Cactus Pups

Some cacti have a clumping habit (known as cespitose) where they form clones at the base of the main stem. These are capable of becoming separate plants identical to the original.

These are commonly known as "Pups" @Logan

 

This is an Echinopsis crassicaulis, and these are the pups I rooted off her earlier in the year...

 

Not all cacti will do this, some may do it only after several years, but it's a good way of increasing your stock without having to grow from seed.

Who knows what next year might bring

 

Tee hee

We got a ginger one about to pup

 

Noticed today that some pups were forming roots before dropping off of "Mum"

 

Like with almost everything else they're cutest when they're small.

 

Oh @Zigs they are so cute

 

Thought you'd like them

This was Owcho when she was "with pups"



And after she'd whelped...

 

That's amazing @Zigs

 

She didn't like giving birth to spikey kids

This is the eldest a few months later

 

He's a nutcase!

Next he'll be giving you chapter and verse about ''her'' labour pains

 

No, she's a very brave cactus

 

How long have you had Oucho? I recall that name from some years ago!