Cactus + Succulent Winter Care 🌧 (no grow lights)

[@samanthav3691]

Fern!!! You are killing the game!!! Every time i crave planty content here you are with another video!!!

[@SheeqLuna]

Right! I don't even have winter or cold season where I'm from nor do I own cactuses, I'm just here to watch fern talk away ☺️🌿

[@wildfern]

Thank youuuu 🥺

[@wildfern]

You’re so sweet!!!

[@ionastarrs5956]

Can you do a video on philodendrons? I’ve got one recently as one of my first plants and I have no idea what I’m doing!

[@emmasplantz]

your channel is by far my fave plant channel 😊 Keep it up, we're loving the content !

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much 🥺

[@Ali-enAdventures]

It's always interesting seeing how people care for cacti in other climates 🌵 I have a lil baby barrel cactus that I've had for years & before I was really into plants I went a reaaally long time without watering it. It was probably a year or so & this poor thing was still alive. They really are tough

[@wildfern]

Oh my gosh haha!! Wild

[@BluJay430]

Sound was fine to me! It's nice to see more of your plant collection. Cacti are so cool. I'd love to move somewhere like Arizona to keep them outdoors all year round.

[@wildfern]

Thanks so much! And I know, i am so mesmerized by the desert! 🏜

[@reneekennedy38]

I love your videos! You have great information. Do you have a houseplant 101 series? I’ve been a succy and cacti girl but started getting into houseplants

[@Rogerswoodworkx]

Thank you so much for this video!! Your amazing, I been having a few troubles with my cactuses, with the light, and watering... But I'm more informed now thanks to your video!!

[@emilyc4429]

I do pretty much the same thing you do with cacti / succulents. Glad to see someone else does it this way. 😋

[@Sarahweronika]

And you too are apreciated Fern! Thank you for all your great content and for you being you ❤️

[@manonguinchard5829]

Omg yay! It's my first winter with a lot of cactus and without my mom to help me take care of them! She's the cactus queen lol. But now that I live with my boyfriend some of my euphorbias are struggling, not a cactus but close enough lol

[@kaitlinwildey2562]

Great video Fern! I love your shirt 😍. Please come out with merch so I can have planty clothes too 😊💜.

[@kristathompson9888]

My poor Pickle Plant has been suffering so much this winter!!! I'm not quite ready to throw in the towel yet, but it's looking pretty sad. Thanks so much for sharing your tips 💚🌵💚

[@maizulee4485]

This was very helpful again 😊 I live in Finland and we also have that long, dark, rainy winter 😂 Thanks for sharing Fern!

[@makebacunningham6795]

Your skin is gorgeous ❤️ and thank you for the video

[@JillyC5]

I keep mine in an unheated conservatory where it gets to 0 which is 32, quite often (UK) and they are fine, I think cacti are very cold tolerant as the desert freezes overnight. I agree with you on the watering though I hardly water them when it's that cold.

[@markdale278]

During the winter in Idaho I've been lightly watering once a month , the ones in the window south facing

[@laurabenson6503]

Thanks for making this video! I get worried living in an area with bad light over the winter but this made me feel better. Also I love the shirt 🌵

[@VanessasValley]

I just watered my cacti a few days ago but only on the top!!

[@dorannybelicelys]

I really want this Euphorbia Ammak, It is so eye catching, definitely unique!!! Wow

[@boygerboy2286]

Your shirt is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@wildfern]

Thanks for watching!

[@rileyg137]

Hey! I live in Coquitlam! It’s really cool to see someone local on KZbin

[@emmshelley]

Yay thanks Fern! I needed this video something fierce! We super appreciate you too ❤

[@dawndeville9567]

Love your cacti 🌵 The Ammoc is on my wishlist. 😍🤞🏻😄

[@emilyb3020]

i don’t think the audio is bad at all. i couldn’t even tell it was echoey until you said so, but even still i didn’t think so. go ahead and film in there! i seriously can’t even tell and i’m pretty big into good audio quality.

[@wildfern]

Oh awesome thank you!!

[@ayakafuruichi3264]

I live in Vancouver! I'm using the same Cactus plant food ☺️ Is there a heater running in the room? My whole house is warm because of the heater so I'm worried if it's too warm for my cactus when I take them indoor.

[@wildfern]

Hey! Yes I run a heater and have had no problems :)

[@helenicepacheco8188]

Hi🙋🏻‍♀️ my name is Helenice and I am a Brazilian woman living in Deutschland (Regensburg) my cactos is is outdoor, in a small plastic house. What is your tip? Can I keep them there or is better bring to inside my home? Thanks in advance 🌹

[@knitwit2871]

I keep my babes right against my window it’s definitely colder up there but they have never seemed to mind but I will say my succulents are different they can’t be near that cold window or they’ll drop leaves

[@sbarron20]

Thanks for the planty tips. How long have you had your booby cactus? I just got one and want it grow this spring and summer, but know I may need to tamper my expectations.

