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Ferocactus pottsi: Rarely Seen Flowering Cactus
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the flowering characteristics of the Ferocactus pottsii cactus, with participants sharing observations, images, and comparisons to other cactus species. The scope includes identification, flowering behavior, and visual documentation of the blooms.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions the commonality of flowering in Ferocactus pottsii.
- Another participant expresses doubt about the identification of the cactus as Ferocactus pottsii, noting discrepancies in stem appearance compared to online images.
- Some participants assert that the cactus appears to be Ferocactus pottsii despite the absence of flowers.
- Several participants share their experiences of witnessing the flowering process, noting the blooming of multiple flowers.
- One participant suggests that the cactus may actually be an Echinopsis subdenudata based on flower characteristics, referencing a video of the blooming process.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the identification of the cactus, with competing views regarding its classification and flowering behavior. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the identification and characteristics of the cactus.
Contextual Notes
Some claims depend on visual identification, which may be subjective. There are unresolved questions about the specific characteristics that distinguish Ferocactus pottsii from other similar 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