Orchid Show Survival Guide - Tips for Planning, Shopping & Bringing Orchids Home

🌸 Planning to visit an orchid show? In this video, I share some practical tips and tricks for visiting orchid shows so you can make the most of your trip. Whether it's your first show or you're a regular attendee, a little planning can make a big difference. I’ll cover the planning stage, including how to find orchid shows, buying tickets if necessary, budgeting for plants, choosing the best day or time to attend, and how to travel home safely with orchids. Then I’ll talk about what to do once you arrive, including strategies for visiting vendors, finding the plants you're looking for, and taking time to enjoy the orchid displays. Orchid shows can be an incredible opportunity to discover new plants, meet vendors, and connect with other orchid enthusiasts. With the right approach, you can make the experience even more rewarding. Let me know in the comments: what’s the best orchid show you’ve ever attended? 2026 AOS Member's Meeting Page: https://www.aos.org/members-meetings 0:00 – Intro 1:58 – Step 1-Find a show 3:04 – When to get there 5:23 – Vendor planning 6:07 – Apopka show 9:31 – HOTOS show 10:44 – Bringing them home 13:04 – Budgeting 13:56 – At the show