The Survival of the Fattest

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2019
  • Succulent plants are mostly found in deserts and semi-deserts. They have devised an amazing number of strategies to survive the extremes of typical desert conditions. About half the succulent plants on earth occur in Southern Africa. Follow three succulent enthusiasts in Namaqualand as they look at how some of these plants survive.

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  • @jamesfrederick.
    @jamesfrederick. Год назад +27

    I wish documentaries like this were the videos that got millions of views

  • @fredmidtgaard5487
    @fredmidtgaard5487 3 года назад +99

    I'm a tropical ecology university professor, working in East Africa. This is one of the best or the best, dryland movies I have seen. Thank you for posting it!

    • @benkashton7384
      @benkashton7384 2 года назад

      i know im asking randomly but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account..?
      I somehow forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me!

    • @macysondheim
      @macysondheim Год назад

      University professor eh? What are your credentials

    • @fredmidtgaard5487
      @fredmidtgaard5487 Год назад +3

      @@macysondheim At Sokoine University. And you Ms Macy? What do you do and why do you ask?

  • @Clutchpearls
    @Clutchpearls 3 года назад +46

    Wow! It's so hard to find cactus and succulent documentaries! This is GREAT! Anyone know any other documentaries similar to this or plants in general?

    • @user-kz7pk5mn2h
      @user-kz7pk5mn2h 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/r9RL9ISACTs/видео.html

    • @GreenCanvasInteriorscape
      @GreenCanvasInteriorscape 8 месяцев назад

      Use that as a search term as well as Cactus and succulents wild in habitat, there's some gems out there like this one
      If you're into aquarium fish same thing

    • @marcushironada2593
      @marcushironada2593 2 месяца назад

      www.youtube.com/@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt

  • @mizzmartinni6014
    @mizzmartinni6014 2 года назад +2

    👍 👍 💚 💚 RIP Mienkie.

  • @martinforrester8249
    @martinforrester8249 3 года назад +8

    What a wonderful program, thank you. I've been a avid collector of cacti and Succulents since I had my first greenhouse at 15 yrs old. I'm now 77. I've been fortunate enough to visit many species in their natural habitat in the South West USA and Mexico. Nothing beats finding plants in their natural home, so exciting. I'm and oldtimer Englishman from Shropshire who has never lost the fascination of these genera.

  • @GreenCanvasInteriorscape
    @GreenCanvasInteriorscape 8 месяцев назад +1

    This was fun to watch, been repotting and learning about my plants that I grow in pots growing in nature from around the world, was fun getting about an 80% naming rate as I watched.

  • @cactoffeine9585
    @cactoffeine9585 3 года назад +17

    On of the best documentary About succulent I’ve ever seen 👍🏼

  • @aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS
    @aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another group no one talks about but exists are the Nicolettias. These are succulents, which can move to follow trace water. Plants like Echeveria, Titanopsis, Crassula Ovata, ect. All send out aerial roots. These roots allow for these plants, to detach from the base of the main stem and set roots in another location. This allows the plant to slowly move, to a more preferred location. Taking advantage of light, water, shelter. It us more complicated than this, these are the basics.

  • @jameslaupan6499
    @jameslaupan6499 Год назад +5

    Excellent, excellent video. I had the grand pleasure to tour these areas back in 2002 with some of the most knowledgeable succulent experts of their day. A trip I will never forget. The whole experience was life changing for me, and I ultimately moved to New Mexico since so much of the landscape was so simular to South Africa, although the plants are quite different. If you get the chance, take the trip, its well worth it in so many ways.

  • @pooh2348
    @pooh2348 2 года назад +2

    With climate change upon us succulents have become very popular for water wise gardening.it is wonderful to see a documentary on these fascinating plants in their native habitat.

  • @newbotany
    @newbotany Год назад +2

    A fantastic introduction to South African semi-desert and the types of succulents... Thank you!

  • @melissaaldosari8024
    @melissaaldosari8024 Год назад +5

    This is an absolutely fabulous documentary! Thank you so much for producing and sharing it!

  • @lauravdmfilmprogramme6417
    @lauravdmfilmprogramme6417 3 года назад +14

    Beautifully executed and presented. A wonderful viewing journey, I was sad when it ended.

