Lophophora

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tri-uno
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Lophophora

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I hope you enjoy these photos :D

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ThePackrat
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Post by ThePackrat »

Wonderful Lophs!!
How old are those? Caespitose?

I must admit I don't have much knowledge about Lophs, but they are my favourite cacti! I'm slowly building a collection myself, but I don't have any real old ones yet.. my biggest is maybe 2" across.

I've got a 6-7" L.W. Caespotiosa waiting for me at the post office, but unfortunately it's not for me but a friend :(
tri-uno
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Post by tri-uno »

Thank you, although I cannot take all the credit for growing them as ive only recently acquired them, the age of the topmost caespitosa variety is unknown, it has a very large and long taproot system, much so than the 7 headed williamsii in the photos below it.

The 7 headed lophophora is said to be around 42+ years of age, how accurate that is I do not know, it regularly flowers and sets seed.

I have others and will add extra photos to the original post.

If you are really interested in taking care of your Loph I suggest reading up on soil "recipes" and watering habits for these guys (if you havent already done so), it can save you from complications later on down the road.
Mostly_Harmless
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Post by Mostly_Harmless »

Always nice to see more lophs :D
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