20th Fair Flower of Medellin Between 7 and 11 August 2013 was held in the orquideorama of the Botanical Garden of MedellĂn display of orchids, birds and flowers in the framework of the fair of the flowers of the city, this exhibition is organized by the Colombian society of Orchid; There you can see and purchase collections of orchids of over 80 participants who exposed their plants in the more different versions and species of flowers.
The sample is a rich exhibition of colorful and exotic forms where not only orchids are protagonists, flowers as Geraniums, violets, carnations, Thistles, camellias, anthuriums, proteas, lilies, cartridges, heliconias, bromeliads, Primroses or corals are the guests of honour to be appreciated by the citizens.
The display has a tradition which this year reached its 20va. version and gave rise in turn to the 'forgotten flowers', as mentioned by the director of the fair Javier RĂos: "They understand those little used, such as thoughts, the beyond, the agapanthus, gladioli and white lilies that will have the best site so that they shine in this event full of color."
One of the features that make this exhibition an ideal place to revel in the beauty of the flowers is the variety and the inclusion of plants ranging from the more exotic, like African flowers grown in the municipality of La Estrella, to plants that are cultivated in the neighborhoods and sidewalks, looked after by housewives houseplants.