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Hilary

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zigzag
« on: March 16, 2014, 02:42:53 PM »
I thought this was going to be easy but it turns out there are two to choose from
Selenicereus anthonyanus or Epiphyllum anguliger
Anyone any ideas ?]
Or do I have to keep passing by the balcony it is on  to see  flowers ?
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Alisdair

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Re: zigzag
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2014, 07:27:01 PM »
I'd go for the Selenicereus myself... which means some night-time walks for you!
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Alisdair Aird
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Re: zigzag
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2014, 07:02:53 AM »
It does look like Selenicereus anthonyanys but in order to be 100% sure we need to see the flower.
There are quite a few named hybrids between Selenicerus and Epiphyllum and the only way to separate them is by the color and form of flower.
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Hilary

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Re: zigzag
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2014, 07:07:41 PM »
Alisdair, Oron,
Many thanks for your feedback.
I like the look of the flower.
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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Alevin

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Re: zigzag
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2014, 07:53:44 AM »
It does indeed  look like Cryptocereus (the old name; the current one is Selenicereus) anthonyanus. Didi you manage to spot the flowers?
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Hilary

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Re: zigzag
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2014, 10:17:42 AM »
Not seen any flowers yet.
What time of year would I expect to see them?
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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Alisdair

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Re: zigzag
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2014, 12:57:17 PM »
Expect flowers in June/July, and maybe into late summer.
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Alisdair Aird
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