I just met Richard today at Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket and he is such an amazing person. Really passionate about his work and has great stories to tell. He told me about your video and I'm so happy I got to see one of his greenhouses in it. His collection of plants is really impressive! He told me that when he started his business he ordered the cacti seeds from around the world. Obviously there was no internet at that time, he was just corresponding with the sellers by mail. I will definitely stop by again to talk with him and buy him several plants. He needs our support for his business
Note to self 4:30 Summer April- October (as infrequently as once a month (bare minimum (not ideal), as frequently as twice a week (more often for more sun(make sure it dries out first)))) Winter November - March (no water at all) During growing season (summer) fertilize with fish-based fertilizer (if fertilizer is okay for plants I'm gonna eat). 8:55 for more info on plant nutrition.
I personally respect and adore cactus more than any other plant and consider them as a source of inspiration, motivation and positivity just because the way they surive during all odds and makes the surroundings colourful with their beautiful flowers where no one even can think of survival
WOW!! This short video was literally the most helpful cactus video I have ever watched! This was so helpful, and your questions were spot on! Thank you so much!! 💗💗
This guy is delightful! I love his passion for cacti and singing, he has such knowledge! Love this series by the way, I have a lot of the plants you talk about, so the tips are always welcome! Could you please do a video on fruit bearing plants like bananas, figs, berrys, apples, pears, citrus and all the others? Would love to know if you have any fruittrees in you home :). I have a banana plant inside, and apples, pears, berrys, figs, plums and grapes outside. Love Kippetje too :D
I have really enjoyed discovering your videos and have to tell you that Richard is a favorite. He is not just passionate and knowledgeable, but also an excellent communicator and teacher. I could follow him around all day listening to him talk about his plants.
I started watering all my plants with my aquarium water after doing watering changes. I did this basically to just use the water instead of wasting it. Come to fin out all my plants love it. They have grown so much in the two months I have been using it. 😊
I have cacti that I love and have been so afraid of overwatering. This explanation of watering is the best I have ever heard and makes me feel more confident in caring for and growing cacti.
Love when you make trips to little gems, there the people I want to be friends with. Private collectors are awesome and I love to see the different massive or odd varieties they have!
He has a great voice to listen to and he knows what he is talking about. Cacti are totally governed by light and you have to water in relation to the current weather with one eye on if the following days will also be sunny. Excellent film and you are a great host, thanks!
What a wealth of information. Never really cared much for cactus but since moving to the desert and actually seeing all the different kinds of them I have really taken an interest in them, especially the ones that flower. Thank you for the special visit with Richard!
I think, Richard is one of those among us that have reached happiness without greed without trickery (except making plants bloom out of season, perhaps) and being who he is. A model human.
Mercy, thanks for sharing this man and his love of the cactus. I've learned so much on the care of them and thank you for sharing these videos. He had a soothing voice as well. Truly a man who enjoys his life something I want to do myself.
Wow,this short video was literally the most helpful catcut video I have ever watched.This was very helpful and your question was on the spot thank you so much.
Hell, I thought I was somewhat of a gardener with my whole 6 plants, but this guy has obviously got me beat by thousands of country miles! I love his enthusiam, too. It's contagious.
The way this guy describes watering is spot on ! Mine are outside spring through fall then under lights for winter. Height of summer I water every other day.
I love this guy! It looks like he is from Chester County, PA, which is my county! I am going to have to see if he is at any local farmer's markets. Thanks for sharing his knowledge!
This is one of the best videos on youtube -- even if you've never seen a cactus in your life! I'd love to meet this man, spend an afternoon with him. I would ply him with his favourite libation and just hope he'd ramble on and on about life and cacti.
Interesting Video Summer. Richard has good easy to understand advice, he has a definite passion for cacti and succulents. I have a small greenhouse at home in Australia. I have quickly filled it with some nice cacti and Euphorbias.
aw, this might one of my favorite videos of yours! Very interesting man, I loved his singing and you can see his passion for cacti right away. thank you!
