This was very very well done. Thank you. I rarely find a video that truly covers everything, and I don't think you left me a single variable to wonder about. Bang up! I hope I can give you one piece of constructive criticism because I think it could help your channel. You speak very clearly and your audio was fine, so understanding you was effortless. However, for someone with a rythmic ear (made that up) the pauses can be a little uncomfortable. I'm sure the pauses come from careful attention to covering all the details though, and having done so well on that front, I wouldn't want to see that suffer for "rythmic" :) Hope to see a lot more from you.
Might be a good solution in other parts of the country but I stay away from grow bags in general in my desert climate. The material tends to break down quickly from our extreme elements and fall apart. It also requires more watering due to the soil drying out faster which can require multiple waterings per day in triple digits. Also roots will grow thru the fabric which can be a pain when up-potting and can cause shock to the plant. Containers work best and if possible, its best to plunge the container in the soil or mulch to keep the roots cooler in summer.
Hello Natasha. I’ve been growing a Frankincense plant from seed since April in my conservatory at home in England. It was doing fine until about a month ago, but now it’s leaves are turning a yellowish brown colour. I don’t know what’s wrong. Is there somewhere I can send you a picture of it so you could give me some advice? Chris x
Hi. It may just be leaves about to drop from a change in environment like sunlight/air temp or humidity. Usually new leaves emerge when the old drop as the plant readjusts. Feel free to email me at livewellplantz@gmail.com. I'll do my best to help but it can be difficult to tell root cause from a photo
It has Christian religious importance and is endangered but also you can harvest the sap when the tree matures. The sap that is harvested for resin is both aromatic (used as incense) and medicinal. This video provides more of a background -- ua-cam.com/video/_p0lqauHrZQ/v-deo.html I'm not an expert; a search on the species will yield more information.
Hi. Yes! This plant will grow in your climate. In the book, Cultivation of Boswellia, the author and renowned botanist points out that it's very humid on the Arabian Peninsula where Boswellia grows and thrives. They are very adaptable plants when it comes to humidity and soil types. B. sacra should do well in your climate as long as you protect from any frost initially The UA-cam channel Todd's Tropicals in FL has some good content on starting seeds. You may want to check out his channel and/or Miniatree (on Facebook) for seeds. Out of Africa is a nursery in FL that also sells starter Boswellia plants and may be a good point of contact.
As boswellia is formulated by vets to help pets with joint issues, I don't believe there is any concern. I've also never seen animals try to ingest the parts of the tree on their own. I recommend that you check with your vet if you want an expert opinion.
Thanks! Yes; it does well in tropical climates. It loves the heat and has no issue with humidity. In fact, frankincense is said to be native to Ethiopia.
Hello. My annual fall tour videos show updates in my in-ground trees but I do not have any new videos dedicated to growing frankincense plants. I have no personal experience with boswellia carterii but they seem to have similar growing needs to sacra.
I have a question for you. I have several mulberries grown into a 5 ft hedge along a north-facing block wall. This year they produced like gangbusters. Unfortunately, I broke out in hives when I picked them and had digestive trouble after eating them. Needless to say, I've hired the gardener to dig them out. Do you have a suggestion for a fruiting tree/bush that does well in part shade?
Not sure if you like tropical guava but they are one of my favorites and can be pruned into a hedge and will do well in part shade. Barbados cherry may be another option for an edible hedge. I've also seen people plant citrus as a hedge but they will take some time to fill in.
Check out Arid Lands Greenhouses online. They are located in Tucson. If you go to their website and search for "boswellia" you'll find that they have sacra seedlings in stock. That's a rare event so buy one online before they are gone.
Sorry, I do not have any seeds to sell. On Etsy, there is a shop called ManofLettersCo (in California) that sells seeds. They appear to be genuine sacra seeds. Good luck!
This year I am unable to offer plants. Propagation did not go well and the few plants I have are already spoken for. There is another store out of California on Etsy called Man of Letters that sells b sacra plants and seeds. I have no personal experience with the store but you may want to check it out.
Are you located in the US? If in the US, contact Arid Lands nursery in AZ when they will have b. sacra seedings again. If outside, then try Hojny Succulents in Czech Republic. They are both online legitimate sellers and I have had good results from both.
If you stay above 30 you can surely grow frankincense in the ground. Frankincense will love the fog. Oman is where it comes from where heavy fog comes off the ocean during the summer. Monsoon season is when frankincense kicks into high gear here when our humidity spikes. I will have quite a few 1 gallon rooted plants to list in June (estimate); they are not ready to sell yet as they are still rooting and growing.
