6.5+' above soil line and they smell great too! Now the neighbors don't think I'm quite as weird.... just very patient. :D [ 31. August 2005, 00:17: Message edited by: Flip ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benzito Posted August 29, 2005 They are beautiful! :D But sorry, I'm not familiar with the 'Juuls Giant'. What sp. is that? BTW: I want one! hehe. Excellent work, you're patience definitely paid off. Speaking of which, how long have you been caring for them for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted August 29, 2005 Cool Pics, thanks for sharing! I heard it shall be extremely hard to produce TJG seeds. Good Luck! Please keep us informed how it is going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted August 29, 2005 I think its a trich Benz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-YT- Posted August 29, 2005 I believe the "Juuls Giant" is a pachanoi/ peruvian, hybrid? heres a bit of info from http://www.cognitiveliberty.org/shulgin/bl...wels-giant.html "The correct spelling of the name is Juul's Giant, or Tom Juul's Giant. He was a butcher in San Francisco, originally from Denmark, who was a serious collector of rare cacti. One frequently sees the name in cactus collections written as Jewel's Giant or Jules' Giant, but once in a while the spelling of his name comes across as Jull's or Juels'. It is thought by some botanists to be a variety or hybrid of either Trichocereus pachanoi (San Pedro) or T. peruvianus, but there are a few who firmly believe that this plant should be named as a separate species. The fruit is very different from that of the San Pedro, in that it lacks the usual wooly covering of hair." [ 29. August 2005, 15:01: Message edited by: Young Tripper ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Posted August 29, 2005 I am curious what indicates it is a hybrid? It is a very interesting plant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip Posted August 29, 2005 I've had them for a decade from roughly a 6" (150 cm ) cuttings Sourced from Jane @ OTJ (now allies...) Not difficult to care for, but certainly very thick and different than The T. Pan or my other Trich's. -I like them. As you can see by comparing the two flower buds The T. Pan. are "wooly" and the Juul's are relatively naked. there are other morph differences between the two as well but thats better detailed elsewhere.... Here's a large pict of the two species (?) taken earlier in the flower development. I think it's easy to see the difference I don't know IF they deserve their own species name proper as I'm unaware of any closely alike cacti stands in any geographical area. Currently this appears to be a single clone but I would like to see different individuals -if they existed What I've noticed is that the ribs where budding /flowering is heaviest aren't growing at the top normally and the plant growth is not lopsided a bit. you can see this in the second higher angle shot. I hope that it corrects itself later I rather not see a large "dent" in these. EG, I don't know about difficultly (yet) the first flowering didn't take from the old pollen used I'm trying fresher pollen with these and I hope that it'll improve the chances of seed. There's a bit of crosses around and I already have some clones that look rather nice indeed. I'll keep people updated if they set fruit. This morning I'm collecting TJG pollen for trades and T. Pan crossing. The sent is stronger and it's attracted some real stiff competition from the professionals... looks like she really cleaned up too... :cool: [ 29. August 2005, 19:13: Message edited by: Flip ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benzito Posted August 31, 2005 Isn't it beatutiful to see all the insects, and other creatures, that your plants attract to the yard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planthelper Posted August 31, 2005 orgasmo! mesmerado! i know why we call it cactus porn, but those pic's almost made me come... i think juuls giant want's to have sex with our national treasure eileen!! [ 31. August 2005, 10:16: Message edited by: planthelper ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hebrew Posted August 31, 2005 wow such lovely flowers and pictures you are one lucky person flip thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted August 31, 2005 Very very nice pics! I would bet that you super-glued the bee onto the flower! [ 31. August 2005, 17:42: Message edited by: Evil Genius ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted September 1, 2005 has anyone plaved a uv light over a cactus flower to see what color it glows?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip Posted September 2, 2005 Yes, it was cool standing up on a chair with bee's buzzing all around trying to get the very same pollen you're trying to also collect. I've got picts of 3-4 bees at the same flower with my hand holding a q-tip. hehehe It was really cool as I noticed that they started waiting their turn with me hovering at my wrist waiting for me to finish. and yes I would LOVE to have the crossings.... I've got 5 more buds developing on the juuls and a UV reptile light I'll try to access the reaction and take a pict or two. Thanks for the feedback! Glad you liked them! [ 02. September 2005, 04:20: Message edited by: Flip ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
