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Jun 27, 2023 7:59 AM CST
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Name: Bob
Dublin, Ireland
HELLLLLLP

What should I do here??? Take all pups off or leave them all? Half off? Bigger pots??? Thanks in advance
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Jun 27, 2023 11:51 AM CST
California Central Valley (Zone 8b)
Region: California
Its an Echinopsis so the pups might just fall off on their own - its how they spread. I like to keep them in a clump but mine are planted in the ground. Even in the ground, they fall apart. So what you do is up to you. How many pots of Echinopsis do you want? How soon until your friends run when they see you coming? Whistling

Bigger pots are a definite yes.
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Jun 27, 2023 5:52 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Bob
Dublin, Ireland
Rolling on the floor laughing Wow, thank you Lucy, that one with 50 pups was a pup 2 years ago! I'm going to have to find homes for the 70 pups I have as I'm outa space, below is the flower! Amazing
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Jun 28, 2023 9:28 AM CST
Southwest U.S. (Zone 7a)
Personally, I like the look of a full pot with lots of pups around the main plant. I would re-pot the one with the most pups.
I'd use a slightly larger pot with LOTS of drainage holes. Use a cactus mix and add extra grit to make it very fast draining.
I would keep the best one and re-home the others. Then you'll have some room to get some more Echinopsis with different color flowers. The flowers are spectacular, and are available in a variety of colors.
A word of caution:
These are usually columnar in form. Can you see how the newer growth is starting to look like a hot air balloon? I'd toughen them up, a lot, before they get totally out of shape. Way less water, more light, more heat and no fertilizer. They should go dormant in winter.
During the cooler, darker winter days they need a rest. Water lightly only once a month. If you can, add a grow light over the top.
They do best in 80F+ (27C) heat and bright light.
Cacti are difficult to keep indoors, especially in northern locations. I think you're doing quite well, just be careful about over watering. These plants don't just tolerate hot dry bright desert conditions--they require them.
Here's mine, it has a bit more pink. There are lots of spectacular colors available...

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Jun 28, 2023 12:18 PM CST
California Central Valley (Zone 8b)
Region: California
Your cactus is Echinopsis oxygona. As an experiment, I would try one pot outside in a spot protected from rain. Mine are in the ground in zone 8 - my low temps are about -6C but my rainfall is less than 20 inches a year.

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Jun 29, 2023 9:05 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Bob
Dublin, Ireland
Amazing MsDoe! Thanks a mil, and thanks Lucy! will follow all advice, I removed pups as I noticed half were detached with long roots already and will pot each
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