genus Wilcoxia
Dennis Kramb (Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:33:22 PDT)
My newest plant obsession is fragrant cactuses (especially the tropical
epiphytes) which are definitely OT for PBS. However, while searching for
sources for the more obscure varieties I encountered the genus Wilcoxia.
These are cactuses with tuberous roots like Dahlias. They're fascinating!
Are PBS members growing these? I can't find any record of them being
offered in the BX. The PBS wiki does have a page for a related genus, but
not for Wilcoxia:
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…
My first attempt is going to be Wilcoxia schmolli. I just ordered some
seeds. Some cool pics of it can be seen here:
http://www.cacti.co.nz/shop/wilcoxia-schmollii/
http://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=154042
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/queiiti/m/200808/ (2nd photo down, on this
page)
Dennis in Cincinnati