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by Bato367
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 72503

Re: My Yuccas in Zone 7a

Thanks for the reply. I just took this photo yesterday; grass is yellow from winter. I did call the nursery where I purchased the rostrata and she made a good point: it may be loose because those leaves that I just trimmed were actually adding some structural stability to the plant. Makes sense. She...
by Bato367
Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: My Desert Photos for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 22738

My Desert Photos for Sale

I just starting selling a few of my digital photos online and if anyone is interested, they can be found here:

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/mike ... ab=artwork

Thanks for looking! Happy spring...almost.
by Bato367
Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 72503

Re: My Yuccas in Zone 7a

http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah305/Bato367/Rostrata%203-10-17_zpsrnnug4jy.jpg Here is an updated pic of my rostrata. I trimmed it today but noticed the plant seems a little "loose" and doesnt seem like it firmly in the ground. Anyone think it may have root rot. It is a little yello...
by Bato367
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Yucca brevifolia
Replies: 269
Views: 748826

Aaron what is the largest J-tree you have, its age, height and width (diameter) at its widest point?

Just making sure I accounted for enough spread where I planted mine. I believe from center of plant to edge of driveway I have about 5 feet...
by Bato367
Sat Aug 20, 2016 6:31 am
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 72503

Photo Updates

<a href="http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/Bato367/media/Brevifolia%208-20-16_zpsl9vmjxpk.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah305/Bato367/Brevifolia%208-20-16_zpsl9vmjxpk.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Brevifolia 8-20-16...
by Bato367
Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: New idea for palm huts this winter.
Replies: 44
Views: 150585

I'm by no means an insulation expert or a palm winterization guru, but speaking in generalities, I believe the best insulation is AIR. So, if you can provide and air gap between a casing and another casing, that form of insulation is desirable. Take double-pane windows for example; or an igloo coole...
by Bato367
Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Colorado Palm
Replies: 18
Views: 16137

Thanks for the reply. Damn, 1 more zone and maybe I could plant a Washy. Maybe I'll just move haha.
by Bato367
Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Colorado Palm
Replies: 18
Views: 16137

Colorado Palm

You palm nuts think a palm could survive without protection in my CO zone 7A? Would be fun to try one, but I'm not one to coddle and build an insulated structure over it lol. I'll be honest im not a palm expert but from what I gather a trachy or fortunei might survive? What about a washi? That's wha...
by Bato367
Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 72503

chadec wrote:Thats a bunch of growth. What you been injecting that thing with?
Nothing much; just some leftover HGH from some NFL teams.

Nah, when I planted it, I amended the soil with miracle grow potting soil and gravel and used some miracle grow fertilizer (minimal).
by Bato367
Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia
Replies: 12
Views: 14530

Thanks! Yes, JTNP is a great place to visit; I hope to go back sometime and spend more time.

Yea I took that photo after a good rainstorm the other day. When it's hot and dry, I water about once about every week to a week-and-a-half. Seems to be ok with that schedule.
by Bato367
Thu Oct 22, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia
Replies: 12
Views: 14530

Re: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia

Got this for my birthday a few days ago. Was stoked to get it in the ground and get it growing! Need to measure it but it's about 8 inches tall. http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah305/Bato367/IMG_1493_zpslmd2duiz.jpg Here's the updated picture. This is 7 months of growth: <a href="http://s1...
by Bato367
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia
Replies: 12
Views: 14530

Re: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia

Here is an updated photo of my Joshua Tree. I believe it has done pretty well in it's first summer here. From what I can tell, it is growing a defined trunk and has put on a 2-4 inches. Needs to lay off the carbs ... :occasion5: Well crap. Ill post a new one tomorrow cant find it. Anyways, made it t...
by Bato367
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 72503

Growth Progress

Here it is shortly after it was planted in Spring of 2014. http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah305/Bato367/13994366839_3d0bf453a8_o_zps00a6aa33.jpg I know its hard to tell from the photo but my rostrata has done great this year. In the center, is a trunk about the size of two pineapples! Definite...
by Bato367
Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia
Replies: 12
Views: 14530

Thanks everyone. I'll post an update in about 20 years and let you know how its doing :lol:

Let the waiting games begin!
by Bato367
Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia
Replies: 12
Views: 14530

lucky1 wrote:Hey, what a super present...wow.
Beats another set of drill bits.

Happy Birthday Mike! :occasion4:

Barb
Thanks! :D
by Bato367
Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Where to buy yucca?
Replies: 4
Views: 7001

I got a small yucca glauca from http://www.coldhardycactus.com/ I also ordered a yucca elata from there, but I found out that if you can find a nursery that buys from Monrovia, they might be able to order yucca elatas in a larger size. I'm waiting on a 1 gallon y. elata right now. I was going to re...
by Bato367
Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia
Replies: 12
Views: 14530

Birthday Present - Yucca Brevifolia

Got this for my birthday a few days ago. Was stoked to get it in the ground and get it growing! Need to measure it but it's about 8 inches tall.

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by Bato367
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Echinocactus polycephalus (cotton top cactus)
Replies: 21
Views: 20328

DesertZone wrote:Right on! You've got more to sprout than I ever have. :D
Now to test my patients of waiting for them to grow to a decent size :thumbright:
by Bato367
Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: 6' X 8' Greenhouse
Replies: 3
Views: 7869

Thanks Barb. Ya, they just weren't getting good light in the room I had, so I either could have invested in a good light or just put that money toward the GH which is a better long term solution anyways. Curious to see how they respond.
by Bato367
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: 6' X 8' Greenhouse
Replies: 3
Views: 7869

6' X 8' Greenhouse

Finished my install today. Just need to put some gravel down and install some shelves... Plan on growing some garden veggies too.