  • @gsdwong794
    @gsdwong794 24 дня назад

    I do really really enjoy this video ! It has brought me a new fresh idea of succulents in South Africa this beautiful country . Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us again ! 🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏

  • @ShyDog827
    @ShyDog827 2 года назад +5

    How beautiful South Africa is; the terrain and plant life are so magnificent . It’s no wonder I seek out these marvelous species of succulents for my home here in Texas .

  • @JamesEndo1
    @JamesEndo1 2 года назад +6

    What a great educational video on succulents, their habitat and evolution. The production was superb! All succulent fans should watch to better understand the origin of their plants now in cultivation. Thank you.

  • @gregp.80
    @gregp.80 3 года назад +30

    This is the best succulent documentary I've seen showcasing natural habitat. Thank you.

  • @mariomost1336
    @mariomost1336 2 года назад +4

    Vielen lieben Dank für euren wunderschönen Ausflug ins Land der wundervollen Succulenten ,eine Artenvielfalt sonders gleichen die einem den Atem verschlägt , unsere Erde bringt so viele Schönheiten zum Vorschein was uns das Herz erwärmen lässt,wir sollten wissen das die Natur nicht den Menschen braucht ,aber der Mensch ohne Natur nicht leben kann.

  • @oiavh
    @oiavh 3 года назад

    Thank you Neil for this amazing documentary. I enjoyed every second of it. I hope one day I can visit the succulent Karoo

  • @yveslucchinacci3878
    @yveslucchinacci3878 4 года назад

    Congratulations. Thoses lovely pictures helped me remind my many trips around Vanrhynsdorp and the Knersvlatke !

  • @muradmustafali7573
    @muradmustafali7573 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much !👏👏👏 I love succullents ! 🌵❤

  • @rogerfox2995
    @rogerfox2995 4 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for making this. Superb content, commentary, sound and above all, photography. Truly wonderful.

  • @phililogist
    @phililogist 2 года назад +6

    Thank you so much for this highly informative, inspirational, entertaining, and even calming documentary on South African succulents. You showcased one of my favorite parts of the world that I’d love to visit at least once in my lifetime. Hope to see you, gentlemen, some day on those desert trails or who knows I might even become your neighbor. Greeting from Seattle.

  • @heathertroynak9041
    @heathertroynak9041 Год назад

    I enjoyed this film so much and I’m grateful to see from afar so many plants that will never grace my windowsills or local plant shops or botanical gardens. Just wonderful. Wonder Full.

  • @Shukarr
    @Shukarr 2 года назад

    Thank you for this wonderful film! I’ve grown and loved succulents for years and it was so exciting to see so many of my favorites are from this part of South Africa!! I learned so much from this film so thank you for all your effort and the excellent outcome.

  • @atty.veronicainoturanosg3487
    @atty.veronicainoturanosg3487 3 года назад

    THANK YOU for uploading this. Very informative & beautifully made.

  • @user-gf8wb3sr2m
    @user-gf8wb3sr2m Год назад +2

    Just fascinating, I’ve watched this many times and keep picking up more information, wish you three guys would make more of these videos, a lot of people will never visit this area, plus not a lot of succulent videos out there, thanks again for making this video

  • @mosammamohammad5803
    @mosammamohammad5803 3 года назад +2

    A really great film about the faszinating world of succulents - many thanks for that!

  • @emiliateixeira4536
    @emiliateixeira4536 2 года назад

    Thank you very mutch!!!! 🌵🇵🇹🌸

  • @Sakyrilicious
    @Sakyrilicious 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this. I enjoyed every minute.

  • @imberrysandy
    @imberrysandy 2 года назад +1

    thank you for this documentary 🙏🏽 ❤️ this helped me understand how to read and understand their needs

  • @S7E7V7E7N
    @S7E7V7E7N Месяц назад

    Loved it. Thank you for sharing all of this with the world.

  • @Akashasoon
    @Akashasoon 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video and nicely done. The pictures of the plants and landscapes are amazing!

  • @GirishJois
    @GirishJois 2 месяца назад

    Excellent documentary on succulents; commentary delivery is awesome 👌

  • @sepilokfui
    @sepilokfui Год назад +1

    such a beautiful documentary and the narration is perfect, thank you so much... makes me want to live a year in the karoo too.

  • @jennysmedley4685
    @jennysmedley4685 11 месяцев назад +1

    Really great documentary, beautifully written and executed. Thank you! ❤

  • @rightangletriangle3188
    @rightangletriangle3188 2 месяца назад

    Love all things succulent. Thank you for posting and it's very interesting to see a lot of my succulents in the wild setting.

