ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN SYDNEY - a behind the scenes tour - Aroids & Orchids

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In this video the Team from the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is giving me a behind the scenes tour of some of their glasshouses.
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[@bob9108]

A botanical garden with a shopping area?! Heavens, I would go bankrupt 😅

[@plantwithroos]

Don’t most botanical gardens have that? At least that I’ve seen.. I’m in Europe

[@bob9108]

@@plantwithroos Idk. I have only visited one so far in Germany. But it belongs to a university so maybe that is why they aren`t selling something.

[@manabushltd3250]

Yep id go bankrupt as well!

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

​ Here in the Czech Rep. the botanic gardens usually have either a permanent shopping part (usually the more comercial ones), or special events (mostly the university ones), where they sell their excess plants & propagations, and sometimes they include private sellers in the events too, which makes it the best shopping option dreamable 😍 (it´s possible to buy very unsual plants, even some really obsure ones)

[@bob9108]

@@SparkleInMoonlight wow that sounds really cool!

[@ceciliadeleon5027]

Been there 2 weeks ago from Los Angeles California. The place is huge and no enough time. I love love so much .

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yes heaps to explore :)

[@rams2484]

Hey, I"m also from Romania :) viele grüße Jan! Thanks for the video. Always love to watch them!🌿

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@ninjaadaniel1674]

You did a good job of getting someone who was too shy to talk, to talk 😅

[@carolstuff]

This was an awesome video. Love hearing the history of those plants we sometimes take for granted. Thanks for taking us along Jan.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing all those amazing plants very amazing video

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@politiclpanties]

The second employee Val was so charismatic so many fun facts about the orchids its so interesting!

[@sydneyplantguy]

He’s a champ!! :)

[@Trilling0Fong]

Such a cool episode!! Unfortunately where I live our botanic gardens closed their only tropical (aroids) greenhouse because of theft 😢 devastating that a small percentage of people ruined it for the rest of us!! They have since closed entirely and removed all their specimens (I assume to a private location, perhaps a university or similar) so the resource has gone for good.
I loved being able to attend this ‘virtual tour’ and look forwards to any future episodes at the Gardens! 😇

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you! Yes unfortunately many gardens in Australia have had plants being stolen too :(

[@donnaerickson613]

That is truly sad, people sometimes are something else.

[@canineencounter4987]

Amazing, thank you! And thank you for filming AJ

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@rmdp2023]

I only saw these plants from outside the greenhouse. Thanks for showing us what is inside!

[@greenbeard.affliction]

Another cool vlog.
6:13 you've got plenty of space in the yard now for a greenhouse 😉

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@kadysinger3877]

new series, Jan goes to every botanic gardens in australia to talk about aroids 😉

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

I´m looking forward to the continuation of this tour very much 🙂

[@Gigi-pf6ik]

I hope you can show the plant shop at the botanical garden too. 😊

[@ilyachap]

Wow, even in perfect conditions some philos and anthuriums still yellow and dry off their leaf tips. That kinda boosts confidence about my plants not being perfect in average/below average humidity.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Perfectly imperfect :)

[@KathyGallagher01]

Thank you so much for taking us along Jan, was interesting to see so many older plants and good to see that we are not the only ones that are in the 1-2-3 club with Anthuriums 😂. 💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@theplantedeye]

Nice video Jan. Very informative. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@giardinodialberi8751]

Thanks for the Royal tour. It is fitting to see YOU admiring these venerable specimens since your own collection is one of the few TH-camr collections that approach that grand scale. Nice work.

[@garethpeterson9771]

Thanks, Jan. I have booked for the glasshouse tour after being inspired by your video. I am excited that you are considering growing ferns.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Hope you enjoy the tour :)

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

Est 1978 🙋‍♀️ that fern and I are both old af 😂

[@sydneyplantguy]

😂😂

[@melindakoth6869]

Well done on this segment it was really great. Didn't know this existed. Love to see more of this.....

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks:)

[@mr.detley8723]

Hallo Jan.schönes Video. Schade das AJ nicht dabei ist, habe ich gedacht. Das wäre doch bestimmt auch was für sie. Jep und dann steht sie hinter der Kamera!🤣 Ein grosses Danke auch an die Zwei vom Botanischen Garten! 🌱

[@marylalone7104]

I loved this tour! Thank you. Please go back, and try to film the other warmer orchid houses on your next trip. 😍

[@sydneyplantguy]

Cheers :)

[@Yoliplanting]

What a great video Jan thank you for showing us this treasure from your side of the world. Fascinating and informative. What beautiful treasures you have there!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@cajbrg]

Love this video. I'm really jealous! Had a small greenhouse myself with orchids and a lot of Passiflora

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you:)

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

A very nice tour of this green houses,had no idea they sell plants here👍
💚🌱☘️🌵💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@lavenderpurp6610]

Nice, i do prefer d natural form than d hybrid ones.

