Meet a 30-year Succulent & Cactus Collector & See His Stunning Rarities

Rich Zeh's home, landscaped garden and 960-square-foot greenhouse occupy an acre in the Phoenix community of Paradise Valley. Along interior walls of his greenhouse, in raised beds, rare plants stretch their roots and grow large and robust.
Rich accumulated his Aladdin’s trove of rarities over three decades. The result is a collection reminiscent of a Cactus & Succulent Society show. In this video and in the gallery on my website, you'll see 50+ prime specimens, many in bloom.
The best part, IMHO, is Rich's narration about plants he’s nurtured for decades. You'll enjoy finding out how he keeps them healthy, where they came from, and what he likes best (or considers challenging) about each.
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[@QueenofSucculents]

For more tips, ideas, and gallery of plants ID'd, check out the corresponding article at debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-experts/see-rich-zehs-30-year-succulent-cactus-collection/ 🤓

[@kristileyva7423]

Stunning ☀️🌵

[@patroach4072]

Wiping the drool.... Yes, we want more!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Ha-Ha. Now that's something hard to imagine. Your impeccable self...drooling?! But if anything will do it, Rich's collection would be it.

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing succulents lovely collection lovely cactus ❤❤

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks, Jillian, for a lovely comment!

[@prostovich]

This was a wonderful journey. Rich has an encyclopedic hands-on knowledge that takes years to cultivate. I love his passion. Thanks so much Deborah.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Sharon! Gasp! I'm honored to hear from you, and to receive such a lovely accolade. (Rich, Sharon is a renowned garden book author.)

[@PuertoricanPatriot1]

MORE MORE MORE!

[@QueenofSucculents]

OK, OK, OK!

[@GG-kv8vv]

💚 Inspired.

[@akiko_crab2161]

Hello! I am not even halfway in the video but the first view of the garden looks stunning, healthy and so colorful!

[@QueenofSucculents]

I love that you just had to pause and comment! Thank you!

[@droogsurgeon1440]

So many amazing things to look at, I could just walk around all day and admire all your cacti/succulents… just be jealous, I wish I could pick his brain.

[@QueenofSucculents]

It was indeed a privilege to do just that. I'm glad I could share a bit of what I saw and Rich's knowledge in this video. Thanks for the great comment!

[@juliahelland6488]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing ❣️ I would love to see more.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks, Julia. I'll make sure Rich knows!

[@dai12nao]

Wow how amazing all the varieties thanks for sharing.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks! All the gratitude goes to Rich.

[@QueenofSucculents]

What do you think of Rich's garden and collection? Would you like to see more? Have questions? Let us know here in the comments!

[@unknownsucculents4845]

I would love to see more!

[@QueenofSucculents]

@@unknownsucculents4845 Thank you! Hey Rich!

[@mommyraylunasulitchannel8391]

Awesome. I really love cactus and succulents. And im also started to collects CNS during covid-19 pandemic. Im just new and learning from its behaviour🌵

[@anttikuusmetso]

Beautiful collection, very interesting video, many thanks!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you for such a nice comment!

[@alexandralacerda492]

Wow, I want to see more🤩

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks Alexandra!

[@MIA-lu6pp]

Amazing plants!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you! I agree!

[@nmumpton]

Fantastic video, Debra and Rich! I would love more from him! I need to get to Paradise Valley to see his collection. I had no idea what it was until now!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks Nancy! It's truly amazing, as is Rich's knowledge. It's wonderful he wants to share it.

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

What a beautiful and interesting collection. I would love to see more!❤ Thank you Debra, you're the best!!.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Aw thanks, Juan. Hey Rich...Juan wants more...!

[@CactusCaffeine]

I love his collection and his garden! A dream come true. 🥰🌵☕️

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you, CC! Watch for more videos from my trip to Arizona. 🌵

[@abbielane9234]

What an awesome collection! Thank you for sharing and for taking us on this journey ❤❤❤Thank you so much Debra!!!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you for a lovely comment. Three hearts and four exclamation points 😄

[@jdt_skincarereviews]

Woaah! Thank you for sharing this with us Debra! 🥰🙏🏻💝

[@QueenofSucculents]

Hello my friend! Thank YOU for eagerly watching every new release!

