Cactus identification.

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by Peter69, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Peter69

    Peter69 Member

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    I had a cactus like plant for 14 yrs,which sadly died in unfortunate circumstances.I would like to replace it,but cant find it anywhere,+dont know its name.
    It had a single cylindrical stem,with hexagonal type panels.Each had a group of 3 or 4 spines.Also had long,flat palm like leaves coming out of the top.It was about 16'' high,but I have seen some around 10' on holiday.
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    This looks exactly like it,unfortunately the pic came from an artificial plant shop,+obviously I would much rather a real one.Does anyone have any ideas pls.Thanks.
     
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    mandarin Active Member 10 Years

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    Pachypodium lamerei?
    Anyway, it is not a cactus.
     
  3. Peter69

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    Brilliant!!! Thank you so much,I will check it out.I didnt think it was a cactus,just that it had spines+was cactus like.Thanks again.
     

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