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New Barrel Type Cactus


New Barrel Type Cactus

This was just starting to bloom, but has stopped immediately after moving, just these buds nestled still in its folds. I'm not sure what to do to get it going again. It also has two tops, so I'm excited to see if it splits.



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uma
Uma
 

Love your cacti!

2 Dec, 2009

 

What a beauty bet that one will have lovely flowers on it.

3 Dec, 2009

 

Oooo....I hope it doesn't drop its bud with the move. Why don't you give it a bit of water with some cactus fertilizer....It must be actively growing if it has produced a bud.

3 Dec, 2009

 

It looks like a Mammillaria. They flower in the spring. Keep it dry and on the cool side for the winter. Next spring you should get lots of little flowers in a ring around the top. Sometimes they do split and get 2 tops.

3 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you for the comments. I'm glad to have these new additions. It dropped only the buds that was opening Gilli, I'm thinking If I put them up on the crescent window ledge, the draft will cool them but still more light, as you suggest Hywel. Then it may stay dormant until spring bloom time when the temp goes up.

The prickly pear began growing a new segment when I got here. Any suggestions if I should put it in a cool position as well or just let it grow. I'm afraid it will drop to new growth. They may have been forcing them for winter sale so I'm guessing they are very confused right now.

3 Dec, 2009

 

Keep the Opuntia a bit warmer than the other one. It needs rather more warmth and moisture. But not much.

3 Dec, 2009

 

Will do. :-) I think they may do well together in the spot I've chosen. But I'll wait until I've become a little more familiar with them for that. Thank you.

5 Dec, 2009

 

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy them :o)

5 Dec, 2009

raj
Raj
 

lovely cactus.

8 Dec, 2009

 

cute one

9 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you Raj and Aleyna. :-)

12 Dec, 2009



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