Good point Ralph I never thought of that! I purchased mine from the Cactusshop in Devon last year.

Thanks Tony I think you’re right. I did wonder as they do look similar to the rest of my fragilis hybrids. I guess I’ll know more when they eventually flower.

Thanks Mike, that was my thought too. Both are in full sun for about 10 hours a day. I have a few other basilaris that all have the usually blue / green tingle which is why I had my doubts about this one. Will wait for flowers to see if that clears things up a bit

Anybody?

edds wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:41 pm That's good that know, thank you. I won't spend the summer in a vain hope that my larger fragilis will flower then!

I know the feeling! I have a bunch of small fragilis types that I was hoping would flower this year but it seems they prefer to put out pads and grow a little first.

Thanks edds, I doubt it but there is always a chance! In my experience with most opuntia though is flowers before new pads or at least at the same time.

No flowers agin this year but plenty of new pads and growing fast!

From this: To this in just 3 years!

Really nice Iann and healthy looking plants

I’m not convinced the labels on these two are correct, or maybe they both got mixed up? Can anyone confirm my suspicions please or do they look correct? Thanks, Mark. Opuntia phaeacantha Richter 1AD6AFE2-DE6B-413F-AAA7-678181BF951B.jpeg opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada F8C6D1D9-ABE8-4480-9A92-8729...

Very nice Diane