@@mykvass Your climate supports growing it in ground which is a very good thing as that's the tree's preference over a container. Frankincense does not need 90+ temps to grow. It tolerates high heat but that does not mean it requires it. The main requirement is to have a frost free climate.
Hello ty for this video! I just bought Two Boswellia Sacra , one Carteri and one asplenfolia, I want to plant , can I plant them now? I live in Far west valley of Phoenix near Buckeye, I will place 30% shade cloth on the south and west sides of the plant, also Where is best Placement west and south? against a wall best ? can I grow in in middle of yard?,
Now is a great time to plant. Plant where it will get lots of sun. I have one growing on the west side and east side of my yard with sun most of the day and they have done well. In the middle of your yard is fine also. They don't need to be near a wall and can tolerate wind. The more space you give them, the better as they can get very wide and tall
@@jesurunblends I do not grow asplenfolia. Container growing is a good way to trial the hardiness of the plant. I do prune my boswellia sacra trees a couple times a year and they exude the sap at the cut which hardens and can be burnt as incense. To actually extract essential oils from the resin I have found requires equipment too expensive for the common person like me, but I use the sap from the seeds and bark before it hardens as a therapeutic agent on cuts and insect bites with myself and my family.
I do not know of any local nurseries still in business in the US that I have personal experience with. You can find seeds on Etsy and one nursery called Paradise Found has a field specimen for 3K but I have no experience with either of the sellers.
I do not sell cuttings; only rooted plants in limited quantities due to the rarity of this plant. I should have some rooted plants listed in June on my store.
Hi. Plants are very hard to find. If you do an internet search for "Boswellia sacra seeds worldwide shipping" you should be able to find a seller. The germination rate is less than 10%.
Enlightenment Garden thank you so much ! I m getting cutting and it’s will be my first one to propagate. Do you remove leaves from the cutting or not ?
I have learned that the equipment needed to properly distill frankincense oil is extremely expensive. That is probably why there are very few companies that produce high-quality essential oils from frankincense. The seeds themselves have the healing latex in them and I break those open and use them as a topical treatment but there is no point in extracting resin since I cannot process it.
@@EnlightenmentGarden You can also just use frankincense resins by themselves, right? (without making them into essential oils). I saw a guy drinking frankincense infused water.
Thanks--I've never tried that. In my annual pruning process, quite a bit of sap bleeds out so I have taken the dried beads of resin off the cut ends. From this, I did make a hydrosol with the resin using a low end distiller. It was a pain to clean the equipment after because of how gummy the resin is. I'll look into and try dissolving directly in water.
Thank you, Just got a gift and wasn't sure what to do. My climate should be perfect
😲❤🤩..absolutely love this video and the very informative information. I've started a frankincense playlist from this video awesome.
This was very very well done. Thank you. I rarely find a video that truly covers everything, and I don't think you left me a single variable to wonder about. Bang up!
I hope I can give you one piece of constructive criticism because I think it could help your channel. You speak very clearly and your audio was fine, so understanding you was effortless. However, for someone with a rythmic ear (made that up) the pauses can be a little uncomfortable.
I'm sure the pauses come from careful attention to covering all the details though, and having done so well on that front, I wouldn't want to see that suffer for "rythmic" :)
Hope to see a lot more from you.
We are in AZ. Awesome yard and channel. Subbed
Cool info. Wish I could grow one but I just don't have the space! :)
Really cool tree and video -- someday I'd love to grow one of these. Special tree.
Thanks; they are amazing trees. We are lucky we can grow them in the ground here.
Hi Natasha
What about growing Boswellia in grow bags??
Might be a good solution in other parts of the country but I stay away from grow bags in general in my desert climate. The material tends to break down quickly from our extreme elements and fall apart. It also requires more watering due to the soil drying out faster which can require multiple waterings per day in triple digits. Also roots will grow thru the fabric which can be a pain when up-potting and can cause shock to the plant. Containers work best and if possible, its best to plunge the container in the soil or mulch to keep the roots cooler in summer.
Hello Natasha. I’ve been growing a Frankincense plant from seed since April in my conservatory at home in England. It was doing fine until about a month ago, but now it’s leaves are turning a yellowish brown colour. I don’t know what’s wrong. Is there somewhere I can send you a picture of it so you could give me some advice?
