How to Grow Cactus from Seed (A beginners guide) |

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There are different ways on how to grow cactus seeds. When done correctly, this is the method that I find requires the least amount of time in caring for seedlings. This is a beginners guide that shows one simple method of sowing the seeds, explains the basic care requirements, and shows possible problems/obstacles that may be encountered as cactus seedlings grow. When the seedlings are big enough, it is time to give them more room and the pricking out/transplanting of cactus seedlings starts. Patience is the key in growing cacti from seed. But it if you are up for the challenge, you will find that this is an economical way to grow your cactus and succulent collection. As a hobbyist, it is a rewarding and a very fulfilling experience as well.
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0:00 Introduction
Part 1: Sowing the Cactus Seeds 1:26
Part 2: Care for the Cactus Seedlings 7:04
Part 3: Pricking out the Seedlings 11:45
Part 4: Spotlight on some Seedlings 13:23
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@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

For those asking for online source of cactus seeds, I only know of 2 websites - cactusstore.com (I only tried them once) and starastrophytum.com (suggested by a friend, but I have not personally tried them yet). 😉 if you become a member of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America, you can get access to purchase seeds from their Seed Depot. Feel free to suggest websites that sell seeds which you have tried and had a good experience with. It will be useful information for everyone.

@snoywntr2 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered from unusualseeds.net. It takes a while I think they are in a European country. I’ve ordered from them in the past and had good germination success that’s where I got the seed for my desert roses which have done really well

@katieedmunds794 3 жыл бұрын

Barry the cactus also sell a mix c

@TarHeelTrees 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@aimeejones1195 3 жыл бұрын

I found seeds at my local hardware store! I guess we’ll find out if they grow!

@heatherfroman7031 3 жыл бұрын

@@aimeejones1195 I have not been lucky enough to find seeds at my local stores.

@melp9884 3 жыл бұрын

Word of warning - Growing cacti from seed can become addicting! Especially once you start seeing good results and growth of spines 🌵

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. That is so true. 😄

@fwgigan7848 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I agree I only had one before now I have like twenty 😅

@TraceUK 2 жыл бұрын

*addictive

@koaukeg2108 Жыл бұрын

Yup. I started with 4 Euphorbia obesa's. now i have 180. LOL.! I love to pollinate them since they are male & female plants and capture the seeds since they catapult through the air. Pure addition like Melkjor says! hehe.

@melp9884 Жыл бұрын

@@koaukeg2108 😂 congratulations we’re in the same boat you and I haha!

@mariesalonga1107 3 жыл бұрын

So far, this is the most comprehensive video on sowing seeds that I've watched. Happy to have found this video. Thank you!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I’m happy you liked it. 🙂🌵☕️

@Mr66Yellow 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Thank you for making and sharing the video. Great job!

@robertbodin112 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of 'how to grow cactus from seed'-videos, and they have always left me with a bunch of questions. You basically answered them all in this video. This was very thourough and informative; the best video on the topic so far. Well done! Thank you very much. Keep up the good work!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

You are very kind. Thank you. 🙂 If you grow cactus from seeds, I wish you the best and we would love to hear your experience as well. Cheers from Las Vegas. 😃🌵☕️

@pailinthiraofficial1872 3 жыл бұрын

Same, i searched so hard for someone to tell me what to do after i grew them inside the bag they all just showed how to grow them but not what to do after, so thankful !

@IAmHumanJake 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video of different succulents growing by seed.

@andyandbee Жыл бұрын

@@IAmHumanJake Ouuu that'd be awesome

@c7adventures376 Жыл бұрын

@@CactusCaffeineoh snap... the seeds i talked about might have come from a mountain not far from LV. My wife asked me to stop on the side of 15 snd try to get red barrel seeds. I bet you already know all about this. Lol 🤠

@jude1515 25 күн бұрын

Great video. The cactus seedlings are beautiful! I can’t wait to start mine.

@melbby2098 2 жыл бұрын

This was so educational and helpful! Answers all the questions and provides all the information and facts to confidently try it yourself! Thank you!

@tweetystitcher54 29 күн бұрын

Growing for second time in many years. Tyvm for all information.😊

@CactusCaffeine 29 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

@elmerpineda5546 3 жыл бұрын

What a highly informative and very encouraging video!!! Thanks so much, Ana! You made it all look so simple...

@robertmiles3481 3 жыл бұрын

This video has inspired me to try growing from seed. Bought some Arizona rainbow seed. Have week old seedlings. Thanks for you videos. Very informative. Have been keeping cactus for years but learn something new every time I watch. Thanks again!

@annastaciab7829 3 жыл бұрын

Cactus seedlings are the cutest. This is a very informative video, thank you!

