Indonesian master hybridizer Greg Hambali explains why we make hybrids?

This episode introduces the minds and some work of Mr Gregory Hambali. Its a casual introduction to his background, and through process behind hybridizing plants. I asked him for the reasoning behind hybridizing plants, why we hybridize them? And then I asked about some of his past works that he is most proud of. I tried to keep this interview light and casual so you don’t feel overwhelmed. This is because the next episodes are about to get pretty tense and dense!

[@johnpatterson9219]

Mr. Hambali, thank you so much for your hybridizing work! I have ‘Pride of Sumatra’. I recognized its spectacular beauty and finally own one. Thank you, again!

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@canineencounter4987]

I love him. Please thank him for sharing his work with the world.

[@onlyplants]

Yeah I am most grateful too. I hope to spread more awareness of his work

[@myleneapuda710]

Mr Greg is an amazing human a gift to all of us..❤❤😊thanks Sean😊

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️ thank you

[@alfantoutanaya2832]

Oh man, finally ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you so much, he is my "hero", my inspiration and reason why I learn many plants until now.

[@StanWatt.]

A very humble gentleman with a vast amount of knowledge in his brain. What a joy to be able to talk to him.

[@onlyplants]

Oh yes… I have determined that he is superhuman.

[@sergiopascale3487]

He's on top of my inspiration of hybridizing plants which I just started 2-3yrs ago, after cutting down on my schedules in my medical practise here in the Philippines...hope to meet him someday... Thank you Sean!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@traceypaterson3264]

What a wonderful man, so humble and caring about the plants and people x

[@onlyplants]

Wish there were more like him

[@traceypaterson3264]

Totally agree

[@stevesarich2324]

Thanks for posting this! This is something I would love to learn more about. I'm in Chiang Mai.

[@onlyplants]

Wow Chiangmai is a botanical wonderland. Baan kang wat has so many cool plants!

[@sherryporsch9349]

Thank you so much for putting a face too a name I’ve heard many times. The aglaonema Pride of Sumatra is stunning an the Lotus can’t wait for them to hit the US. 💚

[@onlyplants]

Yes I couldnt find much info on him in english language. Which is a shame

[@sherryporsch9349]

@@onlyplants Yes it is a shame.

[@LeafyLovey]

Simply mesmerizing, I am so grateful for this. Thank you

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@judymckerrow6720]

That you Sean, very interesting, he seems very humble, quite a likable sort of fellow. ❄️💚🙃

[@onlyplants]

Yes 🥰 an unsung hero for mankind.

[@renatecormick7399]

Your channel has such interesting content. I so much look forward each and every video. Thank you for going to great lengths to bring these great topics to us. 👍❤

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 🥰🥰

[@toddweller884]

Thanks for this interview. He is knowledgeable and humble. 😊 The medinella Gregori Hambelli is named after him.

[@onlyplants]

Yes but I heard that medinilla has been changed back into a Latin name sadly

[@WesleysPlantWorld]

Thanks for this interesting video. More new plants coming, I can’t wait to see them soon 🌿

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@tessieiyo308]

Wow, Mr. Greg Hambali is amazing ! Hope that every country will have somebody like him.

[@onlyplants]

The world would be such an amazing place

[@digitalwindowz]

So fascinating! Thank you for introducing us to this great man.

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@ladyvozz9355]

Can:t wait really for your next vlog. thank you for bringing me to Indonesia. Take care!

[@onlyplants]

Thanks for coming with 🥰

[@indaybadiday9724]

excited for the next one Sean! Great job! very educational!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀🙏🏽

[@KathyGallagher01]

What a lovely man with a wealth of knowledge 👍

[@onlyplants]

Oh yes. A hardworking and studious guy.

[@Grahamcracker6366]

Since high school years… wow. He seems like a fascinating man. ❤

[@onlyplants]

Oh yes its a lifelong dedication

[@JhonDiamond2021]

Thank you for sharing videos that give inspiration to everyone.

[@onlyplants]

❤️🙏🏽

[@ninachairani7709]

Wah gak sabar melihat lagi 'kebun raya'-nya Pak Greg ... 😍😍😍

[@onlyplants]

Haha iya seru banget

[@the_plant_style5853]

great work! thank you for the knowledge...

