The Cactus Thread

[Logan]

That looks nice Zigs

 

[Zigs]

Ta Logan

Another few flowers this morning





Then it was off to the Annual Cactus Show in Dover

 

[Logan]

They look pretty and have a good time at the show, Zigs.

 

[Zigs]

Cheers Logan

Planted this rescue out in the bed today



Had it a few months and it's not shown any signs of top growth but it's certainly made some root growth in that time.

 

[Anniekay]

@ Zigs would you be so kind as to look at this cacti I have. It was not labeled and was just one little hairy ball when I got it 4 years ago. I take it in in winter (we have wet winters) and have it planted in sand and grit. It gets little pink flowers in summer.

I have no idea what it's called.
I call him "Cousin It " .

 

[Tetters]

He will know Annie, but in the meantime I shall have a guess at Mamillaria bocasana - let's see if I got it right
Mind you, I think ''Cousin It'' is a much better and more apt name

 

[Zigs]

I think Tetters is right with Mammillaria bocasana Are the spines hooked and does it develop long red seed pods sometimes after the flowers have gone? Has it been re potted recently as the pups are usually bigger?





I've had a few that look like cousin IT as well

 

[Zigs]

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