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PostSubject: What is it?   Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:15 pm

I think I know what this one is. Wanted to get some other opinions first.








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PostSubject: Re: What is it?   Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:25 pm

Thelocactus setispinus aka Ferocactus setispinus.

According to 'The Complete Encyclopedia of Cacti' by Rudolf Subik & Libor Kunte, the pollen of this species can be used to induce self-pollination of other unrelated cacti. Though, I'd argue you can do this with almost anything. i believe it can also be crossed with Astrophytum asterias, as you see the flower is very similar.
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PostSubject: Re: What is it?   Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:42 pm

Thanks lewis.That's what I thought it was. I also have that book and thought that was an interesting fact about the pollen and pollination inducing properties. I have tried it on a few things without any noticeable effect. Just tried it on a SUPERKABUTO. Will post any results.

Isn't another synonym Hamatocactus?

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PostSubject: Re: What is it?   Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:39 am

trigonus wrote:
Thanks lewis.That's what I thought it was. I also have that book and thought that was an interesting fact about the pollen and pollination inducing properties. I have tried it on a few things without any noticeable effect. Just tried it on a SUPERKABUTO. Will post any results.

Isn't another synonym Hamatocactus?


I kinda like the old Hamatocactus Taxon, ...so that's the first name that comes to my mind. Wink

Nice plant Trig.

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PostSubject: Re: What is it?   Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:53 pm

my tries with Thelocactus setispinus ad astrophytum and lophophora have so far given me nothing Sad any links or sources of info on crosses and Thelocactus setispinus, or even Thelocactus sp.?
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