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Turbinicarpus/Gymnocactus memories, pt 1

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Turbinicarpus/Gymnocactus memories, pt 1

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I don't know why, but I've been trying to send this post. It will freeze while loading an image, or it just freezes and gives "Detected HTTPS error". I'll try, again.

When I settled in Sydney, Australia, I found myself in Cactus Heaven. Choices, availability and prices unbelievable.
I amassed a moderate collection of a lot of different genera.
Then I found a plant I had never heard of Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus.
Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus 02 - small.jpg
I later found another
Gymnocactus gielsdorfianus 04 - small.jpg
Once I discovered that this was actually a synonym of Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus, I started watching out for Turbs. I had been avoiding getting any as they were "difficult" unless grafted.
Internet was nothing like what have now. Knowledge mainly came from books, talks and other enthusiasts.
After a while, I acquired a few others:
Pt 2 to follow, I hope (tu) (tu)
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