Cacti Care Tips - Plant One On Me - Ep 032

Thirty two weeks ago I launched Homestead Brooklyn’s Plant One On Me, an informal question-and-answer series on all your green home and gardening tips. Questions get sent in via here-below the videos, on Instagram @homesteadbrooklyn #PlantOneOnMe, or Facebook @summerrayneoakes and @homesteadbrooklyn. Today marks not only a new episode of Plant One On Me-but a new type of episode: FIELD TRIPS!
After doing a couple episodes on succulents, I got a few queries about cacti, so instead of me talking about cacti, I thought I’d go to the source and visit my friend Richard’s cacti and succulent greenhouse. Even though he’s semi-retired, Richard shows off his full-of-character cacti every Saturday (during the warm season) at the McCarren Park Greenmarket. If you see him-be sure to stop by, say “hi” and get a cool cacti from him. In this episode, he tours us around his greenhouse, gives us the major cacti care tips, and even belts out some tunes.
Ciao for now! (Until next week).
Cinematography: Sander van Dijk
Editing and Motion Design: Sander van Dijk
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[@anne-sophieperrin7523]

I just met Richard today at Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket and he is such an amazing person. Really passionate about his work and has great stories to tell. He told me about your video and I'm so happy I got to see one of his greenhouses in it. His collection of plants is really impressive! He told me that when he started his business he ordered the cacti seeds from around the world. Obviously there was no internet at that time, he was just corresponding with the sellers by mail. I will definitely stop by again to talk with him and buy him several plants. He needs our support for his business

[@dawnmcfarland7011]

This guy needs his own channel!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@danielle91]

Can we see this man again in the future?! Maybe a cacti plant tour, if hes up to it? I dig his energy.

[@summerrayneoakes]

I can guarantee it.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Just released his second video!

[@danielle91]

I definitely watched and gave it a like!!! Thank you!

[@carmenolivera1955]

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[@james-r]

He reminds me of Lawrence Krauss

[@joshuaradosavlevici5290]

Cacti are so underrated. 💚🌵

[@allan90723]

That’s so true 🌵

[@user-iz7mq6cp6x]

That’s because they’re so cool

[@user-iz7mq6cp6x]

Lolwut

[@Taradise85]

Not anymore

[@dawnpleasant2319]

His singing was so soothing and his cacti collection is fantastic.

[@gayetan4544]

What a lovely experience... thanks for visit n conversation .. the chicken looks happy running around 😊

[@EliMD]

That collection is my dream!

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad you all enjoyed it. He's such a special guy!

[@monstercolorfunco4391]

well i think it's hebrew.

[@mathewschreiber3049]

Horrible singing

[@louiseboutin4266]

I love how smart this guy is, his clarity comes from profound knowledge and experience.

[@lonelywolf3209]

I personally respect and adore cactus more than any other plant and consider them as a source of inspiration, motivation and positivity just because the way they surive during all odds and makes the surroundings colourful with their beautiful flowers where no one even can think of survival

[@mattblake9936]

His attitude, energy, whatever it is, I want to spend an afternoon or two with this man.

[@treestand7994]

Note to self 4:30 Summer April- October (as infrequently as once a month (bare minimum (not ideal), as frequently as twice a week (more often for more sun(make sure it dries out first)))) Winter November - March (no water at all) During growing season (summer) fertilize with fish-based fertilizer (if fertilizer is okay for plants I'm gonna eat). 8:55 for more info on plant nutrition.

[@LunaticTheCat]

"I love them all". So sweet ❤

[@ja-uh9gz]

His cacti must like and respond to his singing, and of course, his good care. He is very interesting! What a fantastic collection.

[@teemo6399]

more of this guy

[@summerrayneoakes]

he's great, right? I see him every Saturday at the farmer's market, so it's a pleasure!

[@VelvetJazz]

WOW!! This short video was literally the most helpful cactus video I have ever watched! This was so helpful, and your questions were spot on! Thank you so much!! 💗💗

[@fjalls]

What a guy! Imagine spending a day with him.

[@summerrayneoakes]

He's tremendous. Full of stories too.

[@MissNathasha6]

No clue how anyone could not like this, so awesome!!! ❤️🌹

[@bookworm05234]

I love how you brought your chicken along. I love the chicken!

[@toomanyplantsiguess]

This guy is delightful! I love his passion for cacti and singing, he has such knowledge! Love this series by the way, I have a lot of the plants you talk about, so the tips are always welcome! Could you please do a video on fruit bearing plants like bananas, figs, berrys, apples, pears, citrus and all the others? Would love to know if you have any fruittrees in you home :). I have a banana plant inside, and apples, pears, berrys, figs, plums and grapes outside. Love Kippetje too :D

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad you're enjoying-and thanks for the suggestions.

[@jcmendezify]

such a lovely voice and so much useful information! what a nice guy. Thanks for this wonderful video!

[@hanzifaction]

This guy is awesome! He's the catcus whisper

[@summerrayneoakes]

totes!

