Hi DWdogwood !

Just wondering….. are there different looking Solaris depending on locality ??
Cuz I’ve seen pictures online.
Hoping You can help !

Thank You!

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Daiv, good work continuing this site. Thanks. I don’t use it much to post anymore. Nor have I gotten on to other platforms that are popular. But I check in once a week or so. Copiapoa atacamensis for old times sake. 8C719195-0919-4006-A141-716B63DDEACA.jpeg Hi DWDogwood ! Really awesome Atacamemsis...

Hi DW !

I hope You don’t mind Me asking…. But I notice from Your Solaris pic that they all look different.
Are there different ones ? I hope You can explain it please.
I am a new Copiapoa collector, so I am trying to learn.

Thank You !

Hi Daiv ! I’m fairly new to the site, but I just want to THANK YOU for keeping it up and for all that You do ! As a new cacti collector, I’ve been reading a lot of the posts here and I’m learning a lot ! So much invaluable information for noobs like Me. I’m on Instagram a lot and I agree that there ...

Hi DWdogwood !
Thank You for the reply about the Solaris soil mix. I don’t know why I just saw your reply to my question after a year. Haha. So how is Your beautiful specimen doing ? I hope it’s doing well !

Jp29
Thank You for sharing how to growing Melocactus!
Why can’t I see the pictures You posted ?
Would really love to see Your collection !

Thank You for sharing Your experiences and tips on growing Melocactus. But why can’t I see any pictures of James’s Melocactus ?

Thank You for helping Me out DaveW!
Hoping to hear from DWDogwood soon!

Hi there !
I hope You don’t mind Me asking what is your soil mix ratio for your Copiapoa solaris ?
I’m new to Copiapoas and I currently acquired some Solaris.
Thank You for your help !