Californias Native

[@tuberman890]

While I love cactus, there's so many cool native plants in general that people are unaware of and should be planted more in our landscapes. So the plant at 8:10 is encelia farinosa (brittlebush), in the sunflower family. In fact, they appear throughout the video just not that noticeable because they look like sticks but they are very much alive. Incredibly common in southern California and the southwest, bluish-grey leaves, it has a resin that was chewed by Native Americans. It goes summer-dormant, then springs to life after the winter rains. However, you can keep it lush looking with a little summer irrigation and I've seen it shaped as a hedge by unaware gardeners that live next to wildlife reserves. If you guys come back in the spring or early summer, the area should be a gorgeous blanket of yellow when the encelia is blooming. I grow some by seed, super easy; seeds are also well-loved by birds just like regular sunflowers.

[@cactusdanman]

I love this! That is really cool! Thank you for sharing! Incredible that Indians chewed these plants like gum. 😂🤙🔥🔥🔥🍬🍬🍬

[@garygilliam1890]

Great video MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@cactuscapacity]

Terrence quotes... One time I became the incarnation of Terrence McKenna.... I had even experienced the sparkly secret of the DeMsTers a few times after that and saw how the cords got connected... We need more of us! Electric show, brother!

[@CactusQuest]

Thanks man.

[@spooner709]

Have to say I really enjoyed the moment of spirituality.

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Quest, im on afternoons this week, and ive got a lot of free time so i find myself watching your dessert adventures while killing time in the break room. I always love your silly video editing styles, and especially love the Terrence Mckenna bit at the end. Youre lucky to have access to such beautiful landscapes and desserts... im at a climate zone where prickly pear is about all that can survive outside year round. RIP Terrence

[@kristileyva7423]

My goodness…. Thank you for sharing!! 😍☀️🌵

[@mattminjarez]

Thanks for taking us along on your quest. Awesome mammillaria footage and knowledge dropped. Loved how you mixed in a little Terence McKenna there at the end!

[@HOODBOSS5000]

Excellent! Hahah. Spiritual moment baby!! Lol.

[@lorirober2536]

AWESOME video! Love how you also did close-ups and cacti I.D. (for us novices).

[@MrBobbyjones1205]

Watching now 👍

[@CactusQuest]

Right on man. Hope you enjoy.

[@MrBobbyjones1205]

@@CactusQuest thank you for the tour … I’m from San Fernando valley 👍

[@peterr7950]

Definatly be doing more of these videos, that was excellent

[@charlesmckemie7274]

Thx for the tour. Dont see anything like this here in Florida. Loved it

[@rataplan6398]

amazing!

[@sealevelreef7174]

Another great video 👍 thank you !

[@CactusQuest]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@sdp4549]

wow that canyon is sick. drone shots set it off!

[@b0tanica]

I can’t wait to head out there after these rains we’re getting. Great video man.

[@edithcoliagrandis]

That was epic! Particularly loved the close ups of plants. You could really see their beauty and intricate details. Loved this tour! Thanks for taking us with you. 👍🏼🌵💚

[@rickhewitt8588]

Only put area bunches with bunches so I can do more than just show stuff……. And with soil that matches the stuff…… Ringo to ya!

[@cactusdanman]

I love the longer videos too! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Feel like I am always learning new species and stuff I never knew on every episode and I love it! Favorite 🌵📺 Cactus show out there!! Those Jumping Chollas are scary but dang they are beautiful! Those Mammillaria, ferocactus, and agave 😘👌🌵😍!!! Those Mammillaria in particular though! 🤤🌵

[@unknownsucculents4845]

Yoooo the horizontal bands/striations you mentioned (~12 min mark) on the Agave are from water build up in the crown and leaving marks/removing the farina from extended periods of not drying.

[@CactusQuest]

interesting - didn't know that

[@rebeccateichman3864]

Great video glad you were able to get away and take us on a tour.. look forward to next time

[@CactusCaffeine]

I enjoyed the hike. Those rock formations are unbelievable. 😃

[@CactusQuest]

Yeah pretty incredible. 🤌🌵✌🏽

[@kylecourtney8660]

some of the valleys have intense numbers of cactus and other species, then cross a small range of hills and the flora is a lot less and drier. This desert is a wonderful place to explore, late may is when the rains have stopped and everything is lush and blooming.

[@coolgirl614]

Excellent video! Love the longer format, looking forward to more!

[@newmanmansell760]

I enjoyed watching buddy😌👍💖I would join you if I lived in California. Yes, I like Mammillarias too. Some I have have the best of spines and colours and right now one is flowering here for winter. Have a Merry Christmas😌🎄

[@DSG5869]

Isn't Kal Kalminar a poacher?

[@rickhewitt8588]

Just do the right thing!!!!! Ringo to ya!

[@edvicleoalcantara9215]

those cactus are all beautiful 😍❤️

[@billgolightly7203]

Thanks for your time to share the hike. Not many places here in Georgia that are this cool.

[@marcelocava6506]

Cool vid

[@carlos.fraile]

I missed your videos

[@jeffp2142]

Great video! Could you please list all the species you saw in the comments or description (on the next one)? Thanks 🌵

[@CactusQuest]

Sure thing.

[@tonlumpoon]

I See you

[@sergiorosales5314]

👍👍👍🤩

[@alexcisneros1100]

♥🌵

[@rataplan6398]

Iwould love to buy a shirt, however it seems impossible from europe, especcially without a creditcard. Please help......

[@MarkyOwaf]

“That ain’t photosynthesizing sh*t! Y’uh know?”

[@AliAtapour_ProjectReef]

What a treeeeat

[@joaquinvilalarenas]

Min 16:06 you’re rapping haha

[@CactusQuest]

Hahah. I see it. I did make that beat tho

[@rickhewitt8588]

Spiritual don’t match the right thing! Ringo to w!