Interview with Thai Cacti & Succulent Grower: 2Bees Garden - Vlog 027

[@dbabybear]

I love the part where he was saying that when as a child instead of playing with toys he played with plants, and summer had a knowing smile as if thinking same here.

[@jaycalvnatn]

Told u guys

[@wxlurker]

It's really nice how he starts smiling when he talks about his plants. Never heard of Socotra before, I'm learning so much from this channel :)

[@summerrayneoakes]

Very pleased you're learning from here

[@jaycalvnatn]

He just grown up

[@Greg_J]

Anything on cacti & succulent is an instant like. Thanks for this edition Summer!

[@enuphotography]

2018: Summer at Thailand 2019: Plant One on Me, Socotra edition *coughs profusely* 😂💚

[@gianniguizzunti1442]

Euphorbia abdelkuri! I love this plant. There are a handful of specimens growing on its native island. I never heard of seeds being available; I think all the plants on the market today are originated from cuttings of the few specimens collected in the 60s and 70s. Once again, thanks for taking us to that amazing market. That place is heaven. Anyway, if you return to the Bay Area, I would be happy to show you my succulent collection: mostly Euphorbiae from Madagascar and a few of these Socotra plants you showed in the video. I have over 200 plants crammed on a small balcony. I guess you know how that feels. :)

[@paulabollers6396]

Wonderful video! He was so knowledgable and passionate about his plants. I wish every growers was so well versed in the origin and care of the plants they sell.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

He seems very happy he has found his niche. Happy growing.

[@summerrayneoakes]

He does. My plan was to go see his greenhouse if we had time, but unfortunately we didn't have the time

[@sisterrabbit9115]

The shared joy, passion and knowledge was totally palpable. Great plants and info. I love this sort of content 💓

[@teelafia]

Socotra has the most alien-looking and interesting flora in the world, in my opinion! Would be stoked if you go there someday, Summer!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Perhaps! So far not much funding for botanical episodes; but I do what I can!

[@teelafia]

I hope someday you will be able to do that. 😊

[@jdavies212msu]

I have followed this guy’s career ever since he starred as the main character in The Tin Mine. From actor to lecturer to Green Thumb. A very satisfying metamorphosis. 👍

[@Matraka2000]

I saw this guy in his own greenhouse in a thai channel but I did not understand anything. Thank you keep up with these videos cause these guys are kings in cactus and succulents.

[@juno3189]

He is really knowledgeable, I am happy. 😊

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

So awesome! this was such an interesting video, he is so passionate about his plants and his love of all plants, it was so fun listening to him talk about the interesting cacti and succulents he is growing, you can tell how much he loves what he does, when he talks about the plants he just radiates happiness. He has so many beautiful cacti that it makes me want to start collecting them and searching for the unique and interesting ones, I did pick up a madagascar palm, which is so cool, so far it likes where I have it growing. Thank you so much Summer this was fun, bye for now.

[@michaelspano4067]

summer, i enjoyed this episode very much. brings back great memories, i had adenium socotranum, dorstenia gigas and dendrosicyos socotranus several years ago. i also found a weird euphorbia from socotra but had no luck growing it. there is a great book "caudiciform and pachycaul succlents" by rowley that is excellent. i have another book that i believe is just called "socatra". can't find it right now to give you the author but it is also excellent . your viewers should just watch some videos on socatra it is an amazing place.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Thank you for the marvelous tips Michael!!!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

One can appreciate and admire when a multi-talented individual chooses to pursue their true passion in life. ~ I recently was going to purchase a Dendrosicyos socotranus, about the same size as pictured herein, from a local grower who grew it from seed, which they mentioned was difficult to obtain. When I was told $75.00 , I decided to pass. I’m not so serious a collector as to justify such indulgence! ~ I believe only a few westerners are allowed to visit Socotra a week. Luckily the habitat is being protected. I think around 70% of the native plant species are endemic.

[@thanapatc]

I have ever seen the movie he played the leading role. Good to know that he has his own business finally.

[@prontera09]

Wow! Man really knows his plants. Impressive.

[@christmassnow3465]

Very instructive and inspiring. Never knew the Pseudolithos needed a more humid air.

[@stardoll1995]

I love succulents and cacti so much honestly! 😍😍😍😍

[@lucia-maria]

OMG it was sooo interesting!!! what he was saying about Socotra and that other island :O Summer, can you gooo theeeere??? pleaseeee! I am so intrigued!

[@michaelspano4067]

google socatra, an amazing place. check out the dragon trees. it's off the coast of yemen so probably not safe to go there now. would make a great field trip though!

[@StephanieMerchakMusic]

It would be great because this island has some of the most interesting and striking flora. but unfortunately it wouldn't be possible now. All touristic flights to Socotra have been cancelled since the war involving Yemen and Saudi Arabia started. The only flights remaining are connections with Abu Dhabi to provide Socotra residents with access to healthcare and work opportunities.

[@goddess131]

interesting, I didn't know about plants from Socotra, thanks for the video Summer.

