Cactus Realm

Cereus forbesii spirali , Cereus peruvianus tortulosus, Twisted Cereus, Contorted Cereus Cereus forbesii spiralis Cereus peruvianus tortulosus Twisted Cereus Contorted Cereus This unusual cactus plant is a probably a descendant from a very large Cereus forbesii spiralis plant in peru.

Lobivia Densispina From the regions of Southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Synonyms: Echinopsis densispina. Many thanks to Alan Appleby for identifying the correct species.

Propagating cactus plants Growing Cactus from seeds Cactus seeds can germinate quicker in a propagator. I have used a food container as propagator and that has worked well. Don't forget some cactus seeds can take many weeks to germinate.

Mammillaria wagneriana with flowers - 2020 Originates from Mexico This cactus plant has flowered and it produced another set of small yellow beautiful flowers.

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

echinopsis hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus 2020 Echinopsis Is a large genus of cactii native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus.  So many similar Echinopsis plants it is difficult to put a specific name to this one. Suggestions welcome.

Echinopsis subdenudata - Easter lily cactus Echinopsis subdenudata Cárdenas Flowering 2020 - This cactus has flowered. The flower lasted just 1 day.