Laura Eubanks I love all of you videos. But walk about Wednesday's are definitely my favorites. Your garden is absolutely stunning. I've been growing succulents for about 3 years and I've been watching your videos since I started. I have learned so much from you. I love that you're still excited about all of your succulents. Thank you Laura. Happy New Year to you and your family
Now you know im not crazy! Lol you have babies on the bloom stalks even tho you didn't have to cut and root its still acting like the same. Leave it to our own babies to be the catalyst to let us learn from experience like Griffin lol hes so sweet i have grandbabies too. 😊Im so taken by the crassula babies necklace at 5:10!
I'm in shock at how much all your stuff grew in just a year. It's almost like the plants have tripled in size that's crazy, and it all looks so amazing now. I bet you could even plant christmas cactus in your garden since you have basically every other succulent. That would be hilarious seeing it bloom in the garden instead of throwing them away since most people do after Christmas.
@@chrismc1975 Well most people only have so much room indoors and 10 years is 10 plants. It's like a easter lily people toss after easter. Also you keep the nicest ones as they are bred to have new varieties each year people collect the best ones.
For your rhino, another issue might be that it is planted in pure pumice. I did an experiment where I planted some cactus/succulents in 100% inorganic material and they all survived, but none thrived. I had almost no new growth for years on those.
I’m so glad you mentioned this, as I’ve been toying with this concept for a few months. But firstly, did you ever try to give your plants a diluted liquid fertilizer? I’ve found that if you just give them a monthly diluted feeding, they’re great. Especially in a less organic substrate. You can even just do a seasonal application of liquid feed, like 4x/year, or once at the start of each season… diluted extra for autumn & winter for “dormancy”, depending where you live. With succulents you can even fertilize them ONCE in spring and they’ll thrive the entire year after that. But I still like to do a little more often, like 2-4x a year. I also give all my potted plants Osmocote Plus grains in the substrate so the roots have something. Just a couple pinches does the trick. Maybe you know, but there are tons of liquid options… fish emulsion, Super Thrive, Foxfarm, Hydro Gro, and Schulz’s has a good one; also good ol’ liquid seaweed is awesome for succs. Debra Lee Baldwin swears by the “MooPoo” dried manure tea bags, soaked in a watering can-even the dreaded Miracle Gro works!) 👍🏽 Obviously, succulents will take root in the cracks of the sidewalk, or the side of the road, between bricks, on roof tiles, etc. Everywhere. So they’re naturally going to prefer to grow in inert, rocky and minimally organic substrates. Even many aroids and tropical don’t do well in rich, dense soil. Most plants sold at stores today should be immediately replanted upon purchase! The manufacturers seem to use pure peat and nothing else. Even for succs! So I have been getting into semi hydroponics, and Pon substrates. It’s a mixture of crushed lava rocks, zeolite, some activated charcoal, perlite, pumice and organic scent-free kitty litter (my special ingredient. It’s the best). To combat the lack of nitrogen and other elements, we usually add a pinch of Osmocote or any type of granular fertilizer. That’s all the plants need. Roots will find the granules and they’re timed-release, too.
@@erikm8372 It's funny that you mention the manure teabags because that is exactly what I have been using! I was reading your reply and wondering how I was going to describe them because I swear no one has ever heard of them and I always look like a weirdo talking about manure tea haha
Hello from Greece!👋 making right now my succulent garden, just found your channel and watched almost all your videos😊. Very helpful 👍👍👍your garden is a dream💓💓🤩🤩🤩
Happy New Year! A good clean-up is a great way to start (as I look at my own garden and get motivated 😂) Walkabout Wednesdays have become my favorite - it’s just amazing that this garden has only been there 1 1/2 years!
@LauraEubanks always amazed with all the beauty in your garden. Such amazing varieties. Can you go over watering techniques when you have a cactus and a succulent side to side, but one requires just a little bit more water than the other. How much water do you give a cactus that’s on the ground versus in a pot? And how about when you have a combo of both in a planter pot? Thanks❤😊
Happy New Year Laura to you and your Family 🎉🎉🎉 I love your walkabout Wednesdays and this was especially lovely to see after you’ve tidied some areas. It’s looking so beautiful and I’m always so inspired! I love my potatorum also, and agree with you its structure is beautiful! ❤ from Melb Australia 🇦🇺
Your garden looks great ! Nice to see the splendor of life in January 🙂 Has been a mild winter so far here in Wisconsin but spring is still a LONG way off.
