So I guess you take moving vans to shows? :-)

Seriously though, having the organizer contact you really speaks volumes to the impressive nature of your collection! Wish I could see them all!

Which of those will you bring down for Intercity?

No van but a big truck. Once I get everything staged at the show I'll be taking photos then posting so everyone will get to see.

As for Intercity at these will be making the trek so you'll get to see a few up close and personal
Cypho juttae
Fockea edulis
Petopentia natalensis
Oppie pachypus and hypaenoides
Calibanus hookerii

More plants will be awake by then so I'll have more to choose from, hoping Xerophyta retinervis will be in full leaf by August!

What, no encore performance of your F. fasisciculata? That is one I *really* want to see in person!

Was your Xerophyta imported without leaves? I thought they kept all their leaves during droughts and would green-up again at the first heavy rain.

We are but dwarves in the presence of a giant.
Look forward to any pix from the show!

Well...if you want to see the fasciculata that bad I'll squeeze it in somewhere ;o)

The Xerophyta was leafless and bareroot when I got it 2yrs ago, was cut back for shipping. Last year it put out some leaves but I didn't water enough, this time I'm watering every day and it is starting put out some new growth. Made a special pot just for it, one that drains poorly. Opposite of what usually try to do.

D'oh! I keep forgetting that in this strange, twisted world I'm in the same division as you, and really shouldn't be encouraging you to bring any more of your competition crushing plants! ;-) But seriously, that is one of my favorite plants of yours, and I really would love to see it. :-)

Cool. Can't wait to see pictures of your Monkey's Tail (not big on common names, but that one is just so darn cool!) in its low drainage pot...

I'm helping a friend move on Saturday.....
but maybe, just maybe, I can drive down Sunday.
Seems like something comes up every year.

Josh

Josh,
If you can down on Sunday look for me, I'll be hanging around most the day.

Wow! What a list. I look forward to seeing the photos :)

Unfortunately, I don't have time this weekend for a trip to Sacramento :(

Just got back from setting up...oh, my achin' back...;o)
Glad I only brought 2 plants over 75lbs.

Thanks, Caudex. If I make it, I'll definitely scout you out....

By chance, will you have any of your pottery on display?

Josh

About 3/4 of my plants are staged in my pots. looking forward to putting a face with the name.

75lb plants!!!?

*Bows down* I am not worthy...

Super eager to see pics!

Where's the Advil!!

Spent the the day talkin' caudiciforms, everyone(members and visitors) wanted to know more. Haven't so much fun talking about plants in a long time. The club even wants to schedule a field trip to my caudex field ;o)

The 1st group of photos are of my plants

Calibanus hookerii, 18in diameter pot, 90lbs
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Fockea edulis, 13in diameter pot
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Petopentia natalensis, 9in diameter pot
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Othonna triplinervia, 10in pot
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Tylecodon wallichii, 12in pot
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Tylecodon paniculata, 9in pot
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Tylecodon reticulata 5in pot
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Euphorbia hediotoides, 3in pot
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Euphorbia beharensis v. guillemettii, 4in pot
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Euphorbia trichadenia, 5in pot
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Aloe plicatilis, 12in pot
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Pachypodium horombense, 5in pot
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Pachypodium densiflorum, 12in pot
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Kedrostis africana, 5in pot
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Pelargonium carnosum, 10in pot
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Pelargonium rapacium, 7in pot
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Cyphostemma juttae, 18in pot, 125lbs at least
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Pelargonium triste, 3in pot
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Avonia ustulata, 2in pot
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Ipomoea holubii, 4in pot
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Ipomoea bolusiana, 7in pot
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Ipomoea arborescence (left), 8in pot
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Mirabilis jalapa, 12in pot
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Sinningia leuchotricha, 5in pot
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Plectranthus ernestii, 4in pot
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From left to right-Operculicarya unknown species, O. hyphaenoides, O. pachypus, Fouquieria fasciculata, Commiphora humbertii, F.purpusii and Pachycormus discolor
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Unfortunately this was not a judged show, the public voted.
After the vote the chairperson turns the tag over the owners name shows. I kept hearing "who's Keith?" Where's Keith?" Everyone wanted to meet the guy with the biggest, ugliest plants entered. The succulent division was at least half my plants.

...and I made about 2/3 of the pots.

Did you hear that? It was the sound of my jaw hitting the floor. Seriously Caudex, you have an amazing talent.

There are so many in there I don't even know where to start. The Petopentia is too cool! That pot just looks so awesome. It has such an organic, living appearance.

Is that terra sigillata on the pot with the Ipomoea bolusiana? I love the contrast in texture and color, but the strong complimentary forms.

I'm sure all the dormant fatties were well received by the public ;-) "Why would you bring in a dead plant?!"

Thanks Jo!
I've had the Petopentia for years in a plain ol' nursery pot never knowing what to do with it, then i started making pots and I created the vision I had for it.

That is terra sig on the black pot, many commented on that combination. I did hear the occasional "that plant looks dead" through out the weekend.

Added a few more fatplants photos and started labeling them.

I'll start the cacti next.

So glad you brought your Fouquieria fasciculata - like joscience, I think that one is amazing!
I also love the F. purpusii!
Beautiful plants all around!
Cheers,
Tristan

This is the part I waited for-the photos. Some of those I have,some I want and some--teardrops--,I've killed, lol.
I like that Plicatilis...a nice branching pattern I haven't seen before.
All grown great.congrats!

Beautiful plants....and it looks as though I missed a wonderful show again....

Regretfully, I could not make it Sunday....though I'd held hope to the last minute.
I really wanted to shake the hand of the man himself!
Alas! Perhaps next year?

Josh

Thanks Josh,

There's the Carmichael show on the 15th-16th, I'll have my plants entered and will be there on Sunday most the day if you want to try again.

Added a few more photos to the folder and still have more to upload.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sacramento C&S photos