Introduction to the Aroid Family w/ Tom Croat

[@phantomwifi]

A wizard who goes on and on (I mean this in the best way) interviews another wizard who goes on and on and refrains from going on and on to let the other one go on and on…simply the best 😊

[@tech5298]

Wasn’t it just beautiful to watch! Love your comment!

[@Billie-jo_field]

Perfectly said! Such an incredible episode…..

[@paleodan]

Love that quiet “go fuck yourself, bye.” No need to upset the wonderful elderly botanist.

[@bumbleguppy]

Man, I would replace so many crappy TV shows with just this guy talking about Aroids. Here's hoping for part 2 someday.

[@antonenero]

Yap I love Dr.Tom

[@i-love-comountains3850]

​@@MenwithHill WELLWE'REWAITING.gif lol

[@swayback7375]

@@MenwithHillspill it!

[@WowUrFcknHxC]

​@@swayback7375it's called Kill Your Lawn

[@broncotrolly]

@@swayback7375this bastard has a tv show now

[@kscottz]

Friggin legend. These interviews are fantastic.

[@jamesmcswain8120]

This interview is what youtube was created for.

[@alanomofo]

His official title : Tom croat the aroid goat

[@George-ub5ur]

I love every part of this - an expert who is interviewing someone more expert, being polite and listening.

[@marians474]

Joey is so great at interviewing!!!❤

[@KyleCzHall]

its nice to hear tony shut up and listen. you can tell he's lovin this guy, who says scrubiculi? this old man is adorable and his vocabulary is impeccable. could you interview more botanists and growers. do like a talk show, it'd be good

[@yfrontsguy]

100% agree !!

[@WanderingMiqo]

He has a lot of interviews on his podcast. You should check it out!

[@yfrontsguy]

@@WanderingMiqo where can I find them?

[@johanneswerner1140]

Podcast? Thanks. Here goes another evening or fifteen...

[@katiekane5247]

After watching this, I'm aware of how much time I've wasted around uninteresting people 😊 What a terrific discussion, thank you Joey!

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

Oh yeah decades

[@andybaldman]

Quit Facebook.

[@-MichaelLastname-]

So real.

[@Bramblerose21]

Somebody setup a trip for these two together in the cloud forest! I could watch this for hours! I always learn something and gain more respect for plants and nature in these videos. You guys are both rock stars in my eyes!

[@chrisayad0]

this

[@swayback7375]

I’ve been thinking how much of science is not recorded, I know these guys record all relevant data, but they fail to realize that the real data is the science we did along the way. That’s not a joke. All these scientists record so much data, but along the course of their study they only record the data they’re looking for, and ignore so much of it. It’s especially true with biology, but not exclusive to it by any means. I’d hate to have a camera watching me all the time, but I can’t think of a better solution, and at this point we’re all carrying cameras anyway… we just all need body cameras that take infinite video, are always on and don’t need charging. Easy peasy.

[@tech5298]

That sounds like a wonderful idea. I hope you don’t mind my mentioning that they traveled far and wide with nary a step in this show. Still! I like your idea, and I would be first in line to buy tickets to watch that kind of a show

[@Co0kieHuNteRzZ]

I like how Tony asked a question at 16:40 , and Mr. Croat went on a ramble for almost half an hour but by the end he actually got back on topic and actually answered the question. Great interview Tony!

[@avryptickle]

Look who’s on his best behavior! Edit: Man, what a great episode.

[@azuredivina]

oh my gosh, Dr. Croat was sooo happy. :) it made me happy, too. your viewers are right, you should do these interviews more often! we need more of that contagious enthusiasm & profound knowledge to compliment yours. it's great to listen to you bounce off ideas & knowledge with other botanists.

[@johncopeland2324]

What a fabulous gentleman. Thanks for sharing him with us

[@kimiroar2644]

This interview was incredible, such an awesome dive into Ariods with a legend that's dedicated his life to it. Thank you for showing us this Tony!

[@leeanncory91]

This guy is great and he knew you-he relates to you so much because he appreciates your humor and informality and knowledge! 2+2=15!!

[@MurrayPeeps]

I could listen to this guy for days

[@xXScissorHandsXx]

Not alone there pal lol dude has a good voice and an even better humor repertoire ❤

[@AlAllerton]

Holy crap, an hour and a half?! I'm going to need some snacks and drinks.

[@swayback7375]

I’m going to need a part 2

[@cassandrabenson9838]

This got me through a bad assignment. LOVE Aroids.

[@hhheee3939]

Wizardry and shenanigans in the dungeon. Always a gr8 time

[@joshk5686]

I visited the Missouri Botanical Garden a month ago on a day with perfect spring weather and it truly is a world class destination! Their native plant garden was amazing with some species I had never seen in the wild before in the midwest.

[@KimS221]

i'm so happy. i've only been hoping for a CPBBD aroid episode for 3 years now.

[@maxcombest2602]

Holy shit it's the perfect CPBBD interview. Croat is an absolute legend.

[@user-oj9sv4vx6o]

Its always great to listen to someone still passionate about 'their' field after accumulating a life time of knowledge on the subject.

[@ericschroeter1359]

That was the most engaging interview I have seen in ages. The depth of knowledge and wisdom... Thank you.

[@damonroberts7372]

Earlier this evening I was reading about a Florida teacher being investigated by their Department of Education for showing her fifth grade class a PG-rated Disney movie as part of an _environmental science_ lesson. Chillax folks, she could've been teaching them about beetle orgies in aroid sex dungeons. LOL

[@elGato_90]

😂😂😂

[@helenpatterson3858]

If DeSantis treats Disney like he does, imagine how he would react to our favorite botanist.

[@YouTubeSucks666]

@@helenpatterson3858 who?

[@tecolote-]

This interview is excellent! More interviews with botanists and herbalists please

[@mattclark7724]

Very interesting about the beetles as pollinators, especially considering how many of them you've documented in your footage.

[@JustLilGecko]

What a legend, so enthusiastic still after all those years in the field, genuinely inspiring

[@satorimystic]

Information overload, by an information overlord ... great stuff!

[@myekal147]

I have 3 of the fellas behind him, a Molee, a Tahiti, and a Congo it looks like from here. These are my favorite plants for inside the house, along with the Pothos varieties -Some of which are total stunners - of which I have hundreds of little buddies. Great interview Man!

[@jodygleed6137]

I love it! I feel like I just sat through a couple of PHD level botany classes specifically about aroids! Can't wait for the next one!

[@Alexander_Evans]

I'm only 7 and a half minutes in, and the endorphins are pumping. I have 9 different species around me right now.

[@yfrontsguy]

What a wonderful guy and you sure made his eyes twinkle with joy and mischief.

[@SamJac55]

I know nothing about botany but i loved learning and hearing two experts passionately talk about what they love.

[@ZE308AC]

Thank you for sharing such valuable information with us subscribers.

[@BrillantBoNeHeAd]

I need to hang out with more people like you and that guy. Absolutely captivating -- as usual!

[@gabbyrobles9014]

I used to work at the Missouri Botanical Garden and I miss it every day! It truly has a world class collection. Thank you so much for visiting and sharing this!

[@SurfNawls]

For real the living legend thank you so much for sharing. This is so fascinating.!!🎉❤❤❤

[@tech5298]

I fix and inspect appliances. My world is saturated with dead mechanical devices that are made for leisure and comfort. This show is fascinating, and at many times had me wondering where my passport was. Knowledge of plants…as beautiful as the plants themselves. Just Wow!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@napalmholocaust9093]

My voodoo lilies would bloom during the community garage sale 😝 I had to put up an apology sign in front of them. A few old ladies were retching from their roadkill aroma. Worth it for them. Variegated beauties are stunning with more flower than plant.

