Step Into Orchidelirium at San Diego Botanic Garden’s World of Orchids Exhibition

The orchid craze is back—and it’s blooming with more beauty and drama than ever. San Diego Botanic Garden brings the Victorian orchid obsession to life with the return of its fifth annual World of Orchids inside the stunning glass-walled Dickinson Family Education Conservatory.

World of Orchid

Orchidelirium Takes Root

This year’s theme, Orchidelirium, taps into the 19th-century mania that once drove European collectors to pay small fortunes for the world’s most exotic flowers.

Curated by local horticulturist Brandi Eide, the exhibit showcases hundreds of jaw-dropping orchids—including rare species, locally bred hybrids, and bold new displays that blend botanical artistry with historical flair.

Explore, Shop, and Get Hands-On

You can marvel at orchids on loan from the San Diego County Orchid Society and the Palomar Orchid Society, with special days featuring unique plant sales from local growers.

Want to take your orchid obsession home with you? Workshops like How to Succeed with a Grocery Store Orchid and Orchid Kokedama will get your green thumb in shape.

World of Orchid

An Evening of Magic and Mystery

Don’t miss The Magic of Orchids—a special after-hours event filled with old-world enchantment, sideshow-style acts, and a splash of floral fantasy. It’s a one-night-only escape into the whimsical spirit of orchid mania.

Admission to World of Orchids is free with membership or an additional $7 for general visitors. Garden admission is $18 for adults, with discounts available. Advance reservations are recommended.

See you there!

From rare blooms to garden magic, World of Orchids is more than a showcase—it’s a blooming love letter to one of nature’s most fascinating flowers.

📅 May 4–June 1, 2025
📍 San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
🎟️ Get your tickets here

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    May 4, 2025 9:00 am
  • End Date
    June 1, 2025 5:00 pm
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    All done
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    • San Diego Botanic Garden
  • Address
    300 Quail Gardens Dr. Encinitas, CA
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