[everlastinge]

Jim, what succulents/cacti are you growing exactly?

Robin, thanks for the link. The miniature forms of Agave are very popular here as well. The only problem with collecting anything in Japan are the prices. I'm always on the lookout for a good deal, so I never spend more than $20 per plant. You can spend hundreds, if not thousands, on just one - such is the nature of the collecting culture here.

Lanmark, I grow the Lithops outside until we get threat of frost, usually sometime in late November. Also, since they hate any moisture during winter, I keep them inside in a sunny window in a mini greenhouse. Come April they are back out in the sun. Most others can be grown outside year round since the temperature never falls below 25 F and usually not below 32 F.