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Cactus I.D. wanted (out of curiosity)

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Walt Grand Master

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I know this isn't a tropical plant, but I will post my question anyway. This small cactus was given to me many years ago. If i recall, it was in a pot with other plants and cacti -- and I separated them into individual pots.

This cactus (along with some old assorted plants and palm seedlings, etc.) resided in my semi-dilapidated greenhouse (no doors, no heat) for three years, so I know the cactus was subjected to at least mid 20'sF temperatures).

To my surprise, on July 13th I went into my greenhouse to water the plants and I saw that the cactus in question had opened a flower. I carried the cactus up to the house to show my wife and to see if she knew what the genus and species was. She didn't, hence this post.

Since I know the cactus is cold hardy I plan to plant it out in a small bed. I'm just curious as to the I.D. if anyone knows, as the flower color is so beautiful to me. I assume it's commonly sold in garden stores, as I think that's where it originally came from.

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Gonzer Grand Master

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Seems to be a species of Echinopsis.

 

 

Walt Grand Master

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Seems to be a species of Echinopsis.

Okay, I did a google on Echinopisis. At least that narrows it down to 128 species! Probably minute differences amongst many of the species.

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xerophyte_nyc Enthusiast

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There are so many hybrids of Echinopsis that it is not worth the trouble of trying to figure out what your plant is (Do a google search for "Schick Echinopsis Hybrids" and your head will spin). Here are some.

And it is also quite possible that yours is a seed grown plant of unknown parentage.

Just enjoy it for what it is.

x

Long Island, NY

Zone 7A

silk palm trees grow well all year in my zone

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Gonzer Grand Master

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Walt, here's an example of their color diversity.

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Walt Grand Master

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There are so many hybrids of Echinopsis that it is not worth the trouble of trying to figure out what your plant is (Do a google search for "Schick Echinopsis Hybrids" and your head will spin). Here are some.

And it is also quite possible that yours is a seed grown plant of unknown parentage.

Just enjoy it for what it is.

x

Holy cow! I see your point (my head is spinning). No matter, as knowing the genus is good enough for me. Thanks for the link.

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Walt Grand Master

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Walt, here's an example of their color diversity.

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To my untrained eye (when it comes to cacti and succulents) the flowers in your photos look similar to my Cerus peruvianus flowers:

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Kris Grand Master

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Dear Walt :)

Nice topic & gentlemen thanks for those lovely visuals.. :winkie:

Love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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Walt Grand Master

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Dear Walt :)

Nice topic & gentlemen thanks for those lovely visuals.. :winkie:

Love,

Kris :)

Thanks, Kris. BTW, three of the 10 Corypha seeds you sent me germinated and the seedlings are about 6 inches (15.4 cm) high now!

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Kris Grand Master

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Dear Walt :)

Nice topic & gentlemen thanks for those lovely visuals.. :winkie:

Love,

Kris :)

Thanks, Kris. BTW, three of the 10 Corypha seeds you sent me germinated and the seedlings are about 6 inches (15.4 cm) high now!

Very very happy to hear that,and they are slow germinators..few should also germinate in months to come.And glad that some day they become really big in your lovely garden. :)

All the best & love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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Walt Grand Master

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Dear Walt :)

Nice topic & gentlemen thanks for those lovely visuals.. :winkie:

Love,

Kris :)

Thanks, Kris. BTW, three of the 10 Corypha seeds you sent me germinated and the seedlings are about 6 inches (15.4 cm) high now!

Very very happy to hear that,and they are slow germinators..few should also germinate in months to come.And glad that some day they become really big in your lovely garden. :)

All the best & love,

Kris :)

Yes, Kris, they are slow germinators. I was starting to get concerned, but to my surprise three of them germinated. Hopefully, more will germinate soon. In any event, I will keep you posted on their status over the coming months. I look forward to one day planting all of them in my garden.

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Kris Grand Master

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Yes, Kris, they are slow germinators. I was starting to get concerned, but to my surprise three of them germinated. Hopefully, more will germinate soon. In any event, I will keep you posted on their status over the coming months. "I look forward to one day planting all of them in my garden".

Thanks & it will be a great tribute to the old dying mother corypha palm... :)

And my intention was that this species should be seen in the length & breath of this globe.As i happen to be a fan of this fan palm. :)

Lots of love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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Walt Grand Master

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Yes, Kris, they are slow germinators. I was starting to get concerned, but to my surprise three of them germinated. Hopefully, more will germinate soon. In any event, I will keep you posted on their status over the coming months. "I look forward to one day planting all of them in my garden".

Thanks & it will be a great tribute to the old dying mother corypha palm... :)

And my intention was that this species should be seen in the length & breath of this globe.As i happen to be a fan of this fan palm. :)

Lots of love,

Kris :)

Well, Kris, that fact that (when I plant out my Corypha palms) my palms came from seed from India, given to me by you, will have far greater meaning to me than if I had just purchased them from some local nursery (which I wouldn't find any there anyway) or online, etc.

I like stories and history to go along with palms and plants from my garden. When folks tour my garden I'm happy to point out to them the history (where the plant came from, who gave it to me, etc.). Folks that tour my garden also like the stories behind the palms and plants. Once I do plant the palms I will have a special plant sign made up for at least one of them, so as to I.D. the genus and species, etc.

Thanks again for the seeds.

Mad about palms

Kris Grand Master

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Dear Walt :)

your welcome & here is a visual of the biggest one that i have at the moment !

http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/images/8/81/IMG_3724.jpg

And from this stage they are very fast growers...believe me ! Since its just 4 to 5 months old,and it is exposed to full sunlight and the soil medium is sandy and i water it daily in the evenings..And here is another visual but this one is of a much younger seedling.

http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/images/4/4c/IMG_3604.jpg

Lots of love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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aztropic Grand Master

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More color diversity for this species.

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Mesa, Arizona

 

Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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One of mine today:

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Greetings from Amman/Jordan

Simona

Kris Grand Master

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Dear Friends :)

Nice visuals...and its cool on the eyes ! as though you are walking on the lawn grass early in the morning..bare foot. :hmm:

Thanks & Love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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