I'd also like to know how to tell if a mammillaria is dehydrated. I can barely tell one mammillaria from another. One of my mammillaria grows quite rapidly... And my other two are barely doing anything. I can only tell they are alive because of the new spines
I love the structure of that Agave, except it reminds me of an artichoke, which I love, and it makes me hungry! Also, it isn't as good an option for my garden given its static shape and apparent lack of easy propagation. Flower-shaped succulents are among my favorites.
I remember you have mentioned about a couple of years ago that no one can explain why succulents crest, and it is somewhat a rarity. I have been to a number of garden centers and have seen just a handful of crested succs.. But now in your garden so many of are now cresting - it is has even become some sort of a common occurrence. Do you think it is an abnormality/disease that the other plants are "catching"... more and more of your plants are cresting.
It's funny to me cuz I know you well enough to know that when you moved those echinopsis variegated pups and said you'll leave them there "for now" I just know that may mean months 😂, heck, i could even bet they'll never be moved again 😂 but I love that about you. 😅
What would Bently do without your water fountain, he luvs it. Every time he has a drink I get thirst, the power of suggestion. 😂🤣
Your garden is always so pretty. Where does Bentley the succulent dog does his business? He doesn't mess with the succulents at all? Such a good boy.
Your channel is my new favorite. Can’t get enough of your videos. Your yard is gorgeous. Thank you for this.
Welcome!!
Lovely calming beautiful rainwashed walkabout Wednesday. I think you are an excellent expert succulent spokesperson. Your love is contagious.
Cactus Caffine is an expert on cactus questions. I've even gotten mine to bloom with her suggestions.
oh Laura, not only do you have a way with landscapes, you def have a way with taking us on your walkabouts .. love it so much!!
Laura Eubanks I love all of you videos. But walk about Wednesday's are definitely my favorites. Your garden is absolutely stunning. I've been growing succulents for about 3 years and I've been watching your videos since I started. I have learned so much from you. I love that you're still excited about all of your succulents. Thank you Laura. Happy New Year to you and your family
Your yard looks beautiful Laura ❤. Love your Xmas gift, the variegated aloe Hercules 🎉❤
Happy New Year! I just love watching (and hearing) your dog lapping up water at the beginning of a video!
Hello Laura and Bentley, everything looks so beautiful.
My dog Chip also drinks from fountains, and he drinks like he has’nt got any water in day’s 🤭
Now you know im not crazy! Lol you have babies on the bloom stalks even tho you didn't have to cut and root its still acting like the same. Leave it to our own babies to be the catalyst to let us learn from experience like Griffin lol hes so sweet i have grandbabies too. 😊Im so taken by the crassula babies necklace at 5:10!
19:01 the “weird and wacky” cactus looks like a Gymnocalycium…
unwound 😂
I'm in shock at how much all your stuff grew in just a year. It's almost like the plants have tripled in size that's crazy, and it all looks so amazing now. I bet you could even plant christmas cactus in your garden since you have basically every other succulent. That would be hilarious seeing it bloom in the garden instead of throwing them away since most people do after Christmas.
Omg people throw away Christmas cactus?? 😱
@@chrismc1975 Well most people only have so much room indoors and 10 years is 10 plants. It's like a easter lily people toss after easter. Also you keep the nicest ones as they are bred to have new varieties each year people collect the best ones.
For your rhino, another issue might be that it is planted in pure pumice. I did an experiment where I planted some cactus/succulents in 100% inorganic material and they all survived, but none thrived. I had almost no new growth for years on those.
I’m so glad you mentioned this, as I’ve been toying with this concept for a few months. But firstly, did you ever try to give your plants a diluted liquid fertilizer? I’ve found that if you just give them a monthly diluted feeding, they’re great. Especially in a less organic substrate. You can even just do a seasonal application of liquid feed, like 4x/year, or once at the start of each season… diluted extra for autumn & winter for “dormancy”, depending where you live. With succulents you can even fertilize them ONCE in spring and they’ll thrive the entire year after that. But I still like to do a little more often, like 2-4x a year. I also give all my potted plants Osmocote Plus grains in the substrate so the roots have something. Just a couple pinches does the trick.