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by Bato367
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Echinocactus polycephalus (cotton top cactus)
Replies: 21
Views: 20328

Counted 4 of these today. The Polycephalus finally sprouted.

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by Bato367
Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Echinocactus polycephalus (cotton top cactus)
Replies: 21
Views: 20328

Awesome thank you! I got my seed here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171068594671?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=470267475637&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT No polycephalus yet but I did notice today my Echinocereus Reichenbacii var. perbellus and Ferocactus Wislizeni sprouted so I am kinda stoke...
by Bato367
Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Echinocactus polycephalus (cotton top cactus)
Replies: 21
Views: 20328

Aaron did your seeds ever sprout? According to my 'cactus bible', the Polycephalus is hardy to the authors zone 5 without covered protection; just good siting I assume. The author also states that the var. xeranthemoides is even more cold hardy than the sp. polycephalus. Food for thought. My polycep...
by Bato367
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some palms and cactus
Replies: 15
Views: 13034

You've got some great plants! Is that a Saguaro? :coffee2: :headbang:
by Bato367
Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 52243

Nice collection!
by Bato367
Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Growing Agave's, Cacti, and Yucca's
Replies: 0
Views: 7300

Growing Agave's, Cacti, and Yucca's

A few weeks ago I planted several Agave, Cacti, and Yucca such as: Agave Parryi (Couesii, Neomexicana, Parryi), Agave Utahensis Nevadaensis, Yucca Elata, Rostrata, Echinocactus Polycephalus, Echinocereus Coccineus Coccineus, Reichenbachii Perbellus, Triglochidiatus Triglochidiatus, Viridiflorus, Esc...
by Bato367
Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Crotaphytus collaris - Mountain Boomer Lizard
Replies: 12
Views: 9208

Thanks! I feel with all the nice complements, I need to at least put it in a frame and hang it on a bare wall now :D
by Bato367
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Crotaphytus collaris - Mountain Boomer Lizard
Replies: 12
Views: 9208

I was hiking on a trail right by that rock and seen him. I stopped, whipped out the phone and just slowly inched closer to him and took pics every few inches until he did finally scare off. I did manage to get (if I remember correctly) about 3 foot away. Got lucky I guess.
by Bato367
Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo)
Replies: 48
Views: 63128

Thanks. Should be fun. From what I read on the web, I planted apx. 4-5" deep. For the soil it may be a little on the Peaty side but I don't believe it is as bad as it looks. I took standard potting soil and added apx. 25% perlite, and 25% sand. It does drain fairly well. What about adding crush...
by Bato367
Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: looking for echinocactus polycephalus seed
Replies: 1
Views: 5578

I realize you asked this question a long time ago but here is where I recently found some:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171068594671?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

I've got some in the dirt. Hopefully sprouting :)
by Bato367
Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo)
Replies: 48
Views: 63128

Received my Ocotillo cuttings in the mail today. Put some rooting hormone powder on them to assist with growing roots. They were good specimens. Picture doesnt do them justice. They are fresh cuttings, and even have leaf buds starting to form on them. Came fresh from someones yard in AZ. Well see ho...
by Bato367
Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:36 am
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Sowing Seeds Round 2
Replies: 61
Views: 56012

Nice work Mike. Thanks Barb. Its great learning how to do all of this and see everyone else's projects too. I have some Agave Utahensis var. Nevadaensis and Ferrocactus Wislizeni in the dirt now. Lots of different seeds coming that will soon be in the dirt. Hopefully sprouting and not just sitting ...
by Bato367
Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Sowing Seeds Round 2
Replies: 61
Views: 56012

:lol: ya somebody might have to start a new one; all the ones in JTNP are slowly withering away.
by Bato367
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo)
Replies: 48
Views: 63128

What temp/duration finally killed your Ocotillo? There are inversions that sometimes set in the valley in winter and are 2-3 weeks long sometimes of high temps in the med to high teens. That's what worries me.
by Bato367
Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: Sowing Seeds Round 2
Replies: 61
Views: 56012

Finally got em in their pots. Their roots were growing through the seed tray. They were ready.

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by Bato367
Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo)
Replies: 48
Views: 63128

Aaron I found 3 cuttings of Ocotillo on the world wide web. Gonna try my hand at these. I'm a sissy, this is probably as much zone pushing as I'll do :lol: I've read so many sites saying they are cold hardy anywhere from 15 and some sites saying 0, so I'll give em a shot. So my plan is to plant them...
by Bato367
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Weather & Climate
Topic: Sick of winter.......
Replies: 26
Views: 34491

lucky1 wrote:Sorry, Beny, didn't mean to leave you out.
A trip to FLA might be just what the doctor would order. :wink:
It was in the 30's yesterday in Daytona. :shock:

My brother was out there a few weeks ago and said he had to come back to Western CO to warm up! :lol:
by Bato367
Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Crotaphytus collaris - Mountain Boomer Lizard
Replies: 12
Views: 9208

Thanks! Wishing I had my Canon at that point but at least I had my phone.
by Bato367
Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: yucca Elata X Filamentosa hybrid
Replies: 14
Views: 10983

That has grown quickly! Nice!
by Bato367
Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Everything Today
Replies: 57
Views: 35115

lucky1 wrote:Mike, thanks!
My place may eventually become yucca-only.

The rostratas are bulletproof if kept totally dry from September to end March.
No fungus, no mold, no rot, no problem. :D

My obit: "she tried palms for a few years" :crybaby: :lol:

Barb
:lol: