Potting up our new BOOBY CACTUS - Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuryuzinboku

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Hi Guys :-D In this video I pot up our amazing new cactus plant - Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuryuzinboku aka The Booby Cactus :-D
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[@falzonp1]

Hi Lyn! Love watching you repot your plants, today Booby Cactus! Today you also had help with Hans filming you! That's good! Have a nice afternoon Lyn and Hans! Until the next one! Love from Malta

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic that you enjoy my repottings Sylvia :-D I still have so many left to repot haha, thanks so much for your wonderful comments and support and for watching, and Hans and I are sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER to Malta for a sunny afternoon XXXX

[@shoulders-of-giants]

I've been learning English for 28+ years now, meaning all my life, and today you've taught me a new word: *house-proud*

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[@bcvr4lb]

Awesome and informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching, and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful weekend XXXXXX

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Very nice cactus

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@reneeallen646]

What joy it is to watch how excited you are with the newest addition to your collection. Blessings.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@abbeyisabella6930]

Hans works the video like a pro. Thanks for showing us what cactus u have in the room. Thanks for showing me what kind of soil u are using.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy you enjoyed the video and Hans's filming Abbey :-D and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful weekend XXXX

[@juliannah1380]

I just love your whole aura, I definitely subscribed!!! ❤

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy you love my aura and thanks so very much for subscribing I really appreciate it so much, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and support and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a fantastic weekend XXXX

[@thedesertplantdiary2382]

40k Lynnie!!! Congratulations, well deserved. Useful tip on the use of less soil. Thank you for sharing this video with us. From the garden city of India to you, have a fantastic-day! Cheers.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thank you so much :-D I am so happy to have reached 40K subs and in shock haha :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER from Ireland to the Garden City of India for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@alexjames4315]

You have most amazing collection of cactus and succulents wow I wish I could have as many as you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ my collection is growing but nothing like yours I watch your videos religiously, watching your videos make me so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘

[@desertplantsofavalon]

I am so happy to read that watching my videos makes you feel happy Alex :-D reading comments like yours makes me feel happy too haha

[@Smileyson58]

I love your new cactus 🌵 it’s amazing! The plant addiction is real, I get a rush watching these 👍🏼😘😊❤️

[@desertplantsofavalon]

haha so true with the plant addiction Nadia :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@Smiley-de4ni]

Ordered one today should be with me tomorrow can’t wait 😉👍🏼😉

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic you have ordered one of these Booby cacti, they really are so awesome looking, enjoy your wonderful new cactus, and thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching, wishing you a fantastic plant powered Wednesday XXXX

[@Smiley-de4ni]

@@desertplantsofavalon thank you arrived this morning now in its new home 😉

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@@Smiley-de4ni XXXX 🥰❤🌵

[@petrapiciacchia2456]

Hi Lyn & Hans I'm here visiting Palm Springs, California and was just telling my husband you two need to visit here. Lots and lots of succulents and cacti. Even the one you are repotting is growing here and grows very tall. I hope one day you visit the desert in California or Arizona. 💖

[@desertplantsofavalon]

WOW it would be a dream for us to visit both Palm Springs inn California and also Arizona too

[@whyaddnamehere]

I love crazy cacti and this one is now on my wish list! ❤❤❤❤

[@desertplantsofavalon]

haha its too tempting Cora and so happy that you have this cactus on your wish list too :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@Cactimania]

Such a cool looking cactus, can’t wait to add this to my collection soon 👍🌵☀️

[@desertplantsofavalon]

haha its too tempting :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@kathygilbreath6073]

What a cute name and a beautiful cactus. Never seen one 👍🏻 to Hans’ recording. Excelllent job on both of you. So happy for you.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy you love this cactus too Kathy :-D its a wacky and fun one haha :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@indrayudhakusuma7334]

amazing Lyn

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Indra for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER to Indonesia for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@jalvarado0481]

💖🌱🌵🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍

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[@thepricklypair5254]

What an amazing cactus! I've not come across that one before but will certainly be keeping an eye out for it.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Its a wacky one indeed :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a wonderful weekend XXXX

[@nattyssucculentlife8462]

I love it! Been looking for one of those as well. 🌵❤️ thanks for your videos. Always enjoy them

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@toddstropicals]

Nice new addition, and wise words "sticking to the wish list" exactly what I'm doing. I'd like to add a Tephrocactus geometricus.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

WOW yes a Tephrocactus geometricus is a beauty Todd :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@shoulders-of-giants]

I really like your less showy way of talking ❤️

[@LeafyConversations]

I love this video your booby cactus is adorable! It was 4 years ago you recorded this how is it doing? I am worried that I might have messed up on my Silver Torch repot. The video is coming out tomorrow night I think?? I schedule them and never remember hahahahaha…anyways I would love your opinion. Happy Planting Lyn! 🎉🎉

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So happy you love this wacky 'Booby' cactus Sheri :-D it really is a wonderful and funny unique looking cactus, its doing really well now and has grown another foot in height since this video, I keep it indoors in winter but put it into the polytunnel in spring and summer, awwww I will be watching your video today and I will let you know, thanks so much Sheri for your wonderful comment and support and for watching, sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a terrific Thursday today XXXX

[@BenjiNights]

Crazy cactus haha that mix looks amazing

[@desertplantsofavalon]

This cactus is a crazy one indeed Ben haha :-D XXXXX

[@anetaes3015]

Love one❤️🌱😍

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Aneta for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@anythingbootneck]

Hans👍🏻😀

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Paul for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@anythingbootneck]

Desert Plants of Avalon Same to you both from a soggy Solihull. Hope it’s better for you!😀

[@desertplantsofavalon]

