Does anyone know the name of this plant
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Received a start of this plant from family friend many years ago and would love to know the name of it. Both common and proper. Thanks for your input.
Would love to know the name of this plant.........anyone know it?
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Here's a "library" of cactus types. http://www.cactusshop.com/library/products.aspx
Z
on Sep 29, 2014
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It looks like an aloe plant to me. :)
Krysta
on Sep 29, 2014
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I don't think it's an aloe vera plant, though it's similar they don't have three edges as it appears this one does.
Z
on Sep 29, 2014
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that should be a night blooming cirrus (Ithink that's how its spelled)
Jenny Kelley
on Sep 29, 2014
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thanks for library I will research there........no definitely not an aloe I have that and know what it is.......i just googled night blooming cereus and that's not my plant. I'm pretty sure it is a succulent and the bloom is starfish shape and smells bad
Cynthia Loving
on Sep 29, 2014
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I believe you have a fine example of Stapelia gigantea, or starfish plant. Since you've smelled it, you will not be surprised that another common name is carrion plant.
Douglas Hunt
on Sep 30, 2014
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thanks so much!! I believe this is my plant:-)
Cynthia Loving
on Sep 30, 2014
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Even if it smells bad it has a pretty bloom. I love succulents.
Barbara
on Sep 30, 2014
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That's a night blooming cereus. If properly pollinated and with the right weather etc. those beautiful giant flowers would become dragon fruit. The plant itself can get absolutely huge and out of control in the right circumstances.
Victoria
on Sep 30, 2014
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