Ep. 520 - Saving Orchids!

In Defense of Plants Podcast

In Defense of Plants

Science & Medicine, Natural Sciences

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

What does it take to save orchids from extinction? Saving Orchids by Dr's Philip Seaton and Larry Zettler showcase the dedicated folks who are making it happen across the world. From why orchids need our help to cultivating in the lab and returning them to the wild, Saving Orchids is an inspirational read for anyone with even the slightest interest in nature and conservation. Join us for a peak at what this book is all about and what went in to writing it. This episode was produced in part by Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

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0:26.3	Now on with the show.
0:28.0	Hello everyone and welcome to the Indefensible Plants podcast, the official podcast of Indefensibleplants.com.
0:33.4	What's up?
0:33.8	This is your host, Matt.
0:34.4	Welcome to the show.
0:35.6	How is everyone doing this week? I'm doing great because we are back on one of my favorite topics of all times, orchids and orchid conservation.
0:43.3	Returning to the podcast is Dr. Larry Zettler, who along with Dr. Philip Seton, have written a book called Saving Orchids,
0:49.4	stories of species survival in a changing world. This book is dedicated to highlighting success stories and all of the
0:55.3	people that make them happen. You also get a really great introduction to the world of orchids and why
1:00.1	they need our help in the first place. It's a beautiful book. It's a really inspiring read,
1:04.8	and Dr. Zettler is so dedicated to the cause, so I don't want to steal any more of his thunder.
1:09.0	Without further ado, here's my conversation with Dr. Larry Zettler. I hope you enjoy.
1:27.0	All right, Dr. Larry Zettler, welcome back to the podcast.
1:30.2	It is so great to have you returned to the show.
1:32.5	But for those that haven't heard our previous conversation, let's start off with an introduction.
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