00:29
Greg Griffis, Longwood's Orchid extraordinaire, shares how he got into orchids while studying music education at Westchester University.
02:07
The history of Longwood's original Orchid House and how it has evolved into the newly reimagined space.
03:00
Greg discusses the blend of historical preservation and innovative improvements in the new Orchid House.
03:16
A look at the original bronze cases from the early 1930s in the Orchid House, which have been fully renovated.
04:40
Greg notes that the Orchid House is much bigger, allowing for more space for visitors and photographers.
05:27
Greg starts introducing and discussing various specific orchids in the collection, sharing their backgrounds and unique qualities.
06:01
A tale involving sander, known as the 'King of Orchids,' showcases the mysterious origin of the past Spicer Angel orchid.
08:06
Explanation of how the pollination process works for orchids with a pouch-like structure, specifically the Paphiopedilum.
11:01
Discussion of the Fred Clark Yara After Dark 'SVO Black Pearl,' billed as the first black human-made orchid hybrid.
11:44
Greg shows a Masdevallia orchid, which he describes as "gems of the Andes," known for intricate details and vibrant colors.
12:48
Introduction to Dendrochilum orchids, highlighting their unique appearance and mentioning that hundreds of species exist within the genus.
15:00
Greg talks about the antique orchids from Pierre DuPont's time that Longwood still has, including some that are 80-100 years old.
17:29
Discussion of a particular orchid's variegation and its impact on the plant's health and visual interest.
18:31
Sharing of different hybrid orchids and methods of orchid breeding being practiced at Longwood.
21:22
Greg explains how the greenhouse environment is controlled, including temperature regulation and unique under-bench misting systems for humidification.
24:02
Greg mentions that they have created Longwood's first official orchid hybrids and are experimenting with various growing mediums.
25:23
The explanation of how the orchid collection is organized to prevent the spread of viruses within the plants.
31:08
A look at the variety of orchids that are particularly suitable for intermediate greenhouse conditions, their care, and breeding processes.
37:03
Greg discusses future goals for the orchid collection, including breeding new hybrids and creating virus-free clones of existing valuable orchids.
41:06
The importance of history for Longwood's orchid collection and its implications for conservation and taxonomy.
44:00
Mention of a hybrid between Eulophia and Eulochia, indicating close relationships between certain orchid species.
49:00
Conclusion of the video, mentioning support options for the channel and a plug for additional channels covering a variety of topics.
