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cacti id please

garden geekgarden geek Posts: 138
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Hi folks,Anyone able to tell me which cacti this  is please,large white flowers on the end of a long hairy stem which only seem to last a day.imageimage

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    imageThere are many cacti that look similar. It could be one of the huge Echinopsis family - like this one of mine here.

    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • garden geekgarden geek Posts: 138

    Wow that was quick thanks ladybird,just googled echinopsis and i think you are right,shame the flowers only last a day,lovely photo of yours

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    Yes, that flower finished on Friday but I've got about 4 more coming. They are stunning.

    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190

    E. subdenudata, recognisable by the lack of spines.

    http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/ECHINOPSIS/Echinopsis_subdenudata/Echinopsis_subdenudata/Echinopsis_subdenudata.htm 

  • garden geekgarden geek Posts: 138

     Alan you have nailed it exactly. Thanks for the link most interesting

  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713

    I used to specialize in cactus and this variety does have stunning flowers that only last for a day of perfection before wilting - a pity as they are gorgeous.

  • garden geekgarden geek Posts: 138

    Yes agree with you all wonderful flowers,makes me look on cacti in a different light,The only other cacti i have grown came from a dragon fruit seed i planted,i was amazed to find that produced a cactus plant and thats where dragon fruit come from,until then i had no idea.

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