Marklar Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) hello everybody been collecting cacti for a little bit now,dont really know anything about them and was wondering if anyone could help me with an id, thanks a lot! also when i get a chance ill put the rest up and see if anyone can name them too really hopeful about this one! ^^ thanks! Edited June 21, 2011 by PD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ballzac Posted June 12, 2011 Trichocereus scopulicola (looks really dehydrated or something) Pilocereus azureus Not sure, but it could be a Stenocereus Myrtillocactus geometrizans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Khala Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) 1. Looks a lot like a scopulicola to me. 3. Looks like a pilocereus azureus, nice to see such a large healthy one. 5-6. Myrtillocactus geometrizans (yeah totally) Unsure about the others, or those to be honest, just my guess. Peace. EDIT: Messed up the numbering Edited June 12, 2011 by Khala Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Evil Genius Posted June 12, 2011 Hi Cory, welcome around! 1 and 2 are Trichocereus Scopulicola, 3 is pilosocereus azureus, 4 is polaskia chichique and 5 and 6 is myrtillocactus geometrizans. bye Eg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 12, 2011 hey thanks for the fast reply's everyone, got these from an old bloke out of the paper, he has a bunch more i just didnt have money for them all haha he seemed to know a bit and said he would dig up some old books for me too for the next time i go back and get some more will post them too, cheers again guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 12, 2011 oh and the dehydrated trich, what is a good way to get him healthy again? and when i plant them any good soils and fertilizers i could get from bunnings or shops like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ballzac Posted June 12, 2011 oh and the dehydrated trich, what is a good way to get him healthy again? I'd suggest keeping him out of full sun until he's picked up. Water thoroughly when you water, but let the soil dry out properly between each watering as well. Putting him under cover so you can control it more will help. Having said that, trichs are very resilient, and full sun in winter probably won't hurt him and just the natural amount of rain probably won't hurt him either. If you leave him to his own devices, just make sure you water him if it hasn't rained in ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 14, 2011 cheers mate hope it getsbetter soon, im going back to buy its bigger brother on the weekend too! post up when i have it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 18, 2011 hey all went back today and got some new ones of the same bloke and he showed me the rest of his backyard and he has a greenhouse full of seedlings and small cacti! and heaps still out the front so i think i will be going back every payday for a while. got a few more today a bigger healthier scop (i think it is anyway its the first 2 pics) and two small i think some kind of trichs and i got these two because he has more bigger kinds of both types so after an id i mite go get them too! so yeah ids on these ones would be much appreciated cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ballzac Posted June 18, 2011 1st is a pachanoi. Second looks like peruvianoid or peruvianusXbridgesii, and 3rd is a spachianus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 18, 2011 thanks for fast reply looks like i will be going back for others soon! quick question the diffence between scopulicola and pachanoi is the lager spines on the pachanoi right? any other things to look for? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ballzac Posted June 18, 2011 Scops are generally fatter also, and there is a distinctive tip shape (as well as other features like the curvature of the flesh around the areoles) that you will get used to after time. They can sometimes be difficult to differentiate. For example, a pach that has lost its spines and is very well watered may have a smoother contour (less bumpy) and be confused with a scop. It's like recognising a face. You might get two people who look similar mixed up, but once you get to know them, you'll never forget which one's which Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 18, 2011 haha yeah im sure ill know after spending some time with them and when the scop gets healthy again. the pervians good news too hes got a couple of big ones that ill probly go grab aswell, cheers again for fast replys i love this site ay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ballzac Posted June 18, 2011 I'm not 100% on the second one, but I can say it's a nice cactus It looks seed grown to me. Are the other ones identical looking? It will be easier to ID when it's a bit bigger, but I know some members that will probably give you a more definite answer at this size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 bit Posted June 18, 2011 Hey coryWA - the first two photos don't look like a scop - they look like a poorly maintained Pach to me. You can see it's been growing only 6 inches a season which is a definite sign of poor care/conditions. Give it some proper care and you'll soon find out what a nice example grows like. With a plant in the ground or decent cacti mix should put on 12" a year per branch at that size, and be a lot fatter. Definitely repot it into good soil, or put it in the ground. It may take a year or two to recover from what it's been through, but some good fertilizer will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 21, 2011 I'm not 100% on the second one, but I can say it's a nice cactus It looks seed grown to me. Are the other ones identical looking? It will be easier to ID when it's a bit bigger, but I know some members that will probably give you a more definite answer at this size. yeah he said he started growing cactus seeds 20 years ago and was talking about alot of them being seed grown, so yeah that one probly is and yeah has a few that look just the same, and heaps of different types in his green house that he said he would show me another time so hope theres some good ones! Hey coryWA - the first two photos don't look like a scop - they look like a poorly maintained Pach to me. You can see it's been growing only 6 inches a season which is a definite sign of poor care/conditions. Give it some proper care and you'll soon find out what a nice example grows like. With a plant in the ground or decent cacti mix should put on 12" a year per branch at that size, and be a lot fatter. Definitely repot it into good soil, or put it in the ground. It may take a year or two to recover from what it's been through, but some good fertilizer will help. yeah ive already put them into a bigger pots with bunnings cactii and succulent soil, but not sure what fertilizer to use? just seasol and regular fertilizer? or is there special cactus ones that are vital? and where could you get them from, if just online is ok. cheers for the tips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PD. Posted June 21, 2011 but not sure what fertilizer to use? just seasol and regular fertilizer? any general purpose fert will suffice, i use miracle grow (cheap as chips) on everything just dont go overboard. If the plant is suffering and undernourished a good dose of eco-amino-grow and or root excelurator before heavy ferts is an idea. They are pretty tough plants though, yours should bounce back no worries once the warmer weather starts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Bush Turkey Posted June 22, 2011 oooooo this garden sounds like a gold mine! well done dude! does he have any more of those peruvianus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted June 29, 2011 Yeah i was pretty stoked to find it! Yeah i think he mite have a couple of them left not too sure will no when i go back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 DarkSpark Posted June 29, 2011 oooooo this garden sounds like a gold mine! well done dude! does he have any more of those peruvianus? i agree, lucky SOB for finding such a bnch of gems. I would kill(maybe not kill but you get the point) for the cacti collection you have gathered in a few weeks ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted September 5, 2011 just went back again and got some more, i think i know what some are but no harm in checking right? scored the monstrose for only 10 bucks each too. what do yas think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Hellonasty Posted September 5, 2011 Nice plants man. 1. Trichocereus Cuzcoensis 2. Cereus Repundus (or Peruvianus) Monstrose 3. Trichocereus Cuzcoensis 4. Trichocereus Pachanoi (PC by the looks) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ballzac Posted September 5, 2011 I agree except for the first one. I don't know what it is, but it's not cuzcoensis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Hellonasty Posted September 5, 2011 hmmm 1. looks like a classic KK242 to me ? I could be way off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 interbeing Posted September 5, 2011 1st one looks like a macrogonus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Marklar Posted September 5, 2011 cheers guys more pics of 1 you reckon? also theres 2 monstrose there are they much rarer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello everybody
been collecting cacti for a little bit now,dont really know anything about them and was wondering if anyone could help me with an id, thanks a lot!
also when i get a chance ill put the rest up and see if anyone can name them too
really hopeful about this one! ^^
thanks!
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