Hi ,
It looks like you're using an ad blocker.



The revenue generated from the adverts on the site is a critical part of our funding - and it's because of these ads that I can offer the site for free. But using the site for free AND blocking the ads doesn't feel like a great thing to do, which is why this box is so large and inconvenient. Some sites will completely block your access, but I'm not doing that - I'm appealing to your good nature instead. Did you know that you can allow ads for specific sites, whilst still blocking them on others?

Thanks,
Ian Williams aka Fetch
or for an ad-free Fetcheveryone experience!

Cactus and cacti

6 watchers
ChrisHB
ChrisHB
Jun 2022
7:08pm, 24 Jun 2022
21,759 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
ChrisHB
Growing cactus from seed is one of the most amazing things I have done as the ones I grew just looked like stones for days, getting bigger each day.
GimmeMedals
GimmeMedals
Jun 2022
7:10pm, 24 Jun 2022
22,851 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
GimmeMedals
It is fascinating watching their progress. Nothing much happens for ages and then there is a spurt of growth before they stall again. At least they look like cacti now 🌵
Ness
Ness
Jun 2022
7:27pm, 24 Jun 2022
22,537 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Ness
That is impressive. I failed completely with mine. When I’m out of my Covid confinement maybe I ought to try again.
Velociraptor
Velociraptor
Jun 2022
7:52pm, 24 Jun 2022
58,568 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Velociraptor
Splendid, GM :)

I have a load of tiny money plants grown from leaves that fell off Tink's triffid when I repotted it. I have no idea what to do with them, I just like the way they grow. I had some prettier succulents that I grew from offshoots, but Tink took them away last time she visited.
jda
jda
Jun 2022
8:08pm, 24 Jun 2022
12,792 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
jda
Maybe a local charity sale of some sort? I got rid of some spare plants that way recently. Not actually cacti (calla lily mostly) but maybe next year I'll do some.

Incidentally, red seedlings may be getting a bit too much sun I think. They can be a bit tender when newly hatched. But they like warmth. I have a (cheap and nasty) heated propagator which has proved its worth for a wide range of things over the years.
GimmeMedals
GimmeMedals
Jun 2022
8:12pm, 24 Jun 2022
22,852 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
GimmeMedals
That's useful to know, jda
runnerbean
runnerbean
Oct 2024
9:13am, 13 Oct 2024
47,316 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
runnerbean
Can anyone help ? We have had Albert for about 5 years and he was a little cactus , did nothing except make us happy. Then suddenly about 4 months ago he started to grow. This is Albert now 😮 . Do I need to buy him a bigger pot ? Or something else ?

Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Oct 2024
10:10am, 13 Oct 2024
68,324 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Derby Tup
Is Albert actually Alberta? I believe most cacti flower infrequently and it’s A’s turn
jacdaw
jacdaw
Oct 2024
5:05pm, 13 Oct 2024
4,617 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
jacdaw
It might need a new pot; I'd go for shallow and wide, rather than tall / deep, with decent cactus / succulent compost. I would wait until spring before I did anything, as most of my succulents have a quiet winter with almost no water, and no growth.

I would cut off the flower stem once the flowers are finished.

I think it is an Echeveria, so a succulent, not a cactus.
runnerbean
runnerbean
Oct 2024
5:32pm, 13 Oct 2024
47,327 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
runnerbean
Oh ok. Thankyou so much.

Got something to say?

To join the discussion, sign in or join us.

About This Thread

Maintained by 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.
  • Show full description...

Related Threads

  • cactus
  • garden
  • plants

Report This Content

You can report any content you believe to be unsafe. Please let me know why you believe this content is unsafe by choosing a category below.



Thank you for your report. The content will be assessed as soon as possible.










Back To Top

Tag A User

To tag a user, start typing their name here:
X

Free training & racing tools for runners, cyclists, swimmers & walkers.

Fetcheveryone lets you analyse your training, find races, plot routes, chat in our forum, get advice, play games - and more! Nothing is behind a paywall, and it'll stay that way thanks to our awesome community!
Get Started
Click here to join 114,318 Fetchies!
Already a Fetchie? Sign in here