I've grown a Baobab from seed, one of my proudest plant-achievements. I think its the south african variety. They grow super fast obviously, which i find very rewarding, and you can cut them back quite hard if they get too big. It has been constantly struggling with scale insects though
@@AridZine They're extremely easy to germinate once you get the hang of it. After some failed attempts I've found it's best to scarify and soak the seeds for a day or two and remove the husk that should have softened by now. Then there is a small piece of loose skin between the cotyledons that is best removed with tweezers or it may rot. Then sow them into a deep pot with more moisture retaining soil than usual and keep moist without a cover. I used grit, loam soil and some compost for this. They should germinate in a couple of days when it's warm. I got a 40cm plant in a bit over a month this year in central europe that way. I also put it into a larger pot the moment I noticed stagnation in growth. The piece of skin and too gritty soil in too small pots is where I failed before. It's central that they can throw out a massive tap root from the beginning. It looks like a turnip.
Another awesome video and you've introduced me to several new species. Totally agree with you on the issue of poaching, riles me up, too! Cheers for sharing with us. Keep them coming 👍🏻🌵☀️🌼🌺🏜
Huh don’t know how I missed this when first posted…what truly wonderful plants you showed. The Didiarea sounds fascinating, I’m wondering about continental drift millions of years ago, trying to think of what Madagascar would be near, not the Americas? 🤔 oh we had a bit of snow today, I’m sending you cooling thoughts! 🥶🤣☃️
Yeah, the sorts of distances at a geological timeframe… I don’t quite know how it all works. Crazy scales. Thanks for the cooling thoughts… the heat and humidity at the moment is wild 😅
The growth pattern on those octopus plants reminds me of witche's broom, which I think results from a parasitic fungal infection in some of our trees in North America. It's nice to see the growth pattern legitimately employed to good effect in a different plant.
Ah yeah, the dreaded witches broom. I’ve seen instances of it online in cacti too - makes for interesting growth until the plant dies. Don’t think it’s made its way to Australia thankfully.
I do have a video… but it’s more questions than answers unfortunately! Adenia quest: how should I grow these amazing caudex plants from seed? th-cam.com/video/nK9fypIvdIQ/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely fascinating collection, such a wide range of plants.really don't know how you remember all those tongue twisting names😂.Can't wait for the next vidio🌿🌱🌿🌿🎉🌵....
Yeah, it's really sad these plants are being taken away from their natural habitat. I've seen so many poached Pachypodium gracillius and Agave oteroi, mostly in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan,... I wish they were more ethically considerate of their actions if they truly adore these plants, or their nurseries would help replenish the natural habitat
I have Alluaudia procera but struggle to keep it looking nice, most of the time mine is just some small, spiky sticks, I'm in the UK though. I may give that Pachpodium rosulatum a try sometime, it looks really interesting.
Hey cactus Guy from down under 👍 I love the videos any chance you could do a video about the king of all cactus 🌵 saguaro 🌵 ? Australia would be the perfect place for the saguaro it's endangered in its native habit. Not many people have nursery videos on TH-cam very few in Europe 😢
I actually just bought some saguaro seeds - I haven’t tried growing them in almost ten years and I know what I’m doing much more now 😂 so that might be a good opportunity to talk more about them
Didieria look awesome :) ur making me want to graft a seedling onto a myrtillocactus geometrizans, i can only assume its seeds are germinated in a similar fashion to cacti?
Having first discovered Pachypodium Rosulatum through images of specimens from Japan (at the time I didn't realize they were poaching or even what they are) I would suspect the reason they are popular in Japan is because their very round, stout forms are appealing as "cute" plants. The Japanese love to collect "cute" things and for as much as I love much of their culture, one of my intense dislikes is their nonchalance towards poaching. Bear in mind they also disregard many treaties to poach whales and other sealife.
I’d never considered the link between whaling and plant poaching before, but it’s a good point - it speaks to some sort of cultural nonchalance about habitats, ecosystems, all the rest of it
Love looking at these little evolutionary marvels. Something so charming about these oddballs. Happy growing friend
Aren’t they just wonderful?
Can't get enough of your videos. Cheers.
Appreciate it! 🤘🤘
I've grown a Baobab from seed, one of my proudest plant-achievements. I think its the south african variety. They grow super fast obviously, which i find very rewarding, and you can cut them back quite hard if they get too big. It has been constantly struggling with scale insects though
Fantastic! I’ll definitely have a go at it in the near future
@@AridZine They're extremely easy to germinate once you get the hang of it. After some failed attempts I've found it's best to scarify and soak the seeds for a day or two and remove the husk that should have softened by now. Then there is a small piece of loose skin between the cotyledons that is best removed with tweezers or it may rot. Then sow them into a deep pot with more moisture retaining soil than usual and keep moist without a cover. I used grit, loam soil and some compost for this. They should germinate in a couple of days when it's warm. I got a 40cm plant in a bit over a month this year in central europe that way. I also put it into a larger pot the moment I noticed stagnation in growth. The piece of skin and too gritty soil in too small pots is where I failed before. It's central that they can throw out a massive tap root from the beginning. It looks like a turnip.
