Cactus update

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by Phil A, Mar 30, 2018.

  1. Gail_68

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    @zilly your plants been ID by @pete as a "Disocactus ackermannii"...extra info below mate :)

    Disocactus ackermannii. Disocactus ackermannii is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca, Mexico. In cultivation, it has been confused with Disocactus ×hybridus, a hybrid between D. phyllanthoides and D. speciosus.

    Orchid Cactus - Disocactus Ackermannii
     
  2. zilly

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    @pete and @Gail68 thanks for the info. They are so easy to look after, just break a bit off and stick it in a pot. They do seem to like a fair bit of water in the summer.
     
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      Hi Zilly @pete did the work but the link I added tells the care of them also :)
       
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      • Phil A

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        • pete

          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          Prickly plants, but not sure where the bramble fits in Zigs.:biggrin:
           
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            Oh never mind Darling, he's lovely in his own way.

            Cuppa?

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            • Gail_68

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              Zigs lovely shot mate and I like that cream fury one in the corner :roflol:...it looks cute :love30:
              Selleri I see your boredom as kicked in again :whistle:….gorgeous eyes sweetie [​IMG]
               
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                It's 96f in the greenhouse with the door open :yikes: DSCI0003 (13).JPG
                 
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                  Zigs I bet your tanned up to the eye balls mate [​IMG]
                   
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                      Freddy Miserable git, well known for it

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                      See, I always thought that Cactusis were just boring fleshy plants with pointy bits :whistle:
                       
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                        Thait be Cucumbers :snorky:
                         
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                          Mexican cactus slug attack :yikes::yikes::yikes:

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                          • zilly

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                            Bringing back memories. I used to have quite a large collection of cacti but sadly left them for the new owners when we sold that house.
                             
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                              Sorry for jumping in :redface: but I could do with some advice, regarding ' ol dusty :)
                              He lives on a kitchen window and , obviously, needs repotting but what I want to know is, can I shower him?
                              He's got a nasty scorched area but seems to be ok. He's just .... dusty! :redface: How can I clean him :dunno: . Thanks in advance :dbgrtmb:
                               
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