I too ordered actually plastic orchids.. instead recieved a packet wuth mustard like seeds. Dint want to take risk. What do we do with these seeds. Can we put them in garbage?
The one you showed at 0:33 (black with whiskers) does actually exist, but it's not an orchid. It's commonly called the "Black Bat Flower/plant" and comes from Asia. There's also a white/green variant known as the "White Bat Flower". The Latin name is Tacca Chantieri and Tacca Integrifolia respectively. You can grow them both from seed, but it's more common to grow them from rhizome. They're not easy to grow from seed or rhizome but once you have leaves you can treat them like a Peace Lily and be successful, they're very similar to Spathiphyllum in most respects.
@@billbraski It is a little concerning that she couldn't find the Latin name for the Bat Flower but the example she showed did say "Tiger" and I have never seen that name used for this known plant. I'm still trying to grow the Tacca myself but haven't had a whole lot of luck. I almost achieved it with rhizomes but they very easily rot or dry out, it's incredibly hard to get the balance right. I had several putting down roots before they turned to mush. I'm about to try again with seeds from a reputable seller, then I'll try again with rhizomes in season (Dec/Jan).
Great video! I sow orchid seeds as a hobby and it is actually possible to germinate them in vitro with the pressence of an isolated symbiotic fungus strain. Works great on Dactylorhiza species but also other (but not all) terrestrial orchids.
I wish people sold actual orchid seeds online. I know dry seed is harder to prepare for flasking than green pods but I would enjoy giving it a shot to get some unique hybrids
Love the video but would love it even more if you gave some tips for growing orchids from seeds (almost spores) as the title suggests! It should be possible in non-laboratory-conditions if you have the patience!
The black “orchid” you claimed is not a real or a photo shopped “orchid is actually a real plant. And the flower does actually look like that. It’s called Tacca chantrieri or the common name “bat flower” 😉 the more you know.
I admire your deep knowledge in botany. Does this plant, Tacca chantrieri, belong to the family Orchidaceae? Can it be grown successfully from seeds purchased on Amazon as a Black Tiger Orchid? Enlighten me.
@@Classyflowers I don't think the genus Tacca is in the orchid family, I've heard it's more closely related to ginger/banana. I do have a Tacca chanterieri, it hasn't flowered and I'd say it's finicky and hard to grow but maybe that's just me lol
@@Classyflowers Why are you being rude to a viewer who merely poitned out that you were wrong about the existence of the plant you displayed? Someone with your deep knowledge of botany should have known that the Tacca Chantieri is actually a real plant, even though the one you've displayed has been misidentified as an "orchid". Just because it was being shown as a fraudulent "orchid" does not mean that the plant doesn't exist, which is what you claimed in the video. You were wrong, and a viewer has corrected you very politely. It seems they dented your fragile ego.
@@writeonnapkins It's in the Dioscoreaceae family. I have been trying to grow one from seed and from rhizome (unsuccessfully so far) for a while. I know others who have them and suggest treating them as you would a Peace Lily once grown. There are suggestions that to encourage flowering they should be given summer sun (like you might a Bird of Paradise) for a few hours a day, but that they enjoy dappled shade when doing so. Very finicky indeed!
The Tacca isn't an orchid, they're actually Dioscoreaceae. They're common to Southeast Asia and very similar in form and care to Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily). I think the only way they're similar to orchids is that they're basically impossible to grow at home.
Although beautiful, not worth the time, expense, & effort. Will leave that to the experts & move on to growing other beautiful plants in a more traditional, less exhausting way.
pretty crazy that i was sent the same pack as what was in the video; same writing and look. Thanks for the video.
I just placed an order as well and got that same packet. Disheartening for people who love to grow things!
I too ordered actually plastic orchids.. instead recieved a packet wuth mustard like seeds. Dint want to take risk. What do we do with these seeds. Can we put them in garbage?
The one you showed at 0:33 (black with whiskers) does actually exist, but it's not an orchid. It's commonly called the "Black Bat Flower/plant" and comes from Asia. There's also a white/green variant known as the "White Bat Flower". The Latin name is Tacca Chantieri and Tacca Integrifolia respectively. You can grow them both from seed, but it's more common to grow them from rhizome. They're not easy to grow from seed or rhizome but once you have leaves you can treat them like a Peace Lily and be successful, they're very similar to Spathiphyllum in most respects.
Check for this comment before I said it. 😂
@@billbraski It is a little concerning that she couldn't find the Latin name for the Bat Flower but the example she showed did say "Tiger" and I have never seen that name used for this known plant.
I'm still trying to grow the Tacca myself but haven't had a whole lot of luck. I almost achieved it with rhizomes but they very easily rot or dry out, it's incredibly hard to get the balance right. I had several putting down roots before they turned to mush.
I'm about to try again with seeds from a reputable seller, then I'll try again with rhizomes in season (Dec/Jan).
Great video! I sow orchid seeds as a hobby and it is actually possible to germinate them in vitro with the pressence of an isolated symbiotic fungus strain. Works great on Dactylorhiza species but also other (but not all) terrestrial orchids.
