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About us ![Rosemarie Felbinger (C03-18k.jpg [12831 Byte])](../bildfix/C03-18k.jpg)
As often shown in homepage, the hobby of growing cacti is comparable to an infection, which seems to be incurable – according to newest research – caused by the virus "cactophilus gravis". Nearly 40 years ago, when it hit us, cacti were rare and very few species could be found in nurseries.
Not so difficult, but still hard to obtain were seeds of cacti and succulents and therefore our main interest turned to the nursing of these seeds. According to a Chinese saying – discoveries made through your own experience is the most painful path to take – it took us a few years to find out all problems of breeding cacti babies. So, 25 years ago at the Vienna International Gardening Show (WIG 74), we offered a big variety of self grown new plants and we were awarded a lot of prizes.
In the meantime much has changed: Cacti have been degraded to supermarket plants and are imported in huge quantities from countries with better climates. A big increase of cacti-varieties has taken place and many new names have been introduced as well – it may be that one plant has four different names.
We have stuck to the raising plants from seeds despite the rather rigorous winter on the eastern slope of the Alps. Because of the climate of the foothills our plants are very strong and healthy (survival of the fittest!).
By the way, we are a crazy family – those who don't separate easily from a plant which they have put love and care into growing – at least this is what our regular customers believe – so try hard if you really want one!!
Exhibition hall 160 qm and some smaller |
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Collection Species for sale |
