LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[fluffycrow]

Y'all and these succulents!!

It's beginning to feel like *succulent math* is a thing . Just like chickens, where 4 - 2 = 50

Succulent math is EVEN worse! Whichever way you look at it, caring for succulents is easier than adding more chickens

 

[TwoCrows]

Exactly! Astrophytum must be one of those that grow in partial shade, under some bigger plants. My astrophytum nudum tend to need more shade than my more fuzzy astrophytum.

Both do OK in full sun, it's just that their colour isn't very attractive; they turn a dark green, almost brown, to survive in full sun. It doesn't hurt them, and it's not sunburning, but it's not very pretty to look at for the keeper

Yes I've seen this brownish color in succulents that get too much sun outside. I don't like it! Every plant has its perfect conditions. I had kept various cacti and succulents but never got so involved as I have this year. I've learned so much about these wonderful plants!

 

[TwoCrows]

Y'all and these succulents!!

It's beginning to feel like *succulent math* is a thing . Just like chickens, where 4 - 2 = 50

You nailed it, plant math!!

 

[TwoCrows]

Succulent math is EVEN worse! Whichever way you look at it, caring for succulents is easier than adding more chickens

Oh goodness, I'm in big trouble now.

 

[ChickyCh00k]

Succulent math is EVEN worse! Whichever way you look at it, caring for succulents is easier than adding more chickens

I'm certain that's true! Although, more of my chickens have survived than any plants I've ever owned.

You and @TwoCrows are making me want to get succulents now!! You're "succulent peddlers" - showing all of these cool photos and talkin' shop. I'm over here like, "I probably need some of these things..."

 

[fluffycrow]

Yes I've seen this brownish color in succulents that get too much sun outside. I don't like it! Every plant has its perfect conditions. I had kept various cacti and succulents but never got so involved as I have this year. I've learned so much about these wonderful plants!

I'm certain that's true! Although, more of my chickens have survived than any plants I've ever owned.

You and @TwoCrows are making me want to get succulents now!! You're "succulent peddlers" - showing all of these cool photos and talkin' shop. I'm over here like, "I probably need some of these things..."

They are just so cool! The adaptations they have to survive in their respective environments are just mind-blowing

Chicky, you should definitely get some succulents. They're the best!

 

[Canadian Wind]

LOVE that Stenocactus (brain cactus)!

 

[ChickyCh00k]

They are just so cool! The adaptations they have to survive in their respective environments are just mind-blowing

Chicky, you should definitely get some succulents. They're the best!
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That one is VERY cool!

 

[TwoCrows]

I'm certain that's true! Although, more of my chickens have survived than any plants I've ever owned.

You and @TwoCrows are making me want to get succulents now!! You're "succulent peddlers" - showing all of these cool photos and talkin' shop. I'm over here like, "I probably need some of these things..."

Succulents really are easy to keep alive. House plants need constant attention and good grief, should you forget to water them for a couple of days, bam, they croak! Succulents and cacti are designed to retain water in their leaves during times of drought and are quite resilient with neglect. You can grow them inside too if you have a sunny east, south or west window. Some of my big cactus get watered once a month, my smaller plants every 10 to 14 days. So a stony loose soil, a little bit of sun in the morning, bright afternoon light coming in the window and they grow easily! They are VERY addictive, I think its their cuteness.

 

[TwoCrows]

They are just so cool! The adaptations they have to survive in their respective environments are just mind-blowing

Chicky, you should definitely get some succulents. They're the best!
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Awww ...what a pretty flower!!