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Gardening with Gabriel
Южно-Африканская Республика
Добавлен 21 янв 2012
This channel is a snippet into my life and love of plants. Particularly Epiphytes and rare and unusual plants. I also worked in Nature Conservation and poverty alleviation in South Africa and believe it is important to share relevant information with you guys. How will we make the world a better place if we don't share these sorts of things?
The Pineapple. Understanding the pineapple. Grow your own pineapple
Helloooo there!!!!
Hope all you guys are growing well and that you've been well too?
O.K. So this ones' a little long but trust me you will have pineapples coming out of your ears by the time you're done here. This took me a while but here it is. If you already know a bit about the history of the pineapple then, as always, skip through the parts you don't want to watch and get to the good stuff, growing your own pineapple. For those who want to know more about this incredible fruit well then...
In this ep I have tried to take you on a little bit of a journey with respect to its origins, history and I show you some wild cousins to the infamous pineapple bromeliad we all know so well.
Enjoy and...
Hope all you guys are growing well and that you've been well too?
O.K. So this ones' a little long but trust me you will have pineapples coming out of your ears by the time you're done here. This took me a while but here it is. If you already know a bit about the history of the pineapple then, as always, skip through the parts you don't want to watch and get to the good stuff, growing your own pineapple. For those who want to know more about this incredible fruit well then...
In this ep I have tried to take you on a little bit of a journey with respect to its origins, history and I show you some wild cousins to the infamous pineapple bromeliad we all know so well.
Enjoy and...
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How to Grow Turmeric at Home
Просмотров 3796 месяцев назад
Well hello you plant nuts... miss me? Have you ever considered growing Turmeric? Well, if you like plants which are useful, beautiful and easy to grow then this one checks all those boxes. Follow along in this episode as I share growing advice about Curcuma longa AKA Turmeric and all you will need to know to not only not kill it, LOL! but to also get a nice harvest of Turmeric. Enjoy!
Vriesea saundersii Plant Profile Growth, Care & Culture
Просмотров 698Год назад
Pheww! Finally, I managed to get this out. In all honesty, I have been drowning in a lot of life if you've been wondering where I have been. Been through a break-up, change of residence, life direction and so many other things that nearly took me out. I am on the mend by Gods' grace and I am happy to be able to make this episode, with great difficulty but here it is. Now, onwards and upwards. T...
D.I.Why? A Wormery Part 1
Просмотров 4912 года назад
Hello everyone... Ever wondered what a wormery is all about? Hopefully this episode will begin to help you understand exactly what this little creature is all about and how it is beneficial to your garden, kitchen and pocket. In this episode(part one in a three-part series) I intend to share with you my 15 year long journey with worms and WE BEGIN BY SHOWING YOU HOW TO BUILD AN (inexpensive) WO...
Update Flask Orchid Progress
Просмотров 2492 года назад
Hey Guys So I know, I know, I know, I have been away. Rough... my life has honestly been flipped on it's head the last while. I am better and back now. So I will enlighten you guys w.r.t. where I have been when I am ready but for now, lets talk about plants as we always do because that is what this channel is about. As a gift one of you sent me a few different varieties to de-flask and 'grow on...
The Himalayan Banana Musa puspanjaliae from Seed to 11 months
Просмотров 7102 года назад
Well hello there! Here is one for the Musa lovers AKA Banana lovers. Musa puspanjaliae is a rare, high altitude banana native to parts of the Himalayas and surrounds. I received these seeds from a friend and decided to give them a go and share my experiences with you. Not only do I show you how I prepare the seed and germinate them but take you all the way to 11 months in age. So stick around t...
Begonia maculata The Polka dot Begonia Growth Care & Culture
Просмотров 7892 года назад
Hello Greenies This is one on Begonia maculata or the Polka dot Begonia. Begonia was named by Linnaeus in honour of a French female horticulturalist called Michel Begon. This plant is said to be indigenous to the Atlantic Forests of Brazil and is loved the world over by indoor or glass house plant collectors, especially in cooler climates. I show you how to pot up cuttings in this one. Easy, pe...
