In this video I want to have a chit chat about the awesome Fern Leaf cactus (selecerius chrysocardium) In case you wanted the link to the ginger jungle it is www.thegingerj...
I have a fernleaf cactus. It grows like crazy in ~30% humidity. It gets a light sprinkling of slow-release fertilizer in the spring and I water it when it's dry. Otherwise, I just admire it.
I’ve had mine for two years and never seen aerial roots . I just recently attached it to a wood platform so maybe I’ll finally see if mine is a normal fern leaf orchid cacti . Or not… I have also propagated the mother plant countless times and also the mothers children . 😂 I just want more and more and more . It’s my favorite plant out of about 100 other plants I own. Some people I know will refuse to take a potted and rooted propagation home because they say they don’t really like it. I just don’t understand how anyone can say they don’t like it!!! Yours is beautiful and I actually got the idea from your video and I recently made my own upside planter and have it hanging around . Hopefully 6:12 it will thrive in the planter . I would send a picture but I don’t see an option to attach to this comment
Selenicereus Chrysocardium, one of my top favorite plants to keep, I was gifted beautiful cuttings from a conservatory. This was one of the first plants I took the deepest dive on researching on, even knowing the coordinates to where it was discovered and what year it was first described 🥰
It is easy to propagate, like epiphyllum. Cuttings are best made in spring or early summer. Cut 15 cm of a leaf, let it dry one day, pot it in orchid mix or epiphyte mix. After a week i start with a little watering but keep it on the dry side. Start giving more water when its growing.
@@tatevikkarapetian sorry, i am not the one who made this vid, but i believe i've seen on youtube how to make them, just search for "upside down flowerpot"
Hey man do you feel like doing an update on this particular plant? I really want one and there isn't a lot of content with it. I'm curious about the growth pattern and rate.
@@Houseplantygoodness thanks so much! I want one of these SO bad. I already have a zigzag cactus (fishbone? The thinner variety) and I'm going to get the fern leaf and a curly leaf orchid cactus to go with it so there's a trio of a related type. My zigzag cactus is HUGE and super full now and it was itty-bitty when I got it just last year. I was told it was a slow grower so I've been pleasantly surprised. I heard the fern leaf gets to be giant but I've yet to see anyone post any growth updates other than one girl that had a few 3" cuttings root and start. I keep seeing parts of yours at the top of the screen when I watch your content and I'm just dying to see what it fully looks like as it has grown. You mentioned you didn't like the pot it was in. Are you thinking about repotting? If so are you also planning on cutting some of the fronds to root them and make a fuller basket? Just curious.
Just subscribed, i love this content! I own one of these, it is a small cutting but it grows well! Also i like the pot you have it growing in. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Your right, getting plants from the Ginger Jungle is like getting a real present. And lovely plants but I can't order from them since Brexit. :(. I wonder how your all getting on in GB with the availability of plants in general now. I can't, or anyone is Europe can't buy a packet of seeds without a very expensive cert. I've just ordered a lot from Germany and another lot from Poland. Fingers crossed they'll be good.
You have an awesome specimen. I just got my small one by mail & ordered the upside down planter from Amazon. How do you propagate it? Can you do an update please?🤭Thanks so much for sharing!
I just got this few months ago- and still don't understand it. When I put my finger in the soil to see how wet it is, I noticed that the roots are all over right under the top layer of the soil. I also see that the base 'leaf' looks a bit wrinkly like its not getting enough water. Ive been watering this about once a week, but Im thinking its not getting enough water?? I also dont want to make a mistake and over water it. Is it natural for it to have roots on top when it's potted upright? Do I need to disturb it and repot it? Urgh
This is a little late but sometimes when you are frequently watering and the plant looks dry, then the soil could be compacted. If you haven’t already, you could take it out of its pot and inspect the soil and roots. Compacted soil is extremely dry and hard and will not soak up water.
It turns out the wrinkly 'leaf' was the original cutting. The plant is now shooting new 'leaf' and looking amazing. I recently bought another gigantic hanging pot of this plant -- loved it so much. It looks lush like ferns but less care
Thank you for this video! I recently received this plant from an order, and at first I thought it had scale. Upon closer inspection i thought they might be roots and you confirmed it! Thanks so much i ❤this 🪴already 😊
I have a fernleaf cactus. It grows like crazy in ~30% humidity. It gets a light sprinkling of slow-release fertilizer in the spring and I water it when it's dry. Otherwise, I just admire it.
I love this plant. I got one earlier this year. Love how you have yours is hanging! Would love a review on the planter.
I’ve had mine for two years and never seen aerial roots . I just recently attached it to a wood platform so maybe I’ll finally see if mine is a normal fern leaf orchid cacti . Or not… I have also propagated the mother plant countless times and also the mothers children . 😂 I just want more and more and more . It’s my favorite plant out of about 100 other plants I own. Some people I know will refuse to take a potted and rooted propagation home because they say they don’t really like it. I just don’t understand how anyone can say they don’t like it!!! Yours is beautiful and I actually got the idea from your video and I recently made my own upside planter and have it hanging around . Hopefully 6:12 it will thrive in the planter . I would send a picture but I don’t see an option to attach to this comment
Mine too, grows like crazy!, I have mine in a 75% humid highly lit room. I can’t wait to see what it continues to do! Love it!
