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My Cactus Collection 6 Aug 2018

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My Cactus Collection 6 Aug 2018 A visit to the greenhouse where many of my cactus plants live. Gymnocalycium horstii buenekeri, Euphorbia Obesa, Escobaria abdita, Astrophytum myriostigma, Disocactus flagelliformis, Echinocereus dasyacanthus , Lobivia, Echinocereus rigidisimus, Echinopsis, Euphorbia aggregata, Euphorbia restricta, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Lophophora williamesii, Mammillaria elongata, Mammillaria melaleuca, Mammillaria spinosissima, Mammillaria Vetula ssp Gracilis cv 'Arizona Snowcap, Matucana madisoniorum, Opuntia - Prickly Pears, Opuntia hystricina v. ursina ( polyacantha), Opuntia longspina, Opuntia microdasys, Orbea variegata, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Stapelia Grandiflora, Tephorocactus Articulatus var. papyracanthus, Tephrocactus Articulatus,

Gymnocalycium oenanthemum and Gymnocalycium ragonesei 2018

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Gymnocalycium oenanthemum and Gymnocalycium ragonesei 2018 Hot summer - cactus plants flowering abundantly. The first cactus may be a Gymnocalycium baldianum "dwarf chin cactus", not too sure how to tell the difference.

How to Propagate Succulents and Cactus plants

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How to Propagate Succulents and Cactus plants Propagating Succulents and Cactus plants is not that difficult. This video will give you a quick tour. No special tools needed except a pair of gloves.

Stapelia grandiflora Flowering September (4K Video)

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Stapelia grandiflora Flowering September  Stapelia grandiflora Flowering September 2018 4K Video Watch the flies visiting the plant before it even flowers. Apocynaceae. Commonly known as carrion plant, starfish flower, giant toad plant, or starfish cactus

Gymnocalycium eurypleurum

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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

Euphorbia Horrida

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Euphorbia horrida - African milk barrel Flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to South Africa Please visit for more cactus plants: https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm/home

Opuntia - Prickly Pears - Tuna cactus

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Prickly pear, Indian fig, opuntia, Barbary fig, prickly pear cactus, mission cactus, smooth mountain prickly pear, tuberous prickly pear, tuna cactus, nagfani. There are many health benefits of the prickly pear. It can lower cholesterol levels, improve digestive process, decrease the risk of diabetes, boost the immune system, stimulate bone growth, strengthen blood vessels, prevent certain cancers, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, aid in weight loss, and eliminate inflammation throughout the body.

Orbea Variegata - Star flower - Stapelia Variegata

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Carrion Plant: Orbea Variegata Star flower - Stapelia Variegata. From the region of South Africa. Apocynaceae Please leave a comment: