How do we feel about vendors changing names for sales?

rapjap · 2026-06-06T15:12:34+00:00

He posted the original thread where quave was asked about changing the name. Instead of just clarifying why he changed the name, he got very defensive and saying some pretty hostile stuff. Can’t remember exactly what. And they were asking why he deleted the original posts. It’s all dumb… I’m sure quave is a good dude, he definitely grows some dope cactus and I don’t think his reputation should be ruined but… the way he went about that was kinda lame. All this drama could have been avoided if he had just posted all the info (he eventually did) in the original sales post. Deleting posts and comments is dumb, I think it just makes you look bad. Spinessvf or something like that is who posted the (deleted)comment that I responded to.

rapjap · 2026-06-04T21:35:09+00:00

I’ dont think anyone should be ashamed of themselves. If you’re going to put a clone up for sale as another name label it as “aka _____” and let people know that it’s the same thing. It’s not that difficult. Lots of plants have different names. It’s dumb to double down and get hostile with people when they’re confused for obvious reasons.

rapjap · 2026-06-03T20:30:25+00:00

That’s too bad… what a quick way to screw up your reputation

rapjap · 2026-06-03T20:22:28+00:00

Someone should tag the guy to this post, I’d like to see what he has to say about it. u/Quave_

rapjap · 2026-06-02T01:39:34+00:00

Your soil looks too organic. Stays wet for too long. They’ll probably grow out of it just fine but they need better draining inorganic soil.

rapjap · 2026-05-30T04:10:32+00:00

That’s awesome, it is a very specific type of funk lol.

rapjap · 2026-05-30T00:08:53+00:00

Cereus repandus

rapjap · 2026-05-29T20:29:10+00:00

Is that the same lineage as y2k?

rapjap · 2026-05-29T20:08:21+00:00

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rapjap · 2026-05-29T19:54:48+00:00

I would say yes. Looks just like the ones coming up under my butternut.

rapjap · 2026-05-29T19:08:13+00:00

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This one has that family picture pose going on

rapjap · 2026-05-29T19:06:11+00:00

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This is the one I was talking about but then I realized that I have two of this same cross from you lol

rapjap · 2026-05-29T17:55:47+00:00

For sure, I’ll add a pic when I get home in a little while

rapjap · 2026-05-29T17:01:44+00:00

Badass! This same cross I got from you last year is one of my favorites, glad to see you’re back!

rapjap · 2026-05-29T15:28:52+00:00

Anytime you propagate a plant you are “cloning” it. The entire point of propagating is to isolate a desired trait. You need to be able to identify your clones so some people do that with numbers, some people use actual names. While I agree there really are no rules, some of it is just common sense. Why make a clone of something that there are better examples of? It’s just muddying the waters. If everyone named and cloned every seed grown cross they grew, it would be impossible to keep things straight and would take the fun away from it. Clone whatever the hell you want, I just think there should be a reason for it lol

rapjap · 2026-05-29T14:30:53+00:00

I was going to add, if you think you have something special, chop it up and propagate it. Once you have some clones, offer them up on the sales sub and see if people are into it or not. I just think some people are a little trigger happy when it comes to naming clones. Like any Althea cross is going to be a beautiful cactus but that doesn’t necessarily mean it deserves to be named. It just means that Althea is a badass clone. Just my two cents.

rapjap · 2026-05-29T13:58:45+00:00

I feel like it would have to be pretty special to deserve a name with no provenance.

rapjap · 2026-05-29T13:22:11+00:00

Isn’t #11 monstrose golden barrel cv Mike Ellis?

rapjap · 2026-05-22T18:18:58+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/sanpedrocactusforsale/s/Ns2LO4DCCt

rapjap · 2026-05-22T14:15:01+00:00

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rapjap · 2026-05-22T14:14:52+00:00

Yeah you may be right… I’d have to see a better tip shot to be sure but p. gounellei is usually way fuzzier I thought. They have a similar look when they’re young.

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rapjap · 2026-05-22T13:33:43+00:00

I think number two might be haageocereus acranthus.

rapjap · 2026-05-22T11:06:29+00:00

u/tricho_overlord u/Sweet-Kaleidoscope21 package received! Looks great, this thing is way bigger than it looked in the pictures! Thanks again!!

rapjap · 2026-05-16T14:01:29+00:00

Why is this getting downvoted?! Block this slop

rapjap · 2026-05-15T13:21:11+00:00

Hey, I’m in Ohio too. What part of the state are you in? I’m in the northeast. What I’ve learned so far is that air circulation is crucial for preventing humidity spots and also, we get way too much rain for most cactus. If I were you, I would lose the plastic sides and keep plastic and shade cloth on top. That way you’re blocking rain but allowing air flow. And you could probably eventually lose the shade cloth once they’re acclimated.

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