Weird and Wacky Houseplants with Araflora - Plant One On Me - Ep 072

My trip to the Netherlands back in February proved to be such a fruitful trip. Though I was there for less than a week, I wanted to make sure I made time to meet some of the growers, and Gert from Araflora was highly recommended to me-not only for his knowledge and passion, but also for his weird, wacky, and wonderful collection of plants.
There are quite a few varieties here that are not easily findable in the states, so I hope this video really expands your imagination to what plants you can possibly grow indoors.
I was lucky enough to take a number of Gert's plants back (thanks to Ronald from Fertiplant). You'll have to sit tight for next week (spoiler alert) because I'll be doing an unboxing of the plants then.
If you want to check out Gert's plants, you can do so at araflora.com/. Just remember: if you're importing plants in across countries, you'll need a phytosanitary certificate (and perhaps even an import license)! I used www.fertiplant.nl/en/ for my Phyto from the Netherlands.
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[@BlueAquatics]

6:33 I laughed so hard, I was watching this as an informative video series, and all of a sudden I get bombarded with "insect shit". "The ants are living here and shitting here." LOL Love your channel!

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad you're enjoying!

[@pixpixpixpixpix]

In the KZbin world of beauty ,meme and prank channels it is so amazing that you are dedicating this channel to plants..much needed!

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you watched and appreciate the information :)

[@punkyoliverio]

Yeah this channel is amazing

[@stuartcrowder1]

OMG, shitting inside the plants... I'm crying, that was so unexpected and funny. get him back on he's HILARIOUS! Really enjoyed the banter between you two as well, you should present a show together! loving the field trip editions, I have binge-watched them all weekend!

[@grammyyelog]

she was surprised and smiled and laughed inside. :))) shtting

[@stuartcrowder1]

@@grammyyelog it was the moment he realised and said "oh i said shit" and shes like "Some people may be offended by it..." subtext *but I'm not* - made my day. It could of been edited out but I'm SO GLAD it wasn't as its one of my fav KZbin moments ever.

[@claymountain1300]

hahah typical Dutch humor, we aren't afraid to be a little offensive

[@nonrepublicrat]

@@claymountain1300 not as offensive as it is simply stupid.

[@claymountain1300]

@@nonrepublicrat dutch humor is stupid?

[@vrindabandishte5166]

I too collect unusual plants. But this collection has me drooling. Love the rarity of all.

[@summerrayneoakes]

totally drool-worthy.

[@mechanicalbees7698]

They "shit" in there. Lol I chuckled. I like this episode!

[@rosariavariegata7062]

i love his personality! keeping it real 😂

[@Tojmc]

"you see little hair and you think, why this plant have little hair?"

[@summerrayneoakes]

the translation is so cute.

[@WestSide-hl1dl]

It’s so good. “This plant make house for ants.”

[@barbll000]

@@summerrayneoakes I've always enjoyed listening to people use English when it's not their first language because often the way they put words together teaches us a new way to look at things.

[@dylxnchn]

@@barbll000 *its also cute*

[@n34x57]

@@WestSide-hl1dl the ants: its free real estate

[@ninacava3929]

Whoa! I’ve never even heard of ant plants! Thanks for the new info!!

[@LGW3-Orchids-Exotics]

The Netherlands rocks for growing plants of all types! I have had the honor of visiting there a few years ago, and I can truly say that I enjoyed every moment! Awesome greenhouse visit Summer :-)

[@RisforRJ]

i hope @AntsCanada would get one of these as well 😁

[@k700i]

During lockdown it’s so amazing getting to watch all your videos and binge watch it again

[@SarahBarrett]

This is by far one of my favorite episodes, Summer! I love all of the back and forth. Awesome episode. I can't wait to see more like this!

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you like!

[@silvia4020]

Thank you for showing us Araflora. I did not knew them and they have an amazing variety of plants, which are usually hard to get. Gorgeous revelation!

[@helenakarasch2932]

I absolutely love the way the botanical names just comfortably roll off your tongue, Summer! You truly are fluent in plants and I love your channel. You are the queen of green!

