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Cereus forbesii spiralis *

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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 in full bloom - Summer 2020 *

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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 cactus plants *

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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 *

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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 *

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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 *

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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.