I adore this! He reminds me of my father who own his own soil amendment and composting company near Lake Tahoe. Quirky as heck and has loved plants since he was young! He got to me now because he comes to me for houseplant help and I go to him for soil help and produce!
I just met Richard today at Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket and he is such an amazing person. Really passionate about his work and has great stories to tell. He told me about your video and I'm so happy I got to see one of his greenhouses in it. His collection of plants is really impressive! He told me that when he started his business he ordered the cacti seeds from around the world. Obviously there was no internet at that time, he was just corresponding with the sellers by mail. I will definitely stop by again to talk with him and buy him several plants. He needs our support for his business
Can we see this man again in the future?! Maybe a cacti plant tour, if hes up to it? I dig his energy.
I can guarantee it.
Just released his second video!
I definitely watched and gave it a like!!! Thank you!
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He reminds me of Lawrence Krauss
His singing was so soothing and his cacti collection is fantastic.
What a lovely experience... thanks for visit n conversation .. the chicken looks happy running around 😊
That collection is my dream!
so glad you all enjoyed it. He's such a special guy!
well i think it's hebrew.
Horrible singing
Cacti are so underrated. 💚🌵
That’s so true 🌵
That’s because they’re so cool
Lolwut
Not anymore
This guy needs his own channel!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I love how smart this guy is, his clarity comes from profound knowledge and experience.
His attitude, energy, whatever it is, I want to spend an afternoon or two with this man.
Note to self 4:30
Summer April- October (as infrequently as once a month (bare minimum (not ideal), as frequently as twice a week (more often for more sun(make sure it dries out first))))
Winter November - March (no water at all)
During growing season (summer) fertilize with fish-based fertilizer (if fertilizer is okay for plants I'm gonna eat). 8:55 for more info on plant nutrition.
I personally respect and adore cactus more than any other plant and consider them as a source of inspiration, motivation and positivity just because the way they surive during all odds and makes the surroundings colourful with their beautiful flowers where no one even can think of survival
WOW!! This short video was literally the most helpful cactus video I have ever watched! This was so helpful, and your questions were spot on! Thank you so much!! 💗💗
This guy is delightful! I love his passion for cacti and singing, he has such knowledge! Love this series by the way, I have a lot of the plants you talk about, so the tips are always welcome! Could you please do a video on fruit bearing plants like bananas, figs, berrys, apples, pears, citrus and all the others? Would love to know if you have any fruittrees in you home :). I have a banana plant inside, and apples, pears, berrys, figs, plums and grapes outside. Love Kippetje too :D
so glad you're enjoying-and thanks for the suggestions.
His cacti must like and respond to his singing, and of course, his good care. He is very interesting! What a fantastic collection.
such a lovely voice and so much useful information! what a nice guy. Thanks for this wonderful video!
I love how you brought your chicken along. I love the chicken!
more of this guy
he's great, right? I see him every Saturday at the farmer's market, so it's a pleasure!
What a guy! Imagine spending a day with him.
He's tremendous. Full of stories too.
I love this guy I watch this video every few months just to lift my spirits.
No clue how anyone could not like this, so awesome!!! ❤️🌹
Richard is very good ! Thank you fir sharing!
"I love them all". So sweet ❤
Richard is a truly knowledgeable cactus expert. I loved this video!
I absolutely love this man, his wealth of knowledge and his beautiful voice! Want to see more of him! God bless and stay healthy!!!!🌵🐓
I worked for Richard in 2003….. right in this greenhouse. Good times. Hope he is well
Tomato fertilizer is the best for cacti plants. I having been growing cacti plants with tomato fertilizer and they grew so well.
LaFore Artis you do this like every three months.
Thanks for your advice ! Very useful 🍅 🌵
What is the name of the tomato fertilizer?
