Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Hi,
I was hoping someone on here might know what type of cactus this is.
Thanks!
I was hoping someone on here might know what type of cactus this is.
Thanks!
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Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
It's a bit hard to tell but Austrocylindropuntia subulata (normal not monstrose form) seems possible.
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Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Might be. It's strange how the leaves are contorted, reminds me of a plant that's been exposed to 2,4-D drift.
Spence
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
I think your ID is correct, or very close, but surely the plant is desperate for a drink of water.....
Steve
Steve
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Could be opuntia "eves needles" but the needles on it look very detoured and dried up - not very happy looking like mine
But i could be wrong
But i could be wrong
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
That mix looks like it needs a changing - I'd repot it to a 50-50 mix of Perlite abs sifted cacti an succulent mix
And use apot with drainage holes
And use apot with drainage holes
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Thanks for your replies. Didn't realise it was unhealthy looking. It's not actually mine - I just liked the look of it and wanted to buy one.
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Here's my healthy opuntia subuleta "eves needles"
See the difference?
See the difference?
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Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Wow that's quite a big difference. That looks much healthier than the one in the picture I posted.
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
Yes ive had this one for a while it hasn't flowered for me yet but I'm hoping this summer it will!
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
You're gonna needs a BIGGER pot and and an adult subulata if you want to see flowers!
The original plant looks very thirsty, they are really commonly found in garden centres etc and are very easily grown from cuttings.
The original plant looks very thirsty, they are really commonly found in garden centres etc and are very easily grown from cuttings.
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
KittieKAT no yours is not about to bloom yet. They bloom when become a sizable bush - something like 5 ft tall and wide. It is not really suitable for pot culture plant.
Re: Trying to identify this unusual looking cactus
I didn't say it was about to bloom lol that would be silly, i just said I'm hopefully that it will bloom
I can cross my fingers for next year but this guy's only a foot tall from the top to where the roots start maybe a little bigger.
He's done fine in pot for me atleast where i live u can't plant these types of plant's outside or they will freeze to death.
He does need to be upgraded to a bigger pot but im waiting till the spring for that
I can cross my fingers for next year but this guy's only a foot tall from the top to where the roots start maybe a little bigger.
He's done fine in pot for me atleast where i live u can't plant these types of plant's outside or they will freeze to death.
He does need to be upgraded to a bigger pot but im waiting till the spring for that