[@sregmi2695]

Except not a "whisperer" (his singing is quite loud lol)

[@pamelahart6170]

I absolutely love this man, his wealth of knowledge and his beautiful voice! Want to see more of him! God bless and stay healthy!!!!🌵🐓

[@bonitabromeliads]

Cactus juice is the quenchiest! Down here in Florida my cactuses grow year round!

[@meaganroy8333]

nothing's quenchier!

[@michaelvanbenschoten2165]

It'll quench ya!

[@sonnetharvey212]

Oh wow! As he sang, I was really falling asleep... turns out he was singing a lullaby! I live this guy, he can sing for me anytime! ☺️

[@judithlenzin7444]

Richard is a truly knowledgeable cactus expert. I loved this video!

[@alexiapons2883]

What a Great and cute Guy he is. So informative!!! Love Him!!! Hope to see Him Again in Your Wonderful Channel. As Always, Love All Your videos.

[@summerrayneoakes]

So glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@ekoed]

I love this guy I watch this video every few months just to lift my spirits.

[@joshuatrout266]

I worked for Richard in 2003….. right in this greenhouse. Good times. Hope he is well

[@tracyfry2188]

I have really enjoyed discovering your videos and have to tell you that Richard is a favorite. He is not just passionate and knowledgeable, but also an excellent communicator and teacher. I could follow him around all day listening to him talk about his plants.

[@jillchin8583]

Richard is very good ! Thank you fir sharing!

[@Jin-sd8qs]

He is the best, what a man who sings to the plants. beautiful!

[@debpoirier3867]

Love his voice, his cacti are thriving because of it I am sure! Great info,thanks 😃

[@sarahmcclafferty81]

I just want this guy to sing to me every day. This was good info. Thanks.

[@shawnaholloway5969]

Thank you! I have fell in love this past year with cacti and all succulents. ❤️

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

Mercy, thanks for sharing this man and his love of the cactus. I've learned so much on the care of them and thank you for sharing these videos. He had a soothing voice as well. Truly a man who enjoys his life something I want to do myself.

[@marlonstrachan9655]

Tomato fertilizer is the best for cacti plants. I having been growing cacti plants with tomato fertilizer and they grew so well.

[@marlonstrachan9655]

LaFore Artis you do this like every three months.

[@allan90723]

Thanks for your advice ! Very useful 🍅 🌵

[@louwellaandres1431]

What is the name of the tomato fertilizer?

[@willajohnson8577]

He has a wonderful voice. Fantastic collection.

[@paulhaggett2741]

Richard looks good for having Greenhouses in the 1920’s ! That’d make him over a hundred! I suspect Summer meant ‘..in HIS 20’s’ 🤪😂 Love ya Summer

[@josephinebrevig8748]

Was thinking just that 😂

[@CharlestonSocietyOfHorror]

I think she meant the greenhouses were built in the 1920s?

[@margorowe4596]

sheer joy..loved this..even singing..wonderful🎈😘🐦

[@CarmenNgMusictoRelax]

Happy guy growing happy plants! Wonderful! The sun and water relationship, good point!

[@garretthall9508]

Love when you make trips to little gems, there the people I want to be friends with. Private collectors are awesome and I love to see the different massive or odd varieties they have!

[@sofssu4851]

Adorable human being. I just love this.

[@rocksreynolds3642]

He has a great voice to listen to and he knows what he is talking about. Cacti are totally governed by light and you have to water in relation to the current weather with one eye on if the following days will also be sunny. Excellent film and you are a great host, thanks!

[@evicaf4e]

His energy is everything.

[@o000omusico000o]

i have to say that was best info on cacti i have ever heard this man is fab and loved watching and loved his sing to and all cacti in his greenhouse.

[@catherine3684]

Love this guy! Bravo Richard!

[@msruthy606]

I have cacti that I love and have been so afraid of overwatering. This explanation of watering is the best I have ever heard and makes me feel more confident in caring for and growing cacti.

[@TheArtBeaconTAB]

This was great! Packed with good practical info and Richard is so good at explaining it! Thank you, Richard!

[@paula3280]

What a wealth of information. Never really cared much for cactus but since moving to the desert and actually seeing all the different kinds of them I have really taken an interest in them, especially the ones that flower. Thank you for the special visit with Richard!

[@alexvargas1007]

What an awesome man, Ive seen the trilogy many times now, learning from this master and humble person.

[@Prickly-Brew]

The way this guy describes watering is spot on ! Mine are outside spring through fall then under lights for winter. Height of summer I water every other day.

[@konasteph]

I think, Richard is one of those among us that have reached happiness without greed without trickery (except making plants bloom out of season, perhaps) and being who he is. A model human.

[@snakesonn3590]

He also makes Summer Rain cum in his greenhouse

[@Han_na26]

Great video! I could listen to you guys talk for hours, so interesting! x

[@summerrayneoakes]

believe me, he TALKS for hours. I love him, he's great.