[@headfullofacid8088]

I collect Amorphophallus bulbs too. Lol the smell takes some getting used to

[@katiekane5247]

Priceless 😀

[@swayback7375]

Which ones? My favorite was dozens of my konjac bulbs blooming indoors for Xmas and around that time… pretty nice having the in-laws over for that. It is actually interesting that different folks smell different flavors from them… some of them smelled “dirty grade school bathroom” flavor, others said roadkill. Personally I smell both, if I’m being specific I think “dead dog in august in a dirty horse stall”. 😊

[@jamielandis4606]

I didn’t know I was interested in aroids, but, I am!

[@mega0ringo]

Had a fantastic time! What a great interview

[@variant-cover]

I just passed a lovely afternoon listening to these fine, educated gentlemen. 10 out of 10 Joey.

[@kerstin3267]

The knowledge just flows right out of this gentleman. You could listen to him all day. If you'd like an Aroid as a houseplant I can recommend Aglaonema (no last name) sold in garden centers. Mine likes a very unusual combination of dark and dry conditions, and has light green foliage.

[@inappropriatejohnson]

OK.......that was frickin great. Thanks to all.

[@tophatstudios5368]

How many botanical gardens are you banned from lol, I’m glad you got to go to this beautiful collection!

[@discingaround]

Proud to have several Monstera Croatii named after this fantastic guy. What a great interview!

[@frankbrake7689]

What a wealth of knowledge. Very cool video. In my opinion food forests seems like the better alternative.

[@chronicfatiguehermithiker3022]

I’m truly shocked that they haven’t taken over, because they build and solve everything and are less work, less water and fun. I’m mystified and disappointed.

[@brunoarres1187]

This channel is such a treasure trove for people truly looking for information! This is an awesome video thanks for sharing the passion and knowledge

[@HeavyEvy666]

That episode was a real banger!

[@andrews1621]

Wow thank you Tom and Mr. Crime. I bought an Aroid spontaneously to put in my goldfish pond, it was like 6" ta'' and by the end of the season it was HUGE, and the root bulb took over the entire submurged pot. I was going to throw her out because I didnt have room but I decided to keep her and rotate her inside. She has become part of the family!

[@bobchannell3553]

I can't believe I commented just the other day about the Missouri Botanical Garden, and here he is there today.

[@gingkook]

ah man, it's so exciting to hear you cover aroids because the aroid/houseplant craze is what originally got me hooked onto botany in general.

[@rockybamf]

My brain feels bigger having listened to this man. Thanks to you both.

[@ecomandurban7183]

Hi Joey, thanks what an excellent interview. Over the years I have grown hundreds of thousands of Philodendron selloum and many other aroids that I pollinated then, I grew them from seed.

[@GeraldBlack1]

Excellent content always interesting and informative, keep up the good work!

[@lindaswanson9328]

I found this channel while looking up plants I see at work. And now I find myself learning so much about the plants we live with every day, and plants from other parts of the world. Wish my memory could hold all the new info. Thank you for making botany interesting and fun.

[@Cquoya]

Excellent Joey. Respect you buddy.❤

[@mathdesm9306]

I'd listen to this man's Aroïd stories all day long.

[@mathdesm9306]

Also, is there a non-aroid in this aroid greenhouse?

[@kylaarce]

A legend. Amazing! Thank you 😊

[@Deletedaccount-i5w]

Thank you

[@garygilliam1890]

Good information from a legend thanks

[@helenpatterson3858]

OMG... I watched this entire episode in one sitting. It was healing. Thank you for creating something able to hold my focus that gave so much. It's so funny that now I want to make a road trip to this place ! The world around me has been so crazy and depressing, but putting my attention here has made a change I'm unable to explain. Of course, there are many local plants that can have the same healing effect. The problem is probably that I haven't prioritized it. Thank you again.

[@Sanders49]

The passion in Mr. Croat's voice at 12:00 is infectious! Thank you for all your videos.

[@jenniferdelavina2154]

thank you for this!!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

I could listen to you guys all day! Thanks Joey!!!

