Hylocereus ID and question

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rrozzi
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Hylocereus ID and question

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Here's a vigorous Hylocereus. I've always ignored H. undatus as an option because the ribs have always been pretty linear and had no curves/undulations. However these new large arms are forming with prominent rib undulations and a more prominent thorn at the center of each areole. (Note - the parent was the base of one of those grafted red Gymnocalycium things they sell at hardware stores).

Another question: In reference to the last picture, I've seen this before where a rib forms at the base or mid-stem and then terminates mid-stem. Is there a name for this phenomenon?

Thanks all!
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teo
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Re: Hylocereus ID and question

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Looks like H. undatus to me, also that is the most common as grafting stock.
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