Lophophora williamsii: Secret peyote cactus garden in the wild

Join us as we explore a mountain full of cacti, featuring up to 10 different genera, and uncover the symbiotic relationships between cacti and other desert plants in the Potosí desert.
We’ll introduce you to Lophophora williamsii, a slow-growing cactus endemic to Mexico and the U.S. Unfortunately, there are now very few left in the U.S. due to habitat destruction and harvesting. Come along and get to know this beautiful plant that deserves our attention and protection.
Known as Peyote in northern Mexico, this plant has been used medicinally by pre-Hispanic cultures. Recently, it’s become the center of various pseudo-spiritual movements that are far removed from the cultures that originally discovered it.
We’ll also discuss the delicate balance between succulent plants in the desert and how they cooperate to survive together.
#lophophora #lophophorawilliamsii #peyote #cactus #cactiandsucculents

[@virgedavila1290]

Wow, beautiful, enjoyed watching thanks for sharing

[@adamh6420]

I’ve seen a lot of different and strang and rare cacti but they are always growing in black plastic pots. It’s so awesome to see these in their natural habitat thank you so much for filming these expeditions

[@RareCactus]

@@adamh6420 I’m glad you enjoy their surroundings too! Thanks for watching

[@StanWatt.]

It's fabulous to see so many in the wild.

[@RareCactus]

It was an amazing site for sure ❤

[@seastar3909]

❤❤❤

[@Roy-b4h]

Thank you for this beautiful glimpse into a cactus Garden of Eden.

[@RareCactus]

@@Roy-b4h glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 🙂

[@billgolightly7203]

Terrific video. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with us.

[@RareCactus]

Thanks so much!

[@pimpozza]

Thanks for showing us this spectacular little mountain full of lophophora and other cacti, Manuel.. I am in awe of the secret garden and hope it remains secret.. 💚🌵
Oh, the glochids on opuntia though.. I hear you! 🤦🏻‍♀️ *Ouch!!*

[@RareCactus]

Many thanks for your support! 🌵❤️

[@SebaCactus]

Soy italiano pero hablo un poco de espanol y simplemente AMO lo que haceis y diceis, vuestra manera de pensar.
Trabajar un día en collaboración con vosotros sería un sueno!

[@RareCactus]

Muchas gracias por acompañarnos! Tal vez algún día trabajamos en algo. Saludos! 🙂

[@kewn8286]

Amazing.. Your passion is contagious

[@RareCactus]

Wow, thank you! I’m glad I can help you all fall in love with these amazing plants and landscapes ❤️

[@umikalthumabdulmajid5406]

As usual, I'm enthralled by dis discovery of yours Manuel. Jus so special and fascinating at how nature prevails in such harsh environment. ❤❤😊😊

[@RareCactus]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us

[@SebaCactus]

Fantastico

[@RareCactus]

Muchas gracias!!

[@CactusGhand1]

Just amazing 🤩 Thank you for taking time doing this videos 😎🤙🌵🌵

[@RareCactus]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching

[@Pearl-2099]

Beautiful!

[@RareCactus]

Thank you for joining!

[@Pearl-2099]

​@@RareCactus I look forward to future uploads 👍

[@gymno7478]

First view woohoo!
Outstanding video again.👍

[@RareCactus]

@@gymno7478 thank you!! Had to repost due to an error, I hope people watch it 😅

[@ChopsticksDIYGarden]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@RareCactus]

Our pleasure! Glad you liked it!

[@lwltrs]

What camera did you use? Amazing footage!

[@RareCactus]

Black magic cinema camera 🤩

[@Tminus89]

Great spot, thanks for showing us :)

[@RareCactus]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@dominus6695]

If you can wear long pants, it's not that harsh xD

[@adamh6420]

Ok but you gotta eat one peyote button in nature ;) it’s survival! Jkjk

[@RareCactus]

Never! 😊