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@valerieclark5695]

So interesting. I loved his Thaumatophyllum 'Java Beauty' and his shirt was a real beauty too. I would like to own one. He knows a lot about how the plants and the ecology are interrelated. I had never heard of the Sarak (?) fruit before. Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@onlyplants]

His shirt is traditional batik fabric, its quite common here in Indonesia and most of them are handprinted.

[@nearby2071]

Salak ( Salacca zalacca)

[@valerieclark5695]

@@nearby2071 Thank you.

[@susinursiyah4504]

I love this video..educational thanks sean

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@Mellow.Sol999]

I had to come and pay my respects🙏🏽

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Harta23]

Smart a man menerangkan dengan SANGAT jelas dan akurat Terimakasih atas sharing Nya sobatku

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽😀

[@jonssons4854]

Great show Sean @-im watchin everyday !!keep it Up?☘️🌱🍀 /Alexander Sweden Stockholm .

[@onlyplants]

Thank you Alex

[@labaylabay8591]

i love this

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️

[@arthuslim]

I like the word "dense" in the next episode, like a dense forest 😄

[@onlyplants]

Haha yes and it is! Lol

[@nailoel]

Jika Melihat Tour Botanical Garden di Youtub , Nama Beliau sering kesebut .. Keren Pak Greg Hambali, Semoga sehat selalu .. Summer should see this vid.. :)

[@onlyplants]

Makasih ya kak

[@azizahselamat8030]

Owhhh ..didn't know that he hibridize Salak!!! ..became sweeter taste though ..♥️😘

[@onlyplants]

Yeahhh he has done many fruits before too

[@kylaarce]

Nice job! 😊

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@rajeevp.g7801]

സുന്ദരമായ കാഴ്ച നന്ദി

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽🥰

[@indaybadiday9724]

wow he is a genius! the GOAT!!!

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@Wolverinedura]

Wolverinedure is here again. Awesome, video bro

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ale.yelincung]

Mantaab

[@onlyplants]

Makasih 🙏🏽

[@keziaalexander7263]

❤️❤️

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@PlanTropical]

How does it feel to meet such a legend?

[@onlyplants]

Overwhelming. His words are so wise, logical, and kind.

[@habahabamigas8556]

RIP Mr Greg

[@onlyplants]

🥲

[@MsRoun]

❤❤❤

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Heidi-Beth]

💚

[@onlyplants]

❤️

[@helenabrigithamaria3634]

👏👏👍

[@onlyplants]

😀🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mirza_anindya]

Rest in peace pak grek inalilahiwainalilahirojiun

[@onlyplants]

🥹 I just heard

[@CatalogofPlants]

Wow! I still can't find the scientific names for many of the plant hybrids he made.

[@onlyplants]

In the next episode he explains that he doesnt name most of his hybrids… as they are not finished work yet

[@kabundasikazwe957]

I would love to visit their website and see how i can purchase some. Please share the link

[@onlyplants]

They do not do direct to customers unfortunately… instead going through resellers.

[@kabundasikazwe957]

@onlyplants don't you have contacts for the retailers cause I would love to get some from them, your response will be appreciated

[@onlyplants]

I dont know any unfortunately… in my Indonesia plant event tours there were some booths that had some of his plants… you may be able to find their info in those past videos.

[@muktharpalathingal8740]

Nice video, 4:35 name of that calathea species/variety? Its beautiful

[@onlyplants]

I think its just a hybrid that Greg has made. I actually asked for the ID and he said not to bother, because he dont know. They have been so heavily cross-bred for over a decade 😅

[@muktharpalathingal8740]

@@onlyplants Okay thank you 🙂

[@user-hf9yn9ke4i]

How can I order yourplants

[@planetflora9387]

👍🌱🌏☕🙏

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@hannahnathania3527]

🍀🍀🍀💚🤗

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bibis7656]

Pengin jadi muridnya 😭😭

[@onlyplants]

He should have a school ya 😅

[@jovitatulloch814]

Thnks for sharing,can’t wait for the next one 💚🪴

[@onlyplants]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@alfantoutanaya2832]

Oh man, finally ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you so much, he is my "hero", my inspiration and reason why I learn many plants until now.

[@onlyplants]

His mind works in unique and amazing ways

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️