@@EccentricNature One tidbit of info I didn't know was that orchid hunters would trade goods Papua New Guinea natives for orchids (dendrobium bigibum I think) and they'd planted them on bones of their ancestors. And they were shipped back to England bones and all still growing attached...lol
Yes the beginnings of orchid hysteria are well documented in your video. I'm saddened and relieved all at the same time when I visit the only wild orchid population in my part of the world in mid June. The orchids are safe partly because the people who visit those trails are more interested in the golf course and lake activities near these forests. I'm sad that many people don't enjoy their short lived beauty. As for my orchid collection, I own about 125 different orchids. I'm a windowsill grower in winter but summer a few of these outside in the few hot months typical to Canadian climates. It's mostly a mixed bag but I have mostly phalaenopsis, some Hardy vandas, dendrobiums, Asian and South American lady slippers. Phragmipediums , Vanda types, and any scented ones are my favorite. 😀
Wow! That's a fantastic collection. I'm leaning towards a Cattleya for my next orchid. Glad that people are a bit better there now about taking care of orchids. Shame more people don't remember to commune with nature though.
@@EccentricNature It really is. Ginko trees are incredibly fascinating. They are the oldest known living tree species we have today. They only survived to present time because of the efforts of Buddhist monks.
Like 129! Hi my friend, love orchids! Love the story and the editing too! Very interesting story! I knew they were old but not that’s old and I had know idea there were so many! Testicles? How funny! I know they are one of the hardest flower to take care of! Thank you so much for sharing this great history of the orchid! Hope you have a great week! Take care and God bless! Animal Papa and Junior! 😎❤️👍🙏
At 10:16 I was like 'THAT PLANT LOOK AMAZING! I WANT ONE!' only to find out they're critically endangered and use fungus as their source of nutrients so I wouldn't be able to grow it regardless.... Woops. I own just a regular doritaenopsis (pink
Sweet! Vanilla orchids are tough to grow! I hope it does well for you! Thanks so much for watching. I do also have a History of Vanilla video as well that might be up your alley. Get into the orchids on that one a little bit too. :)
Quite a bit of research here!
Thanks! It did take a bit. 😊
@@EccentricNature One tidbit of info I didn't know was that orchid hunters would trade goods Papua New Guinea natives for orchids (dendrobium bigibum I think) and they'd planted them on bones of their ancestors. And they were shipped back to England bones and all still growing attached...lol
@@toddstropicals Indeed! There's just so many fun facts. That's why I love doing these. :)
Yes the beginnings of orchid hysteria are well documented in your video. I'm saddened and relieved all at the same time when I visit the only wild orchid population in my part of the world in mid June. The orchids are safe partly because the people who visit those trails are more interested in the golf course and lake activities near these forests. I'm sad that many people don't enjoy their short lived beauty.
As for my orchid collection, I own about 125 different orchids. I'm a windowsill grower in winter but summer a few of these outside in the few hot months typical to Canadian climates.
It's mostly a mixed bag but I have mostly phalaenopsis, some Hardy vandas, dendrobiums, Asian and South American lady slippers. Phragmipediums , Vanda types, and any scented ones are my favorite. 😀
Wow! That's a fantastic collection. I'm leaning towards a Cattleya for my next orchid. Glad that people are a bit better there now about taking care of orchids. Shame more people don't remember to commune with nature though.
Bonus fact.. flowering plants evolved somewhere between 149-256 million years ago.
I know! Amazing how far back they go isn't it?
@@EccentricNature It really is. Ginko trees are incredibly fascinating. They are the oldest known living tree species we have today. They only survived to present time because of the efforts of Buddhist monks.
Amazing video man! Lots of funny stuff to balance out the potential dry history. You make it fun!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. 😊
Such an amazing history! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Glad you enjoyed it! It's my pleasure.
Great video man. Keep up the cool content!
Thanks so much!
I definitely have orchid delirium as well.
Yay! Gotta love those orchids.
You are awesome!!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. 😊 🌱
Like 129! Hi my friend, love orchids! Love the story and the editing too! Very interesting story! I knew they were old but not that’s old and I had know idea there were so many! Testicles? How funny! I know they are one of the hardest flower to take care of! Thank you so much for sharing this great history of the orchid! Hope you have a great week! Take care and God bless! Animal Papa and Junior! 😎❤️👍🙏
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it a lot. :)
Nice 😊
Thanks for the visit!
Loved your presentation.. just started growing orchids and your account of its history was so fascinating..Jayashree - India
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it Jayashree. What kind of orchids are you growin?
Had to watch this one too! My curiosity was piqued! Kathie
Thanks so much! I hope you liked it as much as the History of Vanilla. :)
@@EccentricNature Yes :-)
Lovely video. I own about 160 orchids of various types you tube Besotted Orchids
Amazing! I've only got 3 right now. :)
10:42 Idk y but ur censorship cursing gets me every time Lollll lol🤣
I do love a good censored curse rant. :)
Hola brother Eric ❤
Howdy!
At 10:16 I was like 'THAT PLANT LOOK AMAZING! I WANT ONE!' only to find out they're critically endangered and use fungus as their source of nutrients so I wouldn't be able to grow it regardless.... Woops. I own just a regular doritaenopsis (pink
Sweet! Vanilla orchids are tough to grow! I hope it does well for you! Thanks so much for watching. I do also have a History of Vanilla video as well that might be up your alley. Get into the orchids on that one a little bit too. :)
@@EccentricNature I actually watched that one first.
I have an Encyclia alata. 🙂
Ooo! Very nice. What color is it?
Good video. I am from India.Try speak slow or speak in hindi .
Hehe, If its too fast you can slow the speed down on UA-cam as well. :)
Whoaaa!! 😁 YW 😂 *👀👀*🌷
Thanks so much! :)
This guy trying to sound like the science guy.
I do often get those comparisons. :)