Shop Products
Houzz Logo Print
divahethr

NEW: New Plant Hoarders Cactus Succulent Swap

divahethr
10 years ago

Hi and Welcome. Hopefully there will be some interest to match up partners!
This swap is for cactus and succulents epiphyllums schlumbergera rhipsalis etc and many more.
When you sign up you can list your "haves" and "wants". This is how partners will be paired up matching up other peoples "haves" with your "wants". You then can pick plants from your partners list and vice versa.
Sign ups will be until Oct 1. Partners will be announced Oct 2. Boxes must be mailed out by Oct 10. priority mail with tracking numbers posted to this forum. Thank you for your interest!

Comments (73)

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Awesome Chelsie I already see the prickly things lol

  • Debra Andruska
    10 years ago

    Primulina- aiko, primulina- sinensis, primulina-kazu, primulina-nimbus.
    Aeschynanthus- garrettii, Aeschynanthus- black pagoda.
    All cuttings/Aeschynanthus, unrooted. Primulina- leaves freshly cut.
    Petrocosmea- species 5, leaves..
    Petrocosmea- forrestii/mini pet, leaves only..
    Streptocarpella- not really a succulent, leaves are thicker like a violet, can send unrooted cuttings of 'blue angel'...
    Sinningia cuttings (not succulent, but can spare a trim) apricot bouquet.
    Christmas cactus 'winter sunset' segment, not rooted , cutting.
    Regular jade cutting, small few thick leaves. I have tons of other named stuff. But for now- this is my list- added to it.

    Deb

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    How is everyone? I have new grandson born Wednesday. 2 more days to sign up. YAY!

  • gardenpaw
    10 years ago

    Awwww!! Congratulations Divahethr!!!

    I bet he is a little cutie!

    Karen

  • retsec
    10 years ago

    Finally have my list. Congratulations on the new grandson Heather.

    Haves:
    Red Dragon Flower
    Coral Reef Sedum
    Crown of Thorns cuttings red or yellow
    Hooker's Orchid Cactus cuttings
    Pregnant Onion
    Yellow Sedum
    Red Tip Stapelia
    NOID Coleus cuttings
    Aloe Vera
    Jades
    Century Plant
    Silver Squill
    Sanseverias Tall and Short

    Wants:
    Hens and Chicks red or cobweb
    Watch Chain Plant
    Desert Rose other than regular pink or red
    White Hoya
    Yellow Hoya
    Climbing Onion
    Twisted Hoya
    String of Bananas

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    1. Chelsie
    2. Karen
    3. Jasmine
    4. Elizabeth
    5. Deb
    6. Nancy
    7. Heather
    Thank you for joining Nancy=)

  • Debra Andruska
    10 years ago

    Congratulations on the new Grandson, Heather!
    The temps by Saturday are going in the upper 30's!
    Cold weather is coming- yuck! I hope we have a long fall. Chicago temps are nutty, we can go from 80's to 40's in an afternoon!

    Deb

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Thank you everyone for the congratulations. Deb WOW 30s I'm not ready for frost and freezes. Some of my trees lost their leaves last month that was so weird. Rained all summer then nothing for weeks thought it was supposed to rain in the fall lol
    ONE more day =)

    This post was edited by divahethr on Mon, Sep 30, 13 at 21:12

  • chel12vuk
    10 years ago

    Awe congrats!!! I'm excited for tomorrow :)

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Yay! I will be posting partners after midnight
    so anyone who wants to join has a little more time and if you want to tweak your haves and wants lists go ahead =)

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Partners!
    I'm a little late sorry
    partners were a little hard
    lotta people wanted prickly pear but not many people offering so anyone that wants prickly pear email me your address and I will send you some I don't know the hardiness but it snows here and gets down to the teens and doesn't even flinch and if you don't want prickly pear but want something else and you're not my partner email me your address too. I would like to share with everyone =)
    There was no drama and I wasn't able to give out any prizes yet lol
    yay people!

    1. Chelsie sends to Deb
    2. Deb sends to Heather
    3. Heather sends to Jasmine
    4. Jasmine sends to Chelsie
    5. Elizabeth sends to Nancy
    6. Nancy sends to Karen
    7. Karen sends to Elizabeth

  • jas_il
    10 years ago

    I am so excited Heather you are sending me. I have coleus saturn, red head, inky fingers and some rainbows. I can send you if you like any of it.

    Chelsie, Please let me know your wants from succulent and if you have wish list for other plants. If I have I can send them. I have many seeds too. I have strawberry plants (June bearing) from your list. I would like your address.

  • chel12vuk
    10 years ago

    I will get on it asap Jasmine and send you my list and address once I have it together! This is awesome you have a nice list!

    Deb, let me know what I can do for you, plant wise, lol and send your address.

