Is this a pachanoi?

[Naycha]

I've done some research trying to identify this cutting I was gifted and am becoming quite confused.

So far I think I can rule out Bridgesii because of the spine length (not long enough)

I think Peruvianus can be ruled out because this cut is lacking 'v' shaped notches

I know it's not Scopulicola

This is why I am leaning towards it being pachanoi. Am I even in the ballpark?

The spine colour is browny red at the base changing to yellow towards the tip.

I am hoping someone will enlighten me.

Thanks...

 

 

 

[Ace]

Am I even in the ballpark?

Cereus of some sort

[ballzac]

Cereus peruvianus

[Naycha]

Thanks for that.

Looks like I need to do a bit more studying.

[eexpee]

Haha, I ate one of those like you would a pedro when I was desperate to get a high. Nothing! Glad it wasn't something dangerous!

[zelly]

Apparently Israel is growing this cactus for it's fruit value.

In 1995, the first fruits were obtained in small quantities. In 1996, a significant yield was obtained, but the farmers did not harvest the fruit, because "nobody knows what is this fruit all about" and were about to uproot the "useless orchard." Not until mid-Sept. (half way through the season), did the farmers realize the potential of the crop, after the first boxes had been sold by Mrs. Dovrat Schwab to local restaurants, expensive hotels and exotic shops. She sold the fruit for 32 shekels/kg and gave the farmers half the proceeds (at that time 3.0 shekels = 1$US). This convinced the farmers that the crop might indeed be worthwhile. In 1997, Agrexco started to sell this fruit under the name Koubo (to avoid the name pitaya) in Europe, where it was accepted very well. In 1997, 4 t were sold, both in Europe and on the local market, with the demand far exceeding the available supply.

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceed...999/v4-358.html

[Garbage]

By their fruits ye shall know them...