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Nov 15, 2012 11:02 PM CST
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Name: Arif Masud
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Where do I place these in the database?
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Masud.
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Nov 15, 2012 11:21 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Masud are you sure your cactus isn't Opuntia robusta

I think Opuntia robusta monstrosa is a mutant form of your cactus.
http://opuntiarobustamonstrosa...
http://www.opuntias.co.uk/pres...

Nice plant you have there. The blooms are gorgeous. The buds are just as colorful as the blooms. Lovey dubby
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Nov 15, 2012 11:25 PM CST
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You can add the photo to this entry, Masud.

Prickly Pear (Opuntia robusta 'Monstrosa')
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Nov 15, 2012 11:29 PM CST
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I'm not sure, Lynn. You may be right, but a lot of these resemble Masud's plant.

https://www.google.com/search?...
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Nov 15, 2012 11:40 PM CST
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
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It doesn't seem to match either to me. The Opuntia robusta photos I see online have very round pads, and Masud's are mostly elongated.

https://www.google.com/search?...
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Nov 16, 2012 12:37 AM CST
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Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
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Got two more Opuntia's but they will be easy. One has yellow thorns and one white. Let me take a few pics.
Thank you zuzu.
Rounded pads, these elongated pads are more common in this area I have yet to see a rounded one.
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Masud.
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Nov 16, 2012 3:23 AM CST
Name: Paul
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I am far from being an expert but agree with Lynn that it is Opuntia robusta and not the montrose form. Google Opuntia robusta and the pictures look like Masud's..........When I look at the definition of a montrose plant I do not see the montrose growth here. Just my opinion....
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Nov 16, 2012 3:29 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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No, it doesn't appear to be the monstrose form.
I garden for the pollinators.
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Nov 16, 2012 5:03 AM CST

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I agree
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Nov 16, 2012 7:57 AM CST
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Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
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Blinking It has to be something. Cannot be a being without coming from a being?
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Masud.
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Nov 16, 2012 8:12 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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nodding Yes, it just doesn't appear to be a "monstrose" form of anything.
I garden for the pollinators.
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Nov 16, 2012 9:36 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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It sure is a beautiful plant! I'm not good at comparing photo's but it reminds me of Opuntia monacantha:

http://keyserver.lucidcentral....

http://www.flowersofindia.net/...
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Nov 16, 2012 9:51 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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That looks very close, if not it. Smiling
I garden for the pollinators.
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Nov 16, 2012 9:58 AM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Here is a great photo of Opuntia robusta http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/...

Hurray! I found this site Masud. http://cactiguide.com/cactus/?...
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Nov 16, 2012 12:14 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
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Thanks Lynn, I am a member but forgot about the site. *Blush* Robusta is round while Tee is correct, mine is not.
All Opuntia seem to have yellow flowers? Sad
Opuntia anacantha.
Opuntia bravoana.
Opuntia caracassana .
Opuntia chisosensis.
Opuntia dillenii .
Opuntia ficus-indica. Confused
Now all can check the above Opuntias and take a vote please and yes its not a monstrose, agreed Tee. Thumbs up
Regards,
Masud.
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Nov 16, 2012 12:26 PM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
All Opuntias do not have yellow flowers, if that's the question.
I garden for the pollinators.
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Nov 16, 2012 4:58 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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I agree
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Nov 16, 2012 9:14 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Container Gardener Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Multi-Region Gardener
It was a statement, most Opuntias seem to have yellow flowers.
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Now the images should be giving comprehensive data. I like Janets bi-spinnossa but its you all that decide.
Regards,
Masud.
PS. That Kalanchoe at the foot of the Opuntia is used for blood pressure, diabetes.
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Nov 16, 2012 9:23 PM CST
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Name: Zuzu
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How did Janet come into this conversation? Did you ask her in the Plant ID forum? I'll accept anything Janet says, but there is no Opuntia bi-spinnossa.
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Nov 16, 2012 9:42 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Arif Masud
Alpha Centauri (Zone 9a)
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Container Gardener Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Enjoys or suffers hot summers Multi-Region Gardener
zuzu i am new but it seems that there is some kind of post tracking system built in at ATP. Some where all posts that I make are noted down and they just know. Shrug! Maybe on the home page at the bottom end the latest posts are tallied, never used it myself.
Regards,
Masud.

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