    ðÂÂÂ

    This post was edited by chel12vuk on Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 21:24

  • Debra Andruska
    10 years ago

    Chelsie,
    I emailed you .. Lithops (living stones) are really neat too. I would like a few.

    Heather,
    Send me your address. Also, what your interested in. Or if you would love a mixed box/priority of named cuttings/things to propagate from my lists. Everything I have propagates so easily! I'll give general instructions too.

    Deb

  • retsec
    10 years ago

    Karen, send me a list of what you want from my haves list and your address. Elizabeth, I sent you an email.

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Deb I emailed you =)
    Jasmine email me your picks and address =)
    thank you!

  • plantlover49
    10 years ago

    Retsec
    I sent you an Email, the Blue Blooming Cactus, that I am sending you is a lot Bigger, that the one's in the Photo it will Bloom for you quicker, I also have many smaller different types
    that I can send, hope to hear from you soon.
    I also need your Addy.
    Thanx
    Elizabeth

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Hope Everyone's Monday is going great! Offer still stands for anyone that wants cactus or plants =)

    1. Chelsie sends to Deb
    2. Deb sends to Heather
    3. Heather sends to Jasmine 9405 5036 9930 0082 9876 94
    4. Jasmine sends to Chelsie
    5. Elizabeth sends to Nancy
    6. Nancy sends to Karen
    7. Karen sends to Elizabeth

  • jas_il
    10 years ago

    My package went out for Chelsie today.
    DC# 9405 9036 9930 0099 8187 98

    Jasmine

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    1. Chelsie sends to Deb
    2. Deb sends to Heather
    3. Heather sends to Jasmine 9405 5036 9930 0082 9876 94
    4. Jasmine sends to Chelsie 9405 9036 9930 0099 8187 98
    5. Elizabeth sends to Nancy
    6. Nancy sends to Karen
    7. Karen sends to Elizabeth

    Happy Tuesday!

  • retsec
    10 years ago

    Karen's package is going out today. Tracking Number
    9405 5036 9930 0084 0711 93.
    Karen, I put some extras in your box. Hope you like them.

    Heather, I'm also sending your package for our side trade. Your tracking number is 9405 5036 9930 0084 0712 23. You have some extras also.

    Nancy

  • gardenpaw
    10 years ago

    Thank you so much Nancy!
    I will let you know when it gets here.
    Karen

  • gardenpaw
    10 years ago

    Elizabeth has plans to come to my house and I will give her
    our trade when she comes on the 21`st.

    Karen

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Yay Nancy I can't wait!!! Your box went out tooo =)
    I didn't know, Karen and Elizabeth that you knew each other SWEET
    Jasmine I found some plants I forgot to put in your box and the rattail cactus I got mixed up so I have to send you out another box lol sorry
    1. Chelsie sends to Deb
    2. Deb sends to Heather
    3. Heather sends to Jasmine 9405 5036 9930 0082 9876 94
    4. Jasmine sends to Chelsie 9405 9036 9930 0099 8187 98
    5. Elizabeth sends to Nancy
    6. Nancy sends to Karen 9405 5036 9930 0084 0711 93.
    7. Karen sends to Elizabeth in person

    This post was edited by divahethr on Tue, Oct 8, 13 at 17:27

  • gardenpaw
    10 years ago

    Yes, we met on Gardenweb several years ago, we live
    about 2 hours away from each other, and she was planning
    a trip this month so she said she would just pick up her
    trade when she gets here.
    Works out great!
    Karen

  • jas_il
    10 years ago

    Heather, Please don't worry about them. May be next time I can try them. Please don't send another box.

    What kind of soil is good for Bromeliads? Can I use cactus mix?

    Thanks
    Jasmine

    This post was edited by jas_il on Tue, Oct 8, 13 at 20:44

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    bromeliads grow in trees in the rainforest but I grow them in compost that drains well if you were to buy mix maybe orchid mix would be better. They are so not fussy as long as they aren't frozen. They just keep having pups and even when it dies it has pups

  • jas_il
    10 years ago

    Thanks Heather,

    I got my package yesterday and could plant most of the stuff in pots. I am well pleased with what I got and very happy with the plant selection. It had rattail cactus too. Plants are in good shape.

    I am still researching on those plants to find out zone hardiness.

    Thanks for hosting the swap and hoping to join another swap may be next year.

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    oh awesome Jasmine and to that question you asked about cactus mix up there It will probably work well I never have used it I use compost and stuff i have around (sand) hahaha. I dont think I sent anything hardy except for red carpet sedum. Hope everyone is doing well it's raining cats and dogs here we haven't had any rain in a couple months.
    Today is supposed to be the last day to send I hope everything is ok! =)

  • jas_il
    10 years ago

    Yea, I figured out only hardy variety is red carpet sedum and I am going to plant it outdoor. Rest is going to stay inside and I love keeping them indoors rather than planting out. I never plant prickly things out since they get huge on ground and it's very hard to manage with those ugly spines. :)

    No rain for us right now.

