Growing Joshua Trees from Seeds, Years 8-9
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2024
- I can't believe it's been 9 years already! This is by far my longest running plant growing series. In this update I cover the two big risks I undertook in the past year: 1) transplanting to a much bigger volume of coco coir in a self-watering planter, and 2) adding Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) to my chemical fertilizer regimen. So far the Joshua tree seems to have responded very well to all changes I have thrown at it. The growth acceleration in the full sun environment of the last two years is very apparent in this episode.
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If this tree were your kid, it would be getting ready to go to college, given how smart its dad is ;-)
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I just got back from my first visit to Joshua tree and wanted to learn more about these amazing plants. Thank you for making these incredible videos!! I’m so glad Josh is doing well.
So cool to see your success after all your patient work. ❤❤❤
Thanks Pam!
I love how its trunk looks at the bottom! After you transplanted it, the top of the main roots started to get exposed with time, it looks so impressive. I wonder when it might start to bloom?
Probably not for many years, but it does seem to be growing exponentially faster these days.
I’ve been growing one Joshua tree, in the Midwest, for 4 years and another one for 3 years. They do surprisingly well here actually.
The 4 year old tree actually had 3-4 offshoots during year two while my 3 year old tree has not had any. It seems to be growing a lot better than the 4 year old tree. Curious to see what happens this summer.
Always look forward to your Joshua tree videos. Thanks for all of the detailed info over the years!
Wow offshoots so soon? How tall are your Joshua trees?
@@TheMelvinWeiyea that’s what I thought as well! They’re are both only about 8 inches tall.
Well Melvin, Happy 9'th Joshua tree birthday
Thank you!
I visited Joshua Tree National Park a few weeks ago and bought a joshua tree seed growing kit from a gift shop. So I went on UA-cam to look at videos on propagating these trees. I found your video and followed the instructions, and now the first leaves are poking out on mine. I watched all of your videos of your Joshua tree, and can’t wait for mine to grow like yours!
I wish you well on your Joshua tree growing journey!
@@TheMelvinWei Thank you!
Loving this! was wondering if there is soon going to be an update on the pomegranate tree? Growing one myself (about to reach the 1 year mark) and I love to see the progress!
No, I got rid of the pomegranate bush a few years ago.
Maybe the depth of the roots is relative? What is the bottom of the pot is still relatively low for soil in the desert? Just an idea
That's possible, but if I were to uncoil the roots in the root ball shown during the transplant, it would have gone really deep. I think most plants just send roots to where the water is. I wouldn't be surprised if Joshua trees send their taproots deep in places with an accessible water table deep underground.
Great looking Joshua Tree. The Sony footage looks good, but maybe could do with a little more image stabilization (post processing)? It's a little jittery at times
I just tried filming some clips with 60 frames per second at 4k resolution, the phone offers image stabilization at 60 fps instead of 120 fps. It makes a big difference. For other aspects such as HDR I will have to play around and find out by trial and error what works best. It's a lot more complicated/user unfriendly than flagship phones from the major players in the smartphone world.
Hi Melvin. Been watching your videos on this tree for years. I have a Joshua Tree that I’ve been growing from seed for going on 6 years now. Mines about 1/4 that size of yours. I’m convinced it’s due to the soil choice. What soil do you recommend?
Only 1/4th the size?! Do you get full sun? What are you growing yours in? I started off in potting mix (a terrible choice) and honestly that can work in a small pot once a root ball forms but I would recommend something with good aeration and drainage with a low rate of decay. Since yours in 6 years old, the factors after getting full sun would be the growing medium and fertilization. You can try something such as coco coir or real dirt with a lot of sand or other spacer materials mixed in for extra drainage.
@@TheMelvinWei About a year ago I moved it to a full sun area on top of my roof deck. I’m in Orange County so we get good amount of sun. I have it in some
Miracle Grow soil specific to cactus but just now purchased some Bonsai Succulent and Cactus Soil - Jacks Gritty Mix from Amazon. Seems to have great drainage so will give that a try. Going to try the miracle grow food with the epson salt like you did. Thanks for the help.
Has it been in the same Miracle Gro potting mix for the entire 6 years? It seems like potting mix degrades and becomes a black fine sludge after the initial year of use and then nothing grows well in it. Potting mix is intended to be an annual product, or at least that's one theory I heard. Swapping it out for fresh growing medium could be key.
lots of phones have 4k cameras just fyi
I've been filming in 4k res since 2015. But the phone I have now has a 4k screen and films 4k up to 120 fps.
Can you name the Joshua tree hedgehog if it has no name.
I'm growing a Joshua tree about an inch tall along with dragon fruit, also and inch tall, I got mine from my brothers terrarium because I help pay for it so I got a seed and the only seed that's sprouted so far is my Joshua tree lol. I'm hoping to get a agave / century plant and segaro cacti too but if i list off all my plants i want and have i tipe for days
Cuz i love desert plants
I named it Josh in years past haha. Have fun with your desert plant growing journey! They sure are fun to have around and look at. Also, they are so easy to manage because they grow so slowly, and their modified leaves are so tough and don't die off and shed all over the place like with most wet climate plants.
I do think Josh is a good name for it, I also got a terrarium it's fly traps but it has a little mold so I hope it grows still
Native plants always grow the best
It's no coincidence that a Southern Californian succulent lasted the longest among all the fruit trees and other plants I've grown.
@@TheMelvinWei I used to sell very small succulent terrariums at L.A. farmer's markets. When I stopped, I threw the extra stock and terrariums I had already made in the backyard. 6 years later, rarely ever watering or taking care of them and a move up to the high desert and they are still thriving.
Cool