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Zigzag Cactus
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 7:58 pm
by nachtkrabb
When I saw that Zigzag Cactus in the flower shop, I fell for it immidiately. So I asked for his name, and they told me: "Oh, this is just another Euphorbia." - I contradicted them that this is a catus for sure. So the the flower seller enlightened me with importance that cacti are a subspecies of Euphorbias.
Well, you should not believe in everything you are told by professionals. I prefer to ask you: have you any idea about this guy?
Thank you in advance
Ruth
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:08 pm
by hob
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:11 pm
by nachtkrabb
Hi, Hob,
when I checked E. anguliger I thought that it has rounded zigzags, while those of my cacs are more pointed, and mine has LOADS of long aerial roots. Do you think it fits nonetheless...?
Ruth
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:20 pm
by jeffrey6115
Try Selenicereus anthonyanus or Ric Rac plant or Zig Zag plant. Great flowers! I haven't gotten mine to bloom yet.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 9:23 pm
by nachtkrabb
Hi Jeff,
would you please post a pic of your Serenicereus? - If that's what it is, that would be a dream come true, but I don't dare to believe it.
Ruth
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 10:09 pm
by hob
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 11:32 pm
by jeffrey6115
Here's mine
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:22 am
by Sahara
Is this the same one?
The orange flowers in front are hippeastrums.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:20 am
by jeffrey6115
Yes that's it.
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:08 pm
by Tony
Looks like your dream came true Ruth. Beautiful plant, Deffinatly looks old enough to bloom.
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:32 pm
by nachtkrabb
Well.... I still can't believe it, though your pictures of S.anthonyanus are a lot more convincing than these of the E.anguliger. They seem to grow in a more familiar way. Wow!!!!
Can't wait to see some blooming to verify the naming!!!
Thank you, guys
Ruth
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:02 pm
by daiv
Ruth,
I can confirm your plant is S. anthonyanus and not E. anguliger. Another difference is the skin texture on these. S.a. has a glossy smooth, slippery feeling skin, while E.a. appears glossy, but is more sticky feeling.
Daiv
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:51 pm
by nachtkrabb
Hi Daiv,
that's a good tip, thanks. The touch-test says: glossy smooth & slippery. Three cheers!
Ruth
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:18 pm
by daiv
Ha well I guess I take advantage of the lack of spines on these and touch away.
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:05 pm
by cactuspolecat
Very nice find Ruth.
Stagger me though... I wonder just how much bad information gets thrown around out there... I personally would have thought that cacti are actually subspecies of roses!! (just joking of course)
...better not say that too loud I guess.
CP