Spring Balcony tour | Succulent and Cacti Tour

[@cindyvan635]

Little white flowers are Alyssum😊🍃❤🍃

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's what they are! I couldn't remember the name and I had already thrown away the container. Thanks! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@EileenWstCstGrl]

Your balcony is huge! It definitely looks like your collection has grown. Can't wait to see what summer brings with sunshine and flowers!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Hi Eileen! I've been replacing some plants that I lost last Summer with the intense heat we had. But, I do love my balcony. Thanks so much for visiting and have a great weekend! 🐶😊

[@xgreenus]

I just ADORE Rosie Cam ☀️🐶💕! As well as the plants, of course. 😉

[@carmenwhitehead]

I happened to catch her zoomies last week after a walk. I saved it for you guys. LOL! 😊🌱🐶

[@marilynmeyer6731]

What a nice little sanctuary! I bet it’s nice in the evening and when things bloom it’ll be beautiful!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

It really is nice to sit out there and enjoy the view. I even sit there with my camera and try to capture some of the birds. I've actually got some good pics lately. Thanks so much for visiting! 🐶😊

[@CactusCaffeine]

I like your Aloe purple people eater. What a name! Also the Partridge breast aloe. You have a lot of nice plants your patio. Beautiful Euphorbia lactea cristata. 😍I enjoyed this update .😉

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks Ana! I'm on the lookout now for a blue torch cactus and a Euphorbia white ghost (I lost mine last summer to the heat). Have a great weekend! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Thanks for sharing, your succulent and cacti collection has gotten huge 😉😁

[@carmenwhitehead]

I know and there's still more on my want/need list! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@melissajaaaay1915]

Very nice collection! So many ive never even seen before. How special that some are from your mom and i love the fairy garden pieces through out!! I'll second want someone else said... patio goals!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much Melissa! I do love it out there. 😊🌱🐶.

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Love all your videos, however, I especially love your succulent, cacti, balcony videos!! Many thanks for another wonderful tour. It’s nice to see how well all your plants are thriving. Take care and stay safe! 👏👌🌵🌿🪴

[@carmenwhitehead]

So glad you enjoyed it. I think they'll do well this year. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@OLadyO]

Thank you for the patio tour. Your collection is so nice with some unique cacti.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for visiting, I'm glad you enjoyed it Laura. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@cherreedensley4994]

Hi. Greetings from Australia. I really enjoyed this balcony tour, your collection is increasing. You have such love for your plants which shows. My collection is very happy, I bought myself a 12 x 8 hothouse for my birthday last year and my wonderful husband Ian levelled an area and erected it for me. The euphorbias, aloes and agaves especially love it. I now have good protection for those nasty hail storms we get from time to time. Kind thoughts.

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's great that you got a green house. A wonderful place to protect your plants. Thanks for watching. 😊🌱🐶

[@ashleya6997]

Love that euphorbia

[@mdascoota4293]

You have an awesomely big balcony/patio, unlike the stamp-size balconies we usually have here in The Netherlands

[@carmenwhitehead]

This balcony was one of the reasons I chose these apartments. The things we do for our plants! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@Dollsanity]

When I started watching your channel I skipped all the cacti stuff because I didn’t care for them. Aroids please lol. I owned one snake plant that was given to me. Well, I just picked up 7 cacti this week and I can’t stop staring at their intricacies. I honestly love and appreciate them now so yeah, thanks Carmen ☺️

[@carmenwhitehead]

That's wonderful Theresa! I love having both cacti and tropicals. They're both unique. 😊🌱🐶

[@cristinasolis842]

They are so beautiful great job plant mommy

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@elizabethgreco-nieves3667]

I’m halfway through the video and I couldn’t wait to comment on how beautiful your balcony is Carmen 🥰. All of the cacti and euphorbia are so beautiful. I can picture you having your morning coffee out on the patio with Rosie🐶💕

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks Elizabeth! This balcony was one of the main reasons I moved to this apartment. I knew it would be perfect for my plants and for Rosie. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@elizabethgreco-nieves3667]

☺️anything for Rosie and the 🌱 🐶

[@garygilliam1890]

I like the way you have your patio set up

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you! I've since moved to Florida and now have a screen enclosed patio. Here is the link to that tour... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHrJp6uYqbaLY5Y

[@garygilliam1890]

@@carmenwhitehead thank you

[@lindahembree9894]

Nice spiral cactus had to find. You have very nice plants

[@perettelear6603]

I love your patio Carmen. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@carmenwhitehead]

You are so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@joannfeliciano7888]

Hi Carmen it is so refreshing seeing your outdoor garden. Also, you are a great cacti educator, lol. I am learning. Loved your "party mix" cacti basket and your fairy garden, and your tables so cute!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much, I enjoy changing things around out there and of course adding new plants. Thanks for visiting! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@VickyHafler]

Love that patio!!!! I think I should have been a southwest girl! Beautiful plants 🪴🌵

[@carmenwhitehead]

You can live vicariously through me! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@kathleenrowell5767]

Thanks for the tour! I enjoyed both indoor and patio tours!

