Help id this amazing cactus

20 years ago

These pictures were taken just minutes ago. This is an amazing cactus that I have for years in my collection. I repotted it last year and it has really taken off. This year it is rewarding me with what you see in the pics. Amazing! Now all I need is its name. I would appreciate your help.

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Pieter

20 years ago

Hi,
I would be thinking of Nyctocereus serpentinus (= Peniocereus serpentinus). This is a very similar night blooming plant.
Pieter

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Comments (9)

tjsangel
20 years ago
It's a very old and happy Echinopsis, not sure which because there are so many. Someone may know.

Jen
mingtea
20 years ago
oh my goodness! that is one of the most gorgeous pics i've seen lately!

-ming
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paracelsus
20 years ago
Gorgeous, yes. Echinopsis, no.

I don't recognize it, but think it's likely a Cleistocactus.
jeffrey_harris
20 years ago
Dear Christos,

As Brad noted, it's not an Echinopsis, which are globular. Yours seems like it would be at home in a rainforest, or in a tropical setting.

Since it is a night-bloomer, my vote would be a Harrisia.

It is indeed a gorgeous plant - how lucky you are.
christos
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks for the input everyone. It seems that Pieter has it right. I did some research on the net following his suggestion and it matches.
Jeff, I used to think that this is a Harrisia tetracantha but apparently it isn't.

Christos
luthien79
20 years ago
Lovely plant.

Be sure to post more photos when more of those buds open, lol.

Toni-Marie
bean_pod
20 years ago
WOW!!!!! That is beautiful and wonderful!! I've never seen one like that before.

Deb
farmerted361
20 years ago
Hi, I have two that are around 6 inches tall, adult fully rooted cuttings with pups starting. Available if anyones interested!

Thanks, farmerted361