When I saw that Zigzag Cactus in the flower shop, I fell for it immidiately. So I asked for his name, and they told me: "Oh, this is just another Euphorbia." - I contradicted them that this is a catus for sure. So the the flower seller enlightened me with importance that cacti are a subspecies of Euphorbias.
Well, you should not believe in everything you are told by professionals. I prefer to ask you: have you any idea about this guy?
Hi, Hob,
when I checked E. anguliger I thought that it has rounded zigzags, while those of my cacs are more pointed, and mine has LOADS of long aerial roots. Do you think it fits nonetheless...?
Ruth
Hi Jeff,
would you please post a pic of your Serenicereus? - If that's what it is, that would be a dream come true, but I don't dare to believe it.
Ruth
Well.... I still can't believe it, though your pictures of S.anthonyanus are a lot more convincing than these of the E.anguliger. They seem to grow in a more familiar way. Wow!!!!
Can't wait to see some blooming to verify the naming!!!
Thank you, guys
Ruth
Ruth,
I can confirm your plant is S. anthonyanus and not E. anguliger. Another difference is the skin texture on these. S.a. has a glossy smooth, slippery feeling skin, while E.a. appears glossy, but is more sticky feeling.
Daiv
All Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are Cacti
Very nice find Ruth.
Stagger me though... I wonder just how much bad information gets thrown around out there... I personally would have thought that cacti are actually subspecies of roses!! (just joking of course) ...better not say that too loud I guess.
CP
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G'day from down under in Devonport, Taz, the HEART of Oz.