My Cactus Guide

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4 years ago
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Hello guys. Today there's no picture from any particular cactus but rather an informative post about something I'm currently working on.

As you may have already guessed (title is quite straight forward lol) it is about a personal guide for cactus. Being an enthusiast I like to not only collect cactus but (of course) learn about its characteristics, cares, reproduction and more. Currently I don't have the physical space to hold and collect as many plants as I'd like, but hopefully one day I'll be able to build a greenhouse which will allow me to not only add more plants to my collection but also to take better care of them.

Nowadays my plants are all on the outside, at mercy of the weather. I think that this condition helps them grow stronger (or die lol). Fortunately, not so many have passed but some of them did quite struggle to adapt.

Seeing some plants turn bad (look "down" or with signs of rotting) is some of the most disappointing thing that can happen to any collector, professional or enthusiast. I know that my skills and knowledge about plants is quite tiny and scarce, and that is the main reason I'm trying to write a guide on the topic.

My cactus guide

It started as a hobby but it grew out to be a part-time passion. I like to spend time in the balcony where my plants are, and as I went on learning their names (species) and started googling about them, I began to learn more about this spectacular world. That led to opening an instagram account (www.instagram.com/cactaceasml) and following and talking to some collectors around the world.

Putting all the information together is kind of an obsession for me, as I like to have a "place" for it so it is always available when I need to check something. Right now I have listed only eleven plants in the manual (I own +30 or so) but finding the time to write and add more info (GOOD info) is tough because of other responsibilities and stuff...

My balcony with some of my plants

Anyways... I just wanted to share this info about the guide on this blog. I think that writing about it can also help to pay more attention to it and keep on adding more info. I know that it will continue to grow in species as well as more detailed information about each of them (right now I can't say it is as complete as I'd like).

See you guys! Stay safe!

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Wow, this is the place to be

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4 years ago

I have never been able to take full care of the cactus Before that my cactus tree was ruined.

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4 years ago

wow..i'm just speechless

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4 years ago

i hope in a good way! haha

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4 years ago

Interesting, that's very good

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4 years ago

Wow your a specialist on cactus author? Your guidw is usefull for those who want to start planting cactus

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4 years ago

Not a specialist! By far! Just an enthusiast. Hopefully one day the guide will help others but for now is just for my own personal use haha

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4 years ago

Hello, I also collect cacti and succulents. I have several publications of my cacti. I have been collecting for many years. I have like 100 cacti reproduced by me. and I sell here in my house. Now they are like 30 species. I love my cacti and succulents.

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4 years ago

Lovely!! I'll check ur profile to see them! It's always nice to find cacti lovers! Where are you from? I'm from Argentina!

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4 years ago

I am from Venezuela! Now I'm going to post a bromeliad. But I'll keep posting my cacti and succulents. It is a pleasure to have someone else who likes these beautiful plants !!

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4 years ago

Why you love so much cactus? Is there any reason? Even your profile picture is a cactus pic. That's amazing

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4 years ago

I don't really know haha. Ever since I was a kid they amazed me!

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4 years ago

That's so cute! I also love cactus, I have some cactus plant too

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4 years ago

They are truly amazing plants. I'd like to see your collection! If you post about it please tag me :)

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4 years ago

Sure. I'll write about it, and also tag you😊

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4 years ago

@gertu13 i remembered your succulents and cactuses

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4 years ago

Thanks for tagging me. I already write about my cactus hehehe

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4 years ago

I saw ^w^ and it appears you've finally found someone of similar interests with yours!

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4 years ago

It is true. Yesterday I posted a bromeliad and will soon post another cactus. I love!

But you know that I also publish other plants and other topics. Thanks for finding this connection because so I can see the cacti that you post here.

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4 years ago

I know you do but me and ozzyy don't really know much about plants and i thought you'd be amused in finding someone that loved cactuses too. We're more on the medical and fictional side of your spectrum but we're happy to learn about plants, of course

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4 years ago

Great one

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