Hello,
I have been interested in Bonsai for many years and have, in the last few weeks, purchased my first cactus and sempervivum. As a very new member, I was amazed to see the wide variety of species and found the breadth of knowledge on this website to be most helpful in this new hobby.
Thank you
Bonsai2 from Scotland.
Introduction
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For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
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Bonsai2
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juster
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Re: Introduction
Welcome to the Forum Bonsai2, I'm sure you will find plenty to interest you here. This is certainly a rather addictive hobby with so many different and varied plants to grow. Enjoy your plants!
Croydon Branch member, growing mainly cacti and Echeverias
Re: Introduction
Yes, welcome to the group, hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
David Lambie
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I'm coming to Scotland to do a lecture tour in a couple of weeks time. Hope to see you then!
Ralph Martin
https://www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/cacti.html
Members visiting the Llyn Peninsula are welcome to visit my collection.
Swaps and sales at https://www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/forsale.php
My Field Number Database is at https://www.fieldnos.bcss.org.uk
https://www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/cacti.html
Members visiting the Llyn Peninsula are welcome to visit my collection.
Swaps and sales at https://www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/forsale.php
My Field Number Database is at https://www.fieldnos.bcss.org.uk
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Re: Introduction
Welcome Bonsai2 
There are a few of us in Scotland. Which part are you in?
There are a few of us in Scotland. Which part are you in?Paul in North-east Scotland (Grampian Branch BCSS)
National Collection Rebutia, Aylostera & Weingartia (inc. Sulcorebutia). Also growing a mixture including Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Lobivia, Mammillaria, Lithops, Gasteria, Haworthia.
http://www.rebutia.org.uk
National Collection Rebutia, Aylostera & Weingartia (inc. Sulcorebutia). Also growing a mixture including Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Lobivia, Mammillaria, Lithops, Gasteria, Haworthia.
http://www.rebutia.org.uk
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Bonsai2
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Hello Paul
I am in Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline. Just started with a couple of cactus and 2 succulents. Early days?
Thanks for the welcome. I don't have a greenhouse so most of my cactus will have to live on window sills and in my shed or in the garden.
I will apply for full membership in January as I have been impressed with the content.
Colin
I am in Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline. Just started with a couple of cactus and 2 succulents. Early days?
Thanks for the welcome. I don't have a greenhouse so most of my cactus will have to live on window sills and in my shed or in the garden.
I will apply for full membership in January as I have been impressed with the content.
Colin
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Just wondering, is there such thing as a bonsai cactus?
Oh and welcome to the club
Oh and welcome to the club
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Bonsai2
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Hello Gerald, thank you for the welcome.
I found the under noted on the Internet:
'The cactus is a thorny succulent, and it is native to desert conditions. A collection of these small cacti can be used to create a miniature garden in a pot. ... Unlike many other houseplants, the cactus combo bonsai is easy to take care of and requires very little effort to keep alive. 6 Aug 2016.'
One of my Bonsai colleagues claims that Cacti cannot really be classified as Bonsai as Bonsai relates to trees, but the word miniature relates to cacti. Just his opinion!
I found the under noted on the Internet:
'The cactus is a thorny succulent, and it is native to desert conditions. A collection of these small cacti can be used to create a miniature garden in a pot. ... Unlike many other houseplants, the cactus combo bonsai is easy to take care of and requires very little effort to keep alive. 6 Aug 2016.'
One of my Bonsai colleagues claims that Cacti cannot really be classified as Bonsai as Bonsai relates to trees, but the word miniature relates to cacti. Just his opinion!
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