David Attenborough: The Fascinating Life Cycle of Desert Plants | Nature Bites
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David Attenborough himself takes us through the fascinating - and often surprising - life cycle of desert plants. From their incredible tenacious qualities to their long lives, they're a little like Sir David himself!
A xerophyte (or desert plant) is a species of plant that has adaptations to survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a desert or an ice- or snow-covered region in the Alps or the Arctic. Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple and some Gymnosperm plants.
The structural features (morphology) and fundamental chemical processes (physiology) of xerophytes are variously adapted to conserve water, also common to store large quantities of water, during dry periods. Other species are able to survive long periods of extreme dryness or desiccation of their tissues, during which their metabolic activity may effectively shut down. Plants with such morphological and physiological adaptations are xeromorphic. Xerophytes such as cacti are capable of withstanding extended periods of dry conditions as they have deep-spreading roots and capacity to store water. Their waxy, thorny leaves prevent loss of moisture. Even their fleshy stems can store water.
From Kingdom of Plants Season 1 Episode 3, "Solving the Secrets": this series, narrated and presented by Sir David Attenborough, documents the world of plants, from the strangest to the most beautiful. Plus, a look at how plants change their biology to adapt to the changing seasons, and ensure their survival.
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He’s like the whole world’s grandpa
@eschwarz1003
2 жыл бұрын
I fear his passing since he is a very effective communicator; instilling understanding, wonder and respect for all life. We REALLY need people like him now to save the planet and ourselves
@eschwarz1003
2 жыл бұрын
@@dankyjoker haha or you're a fool
@dankyjoker
2 жыл бұрын
@@eschwarz1003 Could be but i'm not, Look at how much he's traveled all over the world. You don't think he walked there or a flock of seagulls took him upon their wings? Planes spit out alot of pollution, among all the other ways he's gotten around.
@Shadow__X
2 жыл бұрын
@@dankyjoker he's probably done enough to offset that, by telling the public about the dangers of climate change. Even if only 5 people took serious measures after that, it's still way more than enough to make up what his travel causes. Apart from that, in the millions of people who have watched nature documentaries narrated by him, there are probably more than 5 people who change their everyday life for better
@butteredchefcheeks928
2 жыл бұрын
I mean, you're not wrong..
I hope he makes it to 100, he deserves to hit that milestone after all he's given us. 95 years old and still doing what he loves - teaching us about our wonderful planet.
@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358
2 жыл бұрын
Repent to Jesus Christ “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 NIV J
@ohmygahdbilly
2 жыл бұрын
@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 I’m sure this tactic has worked very well hasn’t it
@jnaur6849
2 жыл бұрын
@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 no your God is a character in a story book.
@KuntaKinteToby
2 жыл бұрын
@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 Go away bible thumper
@iverstoreide9965
2 жыл бұрын
He seems to be in incredible health for his age
Here in Arizona it's amazing to see a single monsoon rain turn an entire brown mountain into a green mountain almost overnight.
@StaticM223
2 жыл бұрын
@Brandon G 😂
@roudyman777
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man here in Phoenix this past monsoon season we got so much rain, my landscaping bills were CRAZY cus of how fast desert plants grow with continuous rain
@kevo6767
2 жыл бұрын
@7Ply I've always thought it would be a cool Tucson tradition to wait for the first monsoon in July to shoot off your fireworks. Celebrate the rain, Independence Day, and not light A mountain on fire lol.
@TucsonDude
2 жыл бұрын
You left out the smell of desert plants, too.
@kevo6767
2 жыл бұрын
@@TucsonDude ahh yes!!
The sound designers do a great job to make the time lapses come to live
@kirbywaite1586
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely lovely.
@vp5571
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤very cool 😎
@mrwhatever9025
3 ай бұрын
some of it looked like they just did CGI..
David Attenborough's voice is calming. It is nice to listen to him.
These rare desert flowers remind you of how precious life is.
