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Hello Everyone
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:13 pm
by EddieA
Although I kept cacti as a child and have always had a few succulent plants around the house I have only recently decided to start collecting, so I joined BCSS.
My main interests are Aloes, Crassula, Epiphytic cacti and Hoya. I don't have many at the moment as I've just started but am looking forward to making a hobby of it. It's typical of me that the succulents and epiphytes I like require different environments
I've already learned a few things from the forum and the one issue of CactusWorld I've received so far.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.
Eddie
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:11 pm
by Stuart Estell
Hello Eddie - I like epiphytes and hoyas too, although I don't have huge numbers of either. If you would like some cuttings from my big Rhipsalis burchellii drop me a PM - it could do with a haircut...
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:01 pm
by Diane
Hi Eddie -
to the forum - we look forward to getting to know you too!
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:07 pm
by EddieA
Hello Stuart
what a nice way to welcome a new member: with a free plant- I will happily PM re this
Maybe in the future I can copy your example when I have plants to offer a new member too
Eddie
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:23 pm
by EddieA
Hello Diane,thanks for the nice welcome
I've been spending some time on the forums and admiring everybody's succulents. (with some not very dignified drooling on my part )
Mind you, is there such a thing as dignified drooling?.
Seems a very friendly organisation.
Eddie
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:01 pm
by Ray_M
Hiya Eddie,a very warm welcome to the forum,what hoyas have you got? You are welcome to a cutting of h.bella or,h.carnosa variegata,I might even have them both with roots,i'll have to check,give us a shout if you want them.Good luck,Ray.
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2010 9:26 pm
by EddieA
Hiya Ray
As I've only just started up collecting I only have one big one (H carnosa) which is coming into flower for the second year running (even though I've had it for years)and 5 rooted cuttings which I've just bought.
The cuttings are H.imperialis, H gracilis, kerrii, loheri and obscura. However I've only had them a week and they haven't started into growth yet.
I'd love the ones you mentioned and will PM you. Thanks for the offer.
Maybe later I can return the favour if mine grow (and survive my ministrations).
Eddie
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:04 pm
by Lindsey
Hi Eddie the Epiphyte (
couldn't resist that)
I'll PM you with a couple of offerings
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:13 pm
by EddieA
Hello Lindsey
Looks like a nickname that might stick if I'm not careful'
Still, Kris Kristofferson sang a song called 'Eddie The Eunuch' so things could be worse.
Like your Avatar. Do we all come to resemble our plants in time?
If so I'd better choose my specialism carefully - maybe I'll end up as Eddie the Epiphyte after all!
Eddie
Re: Hello Everyone
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:09 pm
by Lindsey
EddieA wrote:Like your Avatar. Do we all come to resemble our plants in time?