Cactus For ID : MNP,Mumbai : 010513 : AK-1

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Aarti S. Khale

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May 1, 2013, 7:20:59 AM5/1/13
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A cactus seen at the Bonsai, Bougainvillea and Cactus Show at MNP, Mumbai on 31/3/13.
Very small, potted, cultivated plant.
Astrophytum?
Aarti
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J.M. Garg

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May 2, 2013, 12:24:41 AM5/2/13
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A reply:
"Hi JM,
Astrophytum hybrid along the lines of - A. asterias x A. capricorne
Cheers, Terry
Australia"


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Aarti S. Khale

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May 2, 2013, 1:35:47 AM5/2/13
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Garg ji,
Thanks to you and Terry for the follow up and id.
Regards,
Aarti

J.M. Garg

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May 2, 2013, 11:50:54 AM5/2/13
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A reply:
"Nice looking Astrophytum JM,
I don’t keep up on all the hybrids and cultivars, looks like some asterias in it.
God Bless and Good Growing,
Dan Rhoads - Lincoln, NE - USDA Zone 5b
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28142589@N00/sets/"


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Aarti S. Khale

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May 2, 2013, 1:29:49 PM5/2/13
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Garg ji,
Thanks to you and Dan Rhoads for resurfacing and id of this Astrophytum.
Regards,
Aarti

Saroj Kumar Kasaju

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Jan 2, 2021, 2:30:41 AM1/2/21
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A. asterias  looks very close.
Thank you
Saroj Kasaju

J.M. Garg

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JM Garg

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Jan 7, 2021, 1:14:25 AM1/7/21
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Yes, Saroj ji,
Possible as per 

But difficult to say as so many hybrids. 
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Saroj Kasaju

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Jan 7, 2021, 1:15:56 AM1/7/21
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Thank you Mr. Garg!

Saroj Kasaju

Aarti S. Khale

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Jan 8, 2021, 11:44:14 AM1/8/21
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Thanks Saroj Ji.
Regards,
Aarti

Aarti S. Khale

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Jan 8, 2021, 11:45:31 AM1/8/21
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Garg Ji,
Thanks for the link.
Regards,
Aarti 
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