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Schlumbergera Truncata Also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, crab cactus, holiday cactus and Flor de Maio (May flower) Schlumbergera Truncata. Can be found in the coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil

Parodia Scopa - Silver Ball Cactus Also known as Notocactus scopa (silver ball cactus), is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to upland southern Brazil and Uruguay https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm

Euphorbia Pulvinata Origin and Habitat: South Africa Common Names: Pincushion Euphorbia, Prickly Heaps, Pincushion Cactus, Prickly-leaved Cushion Euphorbia Euphorbia Obesa Hybrid x Globosa Euphorbia Obesa Hybrid x Globosa After a good spell of really hot weather in August 2020 the plant has really started to sprout lots of new growth. I wonder if it will flower ? If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail. watch updated video https://youtu.be/1u5Be-QM0E8

Pickle plant - Delosperma echinatum Also known as the pickle cactus or Ice plant. this is a succulent and not a cactus at all. It may look like a cactus. A native of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is pretty tolerant to chilly temperatures. Very low maintenance plant. Rhipsalis Cashero - Mistletoe Cactus Rhipsalis is a cactus found in the rainforests of South America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Rhipsalis Cashero needs regular watering. visit Cactus Realm

Opuntia hystricina v ursina polyacantha Porcupine Prickly Pear, Hedgehog Prickly Pear Many Synonyms: Opuntia polyacantha erinacea Opuntia polyacantha arenaria Opuntia polyacantha polyacantha Opuntia polyacantha hystricina If you have time visit  https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail. 

Cereus  peruvianus monstruosa Many synonyms Cereus peruvianus   monstrose Cereus peruvianus   monstruoso Cactus  peruvianus  var. monstruosus Cereus peruvianus monstrose is a large cactus or succulent garden. It has a twisting pattern on the stem ribs. visit Cactus Realm for many Cactus plants

Mammillaria polythele endemic to Mexico. https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm visit Cactus Realm for many Cactus plants

Aloe aristata Torch Plant Evergreen succulent Perennial Grows easily in well drained soil - enjoys sunshine. Can be propagated by seed or from offsets which grow from the plant. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Cereus forbesii spiralis Cereus peruvianus tortulosus Twisted Cereus Contorted Cereus This unusual cactus plant is a probably a descendant from a very large Cereus forbesii spiralis plant in peru. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Lobivia Densispina From the regions of Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Synonyms: Echinopsis densispina. Many thanks to Alan Appleby for identifying the correct species. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Propagating  by stem  cuttings  is probably the most common and easiest route. Many  cactii  can be  propagated  successfully by stem  cuttings . Stem  cuttings  are taken from an existing  plant , then allowed to dry and callous. The  cuttings  will eventually grow roots  and start growing as a new  plant . If you have time visit  https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail. 

Mammillaria wagneriana with flowers - 2020 Originates from Mexico This cactus plant has flowered and it produced another set of small yellow beautiful flowers. Originates from Mexico This cactus plant has flowered and it produced another set of small yellow beautiful flowers. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Gymnocalycium eurypleurum - flowering 2020 This beautiful plant has flowered once again. This plant is heavily armed with thick spines (very hard). Scientific name: Gymnocalycium eurypleurum Order: Caryophyllales Family: Cactaceae https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm visit Cactus Realm for many Cactus plants

echinopsis hedgehog cactus , sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus 2020 Echinopsis Is a large genus of cactii native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus.  So many similar Echinopsis plants it is difficult to put a specific name to this one. Suggestions welcome. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Stenocactus multicostatus Also known as Echinofossulocactus multicostatus, Wave Cactus, Brain Cactus From Mexico If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

2020 Mammillaria bocasana - cactus in windows sill pots first flower during COVID19 lockdown. This cactus plant is also known as "Powder Puff Pincushion" also known as "Fishhooks" or "Snowball Cactus" https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm visit Cactus Realm for many Cactus plants If you have time visit my daily photo of a plant either from my garden or along the exercise stroll I take on a daily basis. https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm/photo-of-the-day