Longtime cacti and succulent enthusiast, beginner hobbyist

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Moebius
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Longtime cacti and succulent enthusiast, beginner hobbyist

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Hi, all,

I'm a 30 year old American, and a recent transplant to Nevada from Wisconsin. I've loved cacti and succulents for years, but my living conditions were never favorable for keeping them healthy; goodness knows I've killed my fair share of them due to overwatering or lack of sufficient lighting (mostly due to north-facing windows and balconies). Now that I've moved to a climate (not to mention living situation) better suited to their needs, I want to begin my hobby in earnest. I chose to join this forum because it's a wonderful resource for new-ish hobbyists like me who want to get serious, but need a little advice from those who are more experienced.
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kaitlyn25
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Welcome from your former homeland. I am now investing in lights I too am a beginner hobbist
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CactusMad
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Hi and welcome to the forum.Good luck and happy growing.You will find this forum full of helpful and knowledgeable advice.

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Hello and welcome.
And as the walls come down and as I look in your eyes
My fear begins to fade recalling all of the times
I have died and will die.
It's all right.
I dont mind
I dont mind.
I DONT MIND
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Welcome!
A cactus and succulent collector who especially likes Ariocarpus. …Though I have a bit of everything! Want some pictures? See my flickr! I also do art and such.
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kaitlyn25 wrote:Welcome from your former homeland. I am now investing in lights I too am a beginner hobbist
Hi! piggybacking on this, wondering what kind of lights you are using, I am in NYC and was thinking of also investing in some grow lights but am very unsure with which to begin! thanks!
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hegar
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I too want to extend a warm welcome to you. Nevada is indeed a better suited environment for cacti than Wisconsin. You could probably grow quite a large number of cacti outdoors. :)

Harald
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