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Thank you so much for this video...cacti and succulents are the greatest houseplants for ease of care and use of space...too few videos on these and especially the rare ones...🤗👍

[@sallyhenry1716]

Very cool collection...especially the “predator oozing” Euphorbia 🌵LOL! Thanks B!😁

[@newmanmansell760]

How interesting😊🙏Great to see so many people love plants in Thailand. I have been a collector of succulents since I was a boy

[@subhash_india]

Nice interview with a master in cacti & succulents cultivation, thanks.

[@Alypinkflower]

Glad u got to chat with him ❤️

[@mikenealon4042]

his pseudolithos are awesome never thought they needed high humidity

[@kathymacomber4502]

What an awesome trip

[@enuphotography]

never clicked a notification so fassstttt! im always in tune here 💚💚💚

[@summerrayneoakes]

Glad you are enjoying the videos

[@enuphotography]

@@summerrayneoakes im sorry to hear about Kippie, sending hugs 😭

[@Kluetone]

A tree curcubit?! What a great channel I've found thanks for your hard work

[@lyndaunrau7948]

So interesting! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@barbll000]

Another really interesting video. That cube-shaped plant is very interesting. I'm curious now about it's selling price so I think I might check out Ebay.

[@latinpapie]

So cool!!

[@JohnJames.]

I like the deflection on favorite his plant , to best seller

[@janecurtis5726]

I love all plants, too, but succulents get top billing! Well, Tillandsias are up there, also! Thanks for the video, where are you traveling to next?

[@schoolinJOO]

love!! thank you 😊

[@bestbry1]

Such nice people

[@JAYMATIK]

The size of that euphorbia abdelkuri is amazing. So rare and expensive to find here in the states. I'd be happy with even a smaller one.

[@PAYOON07]

Though he doesn’t act anymore,but he’s the main character of one of the best Thai movie 😆

[@tracktor721]

Love these trips 😍😍🇵🇭

[@sekharchandra3559]

I love succulent...

[@rachidchiouar2378]

Thanyouuuuuu for this

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Nice very interesting to see what we don't see here at the big box stores. My city doesn't have trendy stores like the big city's in the west and east shores of US

[@jananni123456789]

I just saw the end of the vid u were in brick lane??? Goddamnit i cant believe i missed ur book signing 😭 but wonderful vid as always 😊 xo

[@JL_Loki]

I'm never lucky with cacti and have very small luck with succulents so I'm always content just watching them.

[@SuperChicChick]

Wow!!!

[@gaesornthecold.8337]

I'd suggest Tuesday Jatujak plant Market. It's literally heaven on earth.

[@สายันบุญธรรม-ต3ส]

Welcome to thailand

[@cactiproject]

Smart guy 👍

[@seasistahShells]

ME: *Researched the prices on EBAY $54 without shipping for a cubiformis. 😱 GOODNESS!

[@Eddie_the_Husky]

For a TEEEEENIE tiny one!!

[@zhinjitui]

Yessss he sold only rare items now. Because it worth the time

[@amandapeters4780]

Great video, very interesting.

[@Kluetone]

I'd imagine that Thailand could be a humid place as he mentioned. Not typically something many succulents could survive in my experience

[@zhinjitui]

It's very difficult to us in rainy season

[@GraftingTactick]

Succulent 😍😍👏👏

[@yenriver5255]

Should come to Australia. I am also an actor...turn succulent man. I have 100k members in my groups.

[@dragonfruitnaga8416]

Yes nice

[@cactiproject]

I wish u ask him about his soil mix 😊

[@stackie10able]

Were you able to purchase any of his plants on this trip?

[@summerrayneoakes]

Not on this trip. I had too many films and too many unexpected things that happened.

[@AceHardy]

Keep at it

[@cainanbelasis6409]

What kind of substrate is he cultivating his plants in? Lava?

[@sheshanfernando2130]

Hey Summer!

[@มนัญชัยไท-ยวนไตดํา]

ฟ้าใสใจชื่นบาน 📽️

[@kaktusbettaindonesia7680]

I love you kaktus sekulen stronggg

[@สุรแผนเพชรน้ําไหล-ล5ฅ]

He is a leading actor thai movie name The tinmine 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@loydville7552]

He's a husband material goshhhh

[@arijitshaoo7398]

How can I collect from there to India

[@shierleytuason1154]

Does he shift if i want to buy from him? Can you help me connect with him?Thanks

[@zhinjitui]

2 bees garden in FaceBook

[@claudinejonas4117]

💕💕💕🙏🏿✋🏿

[@msjazzycats]

He is cute 😳

[@sergiogurken9665]

i think asia likes thailand and malaysia can survives many african plants from extinction.we have a great choice to buys african plants at singapore. markets;but i must be carefull acount of CITES species list.

[@deepam5319]

Could you Please show more of plants..than focusing on the host and person talking. Dat will be an encouragement for ppl who come to see plants.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Hi Deepa, in the previous episode we focused on all the succulents. This is just an add on bc the main video we wanted to focus on Chanin, who had passed. We wanted to give him his time to shine. Thank you for understanding.

[@zhinjitui]

You can search by "2 bees garden" is his farm

[@jovertbonostro2539]

please visit philippines..

[@platyversechuckdabzfishroo3010]

Ten years for that adenium

[@jaycalvnatn]

C