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Cactus ID and Advice Needed

2 years ago

This cactus is at least 40 years old and I got it from my deceased relative's house. Can someone tell the species and also what the tendrils are and if they should be drooping like they are? Should they be removed? I have learned how to repot it and what pot/soil that should be used. Thanks very much.

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bragu_DSM 5
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
have you tried to take a photo and use the gooooogle ap? Looks like it may be an old African milk tree ... use gloves when handling [you don't want that sap going anywhere ... don't rub your eyes].
thefof Zone 8/9 UK
2 years ago
Definately not African milk tree, which is one of the Euphorbias.

Best I can come up with, based on the photo, is one of the Aporocactus, commonly known as Rats Tail Cactus.
Nancy Speed thanked thefof Zone 8/9 UK
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Nancy Speed
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you so very much. I will research that species.
gardenfanatic2003
2 years ago
Holy crap, that's the biggest cleistocactus I've ever seen!!!

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