Cactus (in memory of my mum)

It's a Phylocactus. I don't know the variety. I used to have one that was my grandmother's. It was exactly like this. I'm sure I 've put a photo of it on GoY. I hope to get some for my cactus collection soon. there are lots of diferent types. This is a lovely colour.
If I find out the variety I'll let you know.

Beautiful colour.

so greatful Hywel thank you

Thanks Gee

I wrote a blog on cacti. It's on page 3 of my blogs. There's a photo there of my gran with the phylocactus.

Deida, your Mum would be so pleased with this lovely cactus.... :o)

What a gorgeous memorial for your Mum........such beautiful flowers.....

Hi Tina. I found it's called Phyllocactus ackermannii.
It also is called Discocactus ackermannii - I don't know why it would have two names but names get changed sometimes. Leads to confusion. - especially with me. lol

good morning Hywel
your blog on cacti is brilliant and very interesting ..yes I agree your grandmothers cactus looks identical, I like the name Discocactus ackermannie easy to remember.Thanks for the research very much appreciated

Thank you TT and Milky

Lovely Cactus Deida and a nice memory of your mum..

Thanks Janette

What a beautiful memory of your mum Deida..

Thank you Panther

Deida, this is gorgeous! Wonderfully intense color, and huge flowers! I like the history behind it as well. Like an heirloom. Just fantastic!

Thanks GT,glad you like it

Sure your Mum would love this lovely plant.

Beautiful Hywel and Thank you for telling me the name of the plant higher up,no need to ask you now what it is lol.Lovely way to remember you dear mum now she has gone...