@sasikala1983 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video for beginners. Unique, informative and encouraging. I need much patience. I thought it's easy and fast growing plant. Many point I noticed from this video. Thanks for enlightening me about the lifestyles of succulent plants. I was born and brought up in a coastal region and rain forest region respectively. And trying to grow a dessert plant. Wow.. What a challenging task for me. Yes, I accept the challenge. 👍

@snoywntr2 3 жыл бұрын

Your seedlings grow so well! They are huge! I definitely want to grow more from seeds

@curious5218 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this video you should not get any more doubts. So detailed! Thank you

@JamesEndo1 3 жыл бұрын

I used your method to start Astrophytum asteria super kabuto seeds with great trepidation as it was my first time. Besides your techniques, I used a heat pad in the evenings. I probably should have started to sow with a small sample of these designer cactus seeds but went all in with my 70 seeds I recently purchased on Etsy. Well, I just saw that the seeds are starting to germinate after five days! So excited and thank you for the beginners guide! I looked at many YT videos and yours was simple, easy, and thorough in explaining the process for me in the states (CA). Yay! What a relief! On to the next steps. Thanks, and keep making your insightful videos!

@carlosmartinez-ob9kr Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me . With Astrophytum they are great . Bought them at etsy . How much light did you give them ? Mine germinated just out of direct sunlight .

@timgreenshields2431 Жыл бұрын

Just delightful ! These cactus videos are the best in the whole wide world !

@smile30981 Жыл бұрын

What a great video, thank you! I'm about to try growing cactus from seed for the first time and your instructions were very clear - I'm looking forward to trying this and viewing your other videos.

@patroach4072 3 жыл бұрын

Your tutorial is very thorough and helpful. Thank you!

@katherineg9396 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ana, you have inspired me to try to grow cactus from seeds.

@urbangardeningofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Great work 🤝💐

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for stopping by! Your channel is an inspiration to me. 😊

@urbangardeningofficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@CactusCaffeine 🙏💐🤝

@korinemlbernard3256 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and easy to follow tips 👍🏾Thanks for sharing😁❤️🇨🇦

@sindhujaameershetti828 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I have ever seen growing from seed till now....

@alexfischer7221 25 күн бұрын

The first cactus I’ve ever grown from seed actually came from one of my sister’s Starbucks dragonfruit drinks. The germination rate wasn’t great, but if you’re able to collect a bunch of them, it is possible (if you’re lucky) to get a dragonfruit plant to grow. It took about an entire month before it sprouted (probably because the dragonfruit for the drinks was originally freeze dried?) and only one seed out of ~30 actually emerged through the soil. But when it did sprout, I was very excited! Cacti and succulents in general are by far my favorite plants to grow 😊

@alexfischer7221 25 күн бұрын

About a month since it first appeared through the soil, it is now about an inch tall with maybe 5-7 sets of tiny hair-like spines. It’s doing great, but will definitely be quite a while before I’m able to get any fruit from it. I’ve heard they take several years, 6-10 in some cases, to become mature enough to flower and fruit when grown from seed

@CactusCaffeine 25 күн бұрын

I’ve never heard of anybody that has grown cactus from seeds gathered from a Starbucks drink! 🍹 That is fascinating. 😊

@NaturalFootage 3 жыл бұрын

i love cactus,,,, so beautiful content.. thanks for sharing friend.... wish you have a good day

@salpetrillo4266 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice !. Thank YOU very much, for this video.

@TheseSucculentBuddies 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at different vids on how to grow cactus from seed. I have purchased some and I'm going to try your method. Thank you for sharing. 😊

@jasminehealey9405 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You went into such great detail & talked about stuff that I've wondered about but hadn't yet seen in any other vids. You have been incredibly helpful & I thank you so much!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. 😃

@arttflower2.0 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video!! You were very thorough and I learned a lot! I look forward to your future content!!

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Keep in touch! 😊🌵🌸

@robinmarks5638 2 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial I've seen!! Thank you!!

@billgolightly7203 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, Ana. Well organized and easy flowing. Thanks for sharing.

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill ☕️

@lizzymcguire2013 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ana! I love this video with very clear, structured, and professional guidance on how to sow cactus seeds. I also love the cup of coffee in all your videos! Have a great week from Florida🌞

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it. Hope it helps you as well. Cheers! ☕️☕️

@KrisPhelps 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I've seen so many people pouring boiling water into their soil. The microwave method makes so much more sense! Thank you for that tip 😄

@mollycher3630 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely and informative video on cactus seed germination, Ana! I know you definitely put in a lot of thought, effort, photography and editing into the making. I enjoyed every minute of watching and listening to it. I also enjoyed seeing your awesome collection. Big like 👍

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Molly. Yes, this has been the hardest video that I did so far as it took a long time to make. I had to wait for the seeds to grow. 😉 Thank you so much for your support always. 👍🏼☺️

@eltonbetsch832 2 жыл бұрын

That was such a helpful, fun video--nice

@sabinarjinari8647 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Anna thanks for sharing 👍

@jerryhermann7233 2 жыл бұрын

You rock Anna! Ive followed you for quite awile now. You always talk/teach without talking dow to us. I foe one thank you so very much. I dont know where in asia you come from, but listining to you talk makes me somehow feel closer to my gf/wife to be Jan. Keep up tbe great work. Love your collection and tutorals! Cheers!