[@jdt_skincarereviews]

@@QueenofSucculents I wish all the best Debra! Thank you 💕

[@janecurtis5726]

Some very fascinating cacti and succulents!! Interesting and beautiful cultivars being created by Japanese collectors. I’ve seen gorgeous and very expensive cultivars of Gasteria coming from Japan. I could have watched a much longer tour of the collection outside and in the greenhouse; just awesome!! Hope he has his collection provided for in a will!!

[@aldosacrealdo1454]

Oh yes, I do have them provided for after my passing!

[@Jane-yr2cg]

To a succulent and cactus 🌵 lover, this is heavenly nirvana! 🤩😍❤️

[@QueenofSucculents]

Yes! In fact, that's the title of my latest newsletter: "Heaven in Paradise Valley."

[@anthonycooper3174]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience. ☀ 🌵 ☀ 🌵 ☀ 🌵 🇬🇧 ♥

[@QueenofSucculents]

Cactus in Great Britain? Love it!

[@anthonycooper3174]

Debra, can grow most things here but requires a lot dedication, especially in the winter. In the summer months May - October I leave all my 🌵 and Succulents out all the time and let the rain and sun ☀ take care of them. Only water the pots if very dry. We do get temperatures up to 100f as we did last year.

[@kaseyhenderson574]

I love his collection n garden… i cant imagine the work n process of removing the soil n bringing in new, impressive

[@QueenofSucculents]

Yes, he makes it sound easy. I can't imagine either.

[@millieclark1085]

I really enjoyed his plants ,very special,gives me inspiration , thank you .

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks Millie, I agree!

[@trishwhetzel2061]

What an amazing collection. And what he has done with an acre is so spectacular. Thank you for sharing.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you for a lovely comment, Trish!

[@donnaerickson613]

Fascinating ! Really fantastic collection

[@QueenofSucculents]

No question, one of the finest I've seen.

[@jcwolfe1751]

What a beautiful collection. Makes me sorry I live in New Mexico where the winters are too cold for most of these plants.

[@QueenofSucculents]

And yet New Mexico has gorgeous plants that do well there and struggle everywhere else! And those skies!

[@jameslacy9517]

Would absolutely love to spend time there day dreaming. Amazing ariocarpus collection and cyphostemmas. It’s like the desert botanical gardens collection but in your own backyard! Thanks for the video!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks James for a wonderful comment, and many thanks (again) to Rich for sharing his collection.🤩

[@renatohuster1432]

Good video

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you, Renato! Glad you liked it.

[@RickBrownFloridafriendlyplants]

For mealy bug, drench the plant with Nofly, a fungus that will control mealy bug, mites thrips and etc

[@QueenofSucculents]

So interesting! Thanks, Rick.

[@unknownsucculents4845]

I would love to see a walkthrough video of Rich's landscape. I moved from the Bay Area, CA to Phoenix, AZ August 2021. I enjoy agave the most but being in this region of the desert I will be exposed to vast amounts of cactus and will enjoy learning about them.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Sounds good. We'll turn you into a cactus lover. And do watch for more videos of great gardens, from my trip to your area.

[@tagadasir]

Nice achha laga knowledge

[@carolbcowee1576]

Wonderful tour. Impressed with Debra’s pronouncing! I have a cactus that bloomed beautiful long pink blooms, was many years old and burned up when our house and garden were lost in a CA wildfire. Can I send you a photo?

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thanks Carol. That's awful about losing your home. I also live in a wildfire-prone area of Southern CA, and am happy to help any way I can. Best way to email me is through my website, debraleebaldwin.com/contact/. Btw, some of those names were completely unfamiliar. (Wild guesses on pronunciation, LOL.)

[@stevevicki5671]

Great video, great photography, great narration--great job! Does Rich give tours and/or have plants for sale?

[@QueenofSucculents]

Rich occasionally welcomes visitors who have been referred by friends, as well as fellow members of the Cactus & Succulent Society.

[@navdeepsingh-pk5qk]

good night debra aunty 😘😘