Sheal
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Oh look! A family gathering. 
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The Cactus Thread
- Thread starter Zigs
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This thread features a comprehensive discussion on growing, identifying, and propagating cacti and succulents, highlighting community observations, practical troubleshooting, and individual species behavior.
- Cold Hardiness Limits: Community members noted that several species, including Oreocereus celsianus and cold-tolerant Echinocereus varieties, can survive extreme freezing temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C) as long as their soil remains completely dry throughout winter.
- Water Therapy Propagation: A specialized method of suspending rootless or severely dehydrated cacti like Astrophytum over water with rubber bands was praised for encouraging rapid root initiation within just a few days.
- Lighting and Dormancy Requirements: Members cautioned against placing desert cacti in dark indoor rooms or relying solely on basic grow lights, emphasizing that full sunlight and a cool winter dormancy period are necessary to induce blooming.
- Pest Management Practices: Effective solutions for mealybugs include direct application of isopropyl alcohol and systemic insecticides, while using volcanic ash grit helps prevent sciarid fly larvae infestations.
Zigs
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They have some bigger friends too 
Anniekay
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Did Tetters make those too ?
Zigs
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Anniekay
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Zigs
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I made a mistake, she didn't knit the chap on the right in the pic above, he came from a Youtube friend
Zigs
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All set for winter now
And Herbert the Gardener has got a new Wheel Barrow
And Herbert the Gardener has got a new Wheel Barrow
Zigs
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Been sorting out a few cactus seeds, I've put some of them for sale on my website. These are Opuntia ones.
Anniekay
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My lord Zigs. How many cactus have you got? Million or two it looks like
Zigs
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My lord Zigs. How many cactus have you got? Million or two it looks like
Don't think I've ever counted them
Zigs
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Have a safe Halloween everyone 
Anniekay
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That second video is hilarious !! Especially where the Monk drops his bucket after being kissed !! 
Fabulous
I'm still extricating Mother of thousands from my rock garden. The Devil has many, many, minions !!
FabulousI'm still extricating Mother of thousands from my rock garden. The Devil has many, many, minions !!
Zigs
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That second video is hilarious !! Especially where the Monk drops his bucket after being kissed !!
I'm still extricating Mother of thousands from my rock garden. The Devil has many, many, minions !!
Ta Annie
They are naughty sometimes 
True
Tetters likes Minions 
Anniekay
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Jersey Devil
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Sir, this is absolutely awesome. You have a great sense of humor
It's ok mate, you don't have to call him Sir!Sir, this is absolutely awesome. You have a great sense of humor
Zigs
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Sir, this is absolutely awesome. You have a great sense of humor
Cheers @Jersey Devil
Did you see the sequel?
Jersey Devil
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Like most sequels, this one sucked. Would never make it on Rotten Tomatoes. You hogged the whole show....Grumpy Bear had just one short line in the whole movie. Grumpy is the Star, just like the Minions are the Stars in Despicable movies. I am sorry, but unless you bring back Grumpy Bear I am afraid I can't watch this rubbish any more
Zigs
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You might prefer this one then
