Keeping up with Greg Hambali - a fast-paced botanical experience with the world’s best hybridizer

In this episode, we trek through Mr Gregori Hambali’s personal forest in the rain. It was difficult catching up with him (both physically and mentally) as Mr Hambali is a mad genius (in a good way) and has so much experience and passion overflowing. This makes for a fun episode to watch as Mr Hambali shares a lot of interesting information that is NOT for beginners. He shares some reasoning behind hybridizing, techniques, grafting, and other interesting knowledge around his garden. There are a lot of interesting species in this forest, some rare, some ornamental, and some that are food crops.
Please pardon the audio as this was an impromptu tour (we were supposed to film properly after this) and it was actually raining so we did not want to get recording equipments wet. I included captions whenever audio was unaudible.
00:00 Introduction
02:24 Syzygium bloom (a rare blooming event)
03:38 Diversity for hybridizing
06:34 Barringtonia Papuana, an interesting plant with high ornamental potential
08:07 Why graft?
10:16 Decades old calathea hybrid program
18:43 Salacca (snake fruit)
22:03 Aglaonema golden hope
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[@sylviedelyon4594]

Feels a bit like walking through the Garden of Eden but Mr Hambali is clearly more interested in what he hopes to achieve next than in what he has already achieved, which is the mark of all reserchers. Those breeds of aglaonemas are beautiful, but they can't beat what he himself sees as his best creation, the fantastic Pride of Sumatra, which I wish we could find in Europe 😭 Thank you so much Sean for sharing this fascinating visit with us 💚

[@onlyplants]

Thank you, well said!

[@johnpatterson9219]

Plants, fruits and flowers from an unknown world!

[@onlyplants]

Yesss. So happy to take a few episodes off away from aroids to do other plants that are also important.

[@susinursiyah4504]

Stay awesome Mr Hambali. You are an amazing teacher. Good job Sean..!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@johnpatterson9219]

Mr. Hambali, is very, very progressive! His artistry (hybridizing) with plants and trees, speaks to the future! Brilliant, yet so modest.

[@abeygunawardena7337]

Mr Hambali, you're a great asset to this world; a bessing to all. I am a Sri Lankan n we derive much knowledge from you. God bless you. May you live long.

[@onlyplants]

100%

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thats amazing to hear, 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@myleneapuda710]

It seems I walk with you in those beautiful piece of earth Sean I love Mr Greg Hambali.. Thank you Sean for sharing this amazing episode.great work Sean ❤

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. He truly was one of a kind ❤️

[@instakillgaming]

My eyes were absolutely glued to the screen, incredible experience

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰 thank you

[@evaauto3302]

Wow! This video is indeed very complicated for an amateur plant grower however, the way you explain help me understood about plants. I am so impressed you memorize the plants scientific names.

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johnhovancsek138]

What a treat. That is a true legend… snake fruit is my favorite

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@gracewithnature]

Ooh wow! Minute 2:40 casually walking through field Philodendron Billietiae 😮 how incredible

[@onlyplants]

Yes lol. I was actually nervous walking around them.

[@thaillling9369]

I like his vibe a lot.

[@onlyplants]

Yeahhh he’s like a bad*ss video game character

[@lucastham9328]

9:06 and I thought this plant couldn't get any more amazing🤯

[@indaybadiday9724]

Wow so lucky of you sean to be graced by his time and presence and showed you around. I said this before and i will say it again he is the GOAT. True genius. Thanks to him and to you for taking us along. Great job!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. It was an honor to have his time.

[@ot7stan207]

I love your voice Sean! a pleasure as always to see your video pop up on my feed

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@charliebrown9188]

Shaun that was very interesting and very funny too... Mr Hambali was dragging you around and paying no attention to your enthusiasm of certain plants... Like: "Calatheas? Meh.... been there done it!!!" And you were like a child in a toy shop - and me: "Oh My Giddy Aunt I'm so jealous." I am so very jealous of you for living in a place where tropical plants grow in cracks of pavements, whilst I'm in the UK struggling with mine.

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you. It was very difficult to keep up with him.

[@uditha1815]

Oh god no words to say this is a paradise thanks for the opportunity to walk along even through a camera 💐💐💐💐💐😉😉😉😉

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. That is my hope, to bring you guys with me on these adventures. This is not open to the public and no school can teach this.

[@lucastham9328]

6:42 omg I recently found out about this Barringtonia papuana, was already amazed at less than 1ft plant pics circulating around....and then one taller than a house appears lol😅

[@onlyplants]

Haha yes its actually quite trending now

[@jovitatulloch814]

That is absolutely gorgeous ❤❤❤Thnks Shaun. Take care and godbless ❤

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Sean. I will have to watch the video again, I was reading the captions the first time.😊 I can’t wait to see the next episode.❄️💚🙃

[@onlyplants]

Theres actually a lot of important points in this chaos. Hope you were able to catch most of it

[@happinessnpot5043]

the golden hope is such a dream for us aglaonema collectors😊

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@javenbautista5678]

Wow Hambali... Greetings from the Philippines...

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@vivecawiersma3722]

Beautiful garden

[@onlyplants]

Thank you

[@hattivat]

amazing stuff, thank you for sharing!

