How I Select the Best San Pedro Cactus Seedlings

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @slxwwdxwnn6284
    @slxwwdxwnn6284 Před rokem +9

    Beautiful cacti and some super cool genetics! Please keep making Tricho content. 🌵

  • @Shamannic.Landscaping
    @Shamannic.Landscaping Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hey you’ve got a heck of an operation going there! 👍🏼 good work! Well organized

  • @paulyounger1190
    @paulyounger1190 Před rokem +6

    That crested selection that's centerframe around 14:50 is so sick. Thanks for this video, nice to see some of your process for managing your selections

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před rokem

      That's a regular TPM. It's a cool one though!

    • @Shaun.Stephens
      @Shaun.Stephens Před rokem +1

      @@SkillCult It is VERY cool. I've noticed it before and to me it looks like an anthropomorphic cactus yelling "My head is exploding!"

    • @andyroo3022
      @andyroo3022 Před rokem +1

      Agree there nice big fan shape crest.

  • @davidsoto8307
    @davidsoto8307 Před rokem +1

    What a beast of nursery, keep them videos coming pls.

  • @nathanhill9300
    @nathanhill9300 Před rokem +1

    Super cool. As someone not into San Pedro, I gotta say it looks like thousands of the same thing, but I love your passion and dedication. Goals.

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci +1

      ha ha. I know the feeling from other things that I'm not into. But get to know them better and traits start to jump out.

  • @markgibsons_SWpottery
    @markgibsons_SWpottery Před rokem +2

    I sure hope your planning on making these videos for a long time... I have many cacti, and I am working on making southwest native american pottery to plant them in... my son and I are native american, and this plant is soooo pretty to live with! Thank you for your channel and I can't wait to watch it grow!!!! It will most likely grow faster than cactus anyhow!!

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před rokem +1

      Thanks friend. I have another big channel, Skillcult, and lots of projects, so this channel will probably not get a ton of attention. But I'll try to make some videos and keep it going :)

    • @markgibsons_SWpottery
      @markgibsons_SWpottery Před rokem

      @@SkillCult Wow man, thanks for turning me on to your other channel! quite a plethora!!! I use charcoal 1to 7 in my coir/peat,... my plants do well in it...

    • @markgibsons_SWpottery
      @markgibsons_SWpottery Před rokem +1

      @@SkillCult do you have a website where I could buy some of your cactus?

    • @markgibsons_SWpottery
      @markgibsons_SWpottery Před rokem

      Well sir! We ordered 4 cactus, and if we see some good traits, we will buy 400 next year! We only ordered two kinds, and it will most likely take a while to test the traits, but I have a lot of confidence in your ability to choose what some of us cactus fans wish to see in a cactus! LOve that stuff! I only have two kinds right now, and one of them is so nice! The other one, very pretty as well!

  • @nigelkent2236
    @nigelkent2236 Před rokem +2

    Stellar scenario! Seriously inspiring 🌵 Keep up the great work 🙌

  • @misfitthemad276
    @misfitthemad276 Před rokem +2

    Lots of useful info, thanks Steven.

  • @andyroo3022
    @andyroo3022 Před rokem

    I enjoyed looking at all your cacti, the subtle differences was noticeable when they are grouped together like that. I have a few unknown meter tall ones, I got as my first cactus. They were a bargain private sale. One has big spines , I assume it is a Bridgesii. I just got a baby Serra Blue X Bridgesii and a baby Peruvianus Koehres to add to my small greenhouse collection. They are amongst my favourites.

  • @knarlygnivesandoutdoors8034

    Hey Steve I love this second channel, ive been watching these videos over and over lately, I just received 11 of your seedlings and are potting them in 50% cactus mix with 50% charcoal with a little bit of worm casting mixed in. I was wondering if you maybe could do a video sometime about the different varieties of wachuma similar to when you do your apple tasting videos, haha not eating them though that would be interesting 😂 but more so what you notice in the different varieties or characteristics you’re seeing. Mine all arrived healthy and beautiful, and I’ll definitely be ordering more in the future to give away as gifts, I have a lot of family and friends who grow plants and cacti/succulents specifically, who I know will love these, ive given your website to a few people to check out and hopefully order some.

