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A few years ago, Paul sent me some cuttings. They did nothing, but for some reason, I left them to their own devices for over a year and a half. No water, little light, nothing. I walked into the kitchen, and I noticed one of them had grown an inch! I had no idea they were this tough.
The problem is, I lost the labels a long time ago. Im pretty sure its a type of "cholla" cactus. Im just wondering if a 3 inch cutting is to small to ID?
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Posted : 16/07/2012 9:50 am
Probably C. whipplei.
Posted : 16/07/2012 12:04 pm
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You sent be 3 kinds if I remember right, C. whippeli was one. This one was flater, where the others were more cylindrical, but I dont remember you sending me Opuntia. Would a picture be of any use at this point?
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Posted : 16/07/2012 12:07 pm
Possibly!
Posted : 17/07/2012 7:23 am
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Here are a few pics. My cat provided the shade lol
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Posted : 17/07/2012 9:34 am
Fragilis?
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Posted : 17/07/2012 11:20 am
Yes, methinks it is O. fragilis with an etiolated new pad growing. The thing needs more light!
Posted : 17/07/2012 12:11 pm
Also- Should be able to send that nitida your way tomorrow, I forgot it this am (dude it's 37C here today, I can't be held responsible for forgetting!)
Posted : 17/07/2012 12:12 pm
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That looks really close. I would be happy with that. IT wasnt near any light at all. Now its in a south window getting stronger before going outside in the ground in a few weeks. I should probably water it too 😀
And dont worry, a day wont make a difference!
Thanks again
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Posted : 17/07/2012 12:27 pm
