Northwest Palms

Big cactus delivery today

My friend Cesar stopped by today w/some cactus trimmings from his enormous cactus grow in Eureka. In exchange I gave him a 5ft red star Cordyline and a San Pedro cactus. His pickup w/some of his cactus. Enjoy. Matt-Eureka Ca

The following thread was started by Matt on August 24, 2008 at 8:56 pm PST

My friend Cesar is such a joker...... trying to fit this cactus into a sandwich bag. LOL. Matt-eureka Ca

The above followup was added by Matt on August 24, 2008 at 9:01 pm PST.

Here's the overall cactus delivery (Minus the agaves).....I'm not sure what Opuntia (SP?) variety these beauties are, perhaps Ian or another cactus expert can fill me in? Matt-Eureka CA

The above followup was added by Matt on August 24, 2008 at 9:05 pm PST.

These cactus were difficult to move w/out breaking any of their growth. But, the transport was successful and all I have to do is pot them up. Matt-Eureka

The above followup was added by Matt on August 24, 2008 at 9:12 pm PST.

People up here grow nopales more than any other opuntia or cactus for that matter. Nopales are the ones that Mexicans use to cut up and eat, like for breakfast with eggs. They tend to be flat pads, rounded. I think this type of opuntia is called Cholla. I'm growing some, it's just been awhile.

Hopefully we'll get a more precise answer.
John S
PDX OR

The above followup was added by John S on August 24, 2008 at 10:08 pm PST.

Cylindropuntia imbricata maybe? It's commonly called a cane cholla or tree cholla. Those cuttings look nice!

The above followup was added by JeffB in Fairwood on August 25, 2008 at 7:58 am PST.

That's my guess too. It looks similar to my imbricata, but it's hard to tell because mine are not much more than seedlings.

The above followup was added by Linda Denman Island, BC 8b on August 25, 2008 at 8:36 am PST.

I'm not positive, but I think it looks more like Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica. Cool plant.

The above followup was added by Ian on August 25, 2008 at 9:41 am PST.

I have one decades old(arent all my old plants?) that i got from an old couple friend of my parents more than twenty years ago. They collected it in Arizona back in the 60's..mine is a cutting..maybe a cutting of a cutting.Its about 6' and growing in the empty lot next door..planted before there was even a flimsy fence dividing lots. It does need some summer water to do well..more than the Opuntia ficus carica next to it. Must be hardy to the low teens.

The above followup was added by Stan on August 25, 2008 at 9:41 am PST.

Whoever has the right name on the cholla..the care is the same.

The above followup was added by s on August 25, 2008 at 9:44 am PST.