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15.11.2026 / 15:17

Exhibition of rare orchids to be held in Minsk

More than 100 rare orchids, including endangered species, will be on display in Minsk. The exhibition will run from November 19 to 22 at the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, reports "Minsk-Novosti".

The exhibition of vibrant exotic flowers was held for the first time in 2011. Over 15 years, the project has grown from a local event into a large-scale gathering of collectors and flower enthusiasts.

This time, the pride of the exposition will be specimens rarely found in ordinary home collections. Visitors will be able to see paphiopedilums—the iconic "lady's slipper" orchids with their intricately shaped flowers.

The exhibition will also feature coelogynes with cascades of delicate buds and large-flowered cymbidiums, renowned for their resilience and variety of shades.

A dedicated area will be devoted to so-called jewel orchids. These plants are appreciated not for lavish blooms, but for the beauty of their foliage. Under special lighting, their velvety texture comes to life, and the golden and silver veins begin to shimmer.

A true revelation for experienced aesthetes will be the display of Liparis (false twayblades). The main feature of these orchids is their dense, mirror-glossy leaves that reflect light, producing a lacquered finish effect.

Those who believe they can no longer be surprised by exotic flowers should look out for the blue vanda at the exhibition. This is one of the most spectacular orchids, surrounded by many legends. In the wild, its populations are endangered due to poaching. In plant breeding, vanda holds a special place: it has become the parent plant for more than 4,000 unique hybrids with blue and purple flowers.

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