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      thanks bud. I don't nerd out too hard on the specifics of trich speciation. It just doesn't interest me that much. I have interest in certain morphologies and I don't care too much where I get them as far as species go. These things hybridize so much in the wild or in any diverse collection, that it is challenging to classify them. I'll leave that to others. I'm just a different kind of nerd lol.

  • @benbanose
    @benbanose Před rokem +1

    Awesome stuff dude!

  • @daan1966
    @daan1966 Před rokem +1

    Can you make a video on the fertilizing process? Curious to find out how you do it and how often and what type of fertilizer you use! PS: cool video this one!

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před rokem +3

      I"m not that sophisticated about it. I have been using a balanced liquid fert, as recommended on the label, with a little kelp extract added. sometimes I'll lean a little harder on nitrogen. A good way to do that is pee. It's got a lot of minerals, a lot of nitrogen and quite a bit of both phos and potasium.

    • @jhowardsupporter
      @jhowardsupporter Před rokem

      I use cactus fertilizer. But I do have a tric seedling that seems to be complaining right now and I'm sure that one comes from the Atacama Dessert where rain hasn't fallen for 400 years or something. Can't find that documentary video again to check 😡

  • @droogsurgeon1440
    @droogsurgeon1440 Před rokem

    Thank you so much I just found your website, I love your “ethos “ all I can say is you’re awesome. You’re a book of knowledge and im so appreciative… I will soak up your videos, and can’t wait for my order to come through.

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      Honestly, I'm pretty new to cactus. My value is that I relentlessly question everything and am always thinking of ways to do things different, or figure out why things work and don't. It helps to have a background in horticulture (self learned, not schooled).

  • @noisemarine4246
    @noisemarine4246 Před rokem

    These are all looking really good, keep up the good work.

  • @seanpatterson8600
    @seanpatterson8600 Před rokem

    Beautiful setup buddy, thanks for the amazing knowledge💯

  • @barber2341
    @barber2341 Před rokem

    Keep up the videos mate, very informative and your commentary is great. Cheers

  • @danielventura2538
    @danielventura2538 Před rokem

    Very nice Trichos

  • @branchdressing6737
    @branchdressing6737 Před rokem

    Beautiful crests, my guy.

  • @sunshinevalley0
    @sunshinevalley0 Před rokem

    This is an amazing collection ❤❤❤❤ you’re amazing ❤

  • @IncaKola444
    @IncaKola444 Před rokem

    Hey bro interesting that you’re looking for short spine and fast growth/fatness. Those are interesting characteristics to seek out. I think variety is the Greta spice of life however breeding is another story.

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yeah, I have pretty specific goals for breeding. My interest doesn't run much toward aesthetics, unless it also runs with other goals. That's just me though. There is a lot of potential in trichs in all directions. They are great to work with because of the diversity in the populations and the diversity thrown in seed lots.

  • @carlandrews5810
    @carlandrews5810 Před rokem

    I'm curious about what you like to use for fertilizers.

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před rokem +1

      pee is great for fast growth, lots of nitrogen. I often end up using liquid ferts. Usually something balanced like 5-5-5 maybe pee in it a couple of times to shift toward nitrogen, but balanced ones are fine. I like to add kelp extract too.

  • @stormevans6897
    @stormevans6897 Před rokem

    I feel like I've read comments from you.

  • @stevevaughn2040
    @stevevaughn2040 Před rokem

    Thank you for video. I like growing cactus and other succulents from seed. Can you recommend a seed source for the pachanoi cactus? I saw video that said seed sellers were pulling scams and I am just a hobbyist in retirement and am an easy mark. Thank you

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před rokem +1

      misplant is reliable. Are you in the US?

