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In this every first episode of OrchidTalk, I sit down with Kevin Chen, the grower behind Wilshire and Western Botanicals and a beloved figure in the SoCal orchid community. Kevin shares his very first orchid, his highest AOS awarded plant, and growing slipper orchids (paphiopedilums) indoors in LA.

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Picture of Kevin's Paphiopedilum sanderianum

Picture of Kevin's Awarded flower Paphiopedilum Regine Plows 'Alien Superstar' AM/AOS

Picture of a Sibling of Cattleya Warscewiczii coerulea 'Marquesa de Yolombó' x self.

Kevin can be found at:

W.W. Botanicals instagram

W.W. Botanicals Etsy Shop

Resources/Growers that we mentioned:

Fred Clarke / Sunset Valley Orchids

Rusty Exotics

William Green / MyGreenPets

Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis

SlipperTalk Forum

American Orchid Society - Orchid Culture Sheets

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Welcome to Orchid Talk, the podcast for anyone who’s ever said, “I’ll just buy ONE orchid”… and then somehow ended up with a jungle. In this trailer, Mandy gives you a sneak peek into the wonderfully chaotic world of orchid growing — from supermarket Phals to rare species that cost more than your rent. Expect laughs, plant confessions, wild orchid facts, and a whole lot of blooming enthusiasm. If you’re ready to learn, laugh, and maybe accidentally start a massive collection, hit play and let the orchid madness begin! 🌿

If you have an orchid related question that you want answered, send me an email, at orchidtalkpod@gmail.com

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