I have had this cactus clone in my possession since 1973 (middle school for me).
Can't say that I've ever seen it bloom for me, but clones readily and forms dense clumps from the easily removed clones.
The new clones form on the sides rather than basally. Grows fairly rapidly during the spring and summer. This specimen is currently in a 6" azalea pot.
Can anyone assist me with its id and secondly, any tips on stimulating blooming?
Much appreciated!!!!
Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
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George Keeney
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Zone 6
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Zone 6
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Re: Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
It may be an Echinopsis, possible hybrid. If it is, for me, my hybrids main flowering season is tax day, April 15. That is their big show. They will continue to flower through out the growing season. In my area we have cold winters to the mid 20's and summers to 110 degrees. I don't try to make them flower, so I guess they like my growing conditions.
Re: Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
A lot of cacti like to have a winter dormancy period where the temperatures are somewhat cooler and the watering is sparse to none. This helps when it comes to flowering.
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Thank you so much for the id and the advise!
Cheers,
George
Cheers,
George
George Keeney
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Zone 6
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Zone 6
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Re: Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
Here in the Pacific Northwest they bloom much later - basically, the flowers develop when the weather warms. They set buds in the dormant season, though. If you're going to get flowers, some of the areoles (spine cushions) near the top of the plant will become enlarged when the plant comes out of dormancy in the Spring. These may develop into flowers. They don't always develop, and may not develop the year they first appear - buds that don't develop remain on the plant and may bloom in subsequent years - but if you don't have those, you're not getting flowers.
Take a look at this thread, showing another Echinopsis species - http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtop ... is#p272404" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . Note the fuzzy bumps on some of the areoles, the ones down the side of the plant are holdovers from previous years.
Echinopsis definitely need a good dormant season to set flower buds, when dry they can stand quite cold conditions, see - http://www.cactus-art.biz/note-book/Dic ... r_rest.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Take a look at this thread, showing another Echinopsis species - http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtop ... is#p272404" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . Note the fuzzy bumps on some of the areoles, the ones down the side of the plant are holdovers from previous years.
Echinopsis definitely need a good dormant season to set flower buds, when dry they can stand quite cold conditions, see - http://www.cactus-art.biz/note-book/Dic ... r_rest.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
Hi, I'm new to this forum.
I have I have the same type of cactus. Mine is 3-4 inches tall. It has a lot of side shoots, 11 of them... I'm wondering if should clip them off and plant them separately? ?
I have I have the same type of cactus. Mine is 3-4 inches tall. It has a lot of side shoots, 11 of them... I'm wondering if should clip them off and plant them separately? ?
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Also wondering why is my cactus doesn't have long thorns... is it a different species?
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Re: Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
The spines of Echinopsis hybrids can be very different. It depends on the cross. Your side growth needs more light. I would take them off and give the plant more light.
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Re: Cactus that I've possessed since 1973.
9-14-16 still flowering.