How to grow and propagate the Aluminium plant Pilea cardierei
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
Hey plant nuts So here is a plant related to the previous episode i.e. Pilea peperomiodes, although this one is the Aluminium plant known botanically as Pilea cardierei. It is also native to Southern tropical China, etc. and is a relative in the nettle family Urticacae. My mom introduced me to this plant as a kid and I've always had hanging around in the background from cutting to cutting until...
How to grow & Care for your Chinese Money Plant Pilea peperomioides
Просмотров 4332 года назад
Hi guys Hope everything's going like a boeing. Weathers been great and things are moving. In this episode I talk about Pilea peperomioides commonly known as the Chinese Money plant, UFO plant or the Himalayan Nettle. A species in the nettle family, Urticaeae native to the southern parts of China where it grows at the foothills of the Himalayas. This plant has in recent years gained quite a bit ...
Life's Been Crap So Let's so some Sarracenia Seed
Просмотров 2332 года назад
Hey Guys, I know I have been quiet for a minute but I'll explain... I really wrestled with the idea of posting this first part of the video, but I felt I needed to, so tough if you don't like it. Skip to the plant bit. The thing is I can't be sincere in my videos if it feels like I am carrying something. So if I share it then it goes away...feels that way anyway. So in this episode I show you h...
Sowing Anthurium Seed, Anthurium cerrobaulense
Просмотров 3543 года назад
Hi there! Hello! Okay, so it has been a while. Life huh? What more can I say...Cause it's a Bittersweet Symphony....😉🤘😜 Anywho, so this is a video of some seeds I got from a friends Anthurium cerrobaulense plant. I do have a few of my own but when I got them I had no idea what spp. it was, until recently. I then decided to do a video and show you how I germinate them. Enjoy this wideo! 😝I hope ...
Aechmea correia-araujoi Growth Care & Culture
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Hey friends! Sorry I know, it has been a minute! This is about a bromeliad called Aechmea correia-araujoi a very beautiful species bromeliad endemic to the States of Bahia and Espirito Santo on Brazils Atlantic coastal forest. Another gorgeous bromeliad to have in your collection for sure. Hope you enjoy this one & find it informative. Ciao!
Guzmania sanguinea Bromeliad Growth Care & Culture
Просмотров 9193 года назад
Hello Bromeliad Lovers So here is a lovely bromeliad called Guzmania sanguinea. A bromeliad from tropical South America living as an epiphyte in Rainforests and Afromontane forests. This is a rather rare plant and exquisite when in flower. In this ep, I show you all I can and how I grow it. This is possibly one of my absolute favourite Guzzy's and I love that it is epiphytic and not too difficu...
How to pollinate Venus Flytraps Dionaea muscipula
Просмотров 8953 года назад
Hello again So here is an ep where I show you how to pollinate and harvest Venus Flytrap flowers, harvest seed and storage thereof. To come: Sowing and germinating Venus Flytrap seed and growing your very own plants. Later Gabriel
How to Grow the Fire Star Orchid from Seed No Laminar Flow Hood Needed
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.3 года назад
Hello! This I found most interesting and exciting. Orchids, for many people however, do not inspire confidence when relating to gardening and the ease of caring for plants. Let alone Orchid seed germination. I discovered this by complete and utter accident, then after falling down a 'lengthy rabbit hole' research mission I thought, OKAY! I'm doing it...I am going to share this with all of you! ...
Morphology Pollination & Harvesting of Sarracenia Seeds Part 3 of 3 Harvesting & Seed Storage
Просмотров 4143 года назад
Morphology Pollination & Harvesting of Sarracenia Seeds Part 3 of 3 Harvesting & Seed Storage
Vanilla planifolia Question & Answer Progress Update
Просмотров 7303 года назад
Vanilla planifolia Question & Answer Progress Update
Morphology Pollination & Harvesting of Sarracenia Seeds Part 2 of 3 Pollination
Просмотров 2563 года назад
Morphology Pollination & Harvesting of Sarracenia Seeds Part 2 of 3 Pollination
Morphology Pollination & Harvesting of Sarracenia Seed Part 1 of 3 Morphology
Просмотров 1413 года назад
Morphology Pollination & Harvesting of Sarracenia Seed Part 1 of 3 Morphology
Beer Trap Method for Snails & Slugs Fact or Fiction?
