Cumulopuntia subterranea ssp. pulcherimma

[MatDz]

It's a computer screen and two photographs, so you never know if the colours are even vaguely close to nature, but BLMT 069.02 has so much deeper colour in this comparison.

If anyone has a spare head I'll happily cover p&p and some beer money.

[ralphrmartin]

according to llifle maihueniopsis subterranea ssp. pulcherrima = puna subterranea f. incahuasi = cumulopuntia subterranea ssp. pulcherrima
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Multiple names for the same thing., then.

[Christian]

Both nice forms, I wasn't aware of the "original" one which looks rather desirable. Any tips for getting this to flower? I have a large plant (of the Incahuasi form, I believe), but it has yet to oblige.

[ralphrmartin]

Both nice forms, I wasn't aware of the "original" one which looks rather desirable. Any tips for getting this to flower? I have a large plant (of the Incahuasi form, I believe), but it has yet to oblige.

Mine is in full sun (next to the stressed- looking Gymnocalyciums mnetioned in a different thread) and is well watered once a week from April to September. Plenty of fans blasting away, windows and door open, but it often gets to 40C and beyond in the greenhouse.

[Christian]

Thanks Ralph! I might move it to the allotment greenhouse rather than keep it in the cold frame at home, for more sun and heat. Perhaps that will sort it out.