frost hardy cactus

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  1. sal73

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    Hi

    Has anyone got any of the following plant for swap or selling?

    jumping cholla (Opuntia bigelovii)
    Aloe aristata
    Aloe polyphylla
    ALOE STRIATULA
    Maihuenia poeppigii
    Echeveria glauca
    Aloinopsis (any)
    Sedum x rubrotincum (jelly beans)
    Titanopsis (any)

    Can swap with similar or tropical plant.
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Hi Sal, sorry I didn't get back to you.

    I'm sorting out packaging for aristata and striatula.

    Do you think jumping cholla stands a chance here?

    I've got a titanopsis, not sure which one though.
     
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    Hi Pete.

    thank you for the reply.
    According to U.S. gardener it`s hardy to zone 5/6 ,
    jumping cholla It really hard to find it in Europe only managed to find some seeds and cutting from U.S. , ordering cutting from U.S. now it`s bit risky , but worth try.
    Yes I would love a titanopsis as well , even if you got any hardy succulent ..let me know what would you like back.
    thank you .
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I've seen jumping cholla in Arizona, and I dont doubt it takes a bit of frost but I really cant see it surviving our soggy winters.
     
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    Jumping cholla are just a different opuntia ,supposly frost hardy to -15 , not really diffused in Europe , but apparently growned outdoor even in Canada ......Looking too good not to have a go.
     
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