Просмотров 4353 года назад
Beer Trap Method for Snails & Slugs Fact or Fiction?
How to repot Carnivorous Plants(Sarracenia 'Cheruwa')
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How to repot Carnivorous Plants(Sarracenia 'Cheruwa')
How to Care for Selaginella kraussiana Growth Care & Culture
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
How to Care for Selaginella kraussiana Growth Care & Culture
Snails & Their Kin Know them before you Learn how to manage them
Просмотров 1303 года назад
Snails & Their Kin Know them before you Learn how to manage them
Copper Poisoning and Bromeliads Part 1 of 2
Просмотров 3713 года назад
Copper Poisoning and Bromeliads Part 1 of 2
A basic Look at the Bromeliad Family with examples
Просмотров 8493 года назад
A basic Look at the Bromeliad Family with examples
1000 Subscribers Thank you Thank you Thank you and so sorry
Просмотров 1303 года назад
1000 Subscribers Thank you Thank you Thank you and so sorry
10 Common Horticultural Substrates & How I Use Them
Просмотров 8843 года назад
10 Common Horticultural Substrates & How I Use Them
South Africa's National Tree & How to sow Yellowwoods Afrocarpus latifolius
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South Africa's National Tree & How to sow Yellowwoods Afrocarpus latifolius
Bulbinella frutescens It's Skin Deep
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Bulbinella frutescens It's Skin Deep
Hi! I’ve been given 2 small containers (approximately 4 inches tall by 3 inches wide) with citronella grass and plan to plant them in containers (12” inch containers) for our back porch. I understand the sun necessity and watering but do not know what to look for to make sure it is healthy. Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks in advance and hope you have a good day!
Hello! Thanks for the question. So, Citronella grass gets BIG by comparison to lemongrass. So remember to get huge pot. I would even go with concrete to be honest as the plant gets tall 1.5m high and almost 2m across and will need some heavy base to prevent the wing from toppling it over. I'd use a coco- peat base with some sand, perlite, vermiculite and a …. you guessed it... controlled release fertiliser or rich organic fertiliser will do too. Also likes a bit of air movement since it is a grass. Hope it helps and happy planting!
Loved this❤❤❤ feel like I could grow a tree now
Wow! Thanks, that is a really great comment. Made me smile.
How often do you water
Hey there, during the dry season I water less often, just barely. maybe once per week. During summer or the rainy season almost daily. It grows pretty quickly at 33 degs lat. 50cm or more per season. Really depends. I have cut mine so many times hard to tell its age. Sorry... lol
How old is the large vanilla orchid
This Aechmea is grown beautifully. Amazing. At first glance it looks similar to A.orlandiana, but I was surprised to see that the inflorescences are completely different. Great video.
Thanks and yes, you are correct. I tend to like this one more than A.orlandiana... almost... 😅😂, well you know that goes...
Hi man, I'm really liking your content, very valuable informations. I am keeping various pineapple plants, but here in south italy I fear that keeping them out in the winter would be too cold, as it gets down to around 5 degrees at night, and sometimes if it's a cold wave it also drops to zero. I also read that winter is the season in which they make fruits, so maybe being inside without enough light prevents mine from fruiting. Down there what are tour lower temps? How do you manage them?
Hey Roberto Thanks for your Q. Well sounds as though your temps are not too different from mine in the winter. My nights at the VERY coldest can get down to 5 degrees Celsius but the days are usually above 15 and as high as 27 or even 30(although not common for winter). As long as they don't freeze I think you're good to leave them out. I have had mine flower during spring and summer so fruit can be ready before winter hits. Anyway hope that helps.🌱
Hiya is it safe to use fibre glass with goldfish please,? I want to put my beautiful big 7 year old Blackmoor fancy goldfish in the acrylic bath. Cheerio sweets
Hey there, absolutely, they should be just fine. I actually have fish in my bath tubs too.
I have serious questions Anyone can answer Why must grow in a container like that, while in habitat the spores can naturally grow? Can we just pour the spores on a spaghnum moss (without container) and keep the moisture everyday?
