Wednesday 1 May 2013

Cacti starting to flower

The first flower of the year, always brightens up the garden.


With the help of some people over on the BCSS forum, this cacti has now been identified as Stenocactus lau 1377

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  1. Gorgeous! what is the name of it? very unusual.

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  2. I'm not sure, it came un-named, once I have found an ID I'll post t here. If anyone knows please let me know.

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    1. I went googling and could it be in this family?
      http://etc.usf.edu/clippix/picture/cereus-peruvianus-spikes.html

      the shape is somewhat similar- it definitely has spikes like yours...

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    2. ID now found and added to post. It is Stenocactus lau 1377

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  3. LOVE this one...the stripes are an extra bonus!

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    1. I like them as well. The flowers have been long lasting as well, almost a week now, which by cactus standards is good.

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