tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238598581399721410.post1947979558477676054..comments2024-03-19T05:40:13.786+00:00Comments on Spiky obsession: One agave bracteosa that is not staying outsideSpiky Obsessionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336642361281619338noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238598581399721410.post-56624625864373147182012-10-11T19:41:24.399+01:002012-10-11T19:41:24.399+01:00It's good to know you still value something th...It's good to know you still value something that little bit special. I must admit though, my experimenting side would get the better of my if I were you, I would be tempted to try one in a cold frame then if it did ok, under a rain cover. Just to see.Spiky Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336642361281619338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238598581399721410.post-13730152234641068642012-10-11T19:40:00.114+01:002012-10-11T19:40:00.114+01:00There is no doubt you will not find it as easy to ...There is no doubt you will not find it as easy to get some plant in the UK, especially agaves. Seeds though is usually not a problem if you are that patient. <br />On the plus side, at least you will be cooler in summer, does that help?Spiky Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336642361281619338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238598581399721410.post-33925803956313011102012-10-11T18:06:55.988+01:002012-10-11T18:06:55.988+01:00Even though I might have dozens at my fingertips I...Even though I might have dozens at my fingertips I still would rather not loose my 'Monterrey Frost' so it will be spending the winter inside. I've read it's a bit less hardy than the straight up A. bracteosa. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1238598581399721410.post-82503163909576165422012-10-11T17:36:46.669+01:002012-10-11T17:36:46.669+01:00You are confirming my fears about moving to Europe...You are confirming my fears about moving to Europe!!! I am stock piling seeds of the plants I want to take with me, or at least looking for venders online. <br /><br />The easy days of finding cacti everywhere (Big stores or clippings from neighbors, I have never actually bought an agave, there are pups every where) might be over for me soon :( <br /><br />PS Nice agave pics!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721912904697556847noreply@blogger.com