Oreocereus in flower today

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Oreocereus in flower today

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I had to top-cut and re-root this after it hit the greenhouse roof. Two years later it’s now rooted and back in flower at a manageable 3’ tall.
I think it is O. hendricksenianus, but the original label has been long lost.
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Well done. My ~50 year old one has not managed a flower ever.
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They have interesting flowers, I expect you were pleased to see it!

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This one has been flowering regularly for several years. Once it was 4’ high it started. The decapitation and rooting knocked it back, but I’m pleased it is back. Across two stems I think there are seven or eight buds.
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That's very pretty, well done (tu)
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Well done you, yes it does look like O. hendriksenianus
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An interesting story and fascinating plant plus flower
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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