Thousands of exotic orchids and rare plants will be available for sale in Victoria this October

Plant lovers, get ready for a colourful weekend!

For those who love growing things, the Victoria Annual Orchid Show & Tropical Plant Sale will set down roots at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 4625 Elk Lake Drive from October 16th to 18th.

The showcase will highlight exotic orchid displays from a family that includes more than 30,000 species and 100,000 hybrids globally, many of which are not locally available. Alongside the exhibition will be a sale featuring a variety of tropical plants.

Plant enthusiasts know that rare species are prized by many collectors, and this once-a-year event offers the opportunity to see and purchase plenty of exotic plants—be the envy of your green-thumbed friends!

From orchids with stunning colours to unique and interesting variegation, the orchid show offers a chance for hobbyists to see and purchase plants they’ve never seen before.

While keeping orchids has historically been viewed as challenging, the Victoria Orchid Society, which is organizing the event, provides monthly classes and guest speakers to help anyone grow them easily at home. To join this community of plant lovers, find their membership table at the event.

The weekend will also feature presentations on orchid care and culture, as well as experts available on-site for those looking for advice on orchid or exotic plant care, or for those who just can’t get their orchid to rebloom.

The American Orchid Society will also hold an orchid judging event, with accredited orchid judges travelling to Victoria to assess orchid blooms and displays.

Participating vendors at the show include four from Vancouver Island, four Canadian vendors from outside the region, and one international vendor from Thailand.

Guests can pre-order specific plants from the vendors to ensure they get the rare plants they are after and avoid lines at the event. Pre-ordering can be completed on the event website here.

Admission to the showcase is $10 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors. Visitors can also receive a $1 off coupon by clicking here.

Level up your plant collection this October at the Victoria Annual Orchid Show & Tropical Plant Sale!

 

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Victoria Annual Orchid Show & Tropical Plant Sale

• Where: Our Lady Fatima Church, 4625 Elk Lake Drive
• When:
  • Friday, October 16th – 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17th – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 18th – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.