Minsk Botanical Garden to present unique collections of cacti and succulents on October 3-4

The Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus invites lovers of flora to the fifth exhibition of cacti and succulents "Cactusomania", which will be held on October 3-4.

The scientific institution said:

- The exhibition will be attended by 17 private collectors from all over Belarus, including two collections that have not been exhibited before. Visitors will find a bright variety of cacti and succulents: more than 3,000 plants from Africa, North and South America: from miniature cacti to real botanical rarities. Collectors will present species forms and cultivars of echeverