The International Orchid Show returns to Santa Barbara March 10-12

Orquideas Katia brings Colombian Species to 2023 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show! Conservation of Colombian orchid species is the focus of Orquideas Katia, a nursery located near Medellin, Colombia at an elevation of 2145 meters above sea level. Executive director Gustavo Aguirre shared a few images of the many varied species from Orquideas Katia, including the showy Cattleya trianae (top left), which is the national flower of Colombia. The intermediate to cool growing Kefersteinia graminea (top right) makes an impressive display with medium-sized flowers opening simultaneously. A vanilla-like fragrance is an added bonus of the free-blooming Dichaea tachirensis (bottom left); the distinctive growth provides interest even when not in bloom. Pleurothallis notabilis (bottom right) produces massive inflorescences of small pink blooms in a veritable firework of flowers. We're excited to see which Colombian species Orquideas Katia will bring to the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show this March! Volunteer for the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show March 10-12, 2023 Be a part of one of the largest orchid shows in the country! The Show is looking for volunteers to help enhance our visitors' experience. Volunteers take tickets, monitor doors, staff the plant hotel, and help with other Show duties. Share the joy of orchids and sign up as a volunteer! Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is March 10-12, 2023 Advance tickets available now Skip the line and buy your tickets online! Tickets are $20 per person for 1-day admission or $30 for a 3-day pass. Tickets are also available at the box office during Show hours, 9 am to 5 pm on Friday March 10, Saturday March 11 or Sunday March 12.