[@sunnymelbourneplants]

Wow, what a privilege to visit this beautiful botanic garden with you Jan 😍
This was epic, you defo need to do more of them, fascinating! All the different species. But I have to say, the orchids stole the show for me. This draculas were so pretty and they were all so different. You should go back when in flower 😍 thanks for sharing! Big thanks from Melbourne 😁

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) glad you enjoyed it :)

[@larissamc5153]

I miss the RBG's glass pyramid that was full of tropical/ indoor plants, used to go in there all the time when I was studying horticulture at uni. The Calyx just isn't the same.

[@sydneyplantguy]

I never got to see the pyramid unfortunately :(

[@TayaMcGee]

Wow! Thanks for taking us along! Thanks AJ for filming! ❤❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@renatecormick7399]

Fabulous tour. Thanks so much for taking us along, can’t wait for the next one.

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@just_randomly]

Love it, thx for sharing :) I especially adore those platyceriums in the back at 9:13 and ofc. the melano :o I would love to know what different kind of poles they use and when to use what. I saw moss poles, xaxim and bark as climbing supports in the video. I am currently experimenting with moss alternatives an different ratios since moss-only gives me some mold issues in the dark winter in Germany. Thx for sharing I really appreciate your content, keep it up :)

[@sydneyplantguy]

They mainly seem to be using moss but some of the anthuriums have just been mounted to bark :)

[@ConnieP92]

Jan thanks so much for this video! Ive lived in Sydney all my life and didn't know about the Back House Tour. Will definitely be booking myself in for one 👌🏼Thanks matey

[@sydneyplantguy]

Cheers :) enjoy the tour !!

[@samdesai8172]

Oh this is absolutely mind blowing 🤯 Australia never fails to amaze me ….. I LLOOVVEE Australia…. Except insects (I am afraid of almost all of them).. but this botanical garden is like my dream now…… ADDED TO THE BUCKET LIST..😊😊😊🐈

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks for watching :)

[@manabushltd3250]

Excellent video Jan - and now i really want to visit Sydney!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@aylaloup-lestatJun]

Thank you for this vidéo 💚🇫🇷🙏🌿

[@ninasuculentasymas]

Hello from Puerto Rico!!! Truly enjoyed the video!!! Ty!! 🪴🙋🏼‍♀️🐩💚

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@ButterflyLoverGirl]

This makes me want to drive to the Botanic Gardens in my area. This was an awesome video with so many beautiful plants 🥰

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@Loogiemistress]

That was great ~ thank you so much!🌿

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad you liked it :)

[@robynfisher4455]

That was lovely to share your enthusiasm, thanks Jan. You held your own with the experts and asked interesting questions.
I do see a greenhouse in the future for you. Could you fit one in one of your yards?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :) yes definitely keen to get a little greenhouse myself :)

[@lisalee6393]

Thanks for this video❤

[@Dyeguy117]

Awesome video!
I enjoyed seeing you out in the wild haha

[@marlenesoneguete5836]

Que lindas e maravilhosas ❤❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@gingercaudill4513]

Absolutely breathtaking Jan!! I live in the US and I definitely have this on my bucket list!! Thanks so much for sharing, Ginger

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@ninjaadaniel1674]

I love that anthurium sp too! I've found something that can sort of grow similar - anthurium bogotense. Giving that one a go 😁🙏

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Definitely got a good Sydney plant guy vid fix from this tour

[@ytuseracct]

7:40 that's so cute like kinda sci-fi ish

[@lia3133]

I love this giant Amorphophallus on the back (at 19-20:00) . Greetings from Poland 🪴

[@philippgotz1691]

7:25 I'm not gonna say it 😅
Really interesting video and an absolutely beautiful collection of plants ^^ Dream of every houseplant enthusiast.
Thanks for taking us along Jan, and greetings back from Germany, where winter is finally coming to an end 😅

[@TayaMcGee]

Boobies 😂😂😂

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@aleksandrakasprzak2301]

It's adorable how excited you are 😄🥰 I totally get it.

[@planetearth168]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ButterflyLoverGirl]

I would love to know what type of experience and education they have to be able to work in these botanical gardens. That would be an absolute dream!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Hey, Val mentioned it in the video. They all have a higher education in horticulture

[@ButterflyLoverGirl]

@@sydneyplantguy I was watching at work, so I must have missed that part. Thank you, I will rewatch it!

[@AnggrekKakYusri]

thanks for sharing, what a cool park😊

[@Self-Love-e9p]

Jan....😊💓 SO AWESOME!!.. I'm amazed!..😍. I appreciate You because You had a brilliant idea to visit this beautiful Place and You take us enjoying this great Botanic Garden Tour!..💖.. This is my first experience watching this Royal Botanic Garden Sydney!..😍. I Love it!... You are soo Lucky!..You can visit and learn a lot about plants only in your City, Sydney!..💖.. All of the plants are soo Gorgeous!!..😊.I thank both of You, Valeriu and Alyse for explaing your plant collections and their history well and interestingly!.. I'd say, both of You are the BEST, because all of your plants look soo happy!.💖.. ( I love your Anthurium Warocgueanum with its dark green color leaves and your Dracula Orchid!.💓).. Jan..😊 Thank you soo much for bringing us along happily!.. I love watching this great Video!.. INSPIRING AND UNFORGETABLE!..💞❤️💐🌈🌸🥰💚🤗😊...

