By Jane_lloyd
United Kingdom
Hello I need your help I have searched through my books but still am not sure is this plant a cacti or a succulent
- 19 Jul, 2023
Answers
Thanks Owdboggy - I have looked through my books but still am not sure
19 Jul, 2023
as it has spines I'd go cacti. As to which one no idea. Hywel may well be able to id it for you.
19 Jul, 2023
Thanks Seaburngirl - I am sorting out my entries for the Shrewsbury Flower Show - hence the panic lol
20 Jul, 2023
It's a cactus. They have swollen stems and spines that arise from points called areoles.
It's Gymnocalycium but I can't tell which species.
You can tell a Gymnocalycium because the flower buds have no hairs on them - Gymnos means naked and calyx are the sepals that enclose the bud.
Also you must say it's a CACTUS and not a cacti.
CACTI is plural.
Good luck with the show :)
21 Jul, 2023
Thankyou Hywel your help is greatly appreciated - I lost quite a few cacti during the cold weather especially my epiphyllum - fortunately I had taken cuttings and was able to overwinter those in the utility and conservatory - thanks again - Jane
21 Jul, 2023
I would say Cactus, but no idea which one.
19 Jul, 2023