Have a question on ANYTHING to do with succulents? Go to debraleebaldwin.com and browse the menu or use the Search bar. Btw, my site is not monetized---no annoying pop-up ads. It's my gift to my followers and the culmination of my career as a horticulturist/photojournalist specializing in succulents. You'll find 100+ pages of tips and ideas; thousands of photos and must-know facts for specific varieties; curated design ideas for gardens, landscapes and containers; interviews with experts; seasonal info; and much more. Use the site as a research tool that also is entertaining---the same goal as my RUclips channel. Q's welcome!
Wow! I’m a nerd for aloe, agave, gasteria and haworthia, his plants look outstanding! I’m no purist but I’m glad he is, the work he does allows others to hybridize if they want, but also allow us all to learn and help preserve important genes that can’t be recreated if lost. Amazing
What do you think of Tom and his seed-grown Aloe species? Would you like to see more videos that feature a noteworthy succulent expert, nursery, or resource?
Very visually entertaining and informative! Much needed in these perilous times. Thank you Debra for putting a smile on my face because of this upload!
Susi, there are actually hundreds of species found throughout the rest of Southern and Eastern Africa and up into the Arabian peninsula- Oman, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia
A very good short interview with a unique aloe collector, grower and scholar who is also a truly wonderful person whom I have known for over 50 years, so I know whereof I speak!!
what a wonderful thing to see this man's beautiful aloe named after his brother. I hope they grow proudly and beautifully everywhere they are planted. Thank you for sharing I so enjoy your videos.
Hi Stephanie, he probably has over 500 species. I do need to go back in midwinter when lots more are in bloom. But even at one minute per aloe, that's a looooooong video! Btw, I have an Aloe playlist here on RUclips, and much more about aloes on my website and books. ;+)
Hi am speechless am jealous and excited am happy am pissed at myself am so many things the gentleman talks of aloe from uganda of its my country and I have never seen most of them c we tend to despise some plants thinking that succulents aren't pretty this video has put me to shame and yet inspired me big time thank sir for showcasing what uganda has got there are so many plant enthusiasts in the country but sure they are there with 2 Facebook pages. Am currently in kakuma camp its semi arid here with a handful of exciting plants its basically carallumas that stand out here. Well thank u for the video
Hi! I’m a new subscriber and I saw your interview on the Mountain Crest Gardens RUclips channel! I live in Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. I planted a few varieties of Sempervivum in pots and have them on my deck outside. They can supposedly survive the winter and being under snow, so I’m curious to see how they do. If they survive, I will create more decorative pots to decorate my deck. Right now, we’ve been getting a lot of thunderstorms so I keep moving them inside as I’m afraid they’ll get root rot from all of the torrential rains. Is that the right thing to do or should I leave them outside and hope they acclimate to our newly wet summer? This video was really interesting. I have an Aloe that I’ve had for years and it’s huge! It gave me four babies that are now pretty large and there are babies in their pots this year so I have even more!! Hopefully you’ll be able to advise me about the Sempervivum I have outside. Thank you in advance! 💚🪴🌵
@@QueenofSucculents Thank you so much for answering!! Unfortunately, we had horrible thunderstorms last night and I didn’t think to bring them in. I’m praying that they’ll be okay! 🙏🏻💜💚
Que lugar lindo Coleciono Aloes também. Tenho só 12 especies...estou procurando a identificação de uma delas ate hoje...pode ser que eu encontre nesse vídeo. gostei de tantas espécies nesse vídeo, plantadas no chão, muito lindas .
Learn more about Tom Cole's remarkable rare aloe nursery on my site at debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-destinations/tom-cole-aloes/ For more about these stunning succulents, go to debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-plants/all-about-aloes/
I'm curious. Many of Tom's tall aloes have dead leaves still attached to the trunks. Is there a reason? Do the dead leaves protect the plants from sunburn? Does he want to provide a home for birds or other animals? Or has he not gotten around to removing them?
Hi Steve -- In case Tom doesn't get back to you himself, it's my understanding that it's best not to remove the dry, pendant leaves that persist (a horticultural term) on trunk-forming aloes. They protect the vulnerable core and trunk from scorching sun and freezing temps, not to mention that's the way they are in habitat. As for birds and other animals, I don't think they're interested. The leaves are prickly. Mealy bug is more of a problem on smaller varieties, I've noticed. But if kept dry and given good air circulation, it's seldom an issue.
