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CelticRose
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newbie from Mesa, AZ

Post by CelticRose »

Hi, everyone! :)

I joined a couple of days ago, but didn't see this section until just now. :oops:

I'm a complete newbie to growing cacti. I purchased a Mammillaria mystax on a whim and now I need to figure out how to take care of it. I've already started a thread in the Cultivation section with a photo. Advice is greatly appreciated.

I live in Mesa, AZ (in the Phoenix metro area) in a small apartment.

I have Asperger's syndrome. For those who don't know what that is, basically it means that my social skills aren't very good, and that I obsess about things. I'm not sure yet if cacti are going to be one of my obsessions. :wink: If you want more info on Asperger's, visit http://www.wrongplanet.net. I have the same username there.

Thank you everyone for your help so far.
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Hi and welcome from a Tempe, AZ cactus fanatic.

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Welcome Celtic Rose, from Tasmania down under on top of the world.
Most of us would have to say that our cacti/succulent collections are an obsession, so you would be among friends!
And you've got a Mamm mystax... I'll have to check it out later, gotta run now!
:D

CP
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G'day from down under in Devonport, Taz, the HEART of Oz.
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Welcome! I'm in Cave Creek and my wife definitely would classify my relationship with cacti as an obsession. Seems pretty normal to me! They are such cool plants! I spend hours each day looking at or thinking about cacti.
Disclaimer: I'm in sunny Arizona, so any advice I give may not apply in your circumstances.

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Welcome from a Mojave desert cacti fanatic!
Better make your plans now for the 2009 Tucson convention ;) The cacti collecting obsession is alive and well here on CactiGuide!
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Welcome to the forums! I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas.

Everyone considers me to have an obsession over cactus too. :lol:
John In Fort Worth, Texas
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I also want to welcome you to this forum. I started out with one or two plants - don't remember anymore - and the population of cacti grew from there. My wife would also consider me a person obsessed with cacti, but I believe, that I am still not too far gone! :lol:
Perhaps I am "in denial". :)

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Thanks for all the welcomes, folks! :D
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Yep, glad you joined up. We're a pretty easy going bunch here. We found that an effective strategy for getting new people hooked! :lol: :lol:
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