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Hi!

I'm Antony McEwan (Ant) and I used to have a reasonable collection of cacti and succulents about 20 years ago. I had them in a large adapted cold-frame and they did really well. Anyway, for whatever reason, I gave up and have only recently got back into these plants. I am limiting myself to a few window-sill spaces and a 60cmx30cm fish tank equipped with full spectrum growing light (my "Cactarium") which I should fit about 20 or so plants in. Currently have a nice mix of succulents and cacti, but it's early days - and I seem to have acquired several types of seeds too!

If anyone from the Highlands remembers the club show events that took place at the Trinity Church Hall - they were my "buying trips" twenty-ish years ago!

Welcome Ant
Happy growing in the highlands. The cactarium sounds fun

Hi Ant and welcome!

Do you have a fan to bring air into your Cactarium?

Pattock wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:00 pm Hi Ant and welcome!

Do you have a fan to bring air into your Cactarium?

No, it is open topped though.

Welcome to the Forum, Ant.

Welcome to the forum Ant

AntMcEwan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:11 pm

Pattock wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:00 pm Hi Ant and welcome!

Do you have a fan to bring air into your Cactarium?

No, it is open topped though.

I would suggest a little computer fan just to get the air moving. Otherwise you will get high humidity building up inside.

Welcome Ant.
Give me a shout if you venture eastwards

AntMcEwan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:57 pm
If anyone from the Highlands remembers the club show events that took place at the Trinity Church Hall - they were my "buying trips" twenty-ish years ago!

Hi Ant,
I remember giving a presentation at a Trinity Church Hall meeting not too long before Highlands and Islands changed venue. There was a great turn out and I particularly remember how, at the break, we all went into the side room and everyone sat around a huge table for tea and other refreshments. Happy days for H&I branch.

Best of luck with the rekindling of your hobby