@marloncliff4747 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Trying this for the first time. Thanks!

@jonathanbailey5896 Ай бұрын

Hi, I hope you don't mind me saying that was one of the best videos I've seen about growing cactuses extremely extremely good and welldone for your editing and the way that you presented the information in a clear and concise way in a way that people could follow I've contacted the companies that provide seeds below. I hope they are able to ship to Bulgaria.

@CactusCaffeine Ай бұрын

So nice of you to say that. Thank you! ☺️ I wish you many success in growing cactus from seeds. 🌵☕️

@jtejada615 Жыл бұрын

I never thought i get into cactus growing, and here i am...

@CactusCaffeine Жыл бұрын

Haha. Same here. Enjoy!

@bruceb3786 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful education !

@wyndiefeatherstone948 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you so much!

@PrairieDoodle 4 ай бұрын

Wow. I have sewed cactus seed before and I still learned a ton. Thanks so much.

@IAmHumanJake 2 жыл бұрын

Best growing video out there

@pamlittle5600 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Can’t wait to get started, tank you!

@waatchdogs6184 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Great video thank you

@leahalvarez1671 3 жыл бұрын

I have some Frailea seeds growing and your video as always is informative and enjoyable. Keep up the great work.

@lorraineheadley6777 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to the day I can have a go at planting my own seedlings. Thank you so much for your tutorial. Can't wait

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@hexadecimal7300 8 ай бұрын

What a great video! Everything I need to know.

@nephtaliesteban 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video!

@Lasse62 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, Ana. You are so informative and excellent to show how you do. I have never tried growing cactus from seed, but this video gives me motivation to try. Thanks a lot!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Aww. Thank you. I hope you give it a try some day. I was intimidated at first but once I got started, I just kept going, 😉

@theliberatedqueen603 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you🙏🏾❤

@DragonflyenAmber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it explains things very well for me :)

@heathervangiesen2126 2 жыл бұрын

Used this vid to start my first 🌵🌵. Worked great! Came back to learn how to transplant them 🙂 Thank you for the info!

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helps you. More power on your seed sowing! 🙂

@erickczech1656 2 жыл бұрын

A very informative video! Thanks for sharing.

@MrDrax77775 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Very informative. Thanks

@JoEllaChanneL 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this... interisting...

@elmaaliling2181 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. It's very informative for us growers.

@mtilford7978 3 жыл бұрын

This has inspired me to try growing from seed. Patience is a virtue! Thank you for sharing a very informative and clear video!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for watching this video. I hope you will give it a try at some point. Good luck! 👍🏼 🌵🙂

@user-rl7vo2ek5o 7 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Thank you !

@tsland4056 Жыл бұрын

Love the to the point video. Thanks

@noname0atall 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed informative video, and for all the tips you've shared! My sentiments resonate with everyone else's comments here, super helpful video for beginners like me!

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. That is so encouraging! 😊

@occithecat9629 3 жыл бұрын

This is really useful. I had no idea about the bag or sterilising the soil,makes complete sense though thanks

@louisemcvanesimmons4067 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very clear n methodical. Thank you.

@lizzbricknell4565 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! thank you :)

@jordanperlow3125 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!

@sandramilena8018 2 жыл бұрын

So cool!💚🌵

@raidenuchiha6127 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice. I'll try some of these methods. Just need to secure some seeds. I've learnt that cacti grown from seeds are more resilient to heavy waterfall and mistakes, compared to store bought cacti

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wish you the best of luck.😃👍🏼

@laurap2434 3 жыл бұрын

what an amazing video.❤❤❤🥰❤🤗❤👌🏻

@QuailCanyonAnthropolgy 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I am getting ready to plant some seeds now. I needed this!

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Good luck. 🌵👍🏼

@lourdesmartinez2071 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@sidneymoore2231 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and by far the most informative I've seen yet!I'm now fully confident I can easily pull this off and have purchased a variety of seeds!Thank you so very much for the wealth of information you have provided!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I wish you the best on your seed sowing. 🙂👍🏼

@tharindipoornima2019 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ❤️

@EmilyTienne 2 жыл бұрын

Such a clear tutorial. I’m ready to get started!

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good luck and enjoy the journey!

