VLOG06 - California Cactus Dream Series - Ep. 03 - A day with the legend - Elton Roberts

This is the last and final installment of a 3-part series showcasing the different nurseries I visited when I was in California, USA.
Elton Roberts is a master grower from the USA. In this video, Elton shares his collection, growing and watering techniques, and a lot more crazy stuff. He is such a dynamite! 😊 I often forget I am talking to a legend. Thank you Elton for this opportunity!
Elton wrote numerous articles on growing cacti. Here are some of those:
“Cactus and Alkalinity” - www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/Cactus%20...
“Acidic Solutions adjusting water's pH improves plant growth” - bioone.org/journals/cactus-an...[245:ASAWPI]2.0.CO;2.short
Thank you Keith Taylor for arranging this tour and I hope to see you again in the Philippines soon! Visit his Facebook group for more updates on his pottery and plants.
Pottery by Kitoi - / kitoi
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Gelo's Sanctuary - / gelosanctuary

[@eliii6667]

Those dogs were driving me nuts.

[@thesuncouldnotsaveus]

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[@futtbux]

He definitely loves those yapping little ankle biters lol. Glad to see people admiring my granpa's work!

[@uriahbraun1047]

Wonderful. Thanks for the tour

[@user-ze6do7kf4e]

I’ve been using the same water regimen for years now. Apple cider vinegar, a little bit of hydrogen peroxide and a little rubbing alcohol and tomato fertilizer. Not only does it keep the ph at the right acidic levels but it helps keep pests and harmful bugs away. Especially if you add a tiny bit of neem oil.

[@bobs5596]

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[@newmanmansell760]

I have watched this many, many times and I still enjoy watching😌🤲💞This video taught me about water ph and about friendship🙏🌟Thanks always for this video🥰

[@cherrydulaney6572]

I just attended an interview last night with Elton Roberts at the Sacramento Cactus & Succulent Society meeting. He has a wealth of information and was so friendly, even to this new succulent person. He was very helpful afterwards as I asked more about water acidification and mealy bug control. Watching this video is great! I loved seeing his set up and the bounty of his hot houses. Wow! So many beautiful, fascinating, and rare cacti. Thanks so much for posting.

[@nazimacoutinho6927]

I am amazed to see such wonders of cacti and succulents, what l have in my collection is nothing l am from goa, india. Bravo for his age of collection all those cacti and succulents l have not seen in my life some, very unique.

[@Cactus_succulent_plants]

Beautiful collection and his knowledge is to be cherished. He is funny too 😀

[@ShyDog827]

Well , I don’t know how I happened upon this video but I’m lucky I did. This is the first time I’ve heard that acidic water is best for cactus. I’m getting that sodium bicarbonate . I’m concentrating on cactus plants now because my schedule has become very busy, and I don’t have the energy to be fussing over tropicals. I was very surprised to see how well my various cactus were doing without my attention , especially during our extreme summer . I’m very impressed with their tenacity. Maybe one day I’ll have an impressive collection like Mr Elton Roberts🤞This was a great video, thanks.

[@pkmblcknwht]

I would love to be an apprentice. So much knowledge. Good bless him a long long long life ❤️

[@zcoanmcoan1534]

I watched this video about 10 times I love it!

[@josearmandosermenoingles3352]

Expectacular cactus 🌵

[@nilsboothe9327]

Beautiful collection and what a great tip .

[@robinmarks5638]

Loved this! What a collection!!!!

[@cheriroberts118]

Confirmation I'm not just biased, my dad is a legend.

[@forrestsnow580]

Amazing video. So much knowledge!!

[@juanitamaciel1893]

Thank you for sharing 🌹this 😊 I love it 🙏🏻🌹

[@user-tb5fq3qx9g]

Hi Elton and the others there, enjoy your cactus day :) Bob Ressler