Hey, sure, try it. My assumption is that with a container you are able to apply greater stability as far as temperature, light and foreign potentially dangerous spores are concerned. Remember you're doing it to ensure that the spores are not overwhelmed by random fungi, or something that may prey on your spores.
Hi Gabriel. Lovely channel. Subscribed. Found your channel while looking to find ways to propogate my Keurboom seeds. I collected hundreds and want to plant at least 200 on my smallholding. I also want to share young plants with small farmers and urban gardeners. I've not been successful in propogating them in the past. I tried soaking in hot water. Crushing. Today i am trying hot water overnight. Wish me like.
Hey Nazeer Thanks for the sub. Awesome, Yeah, funny that such an important species can be so overlooked. Remember that they can be erratic with germination as well but if you see them imbibing water and radicals appear then, you're halfway there. Enjoy, let me know how that goes. By the way which region are you located in? Later🌱
@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 I'm in Cape Town in the Philippi Horticultural Area on small organic farm
Can you eat it
Well...technically you could eat anything😅😂 Although, no there is no literature or 'real time' knowledge of anyone consuming them. At least not that I am aware of.
My jaw dropped when I saw those tiny ones were 2 years old.
Yep, ferns are slow....lol!
Can you provide some planting from seed information and lifespan on this gorgeous shrub.
Yes, sure. In nature it usually germinates around autumn, depending where in South Africa you are. However, the best time to sow this spp. is in spring from fresh seed. They need to be replaced or re-sown every 3 or so years. Although I am not sure how long they would go for. They come and go at will in my garden. Hope it helps.🌱🌱
I'm not sure you guys have a purple corn in Mexico I never heard about it we do have fun on the Inca culture in Peru so we growing purple corn
Hey there, some clarity...? Are you in Mexico or are you under the impression that I live in Mexico? Either way, I am based in South Africa and the purple corn was given to me as a gift.💚
I was just trying to find something metal to use. I need to make sure squirrels don’t pull at it- I have these hooks already! Love idea - but is moss not needed? I’m in CA .
Hey Warren, I would just use something to secure the plant in place and nothing more, especially as they are epiphytic. Some moss can be nice but should not be so much as to redirect the new root set into the moss. You want the roots to set onto the host rather than the 'aiding' substrate if that makes sense? As for the squirrels, can't help you there mate. We have monkeys but fortunately they rarely come into the garden here.
Nice ornamental plant to have in a controlled environment and with the responsibility that comes with it.
Hey, lol! Not sure if that is possible to be honest... but I hear you, as a composted biomass it could be great
My granadilla just died in the middle of summer. Im thinking its because i planted carrots at the base.
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. That'd be a first for me, I'm not so sure that it was because you planted the carrots? Can you think of anything else you may have noticed? That is very curious, no?
Ive learnt so much from these videos
Hey! its an absolute pleasure. Thanks, I am grateful for the feedback.
What an amazing video?! So cool!
Hey Jermaine, again, thanks a lot. Was concerned this one may have been too long. But I feel, better more information than too little. We have a skip slider... 😅
Thank you
Hey, it's a pleasure. I am glad you found it was helpful 🌱💚
Great video, thank you so much!
What part of the plant do you use to make a tincture
Hi Honestly, I couldn't say since I've not made tinctures but if one makes a cream one uses the leaves.🌱
Does the water have to be kept warm throughout the whole 24 hours?
Hey, thanks for you Q. Nope, only initially. this helps break the seeds' dormancy.
To kill a madeira vine, scuff the surface of shoots and leaves and immediately spray with a glyphosate poison as they reseal after only twenty seconds. Took me years of fighting this tenacious invader to learn this.
Hey! Between you and me, 😅 I didn't wanna mention the "G" word. Although to be realistic. Glyphosate applied correctly will work to eradicate this plant. Although when it is growing near water, a protected area or within a 1:(any amount) flood line then we need to take special care.
Does the flowering part produce seeds that can be used to propagate more plants? I have a similar plant/brom.
