ID question in Photo of Silver Ball Cactus (Parodia scopa)

Baja_Costero

Apr 17, 2020 4:07 PM CST

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Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)

This is not Echinocactus grusonii. The spines are different in number, shape and size. I don't know exactly what it might be, though.

@skopjecollection do you know what to call this plant?

| @Baja_Costero | Post #2209061 (1)

skopjecollection

Apr 17, 2020 4:10 PM CST

Name: Stefan
SE europe(balkans) (Zone 6b)

Its a parodia. I think the ex-notocactus section. No idea of species on short notice(i mean its midnight right now. Im awake because of coffee)

| @skopjecollection | Post #2209064 (2)

Baja_Costero

Apr 17, 2020 4:10 PM CST

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Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)

Get some sleep, Stefan, and tell us what you think in the morning.

| @Baja_Costero | Post #2209065 (3)

skopjecollection

Apr 17, 2020 10:37 PM CST

Name: Stefan
SE europe(balkans) (Zone 6b)

Its a scopa. I found an image just like it ..

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Baja_Costero

Apr 19, 2020 1:50 PM CST

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Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)

It looks kind of unlike the scopas that I've seen, so I'll call in a second opinion before we do anything. @mcvansoest what do you think?

| @Baja_Costero | Post #2210998 (5)

mcvansoest

Apr 19, 2020 2:14 PM CST

Name: Thijs van Soest
Tempe, AZ (Zone 9b)

I think it is what is now listed as parodia scopa ssp. succinea (on iLife).

It is what it is!

| @mcvansoest | Post #2211035 (6)

Baja_Costero

Apr 19, 2020 2:18 PM CST

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Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)

OK, great, thanks to both of you, that looks good to me. I will propose that the image be moved to that location, then.

| @Baja_Costero | Post #2211044 (7)

Johannian

Apr 19, 2020 2:19 PM CST

Name: Johannian
The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b)
2Thes. 3:3

Also,

for identifying the cactus for me. @skopjecollection, @baja_costero, @mcvansoest.

“Honorable is the one who prudently avoids danger (provided he does not compromise himself).” -Sir Thomas More
Profile picture is a picture of our Black Lab, Cooper, a few months ago (when he was around 9 months old).

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Johannian

Apr 19, 2020 2:56 PM CST

Name: Johannian
The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b)
2Thes. 3:3

Just letting you know Baja, I posted another picture of the same cactus, so you might want to move that one as well.

“Honorable is the one who prudently avoids danger (provided he does not compromise himself).” -Sir Thomas More
Profile picture is a picture of our Black Lab, Cooper, a few months ago (when he was around 9 months old).

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Baja_Costero

Apr 19, 2020 3:21 PM CST

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Name: Baja
Baja California (Zone 11b)

Thank you, I hadn't seen that. It will be moved as well.

| @Baja_Costero | Post #2211121 (10)

Johannian

Apr 19, 2020 3:23 PM CST

Name: Johannian
The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b)
2Thes. 3:3

“Honorable is the one who prudently avoids danger (provided he does not compromise himself).” -Sir Thomas More
Profile picture is a picture of our Black Lab, Cooper, a few months ago (when he was around 9 months old).

| @Johannian | Post #2211126 (11)

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