Notocactus magnificus

Notocactus magnificus in bloom in mid September in Hamilton, Ontario.

Another species of cactus still blooming prolifically in my collection in mid September is Notocactus magnificus. The larger of 2 plants of this species that I have in my collection is probably the biggest cactus plant that I have at least in terms of volume. I was fortunate in being able to buy it from another collector just a couple of years ago. It has seven heads and measures 53cm across by 42cm high. It is so heavy, even when bare root, that it takes 2 people to lift it. Never the less, I move it twice a year in and out of my raised bed and occasionally back and forth to OCSS shows. It is a lot of fun! Really!

I'm still looking for a very large Ferocactus to replace the one I used to have. It was even bigger and heavier than this Notocactus!