Hey Toni Thanks for your question. Yes, absolutely! This is how this particular plant started its life. Although, I would suggest that you hand pollinate to ensure a good seed set. Hope it helps.
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Привет! Мой друг, давно! как дела?
Everything is fine, thank you! I'm seeing if I can grow turmeric, maybe in a greenhouse)))@@gardeningwithgabriel6698
If you have temperatures of above 15 degrees Celsius during summer then it should grow easily but if you have a green house then that should be better. Let me know how it goes!
@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 Usually the average temperature is above 15 degrees here from May to September. We begin to grow seedlings of heat-loving plants at home (we use ultraviolet lamps for additional illumination) from February-March, then in April-May we transfer them to the greenhouse.
Oh welcome back! This is so cool! Can you do an end of summer nursery tour too?Would love to see how it’s changed since the start.
I actually can't wait to film it all, 2020 was the last update. A lot has changed.
Would love to see an update !!!
Unfortunately my cats knocked it off my grow area twice after a years worth of development. I have harvested more spore just this summer so will definitely do a continuation on it.😺
@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 Thanks !!
I don't have a distiller for extraction. Would cutting up the leaves and just boiling them or soaking them in water for say 24 hours, straining this and using that liquid as a spray work?.. I'm going to need copious amounts as I live within 4 metres of an inconsiderate mosquito breeder neighbor who sees no problem with her stagnant waters laying around. And I tried to talk to her about it, and instead of taking the sensible action, she installed a security camera to deter me from dealing with the water holding vessels on her property. 🤦♀️😡
Hey Janis Thanks for your comment. Well I don't know about boiling but I would imagine that if you do an infusion into olive oil or some other carrier and use a great deal of the grass stalks and leaves in oil that is heated for an extended period of time but never boiled then the end result should be something you could dilute in distilled water and a touch of isopropyl alcohol. I'll do it soon and let you know. Have been chatting to my mom about it so.
Love your video
mine is smooth, not bumpy. does it mean it wasn't pollinated?
If it swells you're gonna be a Dad/Mom....
Hi, Fellow Capetonian here, I use this for my little one, cleared up his mucus really fast, I use it daily. To propagate we just shove it in the soil and keep it moist.
Thanks for sharing that, so great to know that people are around the country still actively use it as remedies for ailments common to us. As we were taught.😉
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Ooh - please do an update video! :)
love the accents! very convincing!
😅 thank! 🌷
A friend of mine said she has them in Malaysia as well
Hey there, I am sure they would have made their way to Malaysia because they've definitely made the way to California ( where I believe they are invasive).
love your video thank you
I am glad that you enjoyed it. Hopefully useful too 😉🌷
Figgs
Why did you use the same name as the one with the darling kids
Sorry. I had to review the video to try and see what you are referring to? Still not sure...lol
Can i use the seeds to grow more?
Yep
What's the process?
Bonjour Bonjour! It was indeed a while... glad to see you back!!
Beautiful plants! 🪴🌺🪴🌺🪴🐈⬛
Never enough but thank you kindly 😅
Can you use the staples in live palm trees?
Yep, absolutely.
Stupid noises a......
Your channel is ACE Gabriel. I will be back next week for more Bromeliads. So delighted that your nursery is around the corner. I hope you got some rest. Warmest Rebecca
Ha ha ha thanks 😊
Great Video.. Does anyone know if you can boil this and eat it like regular corn?
Yes you can, I believe it is quite sweet. I have some cobs ripening right now
Look at all of those Bromeliad's! I had a garden of these when I lived in Hawai'i!
Oh, Hawaii... I can only imagine
Excellent for mosquito bites.like griwing in rocky areas.ive used it personally
Absolutely, I have used it for Mozzi bites regularly as well. Also for any other insect stings too. Works well against itching, dry lips and sunburn.
@@gardeningwithgabriel6698 can it be taken internally?
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Great video!!
Thanks, hoped it would be useful 🌱
Gad one in my garden for more than 30 Years. First time it's flowered
Wow, interesting.... 30 years and the first time it flowered. Wonder why, they usually flower quite easily. This is why I love plants. They don't always follow the given understanding. Thanks for sharing.