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Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b)      GregC Apr 2, 2018 9:24 AM CST |
| I made it through the winter and only lost 1 rosette to the weather this winter, and with an ice storm covering the hypertufa with heavy ice for 2 days. Last year I changed substrates to 3/4 inorganic (Pumice, turface, and grit) and 1/4 organic (MG). The mixture was too lean for most semps in my area except for Oddity. Entomologist |
Name: Julia Washington State (Zone 7a)             springcolor Apr 2, 2018 10:02 AM CST |
| I had issues with Oddity, moved it to a more shaded area and it's thriving. Sempervivum for Sale |
Name: Lynn Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)          |
| Mine has always been grown in full sun. For some years it was in compost from our local farm store, in recent years it has been in sandy loam. In compost with chicken grit mulch: In sandy loam with chicken grit mulch: |
Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) GregC Apr 2, 2018 10:53 AM CST |
| I wish there were more quilled varieties. Entomologist |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin         goldfinch4 Apr 4, 2018 10:29 AM CST |
When I had my 'Oddity' in a container in full sun it turned quite red. Now that it's in the ground with only morning sun it looks normal.  These are old pictures. Everything is once again buried under snow after the 6+ inches we received last night.  |
Name: Lynn Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b) |
Oh Chris, not more snow? Will spring ever arrive in Wisconsin?  |
Name: Mark McDonough Massachusetts (Zone 5a)         AntMan01 Apr 4, 2018 7:47 PM CST |
GregC said:I wish there were more quilled varieties. I wish there were fewer quilled varieties, but that's the great thing about gardening, one can focus on the plants one likes and avoid those not liked. Avatar: Jovibarba x nixonii 'Jowan' I use #2 chicken grit to feed my hens & chicks :-) |
Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) GregC Apr 4, 2018 8:29 PM CST |
| Mark could you give me the names of other quilled cultivars. I have Griggs and Oddity. Entomologist |
Name: Mark McDonough Massachusetts (Zone 5a) AntMan01 Apr 4, 2018 8:39 PM CST |
| Sorry Greg I can't, I don't like quilled or monstrose varieties, and will never grow them. I'm attracted to symmetry, which is famously displayed in many semp varieties. Some people like odd and aberrant forms, that's fine, it's just not for me personally. Avatar: Jovibarba x nixonii 'Jowan' I use #2 chicken grit to feed my hens & chicks :-) |
Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) GregC Apr 4, 2018 8:53 PM CST |
| Ok anyone know of other quilled cultivars? Entomologist |
Name: Lynn Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b) |
| There is this one: |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Apr 5, 2018 4:38 AM CST |
valleylynn said:Oh Chris, not more snow? Will spring ever arrive in Wisconsin? I'm beginning to wonder, Lynn! |
Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) GregC Apr 5, 2018 5:49 AM CST |
| We did get a dusting of snow here over the weekend, but our nights have dropped into the 20's. Entomologist |
Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) GregC Apr 6, 2018 12:58 PM CST |
From the website at Wrightman Alpines: does not resemble "Weirdo' in our database, looks more like 'Oddity". Entomologist |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Apr 6, 2018 2:32 PM CST |
| I agree Greg! |
Name: Greg Chrislip Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) GregC Apr 6, 2018 2:39 PM CST |
Looking for a little Weirdo found something Odd-ity.  Entomologist |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin goldfinch4 Apr 6, 2018 5:50 PM CST |
Lol!!  |
Name: Lynn Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b) |
| Good catch Greg. |
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