[@jovanessa]

I love the singing and the chicken's WTH reaction and running away from it all! LOL

[@uncleknife9887]

Thank's Summer, You & Richard just hooked me up big time with the Cacti Knowledge, GOD Bless You Guys! 🌵

[@paulwesolowski857]

Excellent video! He has decades of experience and his advice is spot on.

[@sediye]

I just got inspired to start a greenhouse, thank you- I love him so much!

[@pearlchen9676]

So educational. Thank you so much.

[@SucculentsandSpikes]

I've always loved this video. Even if I have my own cactus channel now, I still can't help watching this again and again.

[@JoannaLouise200]

Perfect advice from a lovely guy ~ thank you Summer!

[@ceflores24]

Goals goals goals! I felt it in my soul when he said they are all his favorite. I can relate 😍🌵

[@sevenclouds5484]

He's such a lovely man !

[@ellagrace1171]

His Cacti make me happy beeing a plant mother myself

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad you enjoy his passion. His passion is our passion!

[@shawnaholloway5969]

I started watering all my plants with my aquarium water after doing watering changes. I did this basically to just use the water instead of wasting it. Come to fin out all my plants love it. They have grown so much in the two months I have been using it. 😊

[@ROBDee-ho9lu]

I do the same because there are many minerals and other nutricion in the aquarium water.

[@judithlenzin7444]

This is THE clearest video on watering!!! Thank you so much!

[@titocardona5677]

Thank you for sharing his green houses Summer. He answered many of my questions about cacti.

[@bluejay5531]

Loved all of this! Thank you Summer and Richard!

[@nickangelogabrielarjon2901]

this was so fun watching!!! What a lovely guy

[@summerrayneoakes]

he's really THE BEST!

[@issherac]

He is so knowledgeable! He knows everything! 😍 Nice voice!

[@allan90723]

Amazing video !! Thanks for sharing with us !! I loved it ! 🌵

[@patrickzhao7591]

such a smooth conversationalist. both of you!

[@maryhinkle1756]

So wonderful!

[@SMK352]

This guy is so wholesome!

[@nikkiweathers3744]

Two lovely spirits. 😛

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad that you enjoyed...

[@marissacolterjohn3799]

Yes!! This guy is so awesome!

[@brunan9655]

I’m in love with this girl Smile, love ,wisdom, beauty , natural love for the earth all incorporated in one human soul and body

[@ylocoslovakia]

Love it that you made him sing. Am sure the cacti appreciated it. Tnx for the cacti tips

[@TheTimeForChange44]

Thank you for this! Highly informative!!!

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad you enjoyed!

[@elisaenriquez9077]

I love it he's so sweet he loves them all. He let them be that's the purpuse i love all your videos.

[@jotajota6125]

I love his singing ♡ great energy too. So glad I bumped into this video

[@negosyongpatok8552]

Wow I love cactus.

[@pinkandpink4577]

Really cool fellow! Loved his singing!

[@miguelbosch6264]

Nice and warm video, lovely people!

[@daleandrews3552]

Hell, I thought I was somewhat of a gardener with my whole 6 plants, but this guy has obviously got me beat by thousands of country miles! I love his enthusiam, too. It's contagious.

[@brettl-m789]

This was a great episode. Would love to see more field trip episodes in the future. Thanks Richard for all the wonderful information

[@gabewilliams6625]

Yes my Wife says , talk to your plants ant tell them to grow. Love them.

[@deeanndavis1256]

What a wealth of knowledge this man is. 💚

[@debbieparker5264]

Love this guys cacti and his song. Thanks for the tour.

[@Munchkin_toast]

This video was so great. I love this guy!

[@redredwine1277]

Thank you, Richard for the awesome info.and a song 🌼🌺🌸

[@ramonakearns2101]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful source of information

[@MrsBradleyMia]

Thank you Summer .... I just started my cacti and succulents as my hobby. And Wow Richard is a big plus . He is soooo cool and his singing 😍😍😍

[@pmotta4545]

Love this singing man! 😀 More of him please 🤩 👏

[@brodydog8447]

Great video. Richard knows his cacti 👍🏻

[@sweetandsavory8280]

All healthy plants. Great Vid! Thanks! 🌵🌵🌵

[@Malexah_mor]

I love he’s sharing his knowledge 😃🙌✨

[@littlebeebs1]

He’s awesome! Wonderful video 😊

[@ColtonWitt]

I adore this! He reminds me of my father who own his own soil amendment and composting company near Lake Tahoe. Quirky as heck and has loved plants since he was young! He got to me now because he comes to me for houseplant help and I go to him for soil help and produce!

[@summerrayneoakes]

beautiful story Colton. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@mohamedchakroun8689]

Very good questions and very precise responds thank you so much!

[@laurenjohnson5880]

I love this guy!

[@keishaa4491]

Very cute!! I love it. Thank you for this! 💗

[@evanwarden4794]

This has enlightened me very much thank you sir.