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The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is home to ten of the twenty-six orchid species recorded from the Cayman Islands, and three of these are found nowhere else on earth. One of these unique three, the most commonly seen by Park visitors, is Cayman’s National Flower, the Wild Banana Orchid (Myrmecophila thomsoniana) that is abundant in all natural areas. Other native orchids include: Pleurothallis caymanensis, Encyclia boothiana, Dendrophylax fawcettii, Tolumnia variegata, Cyclopogon elatus and Prescottia oligantha.
The Orchid Show
The annual Orchid Show is a joint event hosted by both the Botanic Park and the Cayman Islands Orchid Society. This show is an exhibition of locally grown orchids and a plant sale of specially imported orchids, most of which are in bloom.
Not only showcasing beautiful hybrid orchids, the Show promotes the conservation of Cayman’s native orchids. The event has also become an occasion for educating gardeners on the techniques of growing orchids. The proceeds from the Show will go toward the establishment of an orchid garden in the Botanic Park.
Admission to the Park includes admission to the Orchid Show:
US $10.00 (CI $8.00)
Children 12 and younger: FREE with parent!
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2009 Show Schedule – 7th and 8th of March
8.30am
Show and Orchid Plant Sale open to the public
Orchid Exhibits inside Visitors' Centre Lobby.
Orchid Plant Sale under tent opposite front of Visitors' Centre.
10.00am
Orchids Native to the Cayman Islands
A slide presentation by Frank Roulstone.
Location: 2nd floor Classroom in Visitors' Centre.
10.45am
Orchid Potting and Culture Demonstration
By Kirkland Nixon and Dr. Sekhar.
Location: under tent on Visitors' Centre Patio.
11.00am to 2.00pm
Local food from Ms. Zelmalee Ebanks of North Side
1.30pm
Orchid Potting and Culture Demonstration
By Kirkland Nixon and Dr. Sekhar.
Location: under tent on Visitors' Centre Patio.
2.30pm
What is an Orchid and how do I grow them?
A slide presentation by Kirkland Nixon and Dr. Sekhar.
Location: 2nd floor Classroom in Visitors' Centre.
4.30pm
Show Closes for the day
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