[@wildfern]

I just got it last fall! So about 6 months now. I am really hoping mine grows for me this summer too!

[@ThePursuitofJoy]

👁️ YES, PlantTube needs more videos like this! 💚 *Not everyone can afford lights and all the bells & whistles!

[@wildfern]

Thank you!!

[@ThePursuitofJoy]

@@wildfern 💚

[@maevandorpe6617]

Love your plant room💚

[@catcorbin9140]

Ahh! Where did you get your shirt from? I love it🥰

[@wildfern]

It was a gift, sorry!!

[@RatQueen92]

Thinking of putting together a plant shelf set up like yours! Is the Mars Hydro (the one with the dimmer) a beast on hydro prices? I have a north facing window and only one window haha

[@wildfern]

It's honestly not bad at all, I haven't noticed it make a huge difference regarding energy consumption.

[@timgloeckner9260]

Ok I have a few Cactus 🌵 and I have them in a window for the summer ☀️ what when it get cold and snowing 🌨 🙃 wont it be to cold in my window sill for the winter?? I just don't want my Cactus to die???

[@wildfern]

Cactus are usually pretty cold hardy, as long as they aren't touching the glass I think they would be okay. As long as they are getting enough light :)

[@timgloeckner9260]

@@wildfern thx lady.. I was not sure if sitting in the window would kill them. I live in Iowa so it get very cold and lots of snow ❄️..

[@tamekahill2826]

Some of cactus are growing now. I was shocked I thought they were resting. I only give them a ounce to a 1/4 cup of water depending on their size a month.

[@camillechaumont5796]

This is very interesting content, as always! Thank you!

[@dorannybelicelys]

Hi Wildfern! Your cacti collection is so cool! I was wandering what type of soil mix do you recommend for it? I’ve just purchase a blue torch cacti, you got me into this :)) thanks

[@wildfern]

I think most of these are actually just potted in a store bought cactus mix with added perlite!

[@soupscreech]

Recently snowed in my area and my succulents are frozen in frost because I wasn't home for a while. Do I simply pour warm water to unfreeze them?

[@laurenhumphrey323]

Love your shirt! 🌱

[@wildfern]

Thanks! I thought it was fitting haha 🌵

[@alokasiablackmagic3444]

I'm in love! Please do you have aloe vera?

[@wildfern]

I do not :)

[@iamlizm]

And thank you Fern 💚 for your lovely planty content! Stay awesome 🥰 Ps: i don’t even have a cactus but watched this anyway 🙊 considering getting one now!

[@wildfern]

Thank you so much for all of your support 🥰

[@Laurfler]

Loved it! and your shirt is so cute

[@suedub5156]

Love your shirt!

[@abbeynooy4399]

I hope you can do another water w me vlog 😊😊😊

[@XtianApi]

What keeps them from stretching (etiolating) in the winter from low light? That's my worry.

[@wildfern]

True cactus can be overwintered in a dark & cool space (I'm new to this but there are videos on KZbin from experienced growers that you can follow!)

[@majkenhorton5148]

good timing with the video!

[@katemanning8705]

Hey Fern! I live in the PNW as well (Oregon, USA) and wondering if you've had any issues with mold in your homes? I just moved to a new apartment a few months ago, and with the winter rain a ton of mold has formed on the windowsills and walls. I'm wondering if it's due to humidity caused by my houseplant jungle, or if it's just my new building. I was in Arizona before here so I've never dealt with this issue. Nervous about the owners coming in and beings like... wow haha, so just thought I'd reach out and see if you've have had any experience with this. Thanks for your vids! Love your channel! -Kate

[@wildfern]

Yes I have, but not from my plants, just from older houses in a moist climate being prone to this. If you have the heat on and just wipe it down with diluted bleach it should be manageable. We always have to wipe our windows out here too. Honestly it's pretty normal for the PNW as far as I know lol.

[@katemanning8705]

​@@wildfern Ok word thanks for letting me know! Your mention of the climate just triggered me to ask, but sorry if that seemed a bit random lol. None of my friends have had this issue, so I've just been trying to figure out if it's my lifestyle or the building itself. Anyways, thanks a bunch! :)

[@luzaltamirano1618]

I adore your shirt!! ❤️ where’d you buy it! I absolutely need one 😍

[@wildfern]

Thank you! It was a gift bought from a local shop a couple of years ago - sorry!!

[@luzaltamirano1618]

wildfern that’s alright! 🥰

[@joshuahotchkiss6379]

Do you purchase any plants off of etsy? I’m considering doing so

[@wildfern]

I have maybe once in the past. I know a lot of people do and have good experiences. I'd go for it if there's good reviews.

