Two Cacti for ID's

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kal9988
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Two Cacti for ID's

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I just got these two plants. Does anyone know what type they are?
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george76904
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Re: Two Cacti for ID's

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Number 1 is an astrophytum hybrid. It appears to be an asterias and ornatum cross but I wouldn't swear to it.
Number 2... No idea
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Re: Two Cacti for ID's

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2 is probably Monadenium ritchiei
A small diverse collection of Cacti & Succulents
Based in the UK
http://www.edwardshaw.co.uk/cacti
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kal9988
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Re: Two Cacti for ID's

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Perfect, thanks so much!
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Re: Two Cacti for ID's

Post by george76904 »

I said ornatum, but I meant capricorne. At least I think, it's hard to be certain with astro hybrids.
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