I used to keep orchids but due to ill health I have had to give them up. They took too much looking after and I was starting to not enjoy them.
I also have a soft spot for African Violets - mainly because other members of my family can't keep them alive! - and rescued one at the weekend (along with a Venus Fly Trap who seems to be a vegetarian).
I got my first cactus when I was about 6 years old. My nan was given it on a Turkey and Tinsel holiday and told me it was very special. Unfortunately, it only lasted about 6 months as I didn't really know what to do with it. I have had various cacti since then but am feeling very commited this time!
My current cactus has managed to survive several months in the (very small) original pot and has recently been repotted (is it me or does the non-watering seem to stretch!) as I am feeling much better. He's coming on leaps and bounds since the sun warmed up again and he goes out most days for a bit of sun.
I have also "accidently" bought some seeds over the last few days as I like "creating life" (I also keep lizards and breed my own mealworms and I used to have Giant African Land Snails, which I bred to extend my line). Daddy Castles is very excited (we're all one big family in my flat)!
I have also got my eye on a very nice cactus, however I don't know if I can look after it so I shall probably be asking for advice on that shortly.
I'm so sorry this has become so long - I didn't realise but I can't seem to cut it down!
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