South Florida is known for beautiful skies and plant life including palm trees and wide variety of flowers, making it such an ideal place to take a vacation for many tourists. There are several shows here dedicated to celebrating this plant life and the city of Miami serves as their home.

One of these shows is the Miami International Orchid Show. This is an annual Miami event that gives residents and visitors alike a chance to test out their green thumb. Miami International Orchid Show features a wide variety of exhibits and more sure to delight any gardener and it can be a wonderful learning experience for a family looking for things to do in Miami.

The Miami International Orchid Show is a huge Miami event, featuring over 500,000 blooms from over 200 growers. It is also open to both amateurs and the experts from all over the world. Typically held in March, this event also has themes. One past theme was “Orchids in Paradise”. In addition to being able to view a variety of landscapes, visitors will also get to buy and sell orchids, listen to lectures by the best in the business and more. The three-day Miami event also features walking tours. The show is a great opportunity for networking or just taking in some great sights.

Classes at the show have covered such varied topics as the History of the Orchid, the Evolution of the flower, Classification and Nutrition. There are also classes in potting the plants and cross pollination. Such varied topics ensure people will get all the information they could need to grow their own Orchids and keep them healthy.

The Miami International Orchid Show is put together by the South Florida Orchid Society. The organization, which has been around for over 60 years, is a non-profit group. The Society is one of the largest of it is kind in the United States and puts on the largest Orchid show in the Western Hemisphere. They are committed to providing education and research that will not only conserve the flower, but help it to thrive.

If you love flowers and want to see some beautiful displays, be sure to check out the Miami International Orchid Show when you visit South Florida. It is a great way to spend a few days and a family-friendly Miami event. If you are interested in learning more about the South Florida Orchid Society and the Miami International Orchid Show, be sure to visit their website at www.southfloridaorchidsociety.org and get all the answers you are looking for. You can also apply to join the Society and help support their work as well as share knowledge with others in the field.

As with any event, space fills up quickly. It is always a good idea to plan your trip in advance so you will be able to see everything you want to. Check out the rest of Miami-Info.com for ideas on other places to go as well as other travel tips to help your vacation run as smoothly as possible.