That's a great question Steve. I prefer to leave the 'beard' or 'skirt' of dead leaves on each of those plants for a few reasons. The first for me is primarily aesthetic- I think the plant looks much better and more natural with the leaves attached, mainly because that's how you would see these plants in habitat. Also, in some of my taller aloes different types of birds build nests in those dried leaves, and lizards certainly appreciate the places to hide. That said, I've designed succulent gardens for a few different clients who appreciate a cleaner look to their plants and therefore cut off all the dried leaves. Basically it comes down to the look that the grower of that plant is trying to realize. I'm okay with how anybody wants to keep their plants, though obviously I have my own aesthetics
@@thomascole1352 I've considered too that the skirts must protect the stems from weather and other possible assaults. IE I've observed that in extreme heat, sap in young over-exposed trees can "boil" and cause ruptures and other damage in the trunks. Occasionally, sadly, fatal. Not sure if that happens in Aloes but I intuit the dead leaf jackets could be advantageous protection especially where clustered under newer portions of the trunks. I've also learned to appreciate the venerable beauty in dead leaves. Loved this virtual tour and cherish my Luke's. - Denise in Sonoma
Have a question on ANYTHING to do with succulents? Go to debraleebaldwin.com and browse the menu or use the Search bar. Btw, my site is not monetized---no annoying pop-up ads. It's my gift to my followers and the culmination of my career as a horticulturist/photojournalist specializing in succulents. You'll find 100+ pages of tips and ideas; thousands of photos and must-know facts for specific varieties; curated design ideas for gardens, landscapes and containers; interviews with experts; seasonal info; and much more. Use the site as a research tool that also is entertaining---the same goal as my RUclips channel. Q's welcome!
Tom Cole is a legend
I agree. And a humble one at that.
I'm sure Luke is looking down super proud of his little brother.
I think of that when I look at the aloe I brought home with me that he named after Luke.
I am so proud to be his sister 🖤🖤🖤
You have a remarkable family!
Thank you dear Tosh. I'm a pretty lucky brother
I had no idea aloe's were so diverse! Beautiful
And these are all species. He doesn't grow cultivars (manmade hybrids). So what you're seeing is purely African.
Wow!
I’m a nerd for aloe, agave, gasteria and haworthia, his plants look outstanding!
I’m no purist but I’m glad he is, the work he does allows others to hybridize if they want, but also allow us all to learn and help preserve important genes that can’t be recreated if lost.
Amazing
Your comment makes me so glad I visited Tom and serendipitously was able to share it with others. Thank you!
Thanks Debra for for the video! I received Tom's book a few yrs back but didn't know about his nursery - now I need to visit.
You're in for a treat!
What do you think of Tom and his seed-grown Aloe species? Would you like to see more videos that feature a noteworthy succulent expert, nursery, or resource?
I for one would love to see more of this amazing grower and his plants!
Absolutely, Debra. Your books and videos are so full of good information especially for me who’s just starting to learn about succulents.
I would love to see more such videos, Debra! So fascinating!
Of course Debra! We would love too! Thank you so much for sharing this to us🥰🇵🇭
your avid fan from PH since 2014. 😅
Very visually entertaining and informative! Much needed in these perilous times. Thank you Debra for putting a smile on my face because of this upload!
Fascinating! I had no idea there were so many aloe species outside of South Africa.
Susi, there are actually hundreds of species found throughout the rest of Southern and Eastern Africa and up into the Arabian peninsula- Oman, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia
A very good short interview with a unique aloe collector, grower and scholar who is also a truly wonderful person whom I have known for over 50 years, so I know whereof I speak!!
Ah! Your last name is a clue, LOL. What a lovely way to start the week. Thank you!
Thanks Pops!!
Keep up the great work, Tom! Saving the species is an excellent endeavor.
Thank you Jane. That means a lot. Kind of you to comment
This was Wonderful.
So
Many🙌🏼Props & Much👏🏼Accolades
to Both of you & your Works!
Cheerz 🥂
what a wonderful thing to see this man's beautiful aloe named after his brother. I hope they grow proudly and beautifully everywhere they are planted. Thank you for sharing I so enjoy your videos.
And I so enjoy getting comments like yours. Thank you!
Dreamy garden- so significant!
Thank you!
More aloes please! This wasn’t long enough 🙂
Hi Stephanie, he probably has over 500 species. I do need to go back in midwinter when lots more are in bloom. But even at one minute per aloe, that's a looooooong video! Btw, I have an Aloe playlist here on RUclips, and much more about aloes on my website and books. ;+)
Really cool, keep doing the good you’re doing
Thank you for this video! I adore aloes😃
Yes please, more videos!
Very beautiful plant 🌱🌱🌱 waw so very nice 👌👌
Thank you, I agree!
What an amazing nursery. Thank you
Thank you Trish. This video was just the tip of the iceberg. I grow over 200 species of aloe
An Awesome collection and one to be proud of :-) Thank you for sharing.
Warren, thank YOU!
Excellent video…how wonderful to see such different species….would love to see more videos like this 😁
Love from South Africa
Very nice, Debra!! Thank you!! Those species are unknown un México..
