SHOWS AND EVENTS
The Cape Orchid Society holds a number of events throughout the year. The two annual shows, taking place in autumn and spring, enable members of the Society to showcase their orchid flowers in larger-than-life themed displays built at various locations across Cape Town. The shows offer the public an opportunity to view what the Society does, experience the beauty of the orchid world, and purchase orchids and other exotic plants to add to their own collections. The Cape Orchid Society also hosts various events throughout the year such as greenhouse visits, trips to local orchid nurseries, hikes and social events.
COS Autumn Show: 13 & 14 April 2025 – FREE ENTRY
Orchid Inspiration at Constantia Uitsig!
With a long and rich heritage behind it, Constantia Uitsig is passionate about sustainability in all its forms and is working towards becoming a haven for indigenous flora and birds.
Flowers also play a central theme at Uitsig, which is why it’s a perfect fit for our autumn show!
SOCIETY HIKES
The COS hosts a number of hikes and outdoor events throughout the year in search of indigenous (and often endangered) orchids throughout the Western Cape. We aim to showcase the orchids growing on our doorstep in the hopes of educating the public about our incredible orchid diversity in the Cape. From the iconic Disa uniflora to the rare Bartholina burmanniana we encourage the conservation of our Cape orchids through sharing their beauty and details of their pollination biology and ecology. Join us for one of our hikes in the near future.
GREENHOUSE OPEN DAYS
The COS members open their greenhouse doors to other members of the Society to showcase how they grow their orchids. This is a great way to learn some nifty tips and tricks on how other growers do things.