[@joshuahotchkiss6379]

@@wildfern okay thanks so much!

[@ladystardust9707]

I’ve purchased a few cacti off Etsy from Succulent Cabin. They have a great selection of cacti and succulents, and Lenny, the owner is AWESOME. I can’t recommend his shop enough.

[@cheylovespeace]

where did you get the variegated euphorbia ammak? One of my favorite plants that you have!

[@wildfern]

I lucked out and found it at a local plant shop!

[@Kresna536]

very helpfull.. it rain everyday here in indonesia

[@waynecummins9713]

Your videos are amazing just keep doing what you're doing 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@timpekarek9159]

The sound is okay

[@BellaDiary]

Heyyyy girrrl!! I don't know why but I've completely given up on cactus and succulents. I bought a SUPER expensive one - and it turned slowly into mushhhh!! WHYYYYYYY

[@wildfern]

Awwww!! Shoot

[@mckennadriskill7224]

How often do you fertilize in spring?

[@grantthompson4014]

Perfect video to help with the north east Ohio snow belt winters!

[@wildfern]

Awesome!! Stay warm ☺️

[@happyratty]

Needed a video like this!

[@wandaanabella]

you’re adorable 🥺🥺💗

[@nilufabarbhuiya5277]

Love you n your plants too💕

[@laurenjohnson5880]

I just bought a fairy castle cactus at Home Depot today for $6 :)

[@quianawalton9326]

I love this video and it is not to echoey please keep filming in the plant room

[@chroniccare409]

Shirt super cute on you!!!!!

[@birdyylove]

What about a cactus that you cant really squeeze lol like a globe cactus? I can’t ever tell when to water it🤦🏼‍♀️

[@BluJay430]

If there's a plant that's harder for me to tell when to water because of spines or just cuz you can't tell (like a snake plant or some of my haworthias) I'll partner it with another plant or succulent that needs watering at about the same rate and water them at the same time. Cacti need a lot less water than succulents during winter, tho. I follow a page on FB and one of the members says he maybe waters his cacti once a month if at all! I'm a succulent person, so I can't speak to this unfortunately 😑

[@birdyylove]

@@BluJay430 yeah I’m more of a succulent person too lol my globe cactus is pretty much my only legit cactus and it’s small so that makes it harder for me to know hahaha I guess I pretty much water it once a month too 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@BluJay430]

@@birdyylove it's better to be safe than sorry. I think as long as you have it in well draining soil, watering in winter every 4-5 weeks should be fine. Definitely look for those facebook groups. They've been so helpful for me!

[@wildfern]

This is so smart!! To pair them up

[@BluJay430]

@@wildfern pass it on! Hopefully this tip helps other people with their plant babes 😊

[@sarahcoopi]

Great Video 💕

[@justmejo9008]

Great tips

[@greentape7817]

RIP to my variegated fairy castle cactus :( She was shady from the moment she arrived this summer so I can`t say I`m too surprised, but dang, that thing died like 3 times before it hit the ground. It rotted and dried up simultaneously!

[@wildfern]

Awww no!!

[@something.about.plants2495]

Needing this video lol 😅😅

[@Roxamouhaha]

Crazy how our winters are so different. I'm from Quebec... Fern: "It's raining every single day..." Me: *drinking my coffee with the heater right next to me cause it's -15 outside* Btw, I LOVE your shirt! Where do you find all of these planty t-shirts?

[@wildfern]

Awe thank you!! This one was actually a gift. Thought it was fitting for this video :)

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@spl2837]

Love your vids Fern but that background music is terrible . Take care .

[@evaweir4007]

I've got a boobie cactus headed my way, so this video couldn't be better timed!

[@droogsurgeon1440]

Most helpful video I think just in general. Very new to growing, I live in southern USA Atlanta actually. I’m EXTREMELY poor, no car, bad hip so I can’t get around until they do my surgery. ANYWAYS the point being I use what I can get, and order through Etsy or eBay. But I’m worried to death I’m just buying them and sealing their fates. My fiancé couldn’t give two shits about my plants besides the money they cost. I love my cats but what if I was like hey fuck the cats who cares. Just give them unhealthy food and toilet water. Pretty sure there would be an all out war….. not that I would ever do that to my fur babies, but I just can’t get her into how awesome they are and I want them healthy too.many conflicting peoples opinions on KZbin. But you put my mind at ease, Particularly because you live somewhere so very cold compared to where I live. I think I got this! Also I’m subscribing

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@abbeynooy4399]

Ahhhhh I have work now but I’ll definitely want this when I’m back!! 😊❤️

[@leahdunbar324]

I just ordered a boobie cactus! It should be here tomorrow.

[@majordelilah]

to summarize: water=no

[@gareth_vieira2632]

You're nifty.

[@markdale278]

Great video ✌