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Ferocactus pottsi: Rarely Seen Flowering Cactus
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The discussion centers on the flowering characteristics of the Ferocactus pottsii, highlighting its rarity in blooming. Users question the identification of the cactus, noting discrepancies in stem length compared to online images. The conversation also references the Echinopsis subdenudata, suggesting potential confusion between the two species. Visual documentation of the flowering process is available through a Getty Images video, showcasing the beauty of the blossoms.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of cactus species identification
- Familiarity with flowering patterns in cacti
- Knowledge of Echinopsis and Ferocactus genera
- Basic botany related to succulent plants
- Research the flowering habits of Ferocactus pottsii
- Explore the differences between Echinopsis subdenudata and Ferocactus pottsii
- Watch videos on cactus blooming processes, particularly on Getty Images
- Study care techniques for flowering cacti to encourage blooms
Cactus enthusiasts, botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the flowering behaviors of rare cactus species.
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jedishrfu
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Is it really a ferocactus pottsi? The images I've seen online don't show the longish stem.
https://www.google.com/search?q=flowering+Ferocactus+pottsii
Here's some additional info on pottsi:
http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/FE...sii/Ferocactus_pottsii/Ferocactus pottsii.htm
http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/FE...lamosensis/Ferocactus_pottsii_alamosensis.htm
http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACTI/Family/Cactaceae/15546/Ferocactus_pottsii
https://www.google.com/search?q=flowering+Ferocactus+pottsii
Here's some additional info on pottsi:
http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/FE...sii/Ferocactus_pottsii/Ferocactus pottsii.htm
http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/FE...lamosensis/Ferocactus_pottsii_alamosensis.htm
http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACTI/Family/Cactaceae/15546/Ferocactus_pottsii
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Pauroba
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Without the flowers, it has all of a ferocactus pottsi
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Pauroba
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beautiful delicate flowers
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Pauroba
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It seems that the cactus is na echinopsis-subdenudata.
See the flower blooming overnight in the gettyimages video
https://www.gettyimages.pt/detail/v...is-subdenudata-4k-filmes-de-arquivo/946225040
See the flower blooming overnight in the gettyimages video
https://www.gettyimages.pt/detail/v...is-subdenudata-4k-filmes-de-arquivo/946225040
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