New additions for my balcony

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  1. Shabir

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    Hi Guys.

    Not much of a passionate soul for plant life but since my daughter has been really interested in cactus for god knows what reason I allowed her to give them a try. Figured the balcony could use some life at the same time.

    Anyone keeps any of the below?

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    Shabir, Aug 18, 2022
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    I have an extensive cactus & succulent collection. Among loads of other plants

    One on the left looks like a young Echinocactus
    The right - an Aloe Haworthia hybrid
     
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    Shabir

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    Do share some pics. I'd love to see them
     
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    My greenhouse is a bit of a mess. Pots all over the place :oops:
     
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    Shabir

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    That's okay. I guess that's a universal issue.
     
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    My grandfather used to be heavy into cactus. we have quite a few left but couldn't tell you what they are :lol:
     
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    They are really fascinating to look at
     
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    I absolutely love cacti and any other succulents. My boyfriend is super into his indigenous haworthia and a few other indigenous succulents, he bought himself an entire hothouse dedicated purely to his succulents. I'll ask him if he'd mind me posting a picture here for you guys
     
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    I used to have a lot of Haworthias.
    But eventually gave quite a few of them away, to make room for other types of plants

    Would be cool to see his collection.
     
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    That would be really awesome. I've always been fascinated by succulents and once had a desert/rock rose. I wouldn't say I was crazy about it coz for me it was just display
     
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    Now I'm gonna go get a cactus lol:lol:
     
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    Agreed. Would love it if they would flower again
     
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    I have three cactus plant but I'm not sure that are there names.
     
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    Forgot to upload those pictures I promised! here they all are:thumbup:

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    That looks beautiful.
     
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    Me neither. I'm just loving that it's showing growth
     
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    Oh my word. Those are stunning
     
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    @T. Guppy

    That's a fantastic collection of succulents.
    Especially the Haworthias :thumbup:
     
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    Also into the succulents :)
    Here are a few.

    @T. Guppy I love those stone plants! I had one but managed to kill it. Would love to get another one.

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    That is a lot of cactus plants it looks beautiful.
     
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