  • @matocv
    @matocv 2 года назад

    Beautiful narration and showcase of these lovely desert plants!

  • @anag5144
    @anag5144 Год назад

    Beautiful! Great job! Thanks.

  • @codygeery9348
    @codygeery9348 10 дней назад

    Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for this.

  • @BelgianSpeedcuber
    @BelgianSpeedcuber Год назад

    Marvelous documentary!!
    Thanks 💚💚

  • @antonymilovac2549
    @antonymilovac2549 2 года назад

    outstanding photography and commentary. Looking forward to see part 2 :)

  • @PaulGoosen
    @PaulGoosen 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing beautiful pictures and insight into our beautiful world.

  • @sandrams7939
    @sandrams7939 3 года назад +1

    Awesome documentary. I love succulants. Thank you.

  • @ustadzahelmihamidahalimin3405
    @ustadzahelmihamidahalimin3405 2 года назад

    I am just a curious person who wants to know about succulent life in the wild. This documentary gave me more than just an answer. Thank you so much. Best Regards from Singapore ❤

  • @witty_net
    @witty_net 3 года назад

    Love everything you showed here. Thanks!

  • @nene8217
    @nene8217 2 года назад

    Lovely plants, beautiful music and humorous wit, best video about succulents I have seen yet, thank you.

  • @volvos70t51
    @volvos70t51 Год назад

    Amazing documentary!, thanks!

  • @johneagle4384
    @johneagle4384 2 года назад

    Wow! Amazing documentary. Beautifully done. Thank you.

  • @LukeMcGuireoides
    @LukeMcGuireoides 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant film. Beautiful!

  • @meismartian
    @meismartian 3 года назад +2

    Enjoyed the sass from the narrator.

  • @joshuaboncales2501
    @joshuaboncales2501 3 года назад +9

    My favorite ecosystem just featured more in depth. Wish I could visit those places. Very good video loved it

  • @aysensanbur948
    @aysensanbur948 Год назад

    Thank You very much. Wonderful study :)

  • @jenniferleung5208
    @jenniferleung5208 2 года назад

    Thanks for your video. Such a beautiful world of succulents. It’s eye opening for me. So much to see and so much to learn. I started knowing a little more about succulents through a vendor I met a few years ago. Love succulents.

  • @robbieone4360
    @robbieone4360 3 года назад +1

    Very interesting documentary. Im learning how to grow succulent indoors so learning natural environment where they come from is insightful. Thanks

  • @shobico89
    @shobico89 3 года назад

    The most beautiful documentary I've seen...

  • @encyklopedierostlin-botani6721
    @encyklopedierostlin-botani6721 2 года назад

    Úžasné a milá vzpomínka na Afriku. Děkuji

  • @giantcheesegrater
    @giantcheesegrater 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this doco. Pretty hard to find stuff like this online.

  • @MargotLemaire
    @MargotLemaire 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot for sharing your wonderful work !

  • @vishnumusalimaduguvish5074
    @vishnumusalimaduguvish5074 2 года назад

    Excellent effort and thank you for taking us in a journey into the succulent world.. its very nice watching the beauty of nature and masters of surviving...hatts offf .

  • @cainanlove8432
    @cainanlove8432 2 года назад

    Great documentary!

  • @evergreen8965
    @evergreen8965 Год назад

    Thank you for an informative video!

  • @TealCheetah
    @TealCheetah 2 года назад

    This was lovely, thank you

  • @tsholofelosebego3108
    @tsholofelosebego3108 3 года назад

    Beautiful documentary, thank you

  • @airsupply1248
    @airsupply1248 3 года назад

    thank you every one for this outstanding documentary .from bangladesh

  • @peterhenochsberg44
    @peterhenochsberg44 3 года назад

    Very informative and interesting. Has stimulated in me the desire to find out more about my environment in the Klein Karoo. Totally fascinating.

  • @MichaelMMiddleton098
    @MichaelMMiddleton098 Год назад

    EXCELLENT presentation...really outstanding!

  • @mine_atim
    @mine_atim Год назад +1

    Allahuekber😍
    Kayalardan ot bitiren Rabbim🤲

  • @jasreallySUCCS
    @jasreallySUCCS Год назад

    Succulent enthusiast here!! 🙋🏾‍♀️💚

  • @annhenz1156
    @annhenz1156 3 года назад

    Великолепный фильм! Огромное спасибо! :)

  • @ZoMichael-a
    @ZoMichael-a Год назад

    This was so fun and entertaining. My friends willl absolutely love them. They love succulents

  • @alfredo8952
    @alfredo8952 2 года назад +2

    ¡Fascinante! Me encantan las suculentas y la naturaleza. Gracias.

