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title: "I am new to plants (I consider). I generally strayed away because I…"
description: "I am new to plants (I consider). I generally strayed away because I tend to kill plants and I love plants, so don’t want to keep that up. I got my first cactus…"
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author: "Edward"
published: "2023-06-04T13:42:19.363Z"
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# I am new to plants (I consider). I generally strayed away because I…

_Postat av Edward den 2023-06-04_

I am new to plants (I consider). I generally strayed away because I tend to kill plants and I love plants, so don’t want to keep that up. I got my first cactus in 2021 and I have to say, I have quite a collection of succulents now. I love them. I love in a very dark part of the US in the winter so they’ve never grown much or thrived well.

But holy moly do grow lights work wonders!!!! (I told you I am a noob). Just a month under a grow light and things are happening with my cacti that I’ve not seen in two years. I am obsessed, haha. My favorite plant is still my first cactus - a Mammillaria elongata. It’s hot so many fingers growing. Even the one that fell off last year when my cat knocked it out of the window—- it’s starting to stretch!! Fun stuff!!

I really enjoy cacti. What’s everyone’s favorite? Any suggestions?

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/So3X5W0nTl9Oyfhx6bPx2cLH3iUYk_yNdKxSczPR-vM/ca1afc56acf04625af055e44f057d667.webp?size=large)

## 8 kommentarer

### Alex kommenterade den 2023-06-04

Old man of the Andes are one of my favs, the wispy white “hairs” look so cool. I got mine at Home Depot!

#### Edward svarade den 2023-06-04

That must be one I have! He looks like a mad scientist! It’s been growing like crazy this past month!

#### ACOSAA svarade den 2025-10-06

I just saw among your plants, a lithops named Pebbles? first of what a strange unusual plant, and second, adorable name🥹

#### Alex svarade den 2025-10-06

Aw thanks! Lithops have the nickname ‘living stones’ hence Pebbles :) they are really cool plants and don’t require much care, I recommend them!

### Sienna kommenterade den 2023-06-04

I love moon cacti, they are colorful year round.

#### Edward svarade den 2023-06-04

Are those the ones they plonk on top of others like a frankencactus?

#### Sienna svarade den 2023-06-29

Yes. Love that description.

### Lincoln kommenterade den 2023-06-06

Im looking into buying a grow light , :0 any suggestions ?

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