  • @chartrix
    @chartrix Před rokem

    Amazing seedlings, what % of coal are you using in your soil?

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před rokem

      Usually its about 50% of wood charcoal. I'm usually mixing it with a potting mix, which most have about 20% to 30% pearlite already. But the charcoal has other useful properties, while also acting like an aggregate.

  • @ultragamer4960
    @ultragamer4960 Před rokem

    Hello! Are you the guy that grows apple from seeds in Northern California? Do you still have the $2 seedlings?

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah, that's me! I have seedlings, but they won't be ready til spring or early summer. I'll have them on the website, or if you are local, you can come by and pick seedlings out yourself.

  • @user-sh8iw2xg2z
    @user-sh8iw2xg2z Před 4 měsíci

    Hey dude, new grower here. What's the earliest I can start giving my seedlings, plant food? I usually mix liquid All Purpose Miracle Grow Plant Food about 60% of what the directions on the bottle recommends. Is that good?

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před 4 měsíci +1

      I wouldn't know about the miracle grow. If cuttings are new, I'd wait til they have a some roots under them. Otherwise, anytime is fine, even young seedlings like food. don't overdo it, but they like quite a bit if you want them to grow fast. I mostly just pee on them and then sometimes other liquid organic ferts and some kelp extract.

    • @user-sh8iw2xg2z
      @user-sh8iw2xg2z Před 4 měsíci

      @@SkillCult lol! I'll R. Kelly those little cacti! Thanks dude!

  • @christianruiz7506
    @christianruiz7506 Před rokem

    How would I go about purchasing trichocereus from you.?

  • @user-ek5gx3dd2k
    @user-ek5gx3dd2k Před rokem

    I’d of named him “Lee Scratch” 🌵

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      ha, that's a good cactus name lol.

  • @donnyjuan7532
    @donnyjuan7532 Před rokem

    In place of charcoal can you use bio-char??

    • @carlandrews5810
      @carlandrews5810 Před rokem

      He's talking about the same thing. Bio-char is just charcoal you use for gardening.

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      I pretty much consider any chared plant material used in horticulture to be biochar. many disagree, but no arguments have dissuaded me yet. It's just terminology. Words are not things. Most of my charcoal is from higher oxygen, relatively open burns, not retorts and I sometimes charge it and sometimes don't. That is a whole can of worms to get into, but I'll be doing some content on my take on all of that.

  • @Phonite
    @Phonite Před rokem

    🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵

  • @rikitikitavi8937
    @rikitikitavi8937 Před rokem +1

    Pa Chan oh ee 😆☠️

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      That's how I say it. I don't think most do though. I got that from Ben at sacred succulents, who explained the pronunciation based on the botanist who named it. I say Pach like pack though. I also say brid ges E eye, but I pronounce all latin ending in double ii E eye. I don't think any of it is worth debating though :)

  • @happydays2190
    @happydays2190 Před rokem +1

    I may have missed it but how old are they?

    • @SkillCult
      @SkillCult Před rokem +1

      the smallest ones were sown as seed last spring.

    • @happydays2190
      @happydays2190 Před rokem

      @@SkillCult thank you

  • @juanosorio651
    @juanosorio651 Před 8 měsíci

    Website doesn't work 😢

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 7 měsíci

      Seems to work fine for me. Try a different browser?

  • @anthonydelvecchio5059

    How do I get a hold of you to buy a cactus or five?

    • @sunshinevalley0
      @sunshinevalley0 Před rokem

      Buy seed and grow it ❤

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      Check out my website, www.teamwachuma.com If you are local to northern california, you can come by and I always have something of larger cacti, and usually a ton of small seedlings.

  • @shinseiniwashi
    @shinseiniwashi Před rokem

    can i volunteer and help out?

    • @TeamWachuma
      @TeamWachuma  Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah, if you live close by. Contact me though my website.