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Thu, Sep 13, 12 at 18:58
| I really want a large cactus. What is a fast growing columnar cactus that I could get my hands on?
~Erin~ |
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- Posted by Microthrix 9 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 13, 12 at 19:05
| Austocylindropuntia subulata is a good one. But may grow TOO fast :O Lemaireocereus marginatus is a good one too. (One of my favorites) also Celiostocactus strausii (probably all cleistos are good, but i only have experience with 3) Stetsonia coryne is fantastic, likes full sun, and has maybe 4 inch spines. Polaskia chichipe is a good one too One that may take a bit longer, just is much more beautiful are the brazilian cacti, Pilocereus. They love sun but despise cold I think all of those can be found in big box stores |
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- Posted by minime8484 z8 (Chandler) (My Page) on Thu, Sep 13, 12 at 20:02
| Cleistocactus can definitely be fast-growing, but many species are rather sprawling, instead of perfectly columnar. However, as Microthrix mentions, C. strausii is a good columnar species, as is C. hyalacanthus. Cereus peruvianus is so fast, I have to pare it down every year. |
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- Posted by CorpsmanCooper FL8b (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 12 at 9:20
| Thanks for the suggestions! ~Erin~ |
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