Wednesday, August 30, 2017

71st Mid-Year Orchid Show: Ti's the season for Waling-waling

The Philippine Orchid Society in cooperation with Quezon City government, Quezon City Memorial Administration with special participation of Del Monte, Philippines, Villar Sipag Foundation and other plant society presents to the gardening public the 71st Mid-Year Orchid and Garden Show from September 2nd to 16th, 2017 .

There will also be a trade fair, landscape exhibits, plant and orchid competitions, and daily lectures.

The venue of the exhibit and trade fair will be at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak or Flower Garden which is near the East Avenue gate entrance.


According to the Philippine Orchid Society's facebook page:


The months of August and September are the blooming season for the world famous 'Waling-waling.' Scientifically known as Vanda sanderiana, the 'Waling-waling' is renowned worldwide as the 'Queen of all Orchids' because it has greatly influenced the breeding of modern day vandas that are popular in the orchid cut-flower and potted orchid trade. It is a Philippine endemic species, particularly from Mindanao, that is responsible for giving the large saucer size blooms to its off springs. And, because of this very desirable trait, the 'Waling-waling' has been heavily gathered from the wild and is now considered critically endangered threatened.

This also a great chance to take pictures of plants and flowers rarely seen in the concrete jungle. A chance to admire the treasures we have that many countries would die to have as well. Yes, it would also wonderful to have them posted on your Instagram and social media for the many likes it will generate and because flowers are nice to look at as well. And please do not touch the flowers they are real and this also gives the flowers the chance to last until the 16th for many people to admire as well.

For more details and information please contact the POS secretariat at:
0917-848-5468
957-3524

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