[@incifisenk9945]

Such an amazing parade ! 😍 Thank you very much for sharing 💕

[@ceebeeeebee]

I'm just now catching up with all your vids and I have to say, I LOVE this guy. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@emilyc8958]

I'm soo glad you took your time going through these. The tiny varieties have sparked a new passion for me of miniature gardening

[@summerrayneoakes]

fantastic! glad to fuel your interest in plants

[@PleasantPrickles]

Fascinating plants! It’s amazing to see how plants adapt to their natural environments and how the insects use them for shelter and food!

[@burstallpass4394]

Thanks, I always enjoy watching these interviews.

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad you enjoy!

[@johndoane4955]

Omg Girl you just sent me over the edge 🤪 I was trying to cut down on my plant buying and then you did this interview.... I am drooling I love ur channel! Thank you John

[@exhibitionchristina4890]

There were so many I didn’t recognize here...absolutely amazing I’m in love 😍

[@giventogrow8533]

Fabulous showcase of some rare and beautiful plants. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@summerrayneoakes]

my pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@cynthiathompson309]

I really appreciate and enjoy watching you on field trip 😊

[@azdesertrunner56]

Thank you again Summer. This video was great. Can't wait to see what you got.

[@summerrayneoakes]

stay tuned for next week!

[@connierennie6117]

love love love your channel. so inspiring and informative, keep it up!!

[@franciscoflores55555]

This is so beautiful! Incredibly well made video

[@luzprescilpabilona113]

Wonderful collection!!! 😍😍😍

[@Eddie_the_Husky]

I am in heaven!! That itty Peperomia prostrata is my favorite and it's also currently blooming like the one in the video - tiniest little blooms ever!

[@Monimitaa]

Love this episode... Thanks for sharing :)

[@user-ow7bi3se2b]

This collection is too beautiful!! :) I found Gert to be so awesome as well! Glad you got to visit.

[@summerrayneoakes]

he's great!

[@annemontilla2719]

What a great collection..deschidia sp of ant plant is my fave..never seen that one before...😊

[@succulentlivingbymarija8872]

Another great video! You guys are both so knowledgeable and fun to watch!

[@musabsal6808]

keep on this great work! love you💚

[@TomPalissade]

New to your channel, I deeply appreciate your visits to professionals, it's always interesting to hear people that know more than they are passionate. I'm in the south of Portugal, same level as San Diego

[@charlesbale8376]

Fascinating information...I enjoyed the video.

[@bryanng6668]

your channel is really cool, so informative and to see so many varieties of unique indoor plants. love it so much

[@summerrayneoakes]

so glad it's inspirational for you! Thanks for tuning in Bryan.

[@greenworld5609]

I really love all your plants and accessories! Amazing!

[@vandanad3786]

So diverse n beautiful.

[@daanschrauwen]

YAAAAAZ, my favorite greenery guru at my favorite plantshop

[@yaelsoso8131]

Oh the alocasia cuprea is wonderful i have 2 and look at them all the time 😄 they are so gorgeous and resilient !! Love this plant 😍

[@maryannbjorgaard9553]

So interesting seeing plants I never saw before. Nice video

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you enjoyed.

[@Botruc]

Great video! Gert was both interesting and entertaining. Great collection!

[@summerrayneoakes]

super interesting and entertaining. I agree!

[@barbll000]

Loved this video! So interesting to hear of his expeditions and discovery of plants. The carnivores plants have always caught my attention since seeing them in a botanical garden when I was a child. I still remember my parents explaining it to me. I'm wondering if you incorporate travel to do modeling with visits to cool plant locations? Either way, I thank you for incurring these expenses on our behalf.

[@grantimusmaximus8932]

Gasp! Summer said a bad word! ;) Awesome collection!

[@summerrayneoakes]

glad you enjoyed....

[@shakeme3290]

Uh oh.. This guy Gert is so very passionate about his work and.. I think maybe a match :) This was a great episode!! My favorite so far

[@PlantHoardingAdventures]

sweet video! thanks for sharing this with us!!

[@summerrayneoakes]

you're welcome. Glad you're tuning in!

[@mariapietroniro7479]

This was wonderful. Thanks Summer 😊. Maria Montreal Canada

[@RadioImmunoAssay2]

Omg! Shut up & take my money! 😍😭

[@summerrayneoakes]

haha best line ever.