Beautiful collection!
Thank you!
Great video, many thanks!
Thanks for leaving such a nice comment!
Great video
IT was very helpfull ...i enjoyed yet another of your video's...thank you 🍀
You are so welcome!
I would love to know and see more!
Hi am speechless am jealous and excited am happy am pissed at myself am so many things the gentleman talks of aloe from uganda of its my country and I have never seen most of them c we tend to despise some plants thinking that succulents aren't pretty this video has put me to shame and yet inspired me big time thank sir for showcasing what uganda has got there are so many plant enthusiasts in the country but sure they are there with 2 Facebook pages. Am currently in kakuma camp its semi arid here with a handful of exciting plants its basically carallumas that stand out here. Well thank u for the video
Interesting to know. Thank you for your insights. I hope you don't despise aloes!
Great producing!
Oh! Unless you mean plants, that would be me! Wow, what a lovely compliment.
Hi! I’m a new subscriber and I saw your interview on the Mountain Crest Gardens RUclips channel! I live in Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. I planted a few varieties of Sempervivum in pots and have them on my deck outside. They can supposedly survive the winter and being under snow, so I’m curious to see how they do. If they survive, I will create more decorative pots to decorate my deck.
Right now, we’ve been getting a lot of thunderstorms so I keep moving them inside as I’m afraid they’ll get root rot from all of the torrential rains. Is that the right thing to do or should I leave them outside and hope they acclimate to our newly wet summer?
This video was really interesting. I have an Aloe that I’ve had for years and it’s huge! It gave me four babies that are now pretty large and there are babies in their pots this year so I have even more!!
Hopefully you’ll be able to advise me about the Sempervivum I have outside. Thank you in advance! 💚🪴🌵
Hi Sharon -- You're right, semps can rot when exposed to torrential rains. Unfortunately it's not something they'll acclimate to.
@@QueenofSucculents Thank you so much for answering!! Unfortunately, we had horrible thunderstorms last night and I didn’t think to bring them in. I’m praying that they’ll be okay! 🙏🏻💜💚
Que lugar lindo
Coleciono Aloes também.
Tenho só 12 especies...estou procurando a identificação de uma delas ate hoje...pode ser que eu encontre nesse vídeo. gostei de tantas espécies nesse vídeo, plantadas no chão, muito lindas .
Mostro quase 100 variedades de aloés em meu site. Vá para debraleebaldwin.com/aloes-in-bloom/
Learn more about Tom Cole's remarkable rare aloe nursery on my site at debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-destinations/tom-cole-aloes/ For more about these stunning succulents, go to debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-plants/all-about-aloes/
I'm curious. Many of Tom's tall aloes have dead leaves still attached to the trunks. Is there a reason? Do the dead leaves protect the plants from sunburn? Does he want to provide a home for birds or other animals? Or has he not gotten around to removing them?
Hi Steve -- In case Tom doesn't get back to you himself, it's my understanding that it's best not to remove the dry, pendant leaves that persist (a horticultural term) on trunk-forming aloes. They protect the vulnerable core and trunk from scorching sun and freezing temps, not to mention that's the way they are in habitat. As for birds and other animals, I don't think they're interested. The leaves are prickly. Mealy bug is more of a problem on smaller varieties, I've noticed. But if kept dry and given good air circulation, it's seldom an issue.
Also, aesthetically, I think they're kinda cool looking, the way they twist and curl.
That's a great question Steve. I prefer to leave the 'beard' or 'skirt' of dead leaves on each of those plants for a few reasons. The first for me is primarily aesthetic- I think the plant looks much better and more natural with the leaves attached, mainly because that's how you would see these plants in habitat. Also, in some of my taller aloes different types of birds build nests in those dried leaves, and lizards certainly appreciate the places to hide. That said, I've designed succulent gardens for a few different clients who appreciate a cleaner look to their plants and therefore cut off all the dried leaves. Basically it comes down to the look that the grower of that plant is trying to realize. I'm okay with how anybody wants to keep their plants, though obviously I have my own aesthetics
@@thomascole1352 I've considered too that the skirts must protect the stems from weather and other possible assaults. IE I've observed that in extreme heat, sap in young over-exposed trees can "boil" and cause ruptures and other damage in the trunks. Occasionally, sadly, fatal. Not sure if that happens in Aloes but I intuit the dead leaf jackets could be advantageous protection especially where clustered under newer portions of the trunks. I've also learned to appreciate the venerable beauty in dead leaves. Loved this virtual tour and cherish my Luke's. - Denise in Sonoma
Do you ship and sell to South Carolina
You need to contact Tom Cole directly. Thanks.
Beautiful collection!
Thank you Botruc. I am trying!