@ScaryFear 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I liked this a lot. This is basically what I do with my seedlings. You've raised some nice baby cactus.

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Des. 😊

@CopperCassie 3 жыл бұрын

I am growing some mammillaria cactus from the seeds I harvested last fall, and they have been germinated very well. Thank you so much for your advice! This is the first time I grew cactus from seeds. Definitely will do more now since it is so much fun!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that is great news! Congratulations. I wish your seedlings the best!

@martinc9215 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@GregCurno 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent.video Anna 🌵👍🏼🌱

@acebeariously9856 10 ай бұрын

This was extremely informative. Thank you a lot.

@painterfam8298 3 жыл бұрын

I've been growing about a year and I have to say your video was amazing great for beginners.

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😀

@walterblanc9708 Ай бұрын

I followed your instructions and I am happy with the results. The first lot are growing well outside the plastic bag now. My latest batch are Peruvian Apple cactus and are doing well!

@beatrizmartinez-fonts1983 3 жыл бұрын

Th you Ana this was soooo good ! I am going to try it though! I wanted to ask you for the video in which you explain fertilizing with the tomato fertilizer! Tk you for this! You are my fav teacher!

@richardkeleci9680 7 ай бұрын

One of the best tutorials on growing cactus well done madam

@adamchatwin2038 3 ай бұрын

What a fantastic video, thoroughly explained and very useful thank you so much ☺️

@angies9052 2 жыл бұрын

This was excellent!! Thank you so much! ❤️

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@sarahlouisegreen2881 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video. I have tried twice now growing cactus and it wasn't your way. I have cactus fruit so fingers crossed I can grow my own from watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time to show everyone ❤

@zuronanelson4464 3 жыл бұрын

You Rock best video ive seen on this yet way too go !!!!!!

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. 🙂

@tariqniazi359 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT WORK

@ministerstayfly9213 Жыл бұрын

Love this video

@mirandapanda8228 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! 🌵

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@sfoss9470 6 ай бұрын

Excellent info! Thank you.

@CactusCaffeine 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Lorenzo-ph1hz 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational video! So detailed and well-explained. I'll try it with Pilosocereus fulvilanatus seeds. Please keep making great content! ❤️🌵

@CactusCaffeine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck! 👍🏼

@laylaindy 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you so much! :-)

@BrendaRuiz06 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you ❤️

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. ☺️

@thelordofthemanor 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of cactus seed videos. I think this video is the clearest. I would recommend this video to everyone.

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are so kind. 🙂🌵☕️

@fitchy110 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I've tried unsuccessfully growing cacti from seeds like 3 times and I couldn't figure out why. I could only gather bits and pieces from other videos and blogs, but your guide was so in depth that I am going to give it another go. Thank you again, much appreciated.

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and I wish you better luck the next time you do another round of sowing cactus seeds. 🙂

@Cactimania 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Ana, very well thought out and informative. I love growing cacti and succulents from seed, it’s very rewarding and I recommend anyone growing these plants to give it a go if they haven’t already. Thank you for sharing with us as always Ana, from Edith & myself, have a wonderful day and weekend 😊🌵☀️🌼🌺🏜☕️

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

I was reluctant doing it at first until someone gifted me Saguaro seeds and I was “pressured” to sow them. 😁 But I know you are more expert on this matter than me. So I will be watching how you do things differently. 😉👍🏼

@edithcoliagrandis 3 жыл бұрын

Sabay namin pinanood ni Daz. Super nag-enjoy kami, sis! Ang galing! Salamat. ❤️👍🥰🙏🌼🌸🌺🌵❤️

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Salamat Edith! I know you are no beginners so thank you for still watching this video. 😉 Daz should make an advanced one- seed sowing level 2.0. 😃

@desertplantsofavalon 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely BRILLIANT video Ana :-D its so much fun or I should say 'SOW; much fun haha to grow Cactus from Seed, its so rewarding and wonderful to watch them grow over the weeks and months and years, this video is fantastic and so very detailed, I LOVE it, thanks so much for sharing all of this AMAZING info for cactus seed sowing beginners, and Hans and I are sending you lots of love and happiness and CAFFEINE and PLANT POWER to Las Vegas for a wonderful new week ahead XXXXX

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Lol on “sow” much fun. 😁 Yes it is so fun and when the seedlings grow to adult size and flowers, the sense of accomplishment is greater than just buying a grown cactus. Thank you Lyn, for your support. Cheers from Vegas to the Emerald Isle!

@tylerleeger5034 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@yomama8873 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you great tips🤩🤩🤩💜💜

@Tybold63 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very informative video. Also very inspiring and I would say that the tips and tricks can be applied for other seeds than cactusas well. Your voiceover is extremely cute too :D Thanks for the posting of this video.

@CactusCaffeine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. ☺️