Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Orchid Pod
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Mailbag - Cool Growing Orchids and Dendrochilum | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:25:55 | |
Join Caleb and James as they answer listener questions in this dedicated mailbag episode. Things start off with a listener's question about dealing with extreme temperature changes when growing orchids indoors. Caleb and James recommend some culture tips as well as some excellent cool growing orchids for dedicated growers. A brief discussion of the genus Dendrochilum tops off the episode. Thank you to our incredible listeners for sending in great questions, and for your patience as we work through them! | |||
| Brassavola | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:26:49 | |
Caleb and James talk species, hybrids, culture, and breeding of one of our favorite genera, Brassavola. Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Mailbag - Becoming a Judge and Registering Hybrids | 03 May 2026 | 00:30:14 | |
Join Caleb and James as they answer listener questions in this dedicated mailbag episode. This episode is a great cross section of our listeners’ interests, covering becoming an American Orchid Society judge, learning resources for orchid growers, and registering new orchid hybrids with the Royal Horticultural Society. Thank you to our incredible listeners for sending in great questions, and for your patience as we work through them! | |||
| Polyploids Part 2 | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:32:39 | |
Caleb and James take a deep dive into polyploidy, a genetic feature of some orchids. Whether bred for intentionally or found in the wild, polyploidy can yield unique results in orchids. Listen to the second of two episodes to find out more. Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Polyploids Part 1 | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:23:39 | |
Caleb and James take a deep dive into polyploidy, a genetic feature of some orchids. Whether bred for intentionally or found in the wild, polyploidy can yield unique results in orchids. Listen to the first of two episodes to find out more. Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Invasive Orchids (Originally aired 12/29/23) | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:40:04 | |
While we work on bringing you new episodes of the podcast, we’d like to share one of our most popular episodes, originally aired December 29th, 2023. On “Invasive Orchids,” Caleb and James go over some of the orchids that have been classified as invasive, particularly in Hawai’i. Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| 2025 In Review | 03 Jan 2026 | 00:30:42 | |
Rafa sits down with Caleb and James to look back on 2025 and answer some mail. Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us over the years, and to all our new listeners who joined us last year! Become a part of The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| 8th Andean Orchid Conference | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
James recounts his latest adventure in Ecuador at the 8th Andean Orchid Conference. Caleb and James discuss the trip, covering orchid education, recent conservation efforts, orchid culture, cloud forests, and much more! Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| James' AOS Accreditation Talk - Rupicolous Laelias | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:39:54 | |
Caleb and James explore the Rupicolous Laelias, a group of lithophytic Cattleyas found in South America. With over 60 species described, this group of orchids continues to grow, with two new species described in the last few years. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply). | |||
| Hilo Orchid Show 2025 | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:27:21 | |
Caleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show, highlighting incredible displays, award winning plants, and more from the 71st Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show. | |||
| Mailbag - Phrags and Terraria | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:34:00 | |
Join Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about Phragmipedium orchids and growing orchids using a terrarium. Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions! Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Interview with Ben Oliveros | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:38:39 | |
Caleb and James pay a visit to the nursery to talk with Ben Oliveros, fellow AOS orchid judge and owner of Orchid Eros. Known for his award winning Cattleyas and breeding expertise, Ben shares a bit about his background alongside some tips and tricks. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Caleb’s AOS Accreditation Talk - Spotted Complex Paphs | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:45:03 | |
Caleb and James explore the 150 year long breeding legacy of complex Paphiopedilums, from historic species to modern show-stopping hybrids and the breeders that create them. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Interview with Challen Willemsen | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:42:44 | |
Caleb and James interview Challen Willemsen, a conservationist, botanist, educator, and sometimes tour guide from Guatemala. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Mailbag - Monsoon orchids and picking seedlings | 01 May 2025 | 00:40:21 | |
Join Caleb and James as they dig through the mailbag and answer some listener submitted questions about caring for orchids with specific culture requirements and what to look for when purchasing plants. Thank you to our listeners who submitted questions! Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Interview with Karen Kimmerle | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:33:26 | |
Caleb and James interview Karen Kimmerle, owner of Island Sun Orchids and long time American Orchid Society accredited judge. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Our favorite FCC's from 2024 | 15 Mar 2025 | 01:04:06 | |
Caleb and James dive into their favorite FCC awarded plants from 2024 and answer fan mail about orchid culture. Register for the 8th Annual Andean Orchid Conference hosted by Ecuagenera at ccoa8.com. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| World Slipper Orchid Conference | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:58:21 | |
Caleb and James review some of the incredible plants and people from the World Slipper Orchid Conference in Hilo, Hawai'i, followed by listener submitted questions. Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply) | |||
| Interview with Peter Wiggin | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:58:44 | |
Caleb and James interview Peter Wiggin, evolutionary biologist, botanist, orchidophile, plant nerd, and an AOS accredited orchid judge. After a lively discussion, Caleb and James dive into the mailbox with Pete for some listener submitted comments and questions. | |||
| Interview with Tom Mirenda | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:58:36 | |
Caleb and James interview Tom Mirenda, an AOS accredited orchid judge, conservationist, botanist, and lover of living things. You can reach Tom at biophiliak@gmail.com. | |||
| Mini Catts & Deflasking | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:49:27 | |
Caleb and James talk breeding mini-cattleyas, after which they discuss deflasking orchid seedlings. | |||
| Hilo Orchid Show 2024 | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:39:39 | |
Caleb and James recap Hawaii's largest orchid show from inside the judges booth. Awards, rarities, and more from the 70th Annual Hilo Orchid Society Show. | |||
| Multifloral Paphs | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:39:37 | |
Caleb shares his experiences growing multifloral Paphs (Paphiopedilums) and we chat about some of the breeding and history of the group | |||
| Our favorite FCC's from 2023 | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:35:01 | |
We go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2023 | |||
| World Orchid Conference 2024 | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:35:29 | |
James gives an overview of his time at the 23rd World Orchid Conference in Taiwan | |||
| Tokyo Dome 2024 | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:33:34 | |
Caleb shares what he got to see at the Tokyo Dome show in Japan | |||
| Invasive Orchids | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:39:12 | |
We go over some of the orchids which have been classified as 'invasive', particularly in Hawaiʻi | |||
| James' First Orchid - Ocdsa. Sweet Sugar 'Angel' | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:25:25 | |
James talks about the first orchid he ever grew: Oncidesa Sweet Sugar 'Angel' | |||
| Our favorite FCC's from 2022 | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:31:09 | |
We go over our favorite First Class Certificate (FCC) awards given by the American Orchid Society (AOS) judges in 2022 | |||
| Caleb's First Orchid - Angraecum eburneum | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:38:24 | |
Caleb shares the story of the first orchid he grew: Angraecum eburneum | |||
| Medicinal Orchids | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:49:30 | |
We review some of the history and published information on orchids used as medicine | |||
| Introduction & Den. alexandrae | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:38:30 | |
Caleb and James discuss the premise of the podcast and Caleb shares about his Dendrobium alexanderae | |||