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Gardening Area => Growing questions and answers => Topic started by: dEEcor on May 21, 2017, 03:32:36 PM

Title: cacti noobs ID request
Post by: dEEcor on May 21, 2017, 03:32:36 PM

Yesterday I got this. Its my first cactus. Can someone tell me its name and how I should care for it? It is app. 35 years old.

Title: Re: cacti noobs ID request
Post by: Hummingbird on May 21, 2017, 04:13:58 PM

I'd say Trichocereus grandiflorus if it had lighter spines... Cacti ID is a bit tricky IMO, since many species can be crossed, and often the nomenclature is different depending on the source.
What I can tell for sure is the plant is probably underwatered and rootbound. Also seems to have started to etiolate a bit, probably this seasons growth. A transplantation and some more light may be a good idea.

Title: Re: cacti noobs ID request
Post by: Psylocke on May 22, 2017, 01:34:40 AM

Not sure what it is, but you may want to reconsider the soil it is planted in. It looks like it has very high organic and/or clay content. For most cacti, you want to use a soil mixture that is very fast draining and doesn't stay wet. I'd suggest adding a good amount of sharp sand, pumice, or washed decomposed granite to improve drainage. Wouldn't want you to lose that baby to rot.