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Thank you so much - they are really unique!

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They are very similar when they're small. As they develop, the differences appear but they're very subtle. Thanks for watching!

Hello and thank you for your great question! Generally, this group of plants can't be pushed to grow faster or bigger. They have a slow-growing journey. But with a little bit of attention and good environment, water, fertilizer, etc., they can grow slightly larger and faster than the average pace. But generally, it's difficult. I don't think trimming the vine/leaves will make much of a difference in the size of the caudex. How big is the caudex on your plant so I can better assess the right size of the pot?

@@cactusandsucculentexchange I would say it’s about an inch and a half in diameter. It’s a new plant so tiny caudex.

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Indeed - they are truly beautiful plants! And thank you for your kind words and for watching :)

Hello again! Thank you for your comment :) Yes, they are very slow growers but well worth the time and effort! They're truly wonderful plants! Good luck with yours - I'm sure they will thrive!

Thank you so much Patti! Your comment is so kind and I'm grateful for it :) This is a very lovely plant!

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Hello and thank you for your excellent question! You should never bareroot an Operculicarya in order to repot it. It will damage the plant. Simply transplant it from one pot to another. Where are you located? The reason I ask is because the climate of one's location could impact the process of repotting. Thank you for watching and please share my channel with your friends and family!

@@cactusandsucculentexchange Thank you so much for the information..I have no previous experience on operculicarya and recently bought one.. I'm from INDIA..and its Rainy season here

Thank you so much! I wish you the best - please keep in touch and do let me know how your plant develops :)

Many thanks to you!

Hello friend and greetings! I can provide you with a detailed analysis to your very good question. First, watering once a week for any succulent that is indoors is in excess of what they typically desire. I am more comfortable if you reduce the frequency of watering to every 2 weeks, especially as we head into fall and winter. Second, the area in which you have placed this Dorstenia should have good air circulation. Is yours in such an environment? Third, your soil should be very porous which means it should be comprised of peat moss, perlite and, if you desire, small grade pumice (#2). Fourth, the pot should have a good sized hole for drainage. I recommend that you change the soil and convert it to the formula that I mentioned in item 3 above. In the meantime, before you apply the soil in the pot, a half inch on the bottom of the pot should have crushed brick comprised of substantial pieces (not too soft). They call it 5/8 or you can use volcanic lava rock, red or black - either works. Add some peat moss on top of the rocks. Then apply the soil and place the plant in it. This will give the plant a very strong drainage system. Then, when you water the plant, the water will travel through the pot but it won't remain in the soil. As a result, the soil will dry out quickly which is desirable. Since we are nearing the month of September, you should transplant it quickly and leave it in a shady area for about a week while the weather is still warm (but don't put it in the sun). After one week, move it into the house if you'd like. This is my recommendation and I'm sure if you follow these steps, you will see immediate positive changes within the month. I will make videos soon about how to save a plant that is in decline or struggling. Where in the world are you located - I'd like to know the general climate and temperature. I wish you the best of luck and thank you very much for watching my videos. Please recommend my channel to your friends and relatives.Take care and please let me know the results!

@@cactusandsucculentexchange hello and thanks for your detailed explanation. I'm not sure what kind of soil I used but I will definitely change it for the one you suggested above. The pot has good drainage. I think my problem,now that you mentioned it, is overwatering. I will stop this immediately. I have red lava rock that I will use. Yes, please do a video on how to save a struggling cactus or caudex. Finally, I am in Central Florida, hot and humid most of the time. Thank you so much again! I will screen shot this information to go back and refresh my memory. I will update you in a month or so. 😊🪴

Hello - I will definitely make such a video so please stay tuned! Again, I wish you the best and look forward to hearing positive updates on your plant. Best regards!

@@cactusandsucculentexchange thanks again!! I just watched your video of the "dead plant". Unique plant. A friend of mine has some a few at great price. I think I'm getting one.

That's great - I'm glad you found one! It is a good plant - take care of it and if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you so much for watching my videos! Please share my channel with your friends and family :)

Thank you very much for watching and for your question! I am curious about the climate where your plants are growing. Could you please tell me generally where you are located? There could be many factors as to why your Adenium did not bloom. Adenium roots are sensitive to change of soil environment. That could be the reason as it was adjusting to the new pot. Also, the temperature of your region could impact blossoming. The third reason, it could be a change in fertilizer. Adenium is a rather domesticated plant that likes to stay with one type of fertilizer. I recommend one tablespoon of 0-45-0 every year in the beginning of spring. Also, 20-20-20 soluble fertilizer can be used throughout spring and summertime. One teaspoon per gallon of water is sufficient (it should be highly diluted). This will give the plant good nutrients and encourage blooming. But remember that when you are using 20-20-20, every two months, one watering should be plain water without any fertilizer to flush out the salt that remains in the fertilizer. I hope your plant starts to bloom again and I'm sure it will happen. Thank you again for your great question and your very kind comment. I am always here to work with my subscribers with their questions. And by the way, Adenium is my favorite plant! Best of luck and best wishes!

