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Apr 2022
2:34pm, 11 Apr 2022
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GimmeMedals
With grateful thanks to bigleggy for the seeds, I've started growing cacti and they have germinated. Some Fetchies are growing cacti from seed and others have established cacti plants at home. I've quickly become fascinated by this prickly pet so thought a thread to share tips and experiences would be helpful.
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Apr 2022
2:37pm, 11 Apr 2022
22,546 posts
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GimmeMedals
Sown on 21.2.22, a few have germinated
I'm not sure of the varieties but there are at least 2 different ones.
Two brown ones with v shaped tops in the first pot along with a green blob.
4 green dots in the 2nd pot.
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Apr 2022
2:57pm, 11 Apr 2022
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Ultracat
Looking good, best of luck. I may attempt plant growing again once Finn is more sensible
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Apr 2022
3:02pm, 11 Apr 2022
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Elsie Too
I think I planted my seeds about 2 weeks after you.
If I squint and use imagination I think there might be a small green thing appearing but only one so far.
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Apr 2022
3:08pm, 11 Apr 2022
22,549 posts
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GimmeMedals
It's been tricky spotting them amongst the bits of grit and perlite in the compost but they are definitely there now.
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Apr 2022
3:15pm, 11 Apr 2022
55,061 posts
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Derby Tup
There used to be (and maybe still is) a cacti nursery near Matlock in Derby’s. I love them and have a few 
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Apr 2022
4:08pm, 11 Apr 2022
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Ocelot Spleens
The top ones look ace. Red!
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Apr 2022
5:38pm, 11 Apr 2022
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GimmeMedals
I'm intrigued to see what they grow into, OS.
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Apr 2022
3:49pm, 12 Apr 2022
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jda
I've grown a few from seed over the year.
One in particular, I think it's a cereus peruvianis, is about 25 years old, has had to have its head chopped off a couple of times, and despite that is considerably taller than I am. Transporting it for house moves was a challenge....
I rooted a couple of sections taken off the top of it and they are also growing strongly in their own right.
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Jun 2022
7:06pm, 24 Jun 2022
22,850 posts
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GimmeMedals
These are growing well now.
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