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Posted May 16, 2015
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ElTerprise: Same here....on cacti can survive me....xD
Yeah, and my cactus mostly survives because I've left it behind at my mother's house and she occasionally remembers to water it.
Posted May 16, 2015
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HypersomniacLive: (...)
BTW: Missed that earlier: Great Pictures :)
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FearfulSymmetry: Yeah, and my cactus mostly survives because I've left it behind at my mother's house and she occasionally remembers to water it.
As i live still at home my mother also waters it when i forget it ;)
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Posted May 16, 2015
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ElTerprise: As i live still at home my mother also waters it when i forget it ;)
Haha, that's handy. I don't have any plants at my own home except for a mint plant I share with my housemates, and those are pretty much indestructible.
Posted May 17, 2015
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moonshineshadow: I tried different plants, but they only ones that were able to survive were hydro plants (don't know if that is the correct English term, I mean ones not planted in earth but this round little stones, which are standing in water).
All the other plants always die either because of too much or too less water, I never get it right.
*gardening noob* :D
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HypersomniacLive: Ah, the watering challenge. Here's a little empirical trick: stick your index finger into the pot about 3-4cm deep, pull it out after a couple of seconds; if dirt is stuck on your finger tip, it's not time yet to water that plant, if your finger comes out clean, your plant is thirsty. ;-)
I'll try that after my holidays when I buy a new plant :D Thanks :-)
Posted May 17, 2015
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FearfulSymmetry: You've just reminded me that my cactus needs watering ... I've had this plant for more than ten years and it's the only one that hasn't immediately died on me. I think it's grown used to abuse. It once survived in a closed box without water and light for over a month.
*picks up jaw from floor*

OK, that's plain cruel. Why on earth did you put it in a closed box, and for such a long time on top?

Cacti are very resilient plants, and don't ask for much, just the infrequent watering and a spot in the sun. I've got one that blooms. Here's a shot from last year, but it's ready to bloom within the next few days.
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Posted May 17, 2015
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FearfulSymmetry: Haha, that's handy. I don't have any plants at my own home except for a mint plant I share with my housemates, and those are pretty much indestructible.
Well the caactus is the only thing in my room....and yes it is handy but i would move to an own home but Hamburg is so expensive...
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HypersomniacLive: *picks up jaw from floor*

OK, that's plain cruel. Why on earth did you put it in a closed box, and for such a long time on top?

Cacti are very resilient plants, and don't ask for much, just the infrequent watering and a spot in the sun. I've got one that blooms. Here's a shot from last year, but it's ready to bloom within the next few days.
What a great cactus :)
Seems like you have a green thumb :) (i hope it's possible to translate the term 'grüner Daumen' into english...)
Post edited May 17, 2015 by ElTerprise
Posted May 17, 2015
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ElTerprise: Well the caactus is the only thing in my room....and yes it is handy but i would move to an own home but Hamburg is so expensive...
What a great cactus :)
Seems like you have a green thumb :) (i hope it's possible to translate the term 'grüner Daumen' into english...)
Cheers, the English term is "have green fingers", but I'm familiar with the German one.

Believe it or not, it is 25yrs old. It did not bloom for a number of years that we all thought it doesn't. It took everyone by surprise the first time it did; hasn't stopped since.




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moonshineshadow: I'll try that after my holidays when I buy a new plant :D Thanks :-)
Do you mean to say that you don't have any plants right now? :(
Post edited May 17, 2015 by HypersomniacLive
Posted May 17, 2015
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HypersomniacLive: Cheers, the English term is "have green fingers", but I'm familiar with the German one.

Believe it or not, it is 25yrs old. It did not bloom for a number of years that we all thought it doesn't. It took everyone by surprise the first time it did; hasn't stopped since.
Didn't know that but i assumed that the english term was similar to the german one...
Wow that's impressive - i think i read that before that cacti are able to do that...
Posted May 17, 2015
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moonshineshadow: I'll try that after my holidays when I buy a new plant :D Thanks :-)
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HypersomniacLive: Do you mean to say that you don't have any plants right now? :(
No plants at the moment. Like I said, I am very bad with them. The last one died two weeks ago and since I knew I would be gone for four weeks I did not buy new ones yet.
Posted May 17, 2015
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moonshineshadow: No plants at the moment. Like I said, I am very bad with them. The last one died two weeks ago and since I knew I would be gone for four weeks I did not buy new ones yet.
That's sad. Feel free to ping me if you ever need a hand.


OK, I think I'm going to retire and get some rest. Might be back later, but if I'm not - have a nice rest of evening/ night, everyone; will see you tomorrow at some point.
Posted May 17, 2015
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moonshineshadow: No plants at the moment. Like I said, I am very bad with them. The last one died two weeks ago and since I knew I would be gone for four weeks I did not buy new ones yet.
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HypersomniacLive: That's sad. Feel free to ping me if you ever need a hand.

OK, I think I'm going to retire and get some rest. Might be back later, but if I'm not - have a nice rest of evening/ night, everyone; will see you tomorrow at some point.
Good night and sleep well!
Posted May 17, 2015
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HypersomniacLive: OK, I think I'm going to retire and get some rest. Might be back later, but if I'm not - have a nice rest of evening/ night, everyone; will see you tomorrow at some point.
Sleep well and see you tomorrow :)
Posted May 17, 2015
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HypersomniacLive: *picks up jaw from floor*

OK, that's plain cruel. Why on earth did you put it in a closed box, and for such a long time on top?

Cacti are very resilient plants, and don't ask for much, just the infrequent watering and a spot in the sun. I've got one that blooms. Here's a shot from last year, but it's ready to bloom within the next few days.
It didn't happen on purpose! We were moving and the cactus ended up in a forgotten box. :P Your cactus looks great! Have a good night. :)
Posted May 17, 2015
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FearfulSymmetry: It didn't happen on purpose! We were moving and the cactus ended up in a forgotten box. :P Your cactus looks great! Have a good night. :)
Can I have your hugs,Fearful?
Posted May 17, 2015
Is the US we also say "Green Thumb", so obviously that must be right. <duck>

Hello again folks. :-)
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