Identification: weird zygocacti

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  1. aniretake

    aniretake Member

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    I have many zygocacti. And only 2 of them never bloomed. Both of them were saved (previous owners threw them away). The 2nd one has thorns on its leaves (Zygocactus Opuntioides?). I would appreaciate any help.
     

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  2. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Without a bloom, ID is going to be tough...
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Since neither has crab-like stem segments probably neither is a zygocactus (Schlumbergera truncata) but rather other kinds that may require special treatment to flower. The one on the left looks like it may be a Christmas cactus (S. x buckleyi):

    To ensure bud set for late December bloom, give plant cool night temperatures (50 to 55F/10 to 13C) and 12 to 14 hours of darkness per day during November

    --Sunset Western Garden Book (2007, Sunset Publishing, Menlo Park)

    Possibly the one on the right is something like an Easter cactus (Hatiora gaertneri). I have found this to be impossible to flower under ordinary indoor conditions whereas my crab cacti (zygocacti) flower regularly without special treatment.
     
  4. Chungii V

    Chungii V Active Member

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    If you can't find under Hatiora try Rhipsalidopsis:}
     

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