Another awesome video and you've introduced me to several new species. Totally agree with you on the issue of poaching, riles me up, too! Cheers for sharing with us. Keep them coming 👍🏻🌵☀️🌼🌺🏜
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks mate. 🤘🤘
Man, that was a great episode.
Glad it spoke to you!
I am always inspired by your videos 👍🏻
Thank you! Means a lot
Huh don’t know how I missed this when first posted…what truly wonderful plants you showed. The Didiarea sounds fascinating, I’m wondering about continental drift millions of years ago, trying to think of what Madagascar would be near, not the Americas? 🤔 oh we had a bit of snow today, I’m sending you cooling thoughts! 🥶🤣☃️
Yeah, the sorts of distances at a geological timeframe… I don’t quite know how it all works. Crazy scales. Thanks for the cooling thoughts… the heat and humidity at the moment is wild 😅
The growth pattern on those octopus plants reminds me of witche's broom, which I think results from a parasitic fungal infection in some of our trees in North America. It's nice to see the growth pattern legitimately employed to good effect in a different plant.
Ah yeah, the dreaded witches broom. I’ve seen instances of it online in cacti too - makes for interesting growth until the plant dies. Don’t think it’s made its way to Australia thankfully.
Very nice. Your collection is awesome !!!
Thank you so much! 🤘🤘
I can't wait to purchase a pachypodium species I've been seeing them alot in people's collections so I know they can survive indoor in Wisconsin 🌵 🌴
They’re great plants - many very hardy species too
Great vid! Will you be doing a video on sowing Adenia specifically?
I do have a video… but it’s more questions than answers unfortunately!
Adenia quest: how should I grow these amazing caudex plants from seed?
th-cam.com/video/nK9fypIvdIQ/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely fascinating collection, such a wide range of plants.really don't know how you remember all those tongue twisting names😂.Can't wait for the next vidio🌿🌱🌿🌿🎉🌵....
Honestly… I don’t know how I do either 😂 and no labels! I’m going to lose track eventually
Yeah, it's really sad these plants are being taken away from their natural habitat. I've seen so many poached Pachypodium gracillius and Agave oteroi, mostly in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan,... I wish they were more ethically considerate of their actions if they truly adore these plants, or their nurseries would help replenish the natural habitat
Yeah it’s not good.. I don’t know what the underlying cause is, don’t know enough about the culture, but seems environmentalism isn’t a high priority
I have Alluaudia procera but struggle to keep it looking nice, most of the time mine is just some small, spiky sticks, I'm in the UK though. I may give that Pachpodium rosulatum a try sometime, it looks really interesting.
They’re very interesting plants, all the Pachypodium are
I just bought a alluadia comosa last spring. I have procera already
Wonderful! They’re cool plants
Hey cactus Guy from down under 👍 I love the videos any chance you could do a video about the king of all cactus 🌵 saguaro 🌵 ? Australia would be the perfect place for the saguaro it's endangered in its native habit. Not many people have nursery videos on TH-cam very few in Europe 😢
I actually just bought some saguaro seeds - I haven’t tried growing them in almost ten years and I know what I’m doing much more now 😂 so that might be a good opportunity to talk more about them
Didieria look awesome :) ur making me want to graft a seedling onto a myrtillocactus geometrizans, i can only assume its seeds are germinated in a similar fashion to cacti?
Somewhat similar - heat and humidity, but unlike cacti they don’t need light to germinate. Generally also have quite a low viability I find.
WE NEED MORE AFRICAN PLANT VIDEOS!!!!
😂😂😂 Mate you just got back to back African plant videos and you’re after more? 😂😂😂 (yeah there will always be more. Plants of Somali soon I think.)
Having first discovered Pachypodium Rosulatum through images of specimens from Japan (at the time I didn't realize they were poaching or even what they are) I would suspect the reason they are popular in Japan is because their very round, stout forms are appealing as "cute" plants. The Japanese love to collect "cute" things and for as much as I love much of their culture, one of my intense dislikes is their nonchalance towards poaching. Bear in mind they also disregard many treaties to poach whales and other sealife.
I’d never considered the link between whaling and plant poaching before, but it’s a good point - it speaks to some sort of cultural nonchalance about habitats, ecosystems, all the rest of it
Need crime pays but botany doesn't to do a series of Madagascar stufd
I’d watch!