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Echinopsis something
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:08 pm
by Mike P
This came from the remains of the collection in Devon and was originally bought from Ralph Northcott When he was in Exeter. Unloved for many years it’s now come to London and rewards the attention with this display.
No idea what is is as the label is long gone.
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Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:35 pm
by AnTTun
No need for label IMHO, appearance speaks for itself
Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:22 pm
by Ross M
A spectacular display Mike, no matter what species it is. Clearly enjoying it's new home
Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:25 pm
by Mike
That's lovely. It's similar to a plant I have labelled as E. ancistrophora kratochviliana.
Mike
Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 4:03 pm
by Mike P
So is it possible it’s night flowering? I expected the sunshine to open the flowers a little but instead they closed after lunch.
Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:29 pm
by el48tel
Are they pollinated by moths?
Or ......?
Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:06 am
by Mike P
So first thing this morning they were open so night pollinated it is. Slightly odd scent.
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Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:42 pm
by el48tel
Then it's moths most probably.
Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:23 pm
by Mike P
Amazingly it’s produced a second flush of flowers.
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Re: Echinopsis something
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:03 am
by Licespray
Gorgeous! These flowers remind me why I love cacti over other plants.
