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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Caleb and James interview Challen Willemsen, a conservationist, botanist, educator, and sometimes tour guide from Guatemala.

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