New to the forum. Not a cacti expert.
Years ago, I came upon a cactus on the curb at our local recycling center. It obviously had been neglected and was in bad shape, but was large at the base, although only a foot high; it had been topped. I took it home. With minimal attention, it grew like a weed. I have rooted cuttings many times, given plants away, and usually have five or six plants ranging from one to seven feet on hand.
Recently, it occurred to me that I had no idea what species it is. After hours of online research, l can only say that it looks like an Echinopsis.
So can someone help me with the ID? Also, I have never had one bloom. Is it that they don't get full sun for much of the day, or that I have to bring them indoors in our winter (central North Carolina, USA). Really appreciate any help you can give me.
What species is this old friend?
What species is this old friend?
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Re: What species is this old friend?
Cereus peruvianus IMHO
Re: What species is this old friend?
Ah. Thanks very much.
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Re: What species is this old friend?
In some opinons - others think Cereus hildmannianus. These are plants that have been in cultivation for a long time, no one knows what the original source was, and they've more than likely been randomly crossbred. Cereus peruvianus is not a scientifically valid name, but it's the name they're commonly sold under.
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