SHOWS AND EVENTS

The Cape Orchid Society holds a number of events throughout the year. The two annual shows, taking place in autumn and spring, enable members of the Society to showcase their orchid flowers in larger-than-life themed displays built at various locations across Cape Town. The shows offer the public an opportunity to view what the Society does, experience the beauty of the orchid world, and purchase orchids and other exotic plants to add to their own collections. The Cape Orchid Society also hosts various events throughout the year such as greenhouse visits, trips to local orchid nurseries, hikes and social events.

COS Spring Show: 11 & 12 October 2025 – FREE ENTRY

Spring Splendour Orchid Show!

  • Join the Cape Orchid Society for an extraordinary weekend to celebrate the season of new beginnings at the Spring Splendour Orchid Show!
    Set against the iconic silhouette of Devil’s Peak, this floral showcase in the ‘burbs promises breathtaking orchids, friendly experts, and a joyful burst of springtime beauty. Come and breathe in the beauty of spring and discover a dazzling display of unforgettable orchids in
    this celebration of colour and fragrance. Orchid fans, house plant parents, and garden enthusiasts are in for a treat.

 

 

  • Entry: FREE
  • Date: Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 October 2025
  • Venue:  6th Rondebosch Scout Group Hall in Chess Road, Rondebosch
  • Raffle: Win a collection of high-quality orchids for just R20 per ticket.
  • Vendors: Include orchids, house plants, plant supplies, and more.
Below are images from some of our most recent shows.

SOCIETY HIKES

The COS hosts a number of hikes and outdoor events throughout the year in search of indigenous (and often endangered) orchids throughout the Western Cape. We aim to showcase the orchids growing on our doorstep in the hopes of educating the public about our incredible orchid diversity in the Cape. From the iconic Disa uniflora to the rare Bartholina burmanniana we encourage the conservation of our Cape orchids through sharing their beauty and details of their pollination biology and ecology. Join us for one of our hikes in the near future.

GREENHOUSE OPEN DAYS

 

The COS members open their greenhouse doors to other members of the Society to showcase how they grow their orchids. This is a great way to learn some nifty tips and tricks on how other growers do things.