Cactus ID help

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by skyknight, May 22, 2008.

  1. skyknight

    skyknight Member

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    We bought this plant from a flea market a couple years ago and was wondering what the scientific/common name for this cactus was.

    If it helps, this cactus plant has produced small yellow flowers in the past.

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    Have a nice day :)
     
    skyknight, May 22, 2008
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  2. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    My first thought looking at that is that it's not a cactus at all, but a Euphorbia of some sort. I'm not sure which species, though.
     
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  3. Cereusly Steve

    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    Hatiora salacornioides, commonly called "Drunkard's Dream", its an epiphytic cactus.
     
    Cereusly Steve, May 22, 2008
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    rockminer Active Member

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    I would suggest Hatiora salicornioides.

    Bill
     
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  5. joclyn

    joclyn Rising Contributor

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    i agree with bill on the id.

    very cool looking plant!!
     
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    mitchnast Active Member 10 Years

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    Up on cripple creek, she sends me
    if I spring a leak, she mends me
    I don't have to speak, she defends me
    A drunkards dream if I ever did see one
     
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