@@anythingbootneck Its wet and windy and horrid here in Belfast too haha but Spring is nearly here thank goodness haha :-D XXXXX

[@bevyking6570]

Hi! Cool addition - lol it really is named right! You guys should do a book for identifying cactus/succulents. With the great pics Hans takes and all the knowledge between you two - It would be a gem for those of us just starting out. Whenever I get a new baby - I search your viddy titles to find out how to care for it. I hope your day is a goodie!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats a brilliant idea Bevy

[@jayg616]

You should do more unboxing videos! There so fun to wach!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@angela86753]

I just ordered a bare root boobie cactus being imported from Singapore. So thankful for your tips because I'm a little nervous about potting her up

[@giventogrow8533]

It looks great. :D

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Denise for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER to Canada for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@pixiehopper8]

I want one of those SO bad! It's definitely on my list!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

thanks so much Jennifer for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Thursday XXXX

[@theamossteelco]

I'm expecting my fukurokuryuzinboku any day now! I came looking to see if you had done an update on the care of this plant and to see how yours is doing. Will the new video be any time soon? :)

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Thats fantastic news you have your Fukurokuryuzinboku coming very soon, that is so exciting :-D I have made a polytunnel video update where I show how this cactus is growing, its growing so well and settling into its new pot, but i will plan on making a separate video on this cactus in the next few weeks :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER your way for a FANTASTIC Thursday XXXXX

[@aaronboone151]

Hi hope all is well. I currently own a boogie cactus. Mines is soft/semi squishy. I water very little and it’s in a well draining soil. Do theses get soft from under watering? Any advice?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Aaron :-D yes it definitely sounds like your Booby cactus is in need of more water, these cacti have a habit of going a bit soft and squishy and a little bit wrinkly when dehydrated, Spring and Summer these cacti like to be well watered, and watered every time the soil in their pots has totally dried out, I water mine every time the soil has dried out but keep completely dry in Winter, I hope this helps and good luck with your Booby cactus :-D thanks so much for watching and have a fantastic plant powered Thursday XXXX

[@deniceouellette7216]

Hi Lyn & Hans... Love your videos! I too go for those crazy weird types of cacti. Does that horticultural sharp sand have vermiculite in it or not? Some I see like on Amazon do & been told not to use vermiculite unless it's for seeds.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Denise :-D the horticultural sand doesn't have any vermiculite in, its best not to use it as it holds too much moisture but its great for seeds, but I prefer to avoid it as it keeps the soil a bit too damp for cacti and succulents but its great to use for all other plants :-D thanks so much for your wonderful comments and for watching and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER and have a wonderful day XXXX

[@shannoncarr7338]

Hey! could you tell me where to find this online that ships to Canada?

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Shannon :-D we bought this one from Uhligkakteen and I know that they mail out to most places worldwide but I know it can be a bit difficult for some garden nurseries to ship to Canada but you could definitely try them and also Kakteen Haage online too, I hope that they will mail out to Canada

[@shannoncarr7338]

@@desertplantsofavalon Thank you, appreciate all your help!

[@paytongrisham7619]

Can you get seeds for this cactus

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi there, yes you can get seeds of this cactus and you should be able to find seeds for sale on Etsy or Amazon from certain sellers, thanks so much for watching XXXX

[@electricshrapnel4368]

I know you can't use beach sand but what about pumice from the beach? Can you rinse it first? Is the problem with salt a pH thing?

[@mariamachuca3993]

Why can't beach sand be used?

[@emmitstewart1921]

Salt is not a PH thing because salt is PH neutral. It's a sodium chloride thing. Sea salt is poisonous to plant life. Some plants can stand more salt in the soil than others, but it is not good for any plant. Beach sand or pumice has so much salt in it that it would take hours and hours to get it all out of just a couple quarts of sand. It's easier to get proper horticultural sand. Builders sand contains too many fine particles and mud. If it is river sand, it can be used by passing it through a one milligram sieve, keeping the particles that stay in the sieve, and throwing away the stuff that passes through. This usually results in about two thirds waste and produces a huge cloud of silicone dust. If you do this, do it outdoors and wear high quality respiratory protection. Emphysema and silicosis are nothing to fool with. All said, it's just better to get the horticultural products. If your local garden center can't supply what you need, try to find a Bonsai nursery. Bonsai trees are grown in a very well drained soil and the trees need to be repotted frequently, so the nurseries usually carry soil making supplies. Among the soil drainage additives they often use are Akadama, Turface, pumice, lava rock, and horticultural sand. The pumice they sell comes from volcanic areas and is free of salt.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi :-D Yes Emmit has answered this PERFECTLY ( Thank you Emmit

[@BenjiNights]

How are your orchids growing mine haven’t recovered well sadly

[@desertplantsofavalon]

So sorry to hear about your Orchids Ben thats so gutting, and Fusarium is a dreadful virus, my Orchids are still growing well thank goodness, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and for watching and for all your support Ben and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a fantastic Friday today XXXX

[@CHEMiCALREACTi0N]

Hi! I recently got one of these a few weeks ago and noticed that it's getting kind of soft. I've only barely watered it once so far... Any idea why it's getting a bit soft? Thanks!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Hi Emily :-D If there are no signs of brown rot then I think it may be due to needing a good watering, these plants can go a bit soft when the need watering, and can feel spongy to the touch, I would give your cactus a good water now, but keep mostly dry over the winter months, but if your cactus still is soft a few days after watering and there are no signs of rot, then it may be best to take it out of the pot to check over the root system for any signs of hidden pests that could be affecting the plant, good luck with your cactus and sending you lots of love and happiness and PLANT POWER for a wonderful Sunday XXXXX