ID please Opuntia

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Hi Eric,

I've done both.
Sometimes I just break off a fresh segment to use as stock, cut in half, attach the scion. Secure with rubber band or other means for a few days. Then root the stock.
Else, if I have some relatively young stock already rooted then I use that.
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I think this is O. cochinellifera - or am I wrong?
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Here are plants I have - Opuntia elata on each side, and (I thought) Opuntia Cochenillifera (45cm, 18 inch)in the middle, all thirsty plants.

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Thanks for the info Tony, sorry for late reply. Cheers
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cactusrogerUK wrote:Here are plants I have - Opuntia elata on each side, and (I thought) Opuntia Cochenillifera (45cm, 18 inch)in the middle, all thirsty plants.
Until the one in the middle flowers, Roger, I don't think you can be sure :wink:
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Peter A wrote:I think this is O. cochinellifera - or am I wrong?
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I think this is O. monacantha.
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