[@lilliecarter5317]

GisForGangsta 😂😂😂

[@greeneyesNink]

Very interesting, educative, and funny! I hope you have another unboxing in your future with some new goodies. Hopefully you’ll do a update of your apartment plants after the construction. Best wishes and have a great day!

[@summerrayneoakes]

That's next week (spoiler alert) as per the description above! ;)

[@holistic7980]

Great episode. The guy on there was entertaining and informative.

[@summerrayneoakes]

he's totally passionate.

[@AfrianiSinaga]

This is why I chose to continue study in the Netherlands. Dutch people are so passionate with what they love. Gonna check his web. Groetjes uit Nederlands. You have one new subscriber in NL.

[@Jamie025007]

💚 beautiful!!! 🌿🌱🌴no more to say!!! 😃💚

[@summerrayneoakes]

yay! glad you like.

[@emmacarlberg4634]

Amazing 😍🌿

[@Sookielein]

Oh my the helmet hoya is stunning! So cute

[@danielduran4331]

Love it !

[@kathygilbreath6073]

What a collection!

[@summerrayneoakes]

indeed!

[@buntastic7756]

They go to quite some fairs throughout the Netherlands and other countries in Europe, mostly terrarium fairs. I went to a few and bought a few plants every time, for a great price. They are really nice and are always helping.

[@IwillloveU4ever10]

I love when u visit places. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@libbyslittlegarden9514]

This was very informative and entertaining I know I sound like a broken record everybody said the same thing. But it was indeed entertaining because you had so many different plants that I've never seen before I might have seen their bigger brother or sister. Awesome!👉👵👈

[@Sue700]

Love u and ur Channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@tiranli8164]

Wonderful episode:)

[@summerrayneoakes]

thank you for watching!

[@P0iuytree]

I really love this video and the unboxing! I follow you for a while now on Instagram and always wondered your connection with the Netherlands (cause of the name of your chicken haha) . I live close to Aalsmeer so maybe I can check this place up sometime! 🌱💚

[@IronManNEO]

Love to see such new collection, THIS IS 2020 guys :O

[@judithdehaney3350]

Such a great channel and LOVE this episode! I'm in love with all these varieties :)) The ant plant totally FREAKED me out lol. Thought that the house variety would have a bunch of ants inside Ahh! lol. Love the symbiotic relationship though:) I really want to buy the "mirror plant".

[@icemancometh8679]

I really love that dischidia Ant plant that looked like little bowls. I want it, I want it

[@serenadayman7153]

Oh shit! The best episode!

[@mazarinem.5196]

so interesting.. people's passions and love's

[@nates2]

First off , thank you for all the videos and information you have given us. It helped me a lot as to how I should look after my plants. If you ever find the time, I would be most grateful if you could make a video explaining different grow lights and what you would recommend as a cheap solution, just to get a bit more hours for some of my plants during the winter {herbs and such}. Oh and I will definitely plant one on you. Thanks and please keep up with the videos.

[@summerrayneoakes]

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[@TicklishWombat]

Wow! This is one of my favorite Plant One On Me videos yet! Great showcase of many varieties that we don't see every day! What was that pine cone looking one at the front left area of the table? Do you happen to know? 🤓

[@speedymcweeniemom8556]

What a beautiful accent 😍 nice plants too

[@wenweisu99]

nice. so this is where you went shopping in the netherlands. thanks.

[@gg110888]

Great video! :)

[@razinayesmin3727]

I love this video

[@cedricbernat]

I am from France and I 💖💓 so much Araflora, haha ( the choice of species, cultivars, hybrids etc.. proposed is JUST "WOUAHOOOO"!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤪🤩🤪💓💖😉😉😅)

[@drezdogge]

this is such a nice video this guy is such a refresher from the carniverous guy

[@summerrayneoakes]

I love all the different personalities.

[@jobson88]

Summer, if you return to the Netherlands, don't forget to visit the Hortus Botanicus of Leiden University in Leiden (close to Amsterdam). You'd love it, both for the plants and the unique location. If you are in need of a tour guide, just send me a message :)

[@lalaleonalea]

Oh no, reading this made me sad. I was in Leiden for nearly a week last year, I missed this (walked by it late at night when it was closed), and I have no idea when I will be back :(

[@Darenim]

@@lalaleonalea It's been two years, did you go back?

