By: Dr Avi Verma

The Chicago Botanic Garden will officially open its 2025 Orchid Show, India Blooms, on February 8, 2025, offering visitors an immersive experience celebrating the vibrant and diverse beauty of India. Running through March 23, 2025, the exhibition will feature over 10,000 fresh orchids in stunning displays that reflect India’s rich landscapes, cultures, and traditions.

The show blends modern design with traditional elements to create a breathtaking visual journey. Highlights include a magnificent floor-to-ceiling peacock, its sweeping tail made from hundreds of colorful orchid blooms. Visitors will also be able to marvel at a towering banyan tree, its intricate roots and branches enveloped in vibrant orchids. Another striking feature of the show will be the bursts of vivid pigmented powders, capturing the spirit and hues of Holi, the famous festival of colors.

The Orchid Show will be set in the Garden’s indoor galleries, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of India’s flora through the intricate and stunning art of orchid displays. The exhibits are designed to transport visitors to the heart of India, showcasing the country’s lush greenery and cultural diversity.

Ticket Information:

• Adult: $12 member / $22 nonmember
• Children (ages 3 – 12): $8 member / $15 nonmember
• Children 2 & under: Free

For more information, visit: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/orchid