I live in Washington state and have a very modest collection of cacti, mostly because it is not the best climate for most of them
I am excited to learn more about them and get to know all of you!
Hello from Washington
Hello from Washington
Hi everyone!
I live in Washington state and have a very modest collection of cacti, mostly because it is not the best climate for most of them
I am excited to learn more about them and get to know all of you!
I live in Washington state and have a very modest collection of cacti, mostly because it is not the best climate for most of them
I am excited to learn more about them and get to know all of you!
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GrowLLLTigeRRR
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Re: Hello from Washington
Greetings. I'm new here too but I've learned a lot already.
I really like Washington state. I regret not buying land on the shore of Lake Quinault when I had the opportunity.
I really like Washington state. I regret not buying land on the shore of Lake Quinault when I had the opportunity.
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gemhunter178
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- Joined: Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:10 pm
- Location: Massachusetts,USA. Zone 6A
Re: Hello from Washington
Welcome!
A cactus and succulent collector who especially likes Ariocarpus. …Though I have a bit of everything! Want some pictures? See my flickr! I also do art and such.
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greenknight
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- Location: SW Washington State zone 8b
Re: Hello from Washington
Welcome! You on the wet side of the mountains? Me, too!
Actually, we have great weather for growing cacti during the summer - lots of sun, low humidity. It's a rather short growing season, but the long days help make up for that, they can make good growth during that season. Just remember that when the hot east winds blow it really sucks the moisture out, your cacti will need water more frequently.
Of course, much of the year it rains incessantly, and cacti need to be under cover. To have a large collection, you either need to have a big greenhouse or a lot of energy to be moving plants around. I have neither, so I also have a pretty modest collection. Been growing them a long time, though, I look forward to giving you the benefits of my experience.
Actually, we have great weather for growing cacti during the summer - lots of sun, low humidity. It's a rather short growing season, but the long days help make up for that, they can make good growth during that season. Just remember that when the hot east winds blow it really sucks the moisture out, your cacti will need water more frequently.
Of course, much of the year it rains incessantly, and cacti need to be under cover. To have a large collection, you either need to have a big greenhouse or a lot of energy to be moving plants around. I have neither, so I also have a pretty modest collection. Been growing them a long time, though, I look forward to giving you the benefits of my experience.
Spence 
Re: Hello from Washington
Ah I didn't think about that much! I manage with lights indoors. Nice to meet all of you!