Comments regarding Steven Hammer's Sphaeroid Institute
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Positive | PachyMatt (3 reviews) | On Feb 9, 2012, PachyMatt Burbank, CA wrote: RE: Hammer Botanical Gardens - These are probably the most stunning and diverse, and massive collections of African succulents you will ever have the chance to see in one place. An absolute Mecca of rare plants requiring your pilgrimage. Representing mainly Lithops, Conophytum and Haworthia, with others ranging from Gibbaeum, Pleiospilos, glottiphyllum, Tylecodon, Andromischus, Titanopsis, Pelargonium, Sarcocaulons, but oddly, not one Pachypodium. My favorites are the C. Maughanii, solitary pudgy conophytums that look like colored little bladders and are anything but plant-like. This is a Baskin and Robbins store of succulents with 10,000 flavors. I took 190 photos and was just getting started when my memory card maxxed out. Just amazing. |
Positive | amanzed (3 reviews) | On Dec 31, 2010, amanzed Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: Stephen Hammer is one of those rare individuals who excels in academic botany and field work, plus (as reviewed here) in his nursery operation, Sphaeroid Institute. |
Positive | Haworthihead (3 reviews) | On Feb 26, 2010, Haworthihead La Mesa, CA wrote: I have purchased about a dozen plants from Stephen Hammer and recently visited his nursery...wow. His plants are as beautiful as he is helpful and knowledgeable. VERY reasonable prices and he answered all of my (way too many) questions. Couldn't ask for more! |
Positive | Mr_Cleaver (3 reviews) | On Oct 8, 2007, Mr_Cleaver Reeders, PA (Zone 4a) wrote: Steve Hammer is the most helpful and accommodating South African plant seller you will ever find. Got a question about a certain Mesemb...he knows the answer. His orders are filled and mailed promptly and his selection of Conophytum and Haworthia are extensive. He has some odd stuff, too. What more could one ask? I have been dealing with Steve for 2 years and each plant has been a gem. |
Positive | kbutler (1 review) | On Dec 19, 2006, kbutler Phoenix, AZ wrote: Steve Hammer is my "gifting service". We have a mutual friend that is most difficult to buy for at Christmas or to find a suitable Birthday gift. Steve has a pretty good idea of what my friend does not have in his green house. |
Positive | desert21 (1 review) | On Dec 16, 2005, desert21 wrote: If you are a serious collector of mesembs and haworthias and live in the US you will not find a better resource for these plants. As others have stated, Steven Hammer is a leading authority on Conophytums and Haworthias-- a true pillar of the succulent plant community, Even more, he's a really nice guy with a great sense of humor and usually has a very quick turnaround on orders. His published list is relatively limited, but if you are looking for a specific plant, write him and ask because he probably has it. |
Positive | dave12122 (83 reviews) | On Sep 18, 2005, dave12122 East Haddam, CT wrote: Steve provides probably 75% of the known Conophytums, a healthy selection of unusual Lithops, very well grown Haworthias, and a smattering of South African bulbs and other genera. I find the plants to be of generous size, but a few do not adjust well from their "cushy" life of 350+ sunny days and low humidity to the rigors of growing under glass in the East. This has nothing to do with Steve obviously, but should be noted if you live east of the Mississippi. Some plants he sells which are very difficult to acclimate out here are: |
Positive | Uncarina (4 reviews) | On Apr 29, 2005, Uncarina Seattle, WA wrote: Steven Hammer is the best. I've ordered Haworthias from him twice and they've been beautiful. The plants were vigorous and healthy. They've been growing great since I got them over a year ago. I would definately order from him again. I don't know anything about his mesembs as I don't grow those. However, they're probably just as beautiful as the Haworthias. He is a leading expert on mesembs also. I can't praise the guy enough for providing such great plants. |
Positive | Crasulady2 (5 reviews) | On Jan 8, 2002, Crasulady2 Valley Village, CA wrote: Another A+ nursery, clean as a whistle, beautiful mesembs. |