I've been caring for a cactus for about 2 years now and I _think_ it's gonna flower this year, it's definitely doing something. I am sooooo excited
@Sackmatters
2 жыл бұрын
I hope it flowers well for you. I just had a cactus flower for the first time in 5 years. I have 5 cacti and they are fantastic. One of them started at 3” tall and now it is well over 2 feet. I’ve had to take its cacti “branches” off I don’t know what they’re called but they take so much nutrients from the main plant. I’d you notice yellowing or the plant is drooping I’d take a few branches off and propagate them. You’ll have even more cacti.
@benabusthethird9751
2 жыл бұрын
@@Sackmatters I'll keep an eye out for that, thank you for the advice
@monoped8437
2 жыл бұрын
@@Sackmatters, they're called pups
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
2 жыл бұрын
I had a corn plant flower after like 7 years! I was so excited. But MAN, the flowers were REALLY noxious. And pervasive, too! I felt bad clipping it off, but it had to go...
@bittasweetsymphony726
Жыл бұрын
i find cacti flower when they are stressed and dying
Cacti are fascinating. People who think they’re boring must not know how extraordinary their adaptations are.
@liberationwasalie2982
2 жыл бұрын
cool
@KuntaKinteToby
2 жыл бұрын
You know what I've come to realize about people who think a wide range of things are 'boring'? That person is the actual boring thing.
@gameseeker6307
2 жыл бұрын
Spiky tree
@mikeol510
2 жыл бұрын
I’m looking for the peyote
@dustintacohands1107
2 жыл бұрын
I just want to eat them for some reason
He is, arguably, humanity's greatest ever biologist
I love the sound effects they use whenever they show sped up footage of plants growing.
@TucsonDude
2 жыл бұрын
They don't make those sounds?
@Artersa
2 жыл бұрын
@@TucsonDude he loves them anyway.
@Therizinosaurus
2 жыл бұрын
@@TucsonDude they did
@gminor6288
2 жыл бұрын
That's funny I came here to say the exact opposite
His voice is perfect for storytelling.
This mans work is world heritage.
The desert plants don’t get to show off often but when they do it’s a beautiful show
@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
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@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
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@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
They're on Instagram ....
Wonderful time lapse filming. Excellent clip. Really enjoyed this one.
@looksirdroids9134
2 жыл бұрын
Um.. that's real time.
@julieprior3126
2 жыл бұрын
@@looksirdroids9134 Oops. 🤭
@nuibui6667
2 жыл бұрын
Not really. It is time lapse. Flowers take a while to bloom as they don’t have a circulatory system like us.
The amount of wisdom and genius in plants is amazing, miraculous you might say.
@fozzybear8878
2 жыл бұрын
It's science. :)
@meyr1992
2 жыл бұрын
Wisdom ? Genius ? Incase you haven’t figured it out yet plants don’t have brains and they do all this out of instinct and not because of a thought process like we do
@N9745H8
Жыл бұрын
Please give credit to the creator of all these i.e Allah, Allah is one and alone he is eternal he is neither born nor give birth there is nothing like him
@osheaallen4429
Жыл бұрын
Yahweh, Creator of the Earth and Universe, was very meticulous about his handiworks! Read the Creation account in Genesis 1 and 2
@bloothechronosapien4288
Жыл бұрын
@@N9745H8 Please don't push your beliefs onto others
I absolutely adore the beauty of cactus flowers. The way the delicate petals unfurl from the prickly exterior of the cactus is simply mesmerizing. Each flower is a stunning work of art, with bold and vibrant colors that draw the eye and capture the heart. Whether in shades of pink, orange, red, or yellow, cactus flowers never fail to amaze me with their unique and intricate beauty. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, cactus flowers also carry a special significance in many cultures. In some traditions, they are seen as symbols of resilience and endurance, reminding us of the beauty that can emerge from even the harshest conditions. To me, they are a reminder that even in the most challenging moments of life, there is always beauty to be found if we take the time to look for it. All in all, cactus flowers are a true wonder of the natural world. Their exquisite beauty, resilience, and cultural significance make them an object of fascination and admiration for people all over the globe. I feel truly blessed to be able to witness their magnificence and be uplifted by their presence in this world
@RoxanaAlfaro-mf4xj
6 ай бұрын
Un poeta!