[@carmenwhitehead]

I still have a my bedroom (which will be a short one) and finally the plant room). All that will be next month. So stay tuned! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@marloca2407]

PATIO GOALS LOVE IT 💚!!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks! I'm always working on it and I'm really happy with it (pine needles and birds even). 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@twistysunshine]

Your snapdragons are so cute!! They're one of my fave flowers

[@carmenwhitehead]

I love them too. I wish I had a nice yard to plant them in the ground. But, this is second best. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@lindylou3519]

Loved it Carmen! I’m into fairy gardens too! Love your mermaid one!

[@carmenwhitehead]

I love to use even one little figure in a pot. It's better than having them stored away. Thanks for visiting! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@mounag8518]

Very nice balcony garden Carmen

[@lornitaspann1658]

Well done tour carmen! Nice collection ...wonderful !

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you so much!😊🌱🌵🐶

[@sofiamakonnen1203]

I got into watching regularly plant videos since the lockdown and your channel is my favorite. I decided to take a break from the news and spent the weekend mostly binging on your videos. I love plants but, I don't take time to learn how to take care of each type. I am learning so much from you and would like to thank you by contributing to your collection. I do have so many various indoor and outdoor plants. I never ordered or sent plants before but, I see you unboxing plants that was sent from others. Could you provide me an address so, I can mail you from my collection?

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks so much for your support! I am in the process of moving to Florida in a few months. Once I'm settled there I will provide everyone with a PO box. Thanks!

[@thistooshallpass9589]

I live in SoCal. Pine trees are my nemesis too. Love hate relationship. 😂Love the different types of pinecones. Hate the mess. You have some cool cactus. Thanks for sharing!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yes, I feel the same way. they are beautiful trees, but the debris they give off is too much! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@crystalakers9817]

My Madagascar Palm has grown pretty fast. I love your balcony tours. I want to find a partridge breast aloe. Yours is so pretty. Enjoyed the tour. Have a good rest of the day.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Does your Madagascar Palm get a lot of sun? Maybe I need to move mine? Thanks! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@jeanneorr7838]

Love all your plants ,you inspire me.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I'm so glad! I appreciate your visiting! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@ellenhaben1217]

Beautiful patio tour!🌵💚👍🥰

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sheilabroad8192]

Beautiful, narley looking little cuties. Great space Carmen. Great deal on that “hanging” planter. 💕💚

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yeah, I thought so too. It was the perfect size and I just dropped it right in. Thanks for visiting Sheila! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@rosalrosa5346]

Love it I'm so jealous in a good way. I love Nature ❣️ and I love plants and happy that a lot of people do too.😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

Me too!! thanks so much for visiting Rosa! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@crystalakers9817]

I kept it outside all summer last year in some morning sun and it doubled in size

[@kimbermoss]

Lol. I feel we are getting that typical AZ Valley weather where it clouds up like it’s going to downpour and then,”psych!” Nothing! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@carmenwhitehead]

I know what you mean! But, with my luck if I water my plants, it will rain. so I will wait a couple of days to be sure. Thanks for visiting! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@cindyleblond182]

Thank you, beautiful !

[@juanitagordon5064]

Once again beautiful 👍

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@OfftoShambala]

At 3:39 … agave desmetiana I’m pretty sure… you’ll see it form into the desmetisna shape within the year… actually my favorite agave… I think desmetianas have been called ‘tropical agave’ and I call them ‘tropical smoothies’ as there are no teeth on the margins.

[@suekuly4723]

Beautiful collection Carmen.

