Greetings

martijn1202 · Post by **martijn1202** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:41 am

Well, i'm martijn (mart-aye-n yeah i know, dutch names fail), i'm from the netherlands, and a sterting cacti collector. collecting cacti is my hobby, not my obsession, so i wont be online every day xD.

hoteidoc · Post by **hoteidoc** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:52 am

YET!

Welcome Martijn - several active Martin's. Fabulous group from all over the Planet Earth, with every known growing condition. You'll always find lots of experience to be shared!

gemhunter178 · Post by **gemhunter178** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:25 pm

Well hello!
Even with an really big collection (actually not me compared to most people here) you can still get a lot of experience!

JeffWhiteDevil · Post by **JeffWhiteDevil** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:32 am

martijn1202 wrote:Well, i'm martijn (mart-aye-n yeah i know, dutch names fail), i'm from the netherlands, and a sterting cacti collector. collecting cacti is my hobby, not my obsession, so i wont be online every day xD.

Greetings, and welcome to the fun Martijn!

martijn1202 · Post by **martijn1202** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:11 am

Thanks for al your welcoming words

Arjen · Post by **Arjen** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:43 am

welkom! I predict a big chance that your collection will soon grow to the point that you will visit this forum daily!

cactuslee · Post by **cactuslee** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:41 pm

welcome and your hobby may grow to be an obsession.

martijn1202 · Post by **martijn1202** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:50 am

StrUktO wrote:welkom! I predict a big chance that your collection will soon grow to the point that you will visit this forum daily!

I hope so

cactuslee wrote:welcome and your hobby may grow to be an obsession.

xD, i don't think it's going to be my obsession because i don't have very much space in my house for cacti were they get enough light

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Does anyone know with what cacti specie(s) i can start best, or which i should absolutely not buy?

majcka · Post by **majcka** » Tue May 01, 2012 9:28 am

martijn1202 wrote:Does anyone know with what cacti specie(s) i can start best, or which i should absolutely not buy?

Ariocarpus absolutely do not buy until you have no GH.

I was told Opuntia and Gymnocalycium are the easiest for the beginners. And hard (not that easy) to kill. Maybe some Echynopsis too.

Arjen · Post by **Arjen** » Thu May 03, 2012 7:01 am

you wil probably do fine with some mammillaria's too, and they can often even be bought at your local flower shop!

Robinj · Post by **Robinj** » Sat May 05, 2012 1:32 pm

Welcome Martijn. Belief me, i started two years back with 2 cactussen and not knowing this forum. Since i know this forum, my collection from 2 to 5 and from 5 to at least 40, not counting the seedlings i have grown this year.

hegar · Post by **hegar** » Mon May 21, 2012 2:21 am

Hello Martijn,
welcome to the cactus and succulent forum. I believe, that the genera Gymnocalycium, Echinopsis, Echinocereus, Opuntia and also the "jungle cacti" Epiphyllum and Schlumbergera are most likely the easiest ones to grow for beginners. Of course, there are probably members in each of these genera that may be a little harder to cultivate.
Lots of success and luck with your hobby. Be warned though, it easily can get out of hand and become an obsession.

Harald

cotton · Post by **cotton** » Mon May 21, 2012 2:57 am

I am also new here. I am so happy to find this forum. I have cacti and this forum give me more useful knowledge. I believe

you will learn more.

Saxicola · Post by **Saxicola** » Mon May 21, 2012 3:40 am

Welcome! I'm not sure if you are saying you have limited space in the house because you only have indoor space. If you have outdoor space for some pots there are a number of cacti and succulents that can survive your winters.

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