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Re: Bridgesii Thread [Re: Grey Fox]
#27789876 - 05/23/22 07:37 PM (1 year, 8 months ago) |
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Nice cuts Grey Fox! Look forward to hearing how much you take and also the trip report.
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Just got my first cuttings in the mail, specifically the "Jiimz" strain. I'm looking to root them in pots and keep 'em growing outside in the summer (I'm in zone 5b). Do you guys make your own soil mix, or use basic pre-made succulent blends? One site I looked at recommended not to use the succulent mixes and just use really coarse sand and gravel and very little organic stuff.
What do you think?
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The mix you mentioned sounds more like what smaller globular cactus would like. Trichocereus like organic matter in their mix. You can use regular potting soil with extra aeration added like perlite, pumice, or lava rocks. I often use recycled cannabis soil and add some perlite and lava rock...I'd pick pumice, but it's unfortunately pretty expensive where I live.
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hummingbird said: The mix you mentioned sounds more like what smaller globular cactus would like. Trichocereus like organic matter in their mix. You can use regular potting soil with extra aeration added like perlite, pumice, or lava rocks. I often use recycled cannabis soil and add some perlite and lava rock...I'd pick pumice, but it's unfortunately pretty expensive where I live.
Thatβs great to know. What would you say a good ratio of potting soil to aeration would be?
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Re: Bridgesii Thread [Re: Soloist]
#27801104 - 06/01/22 03:39 AM (1 year, 7 months ago) |
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So glad I found this thread. Doing catch up reading and learned so much more after three or so pages than in all the internet searches I've done.
I just ordered my first batch of cuttings. I got 4 cuttings about 9-10 inches in length. I was looking for San Pedro but was kicking myself when they arrived and I found out I'd accidentally ordered T. bridgesii.
Sounds like I may have gotten the better (more interesting to me at least) cactus.
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Hey all the best with your Bridgesii cuttings Ultravioletprimate!
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hummingbird said: The mix you mentioned sounds more like what smaller globular cactus would like. Trichocereus like organic matter in their mix. You can use regular potting soil with extra aeration added like perlite, pumice, or lava rocks. I often use recycled cannabis soil and add some perlite and lava rock...I'd pick pumice, but it's unfortunately pretty expensive where I live.
Great, thank you! I did just this. My next step is to try and gauge how much sun it wants. From what I've read, it can be quite variable from full sun to shade. I'll start with about 3 hours of sun from about 11 am to 2 pm.
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I'd shoot for about 40-50% aeration. It doesn't have to be exact, I've gotten away with less.
Some bridgesii are more sun sensitive than others, or at least changes in their amount of light. If they are coming out of winter rest ease them into full sun slowly. I've found that the morning to early afternoon sun burns cactus more often than the later afternoon sun does.
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Thank you, Iβll be need I get all the info I can get soon!
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I'm zone 6 and I put my cactuses out in full sun, although I do rotate them at around 12:25. I'm pretty sure I don't need to rotate them, but it can't hurt. I own a variety of different Bridgesii's with different genetics, and they seem to be fine in full sun.
Only thing you need to watch out for is putting them in the sun after winter hibernation. I've had some bridgesii monstrose I put out in the sun in mid March after winter was over, left for a weekend and they got badly burnt. The max temp was like 68 degrees that weekend, but no clouds. Again this only happens if they haven't seen sun in a while, otherwise all my bridges are fine in 90 + degrees full sun.
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Re: Bridgesii Thread [Re: Grey Fox]
#27802238 - 06/02/22 04:04 AM (1 year, 7 months ago) |
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Thanks!
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I finished reading this whole thread while at work today. I have begun processing my cacti: three 10" long, 1 1/2" - 2" thick. I took off the spines and outer skin. Then I diced the whole cacti (green, white pulp, and core) really small. I put them in my instant pot, filled it with water, covered on the low heat slow cooker setting and am gonna leave those in overnight. Then, I'm gonna strain the juice and set that aside in the fridge and do another boil while I'm at work tomorrow, strain, combine, and refrigerate overnight again and let the fine plant matter settle. Then I'll decant off the liquid for the final reduction boil.