  • @moisesdeoliveiramattos7315
    @moisesdeoliveiramattos7315 2 года назад +1

    Sou Andreia, do Rio de Janeiro. Amei a reportagem, adoro cactos e suculentas. Parabéns pelo documentário.

  • @Starlightchampion
    @Starlightchampion 2 года назад

    The music in this documentary kept on ringing familiar in my ears, most of which I couldn’t remember what it reminded me of.
    22:30 is definitely close to the Starship Troopers main score.

  • @teuth
    @teuth 9 месяцев назад

    this is fantastic, thank you so much

  • @spjew
    @spjew 2 года назад

    Great video, beautifully narrated.

  • @ClaudiaSanchez-de7em
    @ClaudiaSanchez-de7em 5 месяцев назад

    Is a marvelous video about these super special plants

  • @carolmichell4860
    @carolmichell4860 3 года назад +2

    Evolution in action. What a fascinating video and sight of succulents, including Conophytum, Dinteranthus ( or Pleiospilos?) and Haworthia in habitat.
    I’m preparing to try and germinate seed of Dinteranthus pole-evansii, which I’m told requires a large day-night temperature difference. It’s my first foray into this “extreme” environment change, so am excited and a bit anxious too.

  • @williamalvey632
    @williamalvey632 Год назад

    Wow what a wonderful and beautiful video the succulents are brilliant I grow succulents in England

  • @sumitbali9194
    @sumitbali9194 3 года назад +1

    Very nice and informative. Amazing camera work

  • @NK-tl7fu
    @NK-tl7fu 2 года назад

    Wow it's beautiful & adventurous!
    How I wished I could visit once in a life time!

  • @harry6044
    @harry6044 2 года назад

    This video needs more appreciation!

  • @apinyasangsana7859
    @apinyasangsana7859 3 года назад

    The best movie of succulent ,Thank you for the best present all most perfectly information ,Greating from Thailand

  • @hihosh1
    @hihosh1 4 года назад

    Very, very nice video, thank you!

  • @antunperkovic
    @antunperkovic 4 года назад +1

    I second every word that has already been said. Respect.

  • @crazzzysean800
    @crazzzysean800 2 года назад

    What an exceptional library of information, and what an incredible journey attaining all this knowledge, Thank u Sir's, please may i come carry Your camera bags and bottles of refreshment next expedition:)

  • @lovedoglovecat5320
    @lovedoglovecat5320 3 года назад

    Thanks.. For all beauty nature.. I love this..

  • @tuyetvo4353
    @tuyetvo4353 2 года назад

    So beautiful cactus…..
    Thank you .

  • @nikmohamed5906
    @nikmohamed5906 2 года назад +2

    This one of the most entertaining, educational and fun natural habitat documentary! Love your sense of humour and passion about fat succulents 😍

  • @bile897
    @bile897 3 года назад +1

    So many beautiful succulents, I want them lol.

  • @sukulenkaktus1157
    @sukulenkaktus1157 3 года назад

    Thank you for your amazing video from succulent and cactus lovers in Indonesia..

  • @ofeliarizo2327
    @ofeliarizo2327 2 года назад

    Thanks so much for the movies the best

  • @WilyTuber
    @WilyTuber 2 месяца назад

    Oh this is just fantastic!

  • @leannehall7852
    @leannehall7852 2 года назад

    Excellent film.

  • @ilmakamada1817
    @ilmakamada1817 Год назад +1

    Very exellent video. I love

  • @marleneborba3033
    @marleneborba3033 2 года назад

    Show!!! Amei esse vídeo 😍👏🏾

  • @ynos0029
    @ynos0029 2 года назад

    Nice and instructive video thanks for sharing

  • @Louisa93able
    @Louisa93able 3 года назад +6

    Superb experience for a succulent freak like myself; thank you for all your efforts.

  • @emiliateixeira4536
    @emiliateixeira4536 2 года назад

    I love this video... Amazing... Nature in the best... Without man's and!

  • @sidhesh3570
    @sidhesh3570 3 года назад

    Beautiful video