Cactus Pups

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    Zigs Young Pine

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    Some cacti have a clumping habit (known as cespitose) where they form clones at the base of the main stem. These are capable of becoming separate plants identical to the original.

    These are commonly known as "Pups" :) @Logan :D

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    Zigs Young Pine

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    This is an Echinopsis crassicaulis, and these are the pups I rooted off her earlier in the year...

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    Zigs Young Pine

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    Not all cacti will do this, some may do it only after several years, but it's a good way of increasing your stock without having to grow from seed.

    Who knows what next year might bring :D

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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh I want one of those black and white ones. ;)
     
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    Zigs Young Pine

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    Tee hee :D

    We got a ginger one about to pup :setc_040:

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    Noticed today that some pups were forming roots before dropping off of "Mum" :eek:

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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Like with almost everything else they're cutest when they're small.
     
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    Oh @Zigs they are so cute :chuckle:
     
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    Zigs Young Pine

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    Thought you'd like them :D

    This was Owcho when she was "with pups"

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    And after she'd whelped...

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    Logan Strong Ash

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    That's amazing @Zigs
     
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    Zigs Young Pine

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    She didn't like giving birth to spikey kids :eek: :D

    This is the eldest a few months later :)

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    He's a nutcase!
    Next he'll be giving you chapter and verse about ''her'' labour pains :worried:
     
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    Zigs Young Pine

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    No, she's a very brave cactus
     
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    How long have you had Oucho? I recall that name from some years ago!
     
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