r/Cacti_In_Vermiculite

PSA: Move from CO ----> AZ

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So, after giving it some thought and receiving feedback from some of you fellow Trichophiles, I felt it was appropriate to make a PSA about my relocation and my continued operation under the name Colorado Cactus Caretakers.

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I started my Trichocereus collection back in 2019. I bought my first named clones through a guy from Florida named Jereamy (spelling), who worked in the oil fields, and a guy from Bulgaria who goes by TL. I started buying seeds from Misplant and one or two eBay vendors around the turn of the year when lockdown started.

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Since the germination of my idea to breed my own Trichocereus was sown in Colorado, that is why I will continue to operate under the name Colorado Cactus Caretakers, despite now living in AZ.

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Regarding my garden and collection, I moved to AZ for the increase in available growing days throughout the year. I was tired of having to put my largest specimens into dormancy and dealing with the anxiety of potential etiolation. There is also the need to be in a climate conducive to Trichocereus flowering, which is essential for phenotype hunting and creating colorful flowering hybrids, such as the original Zelly’s and Zelly crosses.

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I hope this helps clear up any possible confusion moving forward. Thank you, for reading and for all your continued support.

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Caretaker @ Colorado Cactus Caretakers