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title: "I was given these two pieces of cacti to root. They’ve rooted and are…"
description: "I was given these two pieces of cacti to root. They’ve rooted and are growing, but I have no idea of what it is. Any help would be appreciated!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/vzrTHCJ8N6AeqQcZ0nSA4A"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Shulamit"
published: "2025-10-28T00:44:01.026879Z"
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# I was given these two pieces of cacti to root. They’ve rooted and are…

_Posted by Shulamit on 2025-10-28_

I was given these two pieces of cacti to root. They’ve rooted and are growing, but I have no idea of what it is.  
Any help would be appreciated!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QxZXAnucKD5ZHlMYJQ8--X1LH4PJKEj2bgQMzYJ7HGk/XqBcSU52R3muFdLB2jyxcg.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Boyesreef commented on 2025-10-28

Google lens thinks it’s a San Pedro cacti, or a pickle. The ridges done seem deep enough for a San Pedro. And I’m gonna rule out pickle. Martin apple cactus maybe?

#### Shulamit replied on 2025-10-28

Thanks for trying to ID it. I got similar results from Google. I was given it at a plant swap, and didn’t get the persons name, so I can’t even ask them. I find it interesting that the new growth seems to be trying to cast out a root as well. Not seen that in the other cacti I have besides some of the “holiday” cacti I have.

#### Kelly replied on 2025-10-29

A plant swap? I’d love to do that!

#### Shulamit replied on 2025-10-29

Was a LOT of fun!! Sadly I was the only one really interested in cacti. It was just a fluke that she had these two pieces (she was more into African Violets. We’re hoping to hold another one in the spring.

### Shulamit commented on 2025-10-28

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