Cacti Identification

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by SEW, Jul 26, 2013.

  1. SEW

    SEW Apprentice Gardener

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    Not sure what this little guy is, or how to properly care for him!
    Any help would be appreciated - many thanks in advance.

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  2. Lea

    Lea Super Gardener

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    Fenestraria. Sweet little thing. Not too much water, diluted feed. Do this every couple of weeks in summer, once a month in winter if at all. Do not let it sit in water.
    They have unusual lacy petals on their flowers. Very nice. :)
     
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    • Sirius

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      It is a Fenestraria

      You will need to see the flowers to narrow it down to one of the 2 species
      rhopalophylla has white flowers
      aurantiaca has yellow flowers

      If I remember correctly the yellow species is found in the Richtersveld in SA, south of the Orange River
      And the white is from north of the Orange River in Southern Namibia

      Sew,
      If you want your plant to flower, it will need as much sun as possible.
       
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