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  1. February 22nd, 2009, 12:36 PM #1
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    Default Schlumbergera truncate another non orchid

    Pics of a "thankgiving" cactus -- Schlumbergera truncate
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  2. February 22nd, 2009, 01:30 PM #2
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    sweet pics...
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    Love this one. Excellent pictures!

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    That is cool! I like the fuchsia colored end.

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    Agree with others!
    Excellent flower excellent picture!
    Tanks Pavel !
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    beautiful picture... it's so clear and crisp!
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    Thanks for the beautiful picture....to me like the Christmas Cactus .
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    Glad you all enjoyed the pics!

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    Thanks for the beautiful picture....to me like the Christmas Cactus .
    Ah the "joy" of common names vs scientific names. Ana Patricia, you are quite correct that some folks refer to these as 'Christmas cacti'. However, there are those folks who make a distinction between the two types -- though both are types of Schlumbergera. Then just to make life more confusing, these cacti are also sometimes called 'Easter cacti', which is actually Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri . For those who are interested in learning more, here's a link:

    RECOGNITION and CULTURE of the HOLIDAY CACTI
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    fantastic photography!
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    fantastic photography!
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