In The Garden: cactus what is this?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by mikeyintheoc, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. mikeyintheoc

    mikeyintheoc Member

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    I need help please. And I do apologize if I'm doing this wrong. Is it possible to tell me what this is? help what is this. Southern Cali. Is it a Christmas Catus..jpg
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    It's an Echeveria. Which species or hybrid I'm not immediately sure; at any rate it isn't a cactus but rather a succulent.

    Welcome to the forums!
     
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    That's awesome! thank you so much. I really appreciate your time and effort!
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    There's a superficially similar California native plant called Dudleya you can see growing on coastal bluffs near the beach.
     

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