I was gifted this cactus not too long ago and thought I'd see what I can do with it. Looks like a Cleistocactus, maybe winteri? Someone else might know better.
As you can probably infer, it was initially one column that was getting pretty skinny and etiolated so I cut it off and stuck it in the dirt next to its former legs. The cuts quickly formed some pups that are growing really quickly.
These pictures were taken only a few days apart and you can see the pups on the legs nearly doubled in size.
Thought I'd share!
This guy doesn't seem to mind being chopped
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Re: This guy doesn't seem to mind being chopped
Looks like aporocactus to me...
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Re: This guy doesn't seem to mind being chopped
It's always good to root some cuttings and have a "backup" plant, in case one of them rots.
Bruno