Chris x
Hi. It may just be leaves about to drop from a change in environment like sunlight/air temp or humidity. Usually new leaves emerge when the old drop as the plant readjusts. Feel free to email me at livewellplantz@gmail.com. I'll do my best to help but it can be difficult to tell root cause from a photo
What do you do with this plant? Is it aromatic, edible? I know nothing about it. Thanks!
It has Christian religious importance and is endangered but also you can harvest the sap when the tree matures. The sap that is harvested for resin is both aromatic (used as incense) and medicinal. This video provides more of a background -- ua-cam.com/video/_p0lqauHrZQ/v-deo.html I'm not an expert; a search on the species will yield more information.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thank you! I knew about the biblical history, but was unsure exactly how it is put to use.
Hi I am in 9b Florida, I want to try but it is humid here, thoughts.
Hi. Yes! This plant will grow in your climate. In the book, Cultivation of Boswellia, the author and renowned botanist points out that it's very humid on the Arabian Peninsula where Boswellia grows and thrives. They are very adaptable plants when it comes to humidity and soil types. B. sacra should do well in your climate as long as you protect from any frost initially The UA-cam channel Todd's Tropicals in FL has some good content on starting seeds. You may want to check out his channel and/or Miniatree (on Facebook) for seeds. Out of Africa is a nursery in FL that also sells starter Boswellia plants and may be a good point of contact.
I have a dog and cat do I have to worry about toxic reactions or are the ok to have with pets
As boswellia is formulated by vets to help pets with joint issues, I don't believe there is any concern. I've also never seen animals try to ingest the parts of the tree on their own. I recommend that you check with your vet if you want an expert opinion.
Hi! Great video, do you think This plant could grow in east Africa (tropical climate)?
Thanks! Yes; it does well in tropical climates. It loves the heat and has no issue with humidity. In fact, frankincense is said to be native to Ethiopia.
Any new videos on this plant ? Also can Boswelia careri grow the same inground?
Hello. My annual fall tour videos show updates in my in-ground trees but I do not have any new videos dedicated to growing frankincense plants. I have no personal experience with boswellia carterii but they seem to have similar growing needs to sacra.
I have a question for you. I have several mulberries grown into a 5 ft hedge along a north-facing block wall. This year they produced like gangbusters. Unfortunately, I broke out in hives when I picked them and had digestive trouble after eating them. Needless to say, I've hired the gardener to dig them out. Do you have a suggestion for a fruiting tree/bush that does well in part shade?
Not sure if you like tropical guava but they are one of my favorites and can be pruned into a hedge and will do well in part shade. Barbados cherry may be another option for an edible hedge. I've also seen people plant citrus as a hedge but they will take some time to fill in.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thanks. I may try barbados cherry.
I can’t find the website of the place you said sold thesez
Check out Arid Lands Greenhouses online. They are located in Tucson. If you go to their website and search for "boswellia" you'll find that they have sacra seedlings in stock. That's a rare event so buy one online before they are gone.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thank you!!
Hello.
Can you provide me with the information to purchase a tree or cutting for frankincense tree?
I live in Peoria Arizona.
Thank youi
aridlandswholesale.com/oscommerce/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=boswellia&search_in_description=1&x=6&y=10
Can i buy seeds from you?
Sorry, I do not have any seeds to sell. On Etsy, there is a shop called ManofLettersCo (in California) that sells seeds. They appear to be genuine sacra seeds. Good luck!
Are you selling your Boswellia plant from cutting???
This year I am unable to offer plants. Propagation did not go well and the few plants I have are already spoken for. There is another store out of California on Etsy called Man of Letters that sells b sacra plants and seeds. I have no personal experience with the store but you may want to check it out.
Hello where can I purchase a reliable tree I have not had luck
Are you located in the US? If in the US, contact Arid Lands nursery in AZ when they will have b. sacra seedings again. If outside, then try Hojny Succulents in Czech Republic. They are both online legitimate sellers and I have had good results from both.
I'm in zone 9 not as hot as your area or as cold but foggy all summer. will it grow here ?
and do you have a 1gal for sale
If you stay above 30 you can surely grow frankincense in the ground. Frankincense will love the fog. Oman is where it comes from where heavy fog comes off the ocean during the summer. Monsoon season is when frankincense kicks into high gear here when our humidity spikes. I will have quite a few 1 gallon rooted plants to list in June (estimate); they are not ready to sell yet as they are still rooting and growing.
@@EnlightenmentGarden ok then its worth a try for sure. save 1 for me in June 1 gal please
@@mykvass Sure thing; I'll let you know in advance when they list.