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@Traisoon]

This is quick. Thank you for the second part! 😁

[@onlyplants]

Haha yes theres actually another longer episode next week where we actually set up filming better

[@Traisoon]

@@onlyplants nice! can’t wait to watch that next one. 😁

[@ninachairani7709]

Keren Sean ... jadi inga ke 'kebun raya' Pak Greg sekitaran 20 tahun yll ... sempat icip buah salak lupa dari mana, rasanya asam... Asyik memang mendengarkan penjelasan Pak Greg 🤩

[@onlyplants]

Waowwww ini bener bener butuh waktu ya untuk bikin perfect salak nya

[@lucastham9328]

7:34 This browneopsis ucayalina has been on my to buy list since forever! super elusive, definitely a centrepiece tree

[@onlyplants]

Ouuu yes its gorgeous. I want one too if I had the space

[@venehamilton7010]

I am glad he offered you some of that fruit. It looked delicious but you were under whelmed. Very interesting video and of course Mr. is so matter of fact but does not miss a beat with the numerous plants and what is going on with them.

[@onlyplants]

I actually just tried another proper fruit, and didnt like it either haha. I guess it takes a while to get used to them.

[@auleaf1210]

Wow amazing collection! It's nice to put a face to the name. I realize that my mom is quite lucky because she got several aglaonema propagate of Mr. Hambali's hybrid free from her richer friends lol Quite scandalous when the plant hunter goes to our door in the humble village every other weeks 😄

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa lucky mom haha ive only got 1 of his hybrids so far.

[@rosaliawijaya3781]

Bapak Greg Hambali ...tidak dapat di shoot You tuber yang lain... Masih kecil. Hanya orang 2 x sekelas Sean baru bisa men shoot tempat nya ...Wow ...keren 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@sdqsdq6274]

all the famous house plants , dismiss, walk with me more rare ones , lol

[@onlyplants]

Yes exactly lol. To him those are not really important or beneficial for mankind (but his aroid crosses are insanely beautiful)

[@azizahselamat8030]

There's thousand hibridizer at your country who expertise at doing these ..congrats and thanks Sean 😍👍

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu.

[@baunchtumale6192]

Sean, I spy a lot of “True” Dwarf Areca Catechus 😮

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@halmiar8981]

nice content... keep a good work bro

[@onlyplants]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@janecurtis5726]

I think Mr. Hambali has a very keen, organized mind able to take on so many breeding projects at one time! So wonderful to get a peek into his world! I would love to try all those delectable looking tropical fruits.

[@onlyplants]

Oh yes he has a beautiful and hard working mind

[@ladyvozz9355]

I enjoyed anoth vlog of you, Sean. I remember in him my University academic adviser in UPLB, the late Dr. Tito J. Rimando. Again, thank you for such an opportunity... a very interesting plant tour and a piece of the Asian diversity. Until next, Sean. :)

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. Im glad he’s touched many lives

[@lucastham9328]

15:05 another massive tree with massive leaves which has yet to enter landscaping, so far I've seen it provides some of the deepest shade possible, it's almost dark when you walk beneath one

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@rajeevp.g7801]

Very nice I am from India Kerala എത്ര സുന്ദരമായ കാഴ്ച കളാണ് താങ്കൾ ഞങ്ങൾ കായി ഒരുക്കിയത്. പറയാൻ വാക്കുകൾ പോര. അതി ഗംഭീരം . താങ്കളുടെ ചാനലിന്റെ ഒരു വലിയ ആരാധകനായി മാറി. നന്ദി.:

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@sherryporsch9349]

💚💚💚

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️

[@mickiteoxon]

Your content let me want to go there😊 Also do you have plans here in Philippines someday? Very interesting flora.

[@onlyplants]

Ouuu yes its in my bucket list

[@lucastham9328]

9:57 can grow into a massive tree with massive cardboardy leaves

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@annierosle9961]

Great video Sean👍 do you how is this forest in term of acreage Sean?

[@onlyplants]

I dont… but Im guessing 4-5 acres? Its actually not that big… but its not small either.

[@annierosle9961]

@@onlyplants it looks like about that, big for a garden. Thank you for sharing.

[@Wolverinedura]

HELLO BRO, can you make a video on the anthurium plant pollination process and detail? How to differentiate male and female. Thank you.

[@onlyplants]

Oooh its been done before in past videos… a few times but it was not a dedicated episode on its own. Each spadix (flower) is both male and female. It goes through female phase first and then if its not pollenated it becomes a male phase, releasing pollen.

[@Wolverinedura]

@@onlyplants i will search that video. Thanks

[@bibis565]

Nonton ini sambil Plang plongo 😄😄😅

[@onlyplants]

🥰🥰

[@alfantoutanaya2832]

Bro, which come first, the house or the "JUNGLE"?

[@onlyplants]

House -> jungle -> house -> jungle again

[@hannahnathania3527]

🍀🌴🍀💚💚💚🤗

[@onlyplants]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gusmanagusmana6669]

Sebenernya kamu pengen berhenti di aroid-aroid umum tapi pak hambali jalan terus kan kak😂

[@onlyplants]

Hmmm sebenernya aku kurang suka aroid sih. Penonton yang suka aroid haha