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Cacti ID question

Post by canadianplant » Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:50 am

A few years ago, Paul sent me some cuttings. They did nothing, but for some reason, I left them to their own devices for over a year and a half. No water, little light, nothing. I walked into the kitchen, and I noticed one of them had grown an inch! I had no idea they were this tough.

The problem is, I lost the labels a long time ago. Im pretty sure its a type of "cholla" cactus. Im just wondering if a 3 inch cutting is to small to ID?


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Post by Paul Ont » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:04 am

Probably C. whipplei.

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Post by canadianplant » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:07 am

You sent be 3 kinds if I remember right, C. whippeli was one. This one was flater, where the others were more cylindrical, but I dont remember you sending me Opuntia. Would a picture be of any use at this point?
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Post by Paul Ont » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:23 am

Possibly!

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Post by canadianplant » Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:34 am

Here are a few pics. My cat provided the shade lol


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Post by igor.glukhovtsev » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:20 am

Fragilis?
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Post by Paul Ont » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:11 am

Yes, methinks it is O. fragilis with an etiolated new pad growing. The thing needs more light!

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Post by Paul Ont » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:12 am

Also- Should be able to send that nitida your way tomorrow, I forgot it this am (dude it's 37C here today, I can't be held responsible for forgetting!)

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Post by canadianplant » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:27 am

That looks really close. I would be happy with that. IT wasnt near any light at all. Now its in a south window getting stronger before going outside in the ground in a few weeks. I should probably water it too :D

And dont worry, a day wont make a difference!

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