So that's about 30" of T. bridgesii. I was thinking of dividing that up into 10 portions (3" per portion theoretically). Having 1 portion (this weekend if I can) as a test dose. Then freezing the rest for later. Depending on the strength of the first portion I might ramp up on later trips: 2 portions, 3, finally 4 -- or adjust depending on the strength of the first trip.
My question now is: what final volume should I aim for with 30" of bridgesii?
I also want to avoid burning/scorching or introducing any odd flavors. I noticed while cutting up the cactus how good it smelled and don't want to ruin that if possible -- it's like a floral cucumber scent.
Also, this will be my first trip in seven years, and first time with mescaline/cactus/bridgesii. Wish me luck.
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i dont think 30 inch will be 10 noticeable portions. maybe 5 or even 2 sometimes
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Re: Bridgesii Thread [Re: golmo]
#27802600 - 06/02/22 12:13 PM (1 year, 7 months ago) |
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Oops... just reviewed the thread. 3" of bridgesii was a question, not an answer, about minimal potency/test dosing that got stuck in my head.
I'm aiming to have an at least minimal experience, so instead I'm going to divide into 3 and start with a one and then go for a two. If 10" of cactus doesn't get me somewhere it's just bad luck and a weak strain.
I turned up the heat to medium and added lemon juice to the first cook (forgot to initially) and cooked those for 6 hours. The diced chunks all sunk to the bottom. I strained those out and threw them into a blender,and added lemon juice for the second cook. That's gonna sit on low for 14 hours. In the end I'm gonna have 8 L of yellow-green liquid to reduce. That's enough to leave in the stock pot overnight without any worry. Now if weekend plans and events align I should be able to finish up this batch and get a trip in.
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My little seeds germinated, 5 out of about 12 have sprouted and are doing well. A little red on 2 of them but they seem okay. I went ahead and made another pot and sprinkled most of the remaining seeds on top, hopefully I will get a handful to germinate. This time I added sand to the soil mix.
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I'm aiming to have an at least minimal experience, so instead I'm going to divide into 3 and start with a one and then go for a two.
10" worth of cactus should be a good first time trip with Bridgesii. Keep in mind that your cactus is on the thin side. Don't expect a very powerful experience. But you should get a nice taste of what Bridgesii is like. When you try the 20" dose you should experience a lot more. But even then with the cactus only being 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, a 20" inch dose still should not be overwhelmingly powerful. But with cactus you never know. Good to start with the 10" dose and see how that goes. I hope you have a wonderful time.
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Re: Bridgesii Thread [Re: asmr]
#27803285 - 06/02/22 08:22 PM (1 year, 7 months ago) |
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Jeordeon said: My little seeds germinated, 5 out of about 12 have sprouted and are doing well. A little red on 2 of them but they seem okay. I went ahead and made another pot and sprinkled most of the remaining seeds on top, hopefully I will get a handful to germinate. This time I added sand to the soil mix.
Great news Jeordeon!
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Re: Bridgesii Thread [Re: Grey Fox] 3
#27804680 - 06/03/22 06:54 PM (1 year, 7 months ago) |
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After boiling down, I ended up with just over 14 oz.
The first dose was just over 4 oz. So 9-10" of bridgesii. Not yet to the 2 hour mark, and I feel like I can access any part of the psychedelic experience I want at will. OEVs, CEVs, euphoria, dark corners lurking with demons, leaps of faith. They're all here again, though not so obtrusively as in the past.
... and now my cat wants to play. Gotta go.
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She literally came into my office meowing with one of her toys. We didn't play long tho... due to my attention span for earthly things at that moment.
I was worried that was going to be a flop, but no, that cactus was good. That got me to level 3 solid, and damn near level 4 at times. Compared to shrooms, it was more clear headed and un-intrusive, less weird. It came in gentle waves and most of the trip it was like the trip was there in the room with me, but something I could pick up and put down for the most part. Way less time warping too. It seemed to pass more normally and was easier to keep track of. Very euphoric.
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