u/loleeleepop

Guys... I think something is wrong with the amethyst I have in my collection, 'cause mine haven't sprouted like this yet 🥺🥺🥺

Short and sweet, what are the best cactus varieties, genera/species for intermediate plant keepers, Small pots (4-8") No light limitations? Also looking for care resources, YouTube, books, etc. tysm 🌵

Hello prickly plant parents! I have been a plant fanatic most of my life, I have some horticultural higher education under my belt and I'm finally ready to start a cactus collection. My limitations up until now were general disinterest as a teen, multiple mischievous cats and money.

Here is a picture of my one and only cactus for visibility, I think it is a mammillaria elegans

1. His eyes are held on by TINY pieces of tape, have no fear

2. Yes it's a he, and his name is Garth (Any Testaments fans? Iykyk)

Sometimes a girl needs a bit of whimsy in her life, don't question it

Besides the desire for reccomendations on types of cacti, I'd adore some good resources for learning about different cacti and a little bit on how to care for cacti, without needing to learn BASIC plant knowledge, as every book I've found is teaching me how to plant and water a cactus rather than giving me specific cultivar information, so on and so forth.

Feel free to show off your best behaved cacti (Please I'd love to see them)

Thank you all in advance! Much love! 💖🙏