u/wowitsbabygirl

Hey everyone! I'm u/wowitsbabygirl, a moderator of r/Ariocarpus.

After the community has been abandoned and things were locked down in where no one could post, you will all now be able to show off your beautiful arios, ask questions about cultivating them, and show off your habitat photography if you've been lucky enough to see one in person!

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the a new era. Together, let's make r/Ariocarpus amazing!

I'm an active moderator of r/cactiexchange and r/lophophora, and I'd like to revitalize r/ariocarpus, which has been dormant and is currently without active moderation.

Ariocarpus is a genus I'm genuinely passionate about. I cultivate and propagate multiple species, and I make regular field excursions to observe them in their native habitat in the Chihuahuan Desert and surrounding regions. Beyond hands-on experience, I have deep familiarity with the broader community of genera endemic to that part of Mexico and south Texas, including Aztekium, Geohintonia, Obregonia, and others that regularly come up in Ariocarpus discussions.

My goal would be to build this into a welcoming, knowledgeable space for collectors and enthusiasts at all levels with clear rules around sourcing (wild-collection vs. seed-grown), ID help, cultivation Q&A, and habitat photography. Given that several species in this genus are CITES Appendix I listed, having an informed moderator who understands conservation context matters.

I'm not looking to simply claim the sub, I'd love to grow it into a genuinely useful community.