Help with identification please! :)

[puddingwei]

Hi, I just recently bought a mini cactus and would like to know what kind of cactus it is. Also any information on how to take care of it would be great

[vlani]

Notocactis rubibuenekeri - a form of N. scopa (or Parodia scopa)

[KittieKAT]

What is in that soil? Looks a bit heavy to me

[puddingwei]

Thanks vlani!

KittieKat: I'm not too sure, that's the soil that was in the cactus when i bought it. :/ What kind of soil am i supposed to use?

[DaveW]

Also compare Notocactus sucineus albispinus

http://www.indoor-plant-care.com/plant- ... lbispinus/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://public.fotki.com/gunnarhatletvei ... eus-1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/NOTOCA ... issimo.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[7george]

The offsets make me think this could be Parodia scopa (ssp. marchesii) as well.

[greenknight]

As to what soil to use, I'd suggest you take a look at the "Cultivation" forum - there are a few threads on the subject "pinned" at the top. The first one, "Garden centre plants in peat", is really an eye-opener. This article is also helpful - http://www.cactiguide.com/article/?article=article8.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;