@ninalehman9054
4 ай бұрын
Some even bloom (and are pollinated) at night. The pollinators? Bats. 🦇
Happy birthday, David Attenborough!
I have some of these growing in my room. 😁 Cacti and succulents are some of the most fascinating plants on earth, and I love them.
David Attenborough is a national treasure.
@patprr1756
2 жыл бұрын
He's in to eugenics big time He's a son of satan .
@AidosTheMan
Жыл бұрын
global*
His voice makes me so calm, pleased and peaceful. I wish politicians of the world could speak like him.
@jonstfrancis
2 жыл бұрын
He does have a restful voice, so nice to listen to. He also tells the truth and is a good man.
@Frosty_tha_Snowman
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonstfrancis all things not found in politics
@jonstfrancis
2 жыл бұрын
@@Frosty_tha_Snowman Exactly!
@DefinitelyNotAFerret
21 күн бұрын
I like Obama’s speaking voice
It’s amazing anything is able to survive in the desert. Life will always find a way.
@patprr1756
2 жыл бұрын
God has designed it that way .
@egg-iu3fe
2 жыл бұрын
@@patprr1756 no
@patprr1756
2 жыл бұрын
@@egg-iu3fe Says the reprobate.
@egg-iu3fe
2 жыл бұрын
@@patprr1756 no u
@patprr1756
2 жыл бұрын
@@egg-iu3fe Go to hell .
Fascinating! I raise cacti for years but never knew they collect water with their surface. And I love how this man calmly explain everything.
David I respect you a lot I can't tell you how much I love you. I have been watching you in television and now I got you here. I love your explaination. If you were reading my comment I would be happy. Thanks from my heart
Sir David is brave. 0:23 He's making those wide gestures with his hands while right in the middle of cacti! Wew
@drips1030
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
2 жыл бұрын
Forced perspective. It's not that close. Sort of like Elf, when Bob Newhart is riding the trike w Will Farrell.
💚💚💚David Attenborough + desert plants has got to be the best combination. Love this!💚💚💚
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
2 жыл бұрын
Until you watch hermit crab real estate...
His detailed explanation is mesmerising!
Thank you for wonderful documentary Sir David Attenborough, splendid.
Their flowers are so beautiful!
I used to lived in front of The Hungtinton library Botanical Garden in San Marino California and go almost every other day. They had a section with cactus and desert plants, absolutely divine. It’s one of the most beautiful place I ever see.
👏👏👏Please more desert Cactus stuff please!! This was excellent!
Wish Sir A good health in this crisis so that he can continue to give us more such wonderful n knowledgeable series
@sethmladek7569
2 жыл бұрын
What movie or series is this from?
Just wow! Incredible level of detailed videography and narration 👏
His knowledge is incredible i watch and learn every time.
@ytdesert3581
2 жыл бұрын
His way of narration is a tuneful and so calm
@zachariahtaylor7811
2 жыл бұрын
He thinks birds are too dumb and eat plastic. An old fool. His brother was better
@randallmarsh1187
2 жыл бұрын
@@zachariahtaylor7811 If you'd get off of your sofa and actually spend some time in nature you would already understand that yes some birds (and other creatures) do get confused and eat plastic! So quit throwing your garbage onto the roads!!!
@zachariahtaylor7811
2 жыл бұрын
@@randallmarsh1187 just for you, I’m going to litter now. Extra. Hard.
@tuumuus2486
2 жыл бұрын
@@zachariahtaylor7811 manchild
I have a cactus mammilaria that bloomed! In 2021 in spring i saw that cactus itself get wrinkles So i decided to water it, After one day i saw beautyfull bloom of it Everyday the cactus produced 2 more magenta flowers, So i get a cotton wab and polinated flowers by myself, Now i have fruit of it and even more tiny cactus An i saw a ghost seedling or maybe a variegation, I do not know, but i will never forget those colorful flowers and a beautyfull scent...
