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Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by Linz, May 14, 2017.

  1. Linz

    Linz Total Gardener

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    Don't laugh.. can I straighten it?
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    It kept getting knocked off the window I was going to chuck it but noticed it's got flowers forming and a new growth.
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    Is it a mammillaria? Does not having it spikes affect it?
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I think it is a mammillaria that is not getting enough light.;)
    Or at least only getting it from one side.

    I'd not bother trying to straighten it, the lack of spines suggests some rough handling:biggrin: but it will not affect growth.
    Apart from a few flower buds it appears to be growing a side shoot which will in time balance it up.
     
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      Ah thanks Pete :blue thumb: it's been in a south facing window the last 4 months to try and straighten it lol ..Think I'm going to have one odd looking plant. Cats are being kept away from it. For now.
       
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      @Linz - trying not to laugh at the funny growth. Ok, let's keep this composed :help:

      Pete's advise is brilliant :dbgrtmb:

      You shouldn't have said "don't laugh" :roflol::roflol::roflol:... sorry!!!
       
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        It does look quite shaming in the window :redface: I try not to pee myself everytime I look at it
         
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        Maybe if you rubbed it, gently, for a while....
         
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