I have really enjoyed discovering your videos and have to tell you that Richard is a favorite. He is not just passionate and knowledgeable, but also an excellent communicator and teacher. I could follow him around all day listening to him talk about his plants.
What a Great and cute Guy he is. So informative!!! Love Him!!! Hope to see Him Again in Your Wonderful Channel. As Always, Love All Your videos.
So glad you're enjoying the channel.
Cactus juice is the quenchiest!
Down here in Florida my cactuses grow year round!
nothing's quenchier!
It'll quench ya!
This guy is awesome! He's the catcus whisper
totes!
Except not a "whisperer" (his singing is quite loud lol)
Love his voice, his cacti are thriving because of it I am sure! Great info,thanks 😃
Oh wow! As he sang, I was really falling asleep... turns out he was singing a lullaby! I live this guy, he can sing for me anytime! ☺️
I started watering all my plants with my aquarium water after doing watering changes. I did this basically to just use the water instead of wasting it. Come to fin out all my plants love it. They have grown so much in the two months I have been using it. 😊
I do the same because there are many minerals and other nutricion in the aquarium water.
He is the best, what a man who sings to the plants. beautiful!
really enjoyed!
I just want this guy to sing to me every day. This was good info. Thanks.
I have cacti that I love and have been so afraid of overwatering. This explanation of watering is the best I have ever heard and makes me feel more confident in caring for and growing cacti.
He has a wonderful voice. Fantastic collection.
His Cacti make me happy beeing a plant mother myself
so glad you enjoy his passion. His passion is our passion!
Good luck Richard! live long and keep singing!! Thanks Summer Rayne!
Love when you make trips to little gems, there the people I want to be friends with. Private collectors are awesome and I love to see the different massive or odd varieties they have!
Richard looks good for having Greenhouses in the 1920’s ! That’d make him over a hundred! I suspect Summer meant ‘..in HIS 20’s’
🤪😂 Love ya Summer
Was thinking just that 😂
I think she meant the greenhouses were built in the 1920s?
He has a great voice to listen to and he knows what he is talking about. Cacti are totally governed by light and you have to water in relation to the current weather with one eye on if the following days will also be sunny. Excellent film and you are a great host, thanks!
I've always loved this video. Even if I have my own cactus channel now, I still can't help watching this again and again.
Awasome guy owning awasome plants! Thanks for sharing your knowledge about cactuses with the world! 😊
Thank you! I have fell in love this past year with cacti and all succulents. ❤️
What a wealth of information. Never really cared much for cactus but since moving to the desert and actually seeing all the different kinds of them I have really taken an interest in them, especially the ones that flower. Thank you for the special visit with Richard!
Excelent tips, please do a show whith J&L orchid,love your videos.
I think, Richard is one of those among us that have reached happiness without greed without trickery (except making plants bloom out of season, perhaps) and being who he is. A model human.
He also makes Summer Rain cum in his greenhouse
Great video! I could listen to you guys talk for hours, so interesting! x
believe me, he TALKS for hours. I love him, he's great.
Love it that you made him sing. Am sure the cacti appreciated it. Tnx for the cacti tips
I’m in love with this girl
Smile, love ,wisdom, beauty , natural love for the earth all incorporated in one human soul and body
Mercy, thanks for sharing this man and his love of the cactus. I've learned so much on the care of them and thank you for sharing these videos. He had a soothing voice as well. Truly a man who enjoys his life something I want to do myself.
Excellent video! He has decades of experience and his advice is spot on.
Wow,this short video was literally the most helpful catcut video I have ever watched.This was very helpful and your question was on the spot thank you so much.
i have to say that was best info on cacti i have ever heard this man is fab and loved watching and loved his sing to and all cacti in his greenhouse.
What an awesome man, Ive seen the trilogy many times now, learning from this master and humble person.
sheer joy..loved this..even singing..wonderful🎈😘🐦
Hell, I thought I was somewhat of a gardener with my whole 6 plants, but this guy has obviously got me beat by thousands of country miles! I love his enthusiam, too. It's contagious.