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@Self-Love-e9p]

@@sydneyplantguy Jan...😊 My Pleasure!.. You, Valeriu and Alyse showed all of us how to LOVE plants with Passion, Patience and Passing Days!..🥰 LOVING HEARTS!!..💞💓💐🌈🌸😍🥰💚🤗😊..

[@theonghantan862]

Thanks for sharing
Amazing and inspiring ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@annaroland5269]

Thank you so much very interesting tour!

[@sydneyplantguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!:)

[@antonenero]

YAASSSS....🎉❤❤❤good to see you in tour your lokal garden sending love and kisses 😘 from 🇵🇭 🌿 😊🌼🪴🪴🪴🌿🍀☘️

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@No_fear_destination_plants]

How interesting! Fantastic garden! Funny fact: when I first watch this video I recongnized romanian accent before mr Pintilie introduce himself :)) Nico

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@laurasPlants]

Great video!

[@markvirgona492]

Faaaaaantastic!! Brilliant Jan. Am l seeing a future Gardening Australia presenter?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thank you :)

[@اممصطفى-ث5م]

حلقة جميلة ورائعة احسنت 👌👌👌👌👌🌹

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you. Did you go shopping and if you did what did you end up purchasing? 🌷💚🙃

[@sydneyplantguy]

I did :) bought a couple small plants for the garden :) will share them when I do a garden tour :)

[@Lukegames197]

Yasssss🎉 ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@chrissimiles3599]

Wow how interesting. Now I want to be a horticulturist 😅

[@sydneyplantguy]

Me tooo 🥹

[@mitchhobock683]

Very nice program

[@sydneyplantguy]

Thanks :)

[@mikedecem]

Great video. Do you maybe know from where is that guy who guided you ? He sounds like eastern europe (poland, slovakia, czech ? )

[@sydneyplantguy]

He said at the end of the video that he is from romania :)

[@mikedecem]

@@sydneyplantguy Thanks, i stopped video before that probably. However, blows my mind some plants are same age or older than me, yet still compact and in the pot !

[@pedrocarvalho6391]

Just a question on a plant ID - so that at the beginning was really a Mamei? Did you get like a full name or something? Bc I have the exact same plant, bought it as plowmanii and if you Google search plowmanii round form then that comes up and I'm very confused now 😂😂

[@sydneyplantguy]

Philodendron mamei was the full name on the tag. It looked like a plowmanii to me but I’d assume the Botanic Garden got it right and we might have all just been identifying it incorrectly ?! Either way, they are just names :)

[@virginiamartinez391]

💚🌿💚🐾😻🐾

[@yenhoang3339]

Hi. I’m Vietnamese. I’m a vegan too
How I can understand what you say. My english so bad.
I wish your video can translate many languages in the world.
You’re a good man. Thank you. Take care.

[@Алина-с6ц8я]

Walerium bestimmt stammt aus Russland!🙂 gut das ich da nicht lebe sonst hätte ich alles abgekauft .Danke das du uns mitgenommen hat!❤

[@sydneyplantguy]

Er ist aus romanien glaube ich :)

[@Алина-с6ц8я]

@@sydneyplantguy gibt's uberhaubt dein Kanal auf Deutsch ?! Du gibst viele gute Info👍 und ich verstehe leider nur Deutsch und Russisch .Oder wenigstens Übersetzung

[@jordanleecurtis]

at 15:09 you said Pastazanum but its actually Dean McDowell!! Its a Gloriosum x Pastazanum. Pastas don't have white veins.

[@sydneyplantguy]

They have it labelled as Dean McDowell… to my knowledge u can only certainly identify them by the color of their infloresence.

[@valiaudet3415]

Golly. I've only yesterday potted a crawling. Now it's going into a hanging basket. How big does a basket need to be?😅😅🎉🎉😂❤ march 2024

[@leighmichaelriley541]

Can we get a jose buono update

[@TheJake76]

20:28 looks like anthirium corong or anthirium brownii

[@cheappinoy1053]

Do you find you are watering your plants more after placing them outside?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Yes and no, most days the watering gets done by mother nature :)

[@StanWatt.]

I would be there bankrupting myself into oblivion.

[@weverson02]

20:30 Looks like Anthurium balaoanum

[@camerlengograziedio]

I always wonder who the camera person is

[@gypsylee333]

0:54 Ahh what is with the tomato cage monster on the left? I hate it!

[@jamespunch8049]

Is the unknown plant @ 20:30 Anthurium Baloanum?

[@sydneyplantguy]

Well, if it was Anthurium baloanum, then it wouldn't be unknown :P

[@jamespunch8049]

@@sydneyplantguy WELL! Thats a very intelligent answer for a FOB!

[@TheJake76]

Very old 1988... 😐🧓

[@sydneyplantguy]

😂

[@normalguy7898]

Very cool