New member in Gloucestershire

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Nicevans
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New member in Gloucestershire

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Hi,
I have recently become interested in collecting all sorts of cacti, and have about 50 plants so far..... including Mammallaria, Gymnocalycium, Echinopsis, Rebutia, it’s a very addictive pastime and I will run out of space soon!
I bought a Gymnocalycium many years ago from a garden centre labelled Damsqii but I am not sure if this is correct.
Can anyone help, photo attached?
Nicola
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Welcome to the forum. I'm not sure about the ID of your plant. It looks like a gymnocalycium but doesn't really look much like damsii. Could be a hybrid.
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Welcome to the Forum Nicola, most people here would agree that we have a very little addictive hobby! I agree with you Rod about your plant, it doesn't really look like damsii, which I have grown for quite some years. Enjoy your plants.
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Hello Rod and Juster,
Thank you for the welcome and suggestions re the real identity of the “Damsii”, much appreciated
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Post by RAYWOODBRIDGE »

Hi Nicola
G. damsii was put into G. anisitsii and is now usually called Gymnocalycium anisitsii subsp. damsii.
But to be honest your plant looks more like a straight anisitsii which has been getting just a bit to much sun.
Here is what a mature Gymnocalycium anisitsii should look like.
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