Orchids in full bloom at BAS's botanical garden in Sofia

Until 8 March, visitors to the Botanical Garden of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia can enjoy a special exhibition dedicated to orchids. These elegant flowers, symbols of rare beauty and refinement, are captivating plant enthusiasts once again with their extraordinary diversity.

The garden's orchid collection showcases the rich variety and distinctive charm of different species and offers helpful insights into commonly grown orchid genera. Visitors can seek practical advice on how best to care for these delicate plants, from choosing the right substrate to proper fertilising and feeding.

The largest group in the collection belongs to the orchid family, which is the world's largest plant family. Alongside these, botanists are cultivating dendrobiums, cymbidiums, cattleyas and other striking species that are currently in bloom.

Azaleas, camellias, anthuriums and strelitzias are also flowering, adding even more colour to the greenhouses.

The Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Mount Vitosha, above Sofia’s Ring Road and between the exits for the Boyana district and Dragalevtsi.

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Editor: Elena Karkalanova