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[Da-1]

Hi ev1

I was given the 1st picture succulent a year ago and the 2nd a month ago, all I know is the 2nd 1 is indigenous to SA and the other I have no clue on, all help is welcome.

Regards, Da-1

[Sunshine]

I'm probably completely off but...the top one looks similar to hoodia and the bottom one's flower looks Solanaceae family-ish. Sorry I can't help more.

[New Wisdom]

I'd say that top one looks like a hoodia or a euphorbia.  The only way to tell for sure is when it flowers. Hoodia have very distinctive flowers.

[Sunshine]

The spines look greener than the pictures of hoodia I found. Probably because its young.

[New Wisdom]

Well hoodia is a genus. Lots of different species in the hoodia genera.

[Sunshine]

How tall is it Da?

[onion]

The first one is a Stapelia. I'm not familiar with the other one.

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[fairdinkumseeds]

I think that second one is an edible, not that that helps you much.
I bought something the other day that is identical from the local markets, but the label fell off and I am trying to ID it now too!
Pretty pinkish flower it gets and it tastes like any other succulent "pig face" just with a little more tang.
Apparently high in the omega's and all the other good stuff, and that's why I got it + easy to propagate.

If it is the same (and it certainly looks it) I will have an answer in a month when I see the seller again, but if you find out before, make sure you let me know!!!
Mrs is very pissed "I" lost the label. (Although I don't quite know how I got that job, And I certainly don't remember volunteering....)

[Da-1]

Hey ev1

Its about 30cm in length and about 3cm thick Sunshine, Onion I think u right bud its a Stapelia of some sort gr8 catch, both of these plants are easy to propergate, break a piece off stick it in soil and in a few days roots, I have not gotten it to flower as yet, the 2nd 1 fairdinkumseeds I am not sure if its edible and would like to confirm it b4 tasting lol, thanks for all the help ev1 u guys really know your stuff and then some.

Regards, Da-1

[New Wisdom]

I've been wanting stapelia for a while. They're great for grafting.

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[Da-1]

Hey NW

I was just asking Sunshine a few hours ago about using as a graft stock, I still said wat ever is grafted on 2 it would grow really fast, I can send u a piece of it when I send the swob? I am not sure if it will make the trip?

Regards, Da-1

[New Wisdom]

If you let it dry out for a few days before sending it then it will. You should wait a week or so before sending it. I have a legal situation i'm dealing with right now that I need to figure out.  I'll let you know after friday whatsup.

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[Da-1]

Hey NW

Sorry I forgot about the situation u are in, plz let me know how it go's and I will cut off the big pup when u say the word, let it dry and send your parcel.

Regards, Da-1

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[fairdinkumseeds]

fairdinkumseeds I am not sure if its edible and would like to confirm it b4 tasting lol

Where is your sense of adventure?

Probably a wise decision though.

[Da-1]

Hey fairdinkumseeds

I like trying new things but when it comes to eating new things I would rather get confirmation from some 1 with more experience, as I have been picking in the wild so I know the risks, but if u can confirm this is edible then I will give it a try thanks for reading.

Regards, Da-1