    I watched youtube video which showed planting bromies. They added potting soil, mulch that's it. I did the same and added some sand and compost too. Hope it would do good. So far they look very fresh. Loved all the plants. My collection grew suddenly from nothing. I am so happy. Those coleuses are nice too. Everything looks good. Thanks a lot. I will try to take picture and post in next few days.

    Didn't hear anything from Chelsie so far but hope my plants made it there in good condition.

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    I'm so glad Jasmine! =) Hope I can send those other plants in the spring or "next time" hehe. Got Nancy's box and I'm SO HAPPY! Had to get those plants outside in the rain lol Love my new plants!

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    I found this I had forgot about it a mystery stapelia I got at walmart for 2.98 getting ready to bloom...it's probably gigantea starfish lol but what if it's not hehehehe

  • Debra Andruska
    10 years ago

    My package went out- #9114901159815093076067 2 day priority/Saturday delivery.

    Heather,
    Mixed box is coming your way! :)

    Deb

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    1. Chelsie sends to Deb
    2. Deb sends to Heather 9114901159815093076067
    3. Heather sends to Jasmine 9405 5036 9930 0082 9876 94
    4. Jasmine sends to Chelsie 9405 9036 9930 0099 8187 98
    5. Elizabeth sends to Nancy
    6. Nancy sends to Karen 9405 5036 9930 0084 0711 93.
    7. Karen sends to Elizabeth in person

    Yay!! I can't wait Deb!

  • gardenpaw
    10 years ago

    I got my package from Nancy today!!!!

    Thank you so much Nancy, I`m soo happy with everything
    you sent, thank you for all of the extras!
    You are super!

    Karen

  • chel12vuk
    10 years ago

    Hey everyone, hope you are having a fabulous week!

    Deb- Your package is on its way! Tracking # 9405903699300100343943

    Jasmine- I receieved your package yesterday and everything looks great! Thanks so much!

    Thanks again Heather for hosting this. I really enjoyed it!!

    Happy Gardening ðµ

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    1. Chelsie sends to Deb 9405903699300100343943
    2. Deb sends to Heather 9114901159815093076067
    3. Heather sends to Jasmine 9405 5036 9930 0082 9876 94
    4. Jasmine sends to Chelsie 9405 9036 9930 0099 8187 98
    5. Elizabeth sends to Nancy
    6. Nancy sends to Karen 9405 5036 9930 0084 0711 93.
    7. Karen sends to Elizabeth in person
    Happy Friday!

  • jas_il
    10 years ago

    My new plants: I forgot to take pic of Bromies.

    This post was edited by jas_il on Sat, Oct 12, 13 at 18:03

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Got my wonderful box from Deb today! Thank you so much I will take a picture tomorrow.
    How is Elizabeth is everything ok?
    Hope everyone is having a great weekend

  • chel12vuk
    10 years ago

    Hey Deb I thought my package would be delivered to you on Saturday I see that it won't be there until tomorrow because of the holiday. Please let me know if something didn't survive the extended trip and I can resend it to you!

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Chel you are awesome! I totally forgot post office was closed today!

  • Debra Andruska
    10 years ago

    The package should arrive Tuesday. ;)
    I'll post when it arrives..

    Deb

  • michelelee
    10 years ago

    So disappointed I missed this swap! Do you have it every year? I will have to get some starts going!

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Sorry we missed you Michelle! There will most likely be more swaps in the future. And there's always side swapping. Nancy's box is en route YAY! And I still have prickly pears that nobody wanted lol.

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    My plants from Deb!

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    mystery stapelia is purple!

  • Debra Andruska
    10 years ago

    What I received from Chel.. Joseph's coat pieces, 2 oyster babies-
    Few chunks variegated jade, few babies of 'rose quartz' (reminds me of peanut cactus!) 2 living stones.

    Thanks Chel! Thanks Heather for coordinating the swap!

    Deb

  • retsec
    10 years ago

    I received my package from Elizabeth today. She sent:
    Blue blooming cactus
    Bristle Brush cactus
    Dragon Fruit cutting
    Succelent Geranium cutting
    NOID succelent cuttings

    I appreciate you sharing Elizabeth.

  • retsec
    10 years ago

    Thanks Heather for hosting 2 swaps in a row. I know these were challenging at times but you handled them well. Thanks for also being a great trading partner.

  • divahethr
    Original Author
    10 years ago

    Thank you Nancy! =) I thought I posted last night I guess it didn't show up lol I wanted to thank everyone for participating. Great people coming together to swap plants makes this forum awesome. Look forward to more swaps with everyone.