My modest collection

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abhikjha
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My modest collection

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We all agree that COVID brought absolute wrath on humanity in last 2 years but there were some advantages as well, at least personally for me. Back in late 2020, I started collecting cactus on my sunnier balcony and within a year, this hobby became passion and the collection grew rapidly. So much so that I don't have any space left now :D

I am starting this blog to share few of my beauties. I hope you will enjoy these as much I do.

I live in a location (Mumbai, India) which has tropical humid climate with incessant rains for atleast 3-4 months. Practically speaking, it's extremely challenging to keep them thriving but I am doing my best. Any tips, help and suggestions will be extremely helpful.
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If they are flowering they are healthy.. they look very healthy to me!
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They look great! You are doing an amazing job
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Amazing healthy plants, and wonderful photos!
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Thanks guys! I know that in my climate, they won't flower as much as they do in colder climate. So, I don't miss to capture if I see flower every now and then 😀.

Here is my one of the most prized collection.

Larryleachia cactiformis
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Few blooms today. Turbinicarpus are one of my favourites. Primarily because they don't need lots of spaces :D
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Euphorbia francoissi is my fav euphorbia. New growth looks awesome.
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Awesome collection!
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MrXeric wrote: Tue Apr 19, 2022 4:57 am Awesome collection!
Thanks a lot :)
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When your favourite genus decides to give you seedpods 😊
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Those three pink dots ❤️
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very nice
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mikethecactusguy wrote: Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:51 pm very nice
Thanks a lot Mike 😊
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Pollination on cards!
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Adding few more from my collection
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