@hamsterama
2 жыл бұрын
I have several different species of mammillaria. I bought them over the years from plant nurseries, as well as from Aldi's annual $2 succulent sales. I don't know your climate. I live in Ohio. During the times of the year when temperatures are above freezing, I leave all my cacti and succulents outside. If you leave your cacti outside, bees will naturally pollinate them. I find that the small carpenter bee (it's a tiny black bee) is especially fond of cactus flowers. By the way, the fruits of the mammillaria are edible! Yes really! They're completely safe for you to eat. You can just twist them off with your fingers, or use tweezers. The fruits are as sweet as candy.
@Rusty_fork-
2 жыл бұрын
@@hamsterama oh im too late to try the fruit but maybe it will bloom again
@hamsterama
2 жыл бұрын
@@Rusty_fork- My mammillaria cacti bloom every year. In the spring or the summer, depending on the species. The trick to get them to bloom naturally is leave them outside, if possible, when temperatures are above freezing (so, for me, that's late March through early November). If you put them outside, make sure they're in a part sun/part shade area, like under a patio roof, or against the side of the house. Cacti do like sun, but they need shade during the hottest times of the day. Oh, and make sure you fertilize it monthly in the spring and summer, using a cactus and succulent fertilizer. Do not use regular houseplant fertilizer, it contains too much nitrogen for cacti. Anyway, my little mammillaria make tons of yummy fruit!
Cactus and Tropical plants are my favorites. Just so many amazing species.
simply one of the the most amazing things I've ever seen...
Succulents specifically cacti are my fave plants. They have the most beautiful flowers and live in such extreme environments.
Es impresionante la manifestación de vida en condiciones extremas y la belleza que puede mostrar. Gracias 🍀🌺🌺🌺🍀
This man is my favorite professor, thank you Sir David Attenborough
Love David Attenborough
I ❤ David Attenborough
The music and those macro timelapses were wonderful. Not to mention Mr. Attenborough's voice!
Gosh, there is no 1 in the world that can't say they don't recognize this man's voice 🤗💞😘
@DefinitelyNotAFerret
21 күн бұрын
There are tribes without access to internet, but I’m sure you’re referring to everyone who has internet access
David Attenborough's Voice ❤️❤️❤️
Love this, I LOVE DAVID.
This was fabulous. The cinematography is so good and the cacti are spectacular. Thank you. 🌵
Thanks a lot . Stay safe!💖🌹
The video was excellently done. This reminds me of Brooklyn Botanical gardens. New York version of Kew Gardens. There are plants we considered wild that were edible and never knew it e.g Jacobs tears bead was prolific in Guyana and could have used when goods/ foods were banned The educational labelling was amazing. I even met a baseball player among the plants. There were even pebble plants. It's worth a tour. Just beautiful and a mind blowing varieties of pepper types. Tunisia has some amazing plants. There is one of my favourites, called the Arabic rose, highly perfumed deep red/purple rose. There are also many scattered gardens with many other species of plants
@MsLeenite
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Brooklyn, and the Botanical Garden was one of my favorite places to visit. The Japanese Garden is so lovely and peaceful.
Love this man’s voice, so soothing 😊
Thank you David, you are Earth's best friend.
Love David's educational programs ❤
Sir David A. is still one of the best narrators out there.
That was beautiful 😭🙂. Have a great day!
Im just here to listen to davids voice, its so soothing
That music during the flowers blooming gave me such intense fairytopia vibes
🤩🤩Woow!!! Beautiful 😃 Thank You Sir David..and all of You to share whith us..
Cactii are the only plant that can survive my care. Truly wonderful plants.
Always choke full of Fascinating Information 🙌
Mahalo Nui Loa for These's Documentary video Nature Bites and Mr.David Attenborough.
💕for Mr. David from India
Best narrator of all time in my book.
Im in awe, never knew this. Thank you David your experience has taught me a lot since I was little
@ellenkuang8853
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure where in the world you're based in, but desert superblooms are definitely worth catching if possible! In the winter of 2015-2016, we had an El Nino year here in California, meaning that it even rained in Death Valley (their so called once in 1000 year rain). So i made my boyfriend come with me to see the super bloom and it was SOOOOO worth it. It's incredible seeing this supposedly dead place turn completely green and extra colorful.
