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Jan 30th, 2012 at 03:54 AM
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Hello! (go easy on me, this is my first post!) In the last year or so, Ive taken over caring for my beau's cactus. He's had it for maybe 6 or so years. He said it was about 3 inches tall when he got it as a house warming gift... ... it's now pushing 7 feet!! I'll try to post a picture of it because I've never seen one so large.
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Last edited by argentis; Jan 30th, 2012 at 04:00 AM.
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Welcome to the forum! I can't wait to see a picture of it...I'm intrigued now. Wonder if it is the same kind of cactus I gave to my cousin a few years ago...I got it when it was about 3 inches tall and now it's about 4 feet tall.
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Well...you posted the picture while I was typing...  No, it's not the same as mine...someone on here can tell you what it is, I'm sure. I'm not to keen on cactus...they scare me... 
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I had to repot that beast.... that was a painful process!!
I much prefer 'my' (also his) aloe, it's also gigantic too (in the pic as well)
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I am not sure what that is/ The picture is not close enough to actually tell. It looks more like a euphorbia to me.
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[img:left] https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c8fH7M9OJNA/TydJ03mq_OI/AAAAAAAAAD4/7L25QrZ6pQ0/h301/12%2B-%2B1[/img]
Here's a closeup of goliath.. this is about 5ft up, near the top of its shorter vertical sprout
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No idea what it is but I want one. I love cactus and succulents, and anything else that thrives on neglect. As much as I love houseplants I often forget to water them.
Last edited by Shani; Jan 30th, 2012 at 12:31 PM. Reason: spelling mistake
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The last picture didn't come through as a link. I'd really like to see it close up.
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i dont know why its not showing as a link, but if you copy that, its a real close shot
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It did not show up at all. I got, "Your search - https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c8fH7M9OJNA/TydJ03mq_OI/AAAAAAAAAD4 ... - did not match any documents. " on both google and yahoo.
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If you copy the whole link (minus the image parts) into the navigational pane it will bring up the picture. Its directions for the actual site.
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You have a Candelabra cactus, Euphorbia lacteaThey need lots of bright light and moderate watering during the growing season, but cut back on water during the dormant, winter months. Warning! The milky sap is very poisonous so use gloves and lots of care when working with these Euphorbias.
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You have a Candelabra cactus, Euphorbia lactea. Thanks!! Do these guys get much bigger?! Milky sap is poisonous, gotcha! Glad I was wearing my old bike gloves!! Lol
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