The 70th Philippine Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid and Garden Show

The cool months of December, January and February are the blooming season of the orchids Phalaenopsis, together with cool temperature respondent orchids like the Cattleya, Grammatophyllum, Dendrobium and some Vanda species.   The blooming season of this gorgeous plants marks the opening celebration of the Philippine Orchid Society, or commonly known as “POS” during the first quarter of the year.  The date chosen was February 25 to March 7, 2016 at the iconic Quezon Memorial Circle (at the Flower Garden area), in Diliman, Quezon City.  Aside from orchids, other plant types like cacti, bonsai, bromeliads, ferns, tree seedlings, fruit trees, garden accessories, pots and fertilizers will also be displayed as well.

Phalaenopsis orchids are one of the orchid groups in bloom during this season.

With the theme: “Bridging Bridges Through Orchids”, the event intends to gather plant hobbyists and enthusiasts, under roof.   Its actually a garden exhibit,  trade fair,  and an educational venue with free lectures rolled in one.  The exhibit intends to showcase the beautiful orchids that we have in the country, which were meticulously cultured and flowered by our very own orchid connoisseurs.  Blooming orchids will be displayed in landscaped exhibits and also through flower arrangements.  On the other hand, the society have also included an animal and pets area which will showcase small birds, insects, and small mammals  on exhibit in addition to plants.

The fragrant Philippine species Dendrobium anosmum or "Sanggumay" is also one of 

the species in bloom during this season.

Here are the list of Free Lecture Series for this season;

The show aims to promote the country’s horticultural industry, hoping to make it sustainable and progressive.  The POS is continuing its mandate of promoting not just orchids, but also gardening as a whole and the appreciation of nature. Year after year, it has facilitated the promotion and dissemination of technical information for both orchids and other ornamental plants through these events.  This is due to the fact that aside from providing aesthetic beauty, orchids are also efficient carbon dioxide absorbers and is regarded as one of the gratifying and socially-fulfilling hobbies of most housewives and plant enthusiasts due to the plant’s exotic and diversified flower types.

 

Students and Teachers in Biology and Botany are some of the usual visitors in the garden shows, aside from the orchid enthusiasts, plant-loving housewives and plant collectors.

Daily lectures on orchid and plant culture will be held for free and a plant bazaar selling orchids and ornamentals at farm gate prices will be on site.

Here are sample exhibits from previous events at the orchid show, just a glimpse of what to see and expect at the site.

For more information you may call the POS Secretariat at telephone numbers 929-4425 or 09178485468 or email at philorchidsociety@gmail.com.  Orchids and animal pets are certainly colorful and interesting.  So, why not come and visit and see for yourself? Come and bring along your family, and do not forget your cameras.

An beautiful and majestic orchid display exhibit
 made by Ms. Vangie Go

Come and visit us at the 70th Philippine Orchid Society's Annual Orchid Show.  Also you might want to join as a member of the Philippine Orchid Society.  See you there! Don't forget your cameras and bring friends and family.

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Article by: Norberto R. Bautista

For inquiries, kindly email me at

norby.bautista@gmail.com

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