two from HP

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BrandonH
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two from HP

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this first one i got is labled as Opuntia microdasys var. albata ( Angel wings) but closes one on this site is Opuntia microdasys var. albispina ( bunny ears )
The pictures do like the same plant to me.
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The next one is called a Espostoa melanostele (perviarn old lady) I believe it is correct looking for that plant. I have a question would it hurt just to cut the white hair a little bit to remove that typical dumb fake flower?
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Thanks again :D
Brandon
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greenknight
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The plant will grow more hair, by all means clip away!

You're right about the Opuntia - same plant, that's just what Altman Plants calls it. The Espostoa melanostele is correctly labeled.
Spence :mrgreen:
BrandonH
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Re: two from HP

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Great i'll get that flower off my cactus then! I am glad they are labled correct or mostly correct this tim

Thanks!
Brandon
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