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you so much!🐶😊

[@conniemcnutt8265]

I really enjoyed seeing your balcony plants! I can't wait until I can move my plants outside. 😊

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Loved all yr plants. Beautiful collection

[@carmenwhitehead]

So nice of you, thanks! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@aggiehasselfield731]

That Portulcaria Afra is soooo long 🙌 You have a very impressive collection! Nice tour 🌵 thanks 😊

[@carmenwhitehead]

So nice of you, thanks. I love it out there too. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@jojessie8187]

Thanks for the tour^^ have a great weekend Carmen^^

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you! You too!😊🌱🌵🐶

[@joycewilliams4578]

Hi Rosie!!!🐾🐾💕

[@carmenwhitehead]

Rosie says hello!🐶😊.

[@sheilataylor7497]

Nice tour Carmen, thank you!

[@carmenwhitehead]

You are so welcome!😊🌱🌵🐶

[@pamelasalatto9978]

Very nice.

[@cindyvan635]

Make sure you clean out Hummer feeder once a week, so they don't get sick from mold❤🍃❤

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks for the tip! I will do that this weekend. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@kathiewarren2825]

Love your videos

[@kristinmcintosh91]

I loved this! I listened and watched while attending to my plants. Your collection is outstanding!

[@carmenwhitehead]

So glad you enjoyed it and helped you with your plant chores. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Love it

[@sherryporsch9349]

Your patio is looking so beautiful 😍 I’m sure you’ve told us before the age of Rosie? I don’t remember? Lol

[@carmenwhitehead]

My lil' girl is 12 y/o. That's an estimate because she was a stray given to me 10 years ago and she was already that size. The vet helped me figure out her age. She still has some spunk left in her. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@Blake_YT33]

Beautiful!!

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thank you! 😊

[@plantsinner5072]

So much growth! Love your balcony tour 😍. Can't wait to see what happens for you in the Spring/Summer as well. I've been wanting to cut one of my columnar cactus so it can have arms but I'm afraid to. Maybe one day when it gets too tall I will!

[@carmenwhitehead]

I think I'll do a video on that process just for you! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@plantsinner5072]

@@carmenwhitehead awwww yay!!!!

[@charrisestroud7039]

Hi Carmen .. Thank you for the tour 💚🌿 ..

[@carmenwhitehead]

You are so welcome! 😊🌱🌵🐶.

[@maggiemay624]

Beautiful Carmen 😍 I can't wait for it to be frost free here so I can move my plants out on my deck. I can't figure out my pickle 🥒 cactus! It's so wonky, not doing anything in 2yrs but has 3 very thin pups now. Thanks for the tour & enjoy your beautiful balcony

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks Maggie! My pickle plant is also thin up top. I think it needs more sun that's why I moved it. Good luck with yours. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@greenthumb8170]

I love the new spiralis addition! I’m still hunting for one locally but might just order one this summer 😁

[@carmenwhitehead]

I couldn't find it locally and ended up finding it through Instagram and a seller I follow. good luck!

[@michellec.4994]

I just discovered that I have a aloe plicatilis....its still a baby plant. I'm looking for a Blue Torch... I decided that I'm going to try cacti plants instead of succulents. My jades and String of buttons do well for me! Echiverias keep dying on me 😪😪😪

[@joycewilliams4578]

Not good w/ a lot of succulents but yours r nice and you're n a great state to grow them. Can't wait to put my plants outside...they thrive so much better. HONESTLY!!!!

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Lovely. To early for my pors to come out but this and next month we will be repotting containers i have and condense down for room for more plants. Plus i seem to do better if i make containers then 1 plant per pot. Think i will put my orignal snake plant in one of the bigger pots she has a baby but i think i want her to keep tjis one and future to fill the new pot and then separate it down to make room i have her daughter and grandbabies that if i want i can cut pups off.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I like to combine plants sometimes too. It definitely saves on space. Thanks for visiting Tinamarie, have a great weekend. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@elparaisodedenis]

Hi Carmen, greetings from Serbia !

[@carmenwhitehead]

Hello there!😊🌱🌵🐶

[@cruelsister1]

i really enjoyed your video. You have a beautiful patio and plants. I will be anxiously awaiting your updates on Cotyledon repens. I recently got one myself, but mine is a lot smaller so I will be looking forward to seeing the progress that yours makes.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I really hope it blooms this year, that will be an accomplishment for me! 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@cruelsister1]

@@carmenwhitehead I'm looking forward to all of the updates.

[@foorlife632]

Your aloe gervena reminds me of the sand worm from Beetlejuice 😅

[@joycekuhlman4450]

I love your balcony area❤️ I love all the aloes and cactuses 🌵 just awesome. And of course I love your Rosie girl. I bought a new smaller cactus at HDepot but no tag, grrr. Not sure if it’s a fairy castle or Ming thing, it says on tag SU-665....like im suppose to know that, lol and I got a hedgehog Aloe? You know what that is?