Desert organisms are amazing. Life finds a way, as they say.
Whew, glad I got my David Attenborough fix in today.
Loved this❤ cactus is so amazing. So many different varieties textures shapes and colors
What an awesome voice. It is out of this world. I love the way he speaks.
@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
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@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
They're on Instagram ....
@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
trippy_psyche1 ???
Love this guy and enjoying hearing him talk!! With that soft voice he can put me to sleep!!!❤
The camera editing is so cool! What fascinating flowers @ naturebites the roar(?) at the end of this video is the worst sound bite ever because it breaks David’s peaceful vibes
Me with my houseplants: La la la! Me with my cactus: OW OW OW! But they're beautiful and so worth it - I love them.
This man deserves to see his memorial!
Señor Attenborough gracias mil por su maravillosa manera de enseñarme la naturaleza, qué placer ❤❤😊
He is a super man. 95 years old still have more than enough knowledge. Fantastic❤❤
He’s like the whole world teacher who knows about plants❤
@vp5571
Жыл бұрын
❤
Thank you, Sir David.
Amazing footage
It's unfair to say "fascinating"... Sir David Attenborough can narrate the grass growing in your backyard and will still be fascinating. 🤣
@authorfabu
6 ай бұрын
Best comment 😂
For those unaware, the cacti shown at 0:40 are full of mescaline and very psychedelic. Mostly likely T. peruvianus
@chanelbrixx8987
2 жыл бұрын
my eyes lit up when i saw the tricho. beautiful perus.
@Torquemada71.
2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for a comment like this, exactly what I was thinking.
@psilocypher
2 жыл бұрын
You may be correct! I think it’s definitely one of those two.
@egg-iu3fe
2 жыл бұрын
san pedro
@bluebee5266
Жыл бұрын
Psychotropic
The world is a lot less without theese kind of people enchanting us
I Love this old man with all my heart 😃🧡
Glorious!!🌵🌵🌵
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
trippy_psyche1
@natashawalker1345
Жыл бұрын
They're on Instagram .....
This man is a real legend for me! He has a way of making people feel like they’re being taken on a journey not just to learn but to experience it along side him! Since a child his voice has become so familiar that I stop to listen no matter what show he is on!
I adore timelapse video when it comes to growing plants. I imagine myself a god. Maybe if only we see how we grow and bloom we will learn to love all joys and pains. It's beautiful.
Thank you so very much!
I cannot vouch for Sir Attenborough enough. Living in south central New Mexico right next to the Sacramento Mtns. & next-door Federal Bureau of Land Management desert lands, The phrase "Flood of Color" is EXACTLY Correct. It is Just Wonderful.
yessir!! Sir David is at it again!
So the most beautiful vibrant flowers have a very short life. Still, how mysterious that cactus with no roots!
I bought a succulent and this is a very helpful video to understand these types of plants!
I live in the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona. 🌵 When the barrel cactus flower opens up in the morning, sometimes you find a bee or two sleeping inside. As the day warms up, they come back to life and get busy doing what solitary bees do.
Вот Это цветочки!!! Люблю кактусы за выносливость . Благодарю ♥️ Очень красиво 👍👍👍😍
My barrel cactus flowered twice for me when I bought it, hasn't done it since but I'm kind of excited to see if it will again any time soon!
Amazing wealth of knowledge - thank you
We are very thankful for this video❤
Hi, I am a citizen of Sri Lanka. Wow, a very beautiful voice. Let's see. I know that he has made his voice in Animal Planet programs and Discovery programs. Today, he has a very beautiful voice. God bless you sir.
Absolutely Loved that timelapse ❤️❤️😍🤩🤩
Life carrys on... Im very thankful for that
Oh wow, LOVE this video!
A natureza é incrível. ...
The guy is 96 years old and keeps going.
Wow, the wonders of our awesome world ❤️
what a beautiful story for grown-ups. Like taking me through a candystore for adults.