@@cactusandsucculentexchange Grazie per l'esauriente risposta. rispondo ora alle tue domande. Abito in Italia settentrionale, dove il clima è temperato a carattere continentale, con estati molto calde e inverni piuttosto freddi. il fertilizzante che ho sempre usato, è quello che uso anche per i cactus, con titolo 6-12-24. da ora in poi , userò quelli che mi hai consigliato. Grazie ancora e distinti saluti.

Thank you - you are very welcome! I wish you all the best and please do let me know how your plants progress :)

Hello and thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :) My instagram is @cactusandsucculentexchange It is nice to connect with you again. Between July and September is the best time to separate them. In terms of the growth stage of the plant, wait 1-2 years to repot them. Could you please clarify your question regarding "baggy system"? I want to make sure I understand what you are referring to. Thanks again!

I sawed the adenium seeds and kept them in a bag. The germination rate is near 90% and i am not sure how long i should keep them in the bag. So glad to connect an adenium master! Thank you for sharing your knowledges on youtube.

You are very kind! If the seeds have sprouted, it is about time to place them into the soil. Use soft potting soil - the closest you can find would be Miracle-Gro potting soil, moisture control in a green bag. When you place them into the soil, water them and keep them somewhere warm. Also, place breathable mesh on top of the pot and check on them every day. Make sure the soil doesn't dry out but don't water it too much. You can water it once every other day. If the weather gets colder from what the temperature is today, water it once every 3 days. If the weather gets above 80 degrees F, then you should water them every day. Don't put them in direct sun, just place them in a shady but warm area. Keep me posted on their progress and good luck! Thank you again or your comment - I appreciate it. Tomorrow, I'll be posting a very interesting video so please check it out through the end. It's going to be about a very rare species. Take care!

Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. Cannot wait to see your next videos. The more the merrier!

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Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your experience! Please keep these plants next to each other, especially in the spring and summer. They may seed - that is the time you should fertilize them early in the spring. It is possible they can flower but they have to be next to each other in order to provide seeds after blooming. Keep me posted on their progress. Maybe you can get seeds out of them which will make your propagation more successful than cuttings. Also, I have another technique and I will make a video about it so please stay tuned! Best regards :)

As always, thanks very much, Virge!

Congratulations - I wish you great success with it! You will love growing it! And thank you for watching :)

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That is truly so nice of you, Ruby! Thank you for your very kind comment - it really made my day! Take care!

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Thank you so much! Your very kind comment encourages me to continue working hard to present better content for my viewers. I greatly appreciate you! Please share my channel with your friends and followers. Thanks again :)

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Thank you very much for your comment! Ceraria and Operculicarya are tough to root from a cutting. When you purchase them, make sure they are well-rooted because that increases the chance of survival. Also, in the summertime, make sure you give them a good amount of water but year-round, keep them in a warm area. A few hours of sun every day will make them look better. Thanks for watching!

Thank you - they are very beautiful! Best of luck with them and thank you for watching :)

Thank you so much for watching and greetings to you! There is a famous cactus and succulent show in Bangkok. I'm sure you will be able to find this plant at that show. I would like to be in touch if you would like. That way, we can get more knowledge about the market for these plants both in the US and Thailand. If you'd like, please send me a private message on Instagram (@cactusandsucculentexchange) or email me at cactusandsucculentexchange@gmail.com Good luck and thank you for your comment!

As always, thank you for watching and commenting!

Thank you so much! I hope you find a good one and good luck with it :)

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Ain't it the truth! Thanks so much for watching!

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No, Gasteria does not go into dormancy. Thank you very much for watching my channel!

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Hello! Do you use any root hormone when you take the cutting? For this plant, since the structure of the body of the plant is more woody, you have to use very strong root hormone in the form of a liquid or powder. If it is in powder form, you have to put the cutting into moist soil. If it you use a liquid root hormone, you have to keep the cutting in the liquid solution for at least 1 week, then you can place it into the soil. Please make sure that you read the bottle and follow the instructions because the liquid is very strong. Also, do not keep the cutting in the liquid longer than 5 days. If you don't get a result, let me know - I can make a video for you on this topic. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@@cactusandsucculentexchange Hello , thank you very much for your reply. I tried many times to root the cuttings, using both powdered and liquid hormone, but unfortunately I only succeeded in rooting one cutting that I used the powdered hormone for. I assume that it also depends a lot on temperature, humidity and the soil used. I, together with many growers from Slovakia, have been trying for a long time to propagate it using branch cuttings, but without success. We would greatly appreciate it if you could make a video on how to do it. 😎

Thank you very much, Ruby - your comment really means a lot to me. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :)

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It is a nice plant, isn't it!

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Hi Kevin - thank you very much for your comment! Can you please send me an email at cactusandsucculentexchange@gmail.com ? Thanks

Hi - thank you for watching. Yes, I use Hi-Yield Dusting Wettable Sulfur but any anti-fungal product for gardening should work just fine. It could come in the form of a powder or a thick liquid or paste. Powder seems to be more effective for my use. Thanks

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