1 more thing we have foggy summers so no real heat to speak of which Oman and PHX have. maybe 2-3 weeks of 80s
@@mykvass Your climate supports growing it in ground which is a very good thing as that's the tree's preference over a container. Frankincense does not need 90+ temps to grow. It tolerates high heat but that does not mean it requires it. The main requirement is to have a frost free climate.
Hello ty for this video! I just bought Two Boswellia Sacra , one Carteri and one asplenfolia, I want to plant , can I plant them now? I live in Far west valley of Phoenix near Buckeye, I will place 30% shade cloth on the south and west sides of the plant, also Where is best Placement west and south? against a wall best ? can I grow in in middle of yard?,
Now is a great time to plant. Plant where it will get lots of sun. I have one growing on the west side and east side of my yard with sun most of the day and they have done well. In the middle of your yard is fine also. They don't need to be near a wall and can tolerate wind. The more space you give them, the better as they can get very wide and tall
@@EnlightenmentGarden ty for your response, ok ty so much , do you grow Boswellia asplenfolia ? I will try in a pot
@@EnlightenmentGarden oh i forgot to ask lol do u harvest the resin? if so how?
@@jesurunblends I do not grow asplenfolia. Container growing is a good way to trial the hardiness of the plant. I do prune my boswellia sacra trees a couple times a year and they exude the sap at the cut which hardens and can be burnt as incense. To actually extract essential oils from the resin I have found requires equipment too expensive for the common person like me, but I use the sap from the seeds and bark before it hardens as a therapeutic agent on cuts and insect bites with myself and my family.
@@EnlightenmentGarden ty so much for sharing your knowledge and experience humbly its very informative I will be watchin
g your other videos too!
Um do know of a good source for purchasing a frankincense?
I do not know of any local nurseries still in business in the US that I have personal experience with. You can find seeds on Etsy and one nursery called Paradise Found has a field specimen for 3K but I have no experience with either of the sellers.
Thank you
Would white buckets work okay?
I don't see why not as long as nothing toxic was in them prior and you punch drainage holes in the bottom.
Do you sell cuttings?
I do not sell cuttings; only rooted plants in limited quantities due to the rarity of this plant. I should have some rooted plants listed in June on my store.
@@EnlightenmentGarden do you have a website for your store? I’d love to buy one
Hi!I'm in Southern African i want the tree to plant it where can I find it?or the seeds
Hi. Plants are very hard to find. If you do an internet search for "Boswellia sacra seeds worldwide shipping" you should be able to find a seller. The germination rate is less than 10%.
@@EnlightenmentGarden OK thanks
Do you sale cuttings/plants.
I do not have any rooted plants available currently.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Where did you get the original cutting to propagate? Thanks
@@M13x13M My original plant came from Miniatree (Tempe, Arizona) 11 years ago. They are not in business any longer.
Where do you get your plant markers?
www.everlastlabel.com/product-page/f-tall-display-plant-labels
Hi , would you recommend any rooting powder for Frankincense cutting to help with roots to grow? Thank you
Yes; I use clonex rooting gel. Also some mychorizae will help once you pot up after rooting to help them grow faster.
Enlightenment Garden thank you so much ! I m getting cutting and it’s will be my first one to propagate. Do you remove leaves from the cutting or not ?
@@tatyanasfitness4946 You are welcome. Yes, remove the leaves to give it the best chance
Enlightenment Garden thank you very much!
Enlightenment Garden one more question please , how much water did you give ? And how often did you water in the process? And thank you
I thought it was a tree? Plant tree which is it??
Sorry if these dual terms caused confusion. In botany, a tree is a perennial plant. I'm using both terms and both are acceptable
Are you going to harvest frankincense resins?
I have learned that the equipment needed to properly distill frankincense oil is extremely expensive. That is probably why there are very few companies that produce high-quality essential oils from frankincense. The seeds themselves have the healing latex in them and I break those open and use them as a topical treatment but there is no point in extracting resin since I cannot process it.
@@EnlightenmentGarden You can also just use frankincense resins by themselves, right? (without making them into essential oils). I saw a guy drinking frankincense infused water.
Thanks--I've never tried that. In my annual pruning process, quite a bit of sap bleeds out so I have taken the dried beads of resin off the cut ends. From this, I did make a hydrosol with the resin using a low end distiller. It was a pain to clean the equipment after because of how gummy the resin is. I'll look into and try dissolving directly in water.
Im jealous