Happy guy growing happy plants! Wonderful! The sun and water relationship, good point!
This was great! Packed with good practical info and Richard is so good at explaining it! Thank you, Richard!
Adorable human being. I just love this.
I just got inspired to start a greenhouse, thank you- I love him so much!
Richard was charming and full of good information. Please do more cactus with Richard videos!!!
Thank's Summer, You & Richard just hooked me up big time with the Cacti Knowledge, GOD Bless You Guys! 🌵
This is THE clearest video on watering!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing his green houses Summer. He answered many of my questions about cacti.
I often go back to the Cactus Guy's episodes and watch over and over. Please make more vids w him.
He looks like so much fun to work with.👍 Hopefully you can go visit him again and catch up 🤗
I love the singing and the chicken's WTH reaction and running away from it all! LOL
Hello host I am watching from Greensboro North Carolina
This was a great episode. Would love to see more field trip episodes in the future. Thanks Richard for all the wonderful information
This is my favorite video so far! What a hoot this gentleman is, and what a breathtaking greenhouse. You must have had so much fun.
tremendous fun. And the video was fun to make. He's such a character and I love how crazy and funky his greenhouse is.
I am a plant lover and classically trained musician, and I must say he is a really really good singer!
Goals goals goals! I felt it in my soul when he said they are all his favorite. I can relate 😍🌵
This person is an inspiration for the new hobbyists like myself
He is so knowledgeable! He knows everything! 😍 Nice voice!
The way this guy describes watering is spot on ! Mine are outside spring through fall then under lights for winter. Height of summer I water every other day.
this was so fun watching!!! What a lovely guy
he's really THE BEST!
I love his singing ♡ great energy too. So glad I bumped into this video
I love this guy! It looks like he is from Chester County, PA, which is my county! I am going to have to see if he is at any local farmer's markets. Thanks for sharing his knowledge!
This is one of the best videos on youtube -- even if you've never seen a cactus in your life! I'd love to meet this man, spend an afternoon with him. I would ply him with his favourite libation and just hope he'd ramble on and on about life and cacti.
such a smooth conversationalist. both of you!
Thank you Summer .... I just started my cacti and succulents as my hobby. And Wow Richard is a big plus . He is soooo cool and his singing 😍😍😍
Please, more Richard videos!!! :D
Amazing video !! Thanks for sharing with us !! I loved it ! 🌵
Perfect advice from a lovely guy ~ thank you Summer!
Love this guys cacti and his song. Thanks for the tour.
His energy is everything.
Question…What do you use for snails and other insects that eat cactus and succulents? Your plants are so healthy looking.
Awesome tips! Thank you so much. I really hope you can visit him again SOON!
Thank you, Richard for the awesome info.and a song 🌼🌺🌸
Interesting Video Summer. Richard has good easy to understand advice, he has a definite passion for cacti and succulents. I have a small greenhouse at home in Australia. I have quickly filled it with some nice cacti and Euphorbias.
I love it he's so sweet he loves them all.
He let them be that's the purpuse
i love all your videos.
Wow this is such an informative video, thanks for great content! Gotta love cacti and succulents:D
Really cool fellow! Loved his singing!
aw, this might one of my favorite videos of yours! Very interesting man, I loved his singing and you can see his passion for cacti right away. thank you!
he's the best and so glad you enjoyed!
Love this guy! Bravo Richard!
I adore this! He reminds me of my father who own his own soil amendment and composting company near Lake Tahoe. Quirky as heck and has loved plants since he was young! He got to me now because he comes to me for houseplant help and I go to him for soil help and produce!
beautiful story Colton. Thank you so much for sharing!
What a wealth of knowledge this man is. 💚
Wow ! You have such gorgeous arms ! It inspires me to want to work out . Succulents and working out are great hobbies. Thanks for your great videos 😊
Loved all of this! Thank you Summer and Richard!