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Paolo the Cactus

Notocactus schlosseri

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Barrel shaped cactus with vertical rows of spines. Annual display of flowers with bright yellow waxy looking petals and strong orange-red centres. Flowers last approx 1 week max.

Habitat:

Gardens.

Notes:

Not my usual thing in NOAH but I've had this cactus for 15 years now and at this time of year it makes me smile.

Reference Links:

Notocactus shlosserii HU491

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Comments (4)
ArushiMisra
Hmm.. maybe, yes because of the climate. okay, now poor cactus will be treated the way it is supposed to be, till it gets is tiny beautiful yellow flowers. they look lovely... :)
Mark Ridgway
ArushiMisra...maybe it's your climate (light).... these flowers just keep coming every year by themselves. As much as I hate to say it , this would be my most neglected plant !!! I do nothing at all. I can only recommend to treat it like a cactus.
ArushiMisra
its beautiful...! really.. :) how'd u grow this flower on ur cactus?.. i also have one, but never saw any flower like this. truly amazing.
Mark Ridgway
The petals in these are beautifully translucent like wax so you're right Clive the light seems to be inside.

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Flowers of Oceania
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Plants of South Eastern Australia
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PublishedDecember 21, 2011

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