Identification: Echinopsis... I think?

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  1. Chungii V

    Chungii V Active Member

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    Hi,
    I've had this cactus since it was about 1/2" in size and have misplaced and forgotten the name. I think I remember it being an Echinopsis but any help with full I.D. would be great.
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  2. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    a pic of it in flower would be needed to make an id.
     
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    Chungii V Active Member

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    uh try again now sorry had to add pic...
     
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    Here is a close up of the cactus.
    The flower is about 6 inches across.
    Do I need to cross-pollinate these flowers to get them to set seed?
    If so, will the plant cross with one of it's own offsets or any variety within it's species?
     

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    Millet Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    a fantastic flower. - Millet
     
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    Millet Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    The cactus looks like a Echinopsis subdenudata according to the shape and the flower. You have a nice looking plant. - Millet
     
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    Thanks,
    I've got a couple of unknown cactii which I'll post photos of as they flower. I was working at a nursery that decided to buy over 1000 mixed cactii and succulents and have a few cactii I still haven't been able able to get definite i.d. on. Somehow it became my responsibilty to i.d. crash course learn prop and care of these guys. Having mainly grown sub-tropicals before then it was a definite change.
    I did get some nice Pachypodium and Adenium out of the deal which was good.:}
     
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    Thanks to all for your help here's another photo. The cactus is there.... honest!
     

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