The Huntington and Orchid Digest Present

Speakers Day 2026

Featuring lectures by experts, orchid sales,

Happy Hour with an auction and dinner.


Join us at The Huntington for Speakers Day 2026—a must-attend event for orchid enthusiasts of all levels. This in-person gathering will feature leading experts sharing their knowledge on orchid cultivation, conservation, and the fascinating diversity of these remarkable plants.


Spend the day exploring new ideas, practical growing techniques, and the latest developments in orchid science and preservation. Engage with knowledgeable speakers, ask questions, and gain insights that can help you grow and appreciate orchids even more.


Beyond the presentations, Speakers Day is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow orchid lovers, exchange experiences, and celebrate a shared passion for these extraordinary plants. Whether you’re an experienced grower, a collector, or just beginning your orchid journey, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with new knowledge.


Mark your calendar and join us for a day of beauty, discovery, and community in the captivating world of orchids.


Saturday, June 20, 2026

10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108


Speakers:

Stay tuned. Two more speakers will be announced soon.


Beyond the Bloom: Variegation and Culture of Cymbidiums, including Cymbidium lancifolium


Jack Zhu is a dedicated orchid hobbyist based in the Los Angeles area and the owner of Fang Hua Garden, specializing in the cultivation and preservation of Asian orchids. With a deep-seated interest in the culture and history of Asian Cymbidiums, Jack has become a leading expert in the field. He is currently an accredited Judge in the AOS Pacific South Judging Region and has been honored with over forty AOS awards specifically for his work with Asian Cymbidiums. Jack brings a unique perspective to the hobby, blending traditional growing techniques with the rigorous standards of formal orchid judging.

TERRESTRIAL - This might be the most anticipated talk Nick has ever created! It is an in-depth, expansive look into the terrestrial orchids of the world with a focus on in situ specimens.


Nicholas Rust is an up-and-coming hybridizer in the orchid community. His orchid passion began in 2015 when a mini-Phalaenopsis was gifted to him. Like a flame to gasoline, this gift quickly pulled him into the diverse world of orchids. Shortly after his interests were formed, he began exploring the culture of several unique genera of terrestrial orchids. He now specializes in Habenaria and other related genera, jewel orchids, Australian terrestrial orchids, and Bulbophyllum. In 2019, this obsession bloomed into a small orchid nursery, RustyExotics Orchids, which he uses to share the wonders and beauty of his work.


Through studying biochemistry and molecular biology during college, Nicholas approaches his orchids with the same scientific perspective he uses while working in a research lab. This led to an interest in the entire growth cycle of orchids and the start of his own hybridization program in 2018 which focuses mostly on terrestrial orchids, especially Habenaria. His aim is to use rarely cultivated species and distinct variations of species to create truly exceptional shapes and colors that will pave new directions for unique hybrids.

Registration includes lectures, a happy hour, and dinner.

Members must register by June 12th to receive the member rate! 

Non-members: Join now and take advantage of the member rate for the coming year on all Orchid Digest Events, plus enjoy the Journal all year!

Registration after June 12th will be at the full non-member rate.



Problems registering? Call Jeff at (323)-864-2637


Orchid Digest Members Register Here

$99 for In-Person Registration, including happy hour and dinner

$59 for additional guest dinners

$40 for virtual presentations

All registrants will receive a link to the recording a few days after the event.


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$125 for In-Person Registration, including happy hour and dinner

$59 for additional guest dinners

$55 for virtual presentations

All registrants will receive a link to the recording a few days after the event.


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