[@lalaleonalea]

@@Darenim I haven't been yet! My wife just got her green card (we're in the US), so international travel for the sake of travelling is finally on the table, and we will definitely go eventually ☺

[@Darenim]

@@lalaleonalea Haha I did not expect you would answer! Good luck my friend. In the Netherlands, most things are currently opened as the pandemic is 'under control', so you'd be free to roam around Leiden and the Hortus. Quarantaine is still a thing though.

[@imyh]

that looks a little like tillandsia schiedeana. thank u for this video! imma go get more plants now haha

[@ikyitching]

Ant plants are amazing!

[@summerrayneoakes]

aren't they? They seem to be becoming more available.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

It's wild to realized just how much my reptile community crosses over into the plant community

[@andysprojects]

Fish and amphibian communities too!

[@karstent8138]

Found the "Mammillaria" at 12:30 at a local garden centre. It is Trichodiadema densum, in the ice plant family Aizoaceae.

[@jodelynbasmayor4729]

wow satch a rare colection i like it. maybe i start looking hire in the woods.

[@gyeonjinearctic5650]

LOL. You were funny in this one.

[@JorgeGarcia-sr5gs]

Araflora grandes cultivadores de plantas tropicales

[@northeastslingshot1664]

New sub!! I love your channel!!😀😉😊

[@summerrayneoakes]

thanks for subscribing!

[@northeastslingshot1664]

Summer Rayne Oakes 😊

[@gardener5857]

Infatuated with the ant plants. How very interesting.

[@GrandmaSandy]

So beautiful .I'm a new subscribe .

[@summerrayneoakes]

yay! thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel.

[@karstent8138]

Hey Summer, somebody needs to tell that nice guy that plant at 12:30, it isn't a cactus. I think it's what may be commonly called a mesem, something in the Aizoaceae. It is Trichodiadema densum, in the ice plant family Aizoaceae. Those spines on it look like they come from areoles, but the growth habit is really weird for a cactus. Those spines are on the end of leaves, not tubercles. And if there's no fluff at all at the base of those spines, that indicates they aren't areoles, so it really can't be a cactus.

[@benjieladja160]

I love rare plants..😋

[@mtebraak1]

I liked the small plants. I live in the netherlands. I don't know if u can visit the place, but i would like to get one or two plants from there. I'll check the websit. U really are good in remebering namens of plants. I see some video's im a New subcriber and it impreses me that u know sow much of plants. I enyoi ur video's. ♥️👋

[@gloriabond4529]

Hi love love love all your plants,can I ask you where do you get all your plant pots from.xxx Gloria

[@martakubowicz3104]

And everybody: BIPINNATIFIDA... ooo macarena!

[@jotajota6125]

Weird and wacky indeed 😍😍 summer, if the pandemic is over, please visit Indonesia

[@ruthp9557]

Geeky ant plant question: could ants move-in to the bulbs/structures? -- I often have ants in my home. Personally, I think it would be really cool.

[@summerrayneoakes]

Not sure! You'll have to ask the ants!

[@sivakrishnasoman9685]

Plz show clearly small plants bcz zoom in shows clearly its special and minute features. The video is really good like many others. Thanks a lot

[@meep2576]

I really like all these shady houseplants and miniature ones.

[@judithlenzin7444]

Gosh! Do you ship to Switzerland? Loved this video!

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

what a strange and unusual plant!

[@jachu1433]

Oh dear this place would be heaven 😇 ant plants are interesting.... might solve my ant problem 🐜

[@Devildogcacti]

This guy rules

[@thepkeezy]

I’d love to hear more about the plant hauls from these places you visit-unless you leave without picking up a thing, which would actually be very heartbreaking!

[@summerrayneoakes]

that's next week (spoiler alert) as per the description above!

[@thepkeezy]

Yes, I just meant in general, because you’ve gone to so many different places and very little is mentioned if you picked up some new aroids, an orchid maybe, or even a new favorite peperomia?! Looking forward to seeing the goodies :3 ps is there a story behind your signature overalls :)