[@surfingnerf]

Because of channels like yours, is what makes KZbin so great. Great work! Very interesting - can’t wait for part 2.

[@ms.hedgepig458]

What a great chap, and a great interview!

[@elGato_90]

As a novice interested in b😂otany but an avid gardener all my life, this is really fascinating! What a wonderful interview and a beautiful man. Really interesting even though I don't know half of what he's talking about. But that's what I love so much about this channel. I can listen to this all day, and often my family has Joey steaming in the background.

[@marthanewsome6375]

Could you talk to an aquatic aroid expert please? It is always forgotten that some aroids are actually aquatic. I have both and love them all. My Australian dwarf tree frogs love my aroids and they love them back because their poop is the best food in the world to them. Happy plants and happy frogs, it's beautiful.

[@HeavenEarthFloral9]

Thank you! Aroids add drama & interest in my garden here in South Florida. I'm also reminded of a wild aroid in my father's garden as a kid that loved the cool climate of San Francisco's winters.

[@KACn5582]

Wow! What a great interview!

[@EricWalton]

Amazing episode. I am an orchid grower but I do have many Anthurium mostly strappy ones, Morona, pendulum, etc. Ans a number of Amorphophallus, but this guy supercharges my Anthurium interest.

[@nozr1383]

Great content!

[@Bayb0b]

Glad you decided to upload this!

[@chronicfatiguehermithiker3022]

Stories. Field scientists are interesting. I guess that’s why I’m subscribed.

[@coololds]

Bahaha, these pan-zooms got me, especially that first one! 🤣🤣 (It is charming and I meant that earnestly. ❤ lol) Great interview. Never change, my man!

[@cameronc.2773]

this whole vid is so informative; I had no idea that leaf rolling direction had a name and was important and different by species c_c I once grew a philodendron from cutting and the first few leaves that came out of it had that involute vernation going and were a bit deformed; and then the plant switched back to convolute which is how it's always been. haven't seen it again since and no clue what caused it..

[@marcferguson8775]

Tony, what restaurant on “The Hill” are you eating at tonight? I see you are in my hometown. Awesome educational videos by the way. I am fascinated by your self taught knowledge.

[@sethwillis2782]

I love this. He knows SO many words that I don’t.

[@Toddis]

I grew up in st Louis and mobot was my favorite place to go and take photos St Louis has an amazing free zoo and mobot is one of the best botanical gardens in the nation

[@sativaburns6705]

Beautiful. Another great video. I'm sitting here realizing most of my house plants are aroids including the bucephalandra and anubias in my fish tanks. It's been kind of hard to find info on the buce. I found one in tissue culture at petco who's name seems to translate as town trash hill or town toilet hill....

[@gruberstein]

Fascinating

[@timgentry7777]

Wow, very cool…love this guy! Visit him again someday for Part 2

[@Deipnosophist_the_Gastronomer]

Brilliant!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Wonderful interview. Thank you. Arums are more interesting than I knew.

[@RobertBardos]

Rad. I saw lots on my nature walk today. Now I know what the heck they are! Duckweed! Cool man.

[@frankmacleod2565]

Amazing interview.

[@bonanza27]

what a great interview! thanks for getting this

[@jasongarcia2140]

Could listen to yous both all day

[@cacogenicist]

What a delightful old chap.

[@nllg1273]

wonderful episode. Huge appreciation for the tropical americas.

[@neatodd]

Very interesting gentleman

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Agree excellent interview. Thx Tony

[@chuxmix65]

Amazing!

[@Ryan-uv7vj]

absolutely fascinating

[@scowell]

I do watch these sped up .25x... but I'm surprised I made it all the way through... Tom is really an interesting scientist, loved hearing about his methods, both past and present.

[@jmhaddon]

Tom is great, this is one of my favourite episodes of CPBBD

[@MasterAlgae]

Excellent

[@antonenero]

Good to see Dr. Tom coat I saw the episodes of Dr. Tom in Summer Rian oaks channel..Dr. Tom so many collection of ariods species ❤❤❤