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Mon, May 22, 06 at 15:44
These pictures were taken just minutes ago. This is an amazing cactus that I have for years in my collection. I repotted it last year and it has really taken off. This year it is rewarding me with what you see in the pics. Amazing! Now all I need is its name. I would appreciate your help.
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| It's a very old and happy Echinopsis, not sure which because there are so many. Someone may know. Jen |
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| oh my goodness! that is one of the most gorgeous pics i've seen lately! -ming |
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- Posted by paracelsus z9b SF bay area CA (My Page) on Mon, May 22, 06 at 18:17
| Gorgeous, yes. Echinopsis, no. I don't recognize it, but think it's likely a Cleistocactus. |
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- Posted by jeffrey_harris San Diego, CA (My Page) on Mon, May 22, 06 at 20:04
| Dear Christos, As Brad noted, it's not an Echinopsis, which are globular. Yours seems like it would be at home in a rainforest, or in a tropical setting. Since it is a night-bloomer, my vote would be a Harrisia. It is indeed a gorgeous plant - how lucky you are. |
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| Hi, I would be thinking of Nyctocereus serpentinus (= Peniocereus serpentinus). This is a very similar night blooming plant. Pieter |
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| Thanks for the input everyone. It seems that Pieter has it right. I did some research on the net following his suggestion and it matches. Jeff, I used to think that this is a Harrisia tetracantha but apparently it isn't. Christos |
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| Lovely plant. Be sure to post more photos when more of those buds open, lol. Toni-Marie |
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| WOW!!!!! That is beautiful and wonderful!! I've never seen one like that before. Deb |
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- Posted by farmerted361 zone 6 (My Page) on Thu, May 25, 06 at 13:46
| Hi, I have two that are around 6 inches tall, adult fully rooted cuttings with pups starting. Available if anyones interested! Thanks, farmerted361 |
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