It will love it if it is anything link e mine. I need to chop and prop mine soon, getting so long 😅😅😅
Love it!
Love this plant! One of my favourites. Great videos! Greetings from the Netherlands!
Selenicereus Chrysocardium, one of my top favorite plants to keep, I was gifted beautiful cuttings from a conservatory. This was one of the first plants I took the deepest dive on researching on, even knowing the coordinates to where it was discovered and what year it was first described 🥰
That's awesome! I love going down the rabbit hole of plants!!
I have two cuttings. Can’t wait to see growth.
I just received a fern leaf cactus and this is very helpful! Thank you 🙏🏻
Absolutly in love with this plant!! Can i propogate it? Please more info about "upsondown" basket.
It is easy to propagate, like epiphyllum. Cuttings are best made in spring or early summer. Cut 15 cm of a leaf, let it dry one day, pot it in orchid mix or epiphyte mix. After a week i start with a little watering but keep it on the dry side. Start giving more water when its growing.
Thanks!
And this upsondown basket that u used? Dit you make it by yourself or can i buy it someware?
@@tatevikkarapetian sorry, i am not the one who made this vid, but i believe i've seen on youtube how to make them, just search for "upside down flowerpot"
i love jungle cactus but what is so excellent about your video is the awesome upside-down plant pot fantastic
Mine has an yellowing leave. Is it most likely due to water exposure (it was on the open in the plant shop), or sun?
Hey man do you feel like doing an update on this particular plant?
I really want one and there isn't a lot of content with it. I'm curious about the growth pattern and rate.
Sure I can add it to the list 😊
@@Houseplantygoodness thanks so much! I want one of these SO bad.
I already have a zigzag cactus (fishbone? The thinner variety) and I'm going to get the fern leaf and a curly leaf orchid cactus to go with it so there's a trio of a related type.
My zigzag cactus is HUGE and super full now and it was itty-bitty when I got it just last year. I was told it was a slow grower so I've been pleasantly surprised.
I heard the fern leaf gets to be giant but I've yet to see anyone post any growth updates other than one girl that had a few 3" cuttings root and start.
I keep seeing parts of yours at the top of the screen when I watch your content and I'm just dying to see what it fully looks like as it has grown.
You mentioned you didn't like the pot it was in. Are you thinking about repotting? If so are you also planning on cutting some of the fronds to root them and make a fuller basket? Just curious.
Great video 👍💚 thank you for all your advice
Just subscribed, i love this content! I own one of these, it is a small cutting but it grows well! Also i like the pot you have it growing in. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Your right, getting plants from the Ginger Jungle is like getting a real present. And lovely plants but I can't order from them since Brexit. :(. I wonder how your all getting on in GB with the availability of plants in general now. I can't, or anyone is Europe can't buy a packet of seeds without a very expensive cert. I've just ordered a lot from Germany and another lot from Poland. Fingers crossed they'll be good.
helpful video thank u. i just wanted to also say that it's cacti not 'cactuses'
You have an awesome specimen. I just got my small one by mail & ordered the upside down planter from Amazon. How do you propagate it? Can you do an update please?🤭Thanks so much for sharing!
I would like to know where you got the pots for growing it upside down.
Love your videos! I appreciate the scientific side as well. Does anyone know if these do better upside down or trailing upwards?
I want one of these so bad!!!
I just got this few months ago- and still don't understand it. When I put my finger in the soil to see how wet it is, I noticed that the roots are all over right under the top layer of the soil. I also see that the base 'leaf' looks a bit wrinkly like its not getting enough water. Ive been watering this about once a week, but Im thinking its not getting enough water?? I also dont want to make a mistake and over water it. Is it natural for it to have roots on top when it's potted upright? Do I need to disturb it and repot it? Urgh
This is a little late but sometimes when you are frequently watering and the plant looks dry, then the soil could be compacted. If you haven’t already, you could take it out of its pot and inspect the soil and roots. Compacted soil is extremely dry and hard and will not soak up water.
It turns out the wrinkly 'leaf' was the original cutting. The plant is now shooting new 'leaf' and looking amazing. I recently bought another gigantic hanging pot of this plant -- loved it so much. It looks lush like ferns but less care
@@dirty_diver happy to hear your plant is doing well. I love this plant also!
Hi! Can you provide information on the pot you have your fern leaf cactus in?
I think it was called ulikey from amazon. I don't think they have it any more, but they have this one amzn.to/3LiwscG
Thank you for this video! I recently received this plant from an order, and at first I thought it had scale. Upon closer inspection i thought they might be roots and you confirmed it! Thanks so much i ❤this 🪴already 😊