[@carmenwhitehead]

Yes, it's botanical name is Aloe Humilis. It's very similar to Aloe Vera. A lot of times I will take a picture of the plant and then load it to google image search. Sometimes you can find the id that way. I do wish they would label plants better. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@joycekuhlman4450]

@@carmenwhitehead Thank you my plant friend

[@manuelagilo6066]

Hi! I have never seen a trailing portulaca afra. Where did you buy it at? I think is beautiful. I love trailing plants.

[@carmenwhitehead]

You can buy a 6" or 8" pot of a regular one and train it to trail by cutting the stems that grow up and letting the ones that grow out and down alone. That's what I've done with the ones I have. Good luck!😊🌱🌵🐶

[@vevelysmith4951]

Hi Carmen do you fertilize your succulents and cacti once they come out of Winter sleep. Hope you have a great week. Be blessed 💗

[@carmenwhitehead]

When I remember I do. I use the miracle gro succulent & cacti fertilizer. Or I will spread some worm castings on the top soil and work it in. Have a great weekend also.😊🌱🌵🐶

[@marilyngaeta1362]

Hi Carmen I love watching your videos. I intend to have a succulent collection this year, in fact I recently signed up for a succulent a month club. Two plants for $12. Most if not all will be in my front window. I was wondering what type (in any) water you use. I know rainwater is best but if there isn’t any rainwater available, do you use tap or distilled water. Our water seems to have salt even though it is filtered. Thank you in advance. Marilyn

[@carmenwhitehead]

I use filtered water (a brita filter) because our water is terrible also. You can use distilled, but I didn't want to deal with all the plastic containers. Capturing rain water or placing them on the porch for a little while when it's raining is good too. Hope this helps. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@GrantGreetings]

I have a trailing elephant bush (not varigated) any pointers on how to take care of it, or is that another video? It is inside, not outside. Thanks! PS Do plan to get the varigated one eventually. Would love to know how to create bonsai trees out of cuttings from them too.

[@carmenwhitehead]

I actually did create a care video for elephant bush. You can check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bom6hKeMiJiobpI

[@TheLucille7]

Hi Carmen, how often do you water your succulents? Planning to add more to my collection this spring

[@carmenwhitehead]

I water when the soil is dry and then give them a thorough watering. If it's rained recently, I make sure to check the soil that it isn't too wet. So, in the Summer it could be weekly and Winter, once a month. hope this helps. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@musterdseed3]

Hi Carmen! Love the tour! I'm also in Phoenix and would love to turn my apartment patio into a cactus/succulent garden area! I have a west facing patio so it receives the afternoon sun...but half of the patio is shaded, was wondering if that will be ok and what sun you are receiving! 😍

[@carmenwhitehead]

Hi Angela! My patio is east facing so I get morning sun, which is less harsh. You know better than anyone that the afternoon west sun is harsh. It will burn your more tender succulents (echeverias, sedums). I would recommend getting a roll down shade to add to the end of you balcony if you can. this will protect your plants from too strong of a sun. I have a large patio umbrella I use sometimes for mid day sun. Hope this helps. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@musterdseed3]

@@carmenwhitehead thank you so much! Do you think any cactus would survive? Also do you think anything would be ok on the same balcony but without any direct light?

[@carmenwhitehead]

@@musterdseed3 yes, Opuntia and Echinopsis type of cactus will survive in direct sun. euphorbias do well in non-direct sun.

[@musterdseed3]

@@carmenwhitehead how great! Thank you so much!

[@Louise446]

Hi carmen. Im in az as well and everything on my patio dies in the heat. How often do you water?

[@carmenwhitehead]

I wait until the soil is dry and then water thoroughly. I also check to see if there's rain in the forecast, if so, then I don't water. I also have a large umbrella that I open during the real hot months to protect them from sun burn. Hope this helps.

[@Louise446]

@@carmenwhitehead thank you ❤

[@juliegervin2106]

Is that a hummer I hear chirping?

[@carmenwhitehead]

It could very well be. There's a little family of hummingbirds in the complex. I found there nest. I also found a wood pecker and the palm tree he lives in. 😊🌱🌵🐶

[@Akimills_84]

🌱❤️💚

[@zeenatasmai486]

Haworth is coactata

[@carmenwhitehead]

Thanks!😊🌱🌵🐶