Maybe you know, but there are tons of liquid options… fish emulsion, Super Thrive, Foxfarm, Hydro Gro, and Schulz’s has a good one; also good ol’ liquid seaweed is awesome for succs. Debra Lee Baldwin swears by the “MooPoo” dried manure tea bags, soaked in a watering can-even the dreaded Miracle Gro works!) 👍🏽
Obviously, succulents will take root in the cracks of the sidewalk, or the side of the road, between bricks, on roof tiles, etc. Everywhere. So they’re naturally going to prefer to grow in inert, rocky and minimally organic substrates. Even many aroids and tropical don’t do well in rich, dense soil. Most plants sold at stores today should be immediately replanted upon purchase! The manufacturers seem to use pure peat and nothing else. Even for succs!
So I have been getting into semi hydroponics, and Pon substrates. It’s a mixture of crushed lava rocks, zeolite, some activated charcoal, perlite, pumice and organic scent-free kitty litter (my special ingredient. It’s the best). To combat the lack of nitrogen and other elements, we usually add a pinch of Osmocote or any type of granular fertilizer. That’s all the plants need. Roots will find the granules and they’re timed-release, too.
@@erikm8372 It's funny that you mention the manure teabags because that is exactly what I have been using! I was reading your reply and wondering how I was going to describe them because I swear no one has ever heard of them and I always look like a weirdo talking about manure tea haha
Hello from Greece!👋 making right now my succulent garden, just found your channel and watched almost all your videos😊. Very helpful 👍👍👍your garden is a dream💓💓🤩🤩🤩
I always look forward to your videos. ❤❤❤
Happy New Year! A good clean-up is a great way to start (as I look at my own garden and get motivated 😂) Walkabout Wednesdays have become my favorite - it’s just amazing that this garden has only been there 1 1/2 years!
@LauraEubanks always amazed with all the beauty in your garden. Such amazing varieties. Can you go over watering techniques when you have a cactus and a succulent side to side, but one requires just a little bit more water than the other. How much water do you give a cactus that’s on the ground versus in a pot? And how about when you have a combo of both in a planter pot? Thanks❤😊
🤩 what a beautiful garden 🌵🪴💚
Hello, ma'am Laura happy new year!!!🎉😊
Happy New Year Laura to you and your Family 🎉🎉🎉
I love your walkabout Wednesdays and this was especially lovely to see after you’ve tidied some areas.
It’s looking so beautiful and I’m always so inspired!
I love my potatorum also, and agree with you its structure is beautiful!
❤ from Melb Australia 🇦🇺
I love your crested Ghosties! I have lots of them, but no crested ones!
Your garden looks great ! Nice to see the splendor of life in January 🙂 Has been a mild winter so far here in Wisconsin but spring is still a LONG way off.
Happy New Year to you and Greg. The garden looks spectacular. 🥰
It looks so beautiful good job.
I'd also like to know how to tell if a mammillaria is dehydrated. I can barely tell one mammillaria from another.
One of my mammillaria grows quite rapidly... And my other two are barely doing anything. I can only tell they are alive because of the new spines
Looks awesome!!
I love the structure of that Agave, except it reminds me of an artichoke, which I love, and it makes me hungry! Also, it isn't as good an option for my garden given its static shape and apparent lack of easy propagation. Flower-shaped succulents are among my favorites.
I always enjoy watching your videos. Any tips on some good botanical gardens to visit while in San Diego?
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7:38 I think it is a ferox x arborescens hybrid
Aloe principis? Looks a little blue and glaucous. Great garden
Can you please showcase Ursula next time?
I remember you have mentioned about a couple of years ago that no one can explain why succulents crest, and it is somewhat a rarity. I have been to a number of garden centers and have seen just a handful of crested succs.. But now in your garden so many of are now cresting - it is has even become some sort of a common occurrence. Do you think it is an abnormality/disease that the other plants are "catching"... more and more of your plants are cresting.
I hope it’s contagious!
It's funny to me cuz I know you well enough to know that when you moved those echinopsis variegated pups and said you'll leave them there "for now" I just know that may mean months 😂, heck, i could even bet they'll never be moved again 😂 but I love that about you. 😅
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Hi Laura, What fertilizer did you use for your spiral cactus? Mine is not happy. Thanks!
I’ve used fish emulsion with great results.
I wonder if you don't mean crenulated? Happy New Year to everyone! 😎
I think that is what I mean.
Sounds like “cranunculated” is another example of one of my made up words🤪
@LauraEubanks well, your Sea Dragon has carunculations, so it *IS* carunculated
Happy new year and greetings from Namibia.
Garden is gorgeous as always.
I'm thinking that the cactus with long spines is Ferocactus rectispinus.
In these parts we use the scientific name “ballsacky”.
Ferox x? Looks very similar to an Aloe David Verity.
That agave looks like a fake plant!!