I wish people sold actual orchid seeds online. I know dry seed is harder to prepare for flasking than green pods but I would enjoy giving it a shot to get some unique hybrids
Love the video but would love it even more if you gave some tips for growing orchids from seeds (almost spores) as the title suggests! It should be possible in non-laboratory-conditions if you have the patience!
exactly video dont show how or what to use so annoying
OMG! Why I only watched your video now? I order seed thru online. Thank you for this informatived video of yours.
Yeah I also see some online sellers selling seeds , it's just now that I learned that it's not possible...
I really like the effort and detail in your video.
Very informative. Thank you for educating us.
I ordered orchid seeds through online.
Thanks for your information. It really helps me.
The black “orchid” you claimed is not a real or a photo shopped “orchid is actually a real plant. And the flower does actually look like that. It’s called Tacca chantrieri or the common name “bat flower” 😉 the more you know.
I admire your deep knowledge in botany. Does this plant, Tacca chantrieri, belong to the family Orchidaceae? Can it be grown successfully from seeds purchased on Amazon as a Black Tiger Orchid? Enlighten me.
@@Classyflowers I don't think the genus Tacca is in the orchid family, I've heard it's more closely related to ginger/banana. I do have a Tacca chanterieri, it hasn't flowered and I'd say it's finicky and hard to grow but maybe that's just me lol
@@Classyflowers Why are you being rude to a viewer who merely poitned out that you were wrong about the existence of the plant you displayed? Someone with your deep knowledge of botany should have known that the Tacca Chantieri is actually a real plant, even though the one you've displayed has been misidentified as an "orchid". Just because it was being shown as a fraudulent "orchid" does not mean that the plant doesn't exist, which is what you claimed in the video. You were wrong, and a viewer has corrected you very politely. It seems they dented your fragile ego.
@@writeonnapkins It's in the Dioscoreaceae family. I have been trying to grow one from seed and from rhizome (unsuccessfully so far) for a while. I know others who have them and suggest treating them as you would a Peace Lily once grown. There are suggestions that to encourage flowering they should be given summer sun (like you might a Bird of Paradise) for a few hours a day, but that they enjoy dappled shade when doing so. Very finicky indeed!
@@ct5625 I think we have a different understanding of “very politely”
Why aren’t they expensive if they take 7 years to flower? Do they propagate them instead?
That was a black Taca plant! I did not think that was an orchid.
This is the orchid you inquired about love "Tacca chantrieri" black bat flower. Was familiar with it, just didn't know it was an orchid.
Tacca is not a orchid.
The Tacca isn't an orchid, they're actually Dioscoreaceae. They're common to Southeast Asia and very similar in form and care to Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily). I think the only way they're similar to orchids is that they're basically impossible to grow at home.
Very well explained. Great work.
After this video , I'm sure that I was hoaxed ... thank you for saving my time and to be cautious on next purchases
I'm in ireland and I would like to start growing Orchid from home, but after your video I'm wondering where should I buy my orchid seeds?
Recieved the same little baggie in the mail. Won’t be planting them. 😢
Amazing information
This is really interesting, I think that not many people know that - there should be much more views and likes
Why some people still sell orchid seeds online when it is impossible and fool us sending other seeds....thank you for the info. Now I know....
Not just orchids seeds. You can also find rainbow roses, blue strawberries, porcini mushrooms and more...
Thanks for sharing this info
Orchid germination medium is the easiest thing to buy. Sterile laboratory conditions -- not so much 🤪
❤️❤️❤️interesting 🤔👍👍👍
where do orchid seeds have to land in nature to start growing? the roots of a mushroom, or can they just land on the top or something?
Orchids propagation rate from seeds in nature is low, because seeds meet mycorrhizal mushrooms mycelium not too often.
So they need to be buried into the roots of a mushroom or something?
Seeds suppose to be near the mushroom mycelium. They will find each other naturally, I think.
@@Classyflowers So, if i were to have orchid seeds and planted it in oyster mushroom "roots" will there be a chance of growth? At least a little?
Oysters is saprophytic mushrooms, not mycorrhizal. I do not think so.
Thanks for sharing this video in fact I just bought gerbera seeds online..Now I know...
Who are the authors of the Biology of plants fifth edition book mention in this video. Or the isbn number?
Thank you
ISBN: 0-87901-532-2
Personally I like spider orchids.
I bought some of these and can confirm, not what I expected. I am asking for a refund.
This one is a bat plant Tacca integrifolia
Osm👌👌👌
Very good video stupid Photoshop always know what plant you are actually growing😊
7mm that 1 u thought isn't real is real... It's a black bat orchid
Tacca chantrieri is not an orchid and not propagated by seeds.
@@Classyflowers ur right. It's the "yam family".🦦sry
Although beautiful, not worth the time, expense, & effort. Will leave that to the experts & move on to growing other beautiful plants in a more traditional, less exhausting way.
Scammed by the Chinese? Well that's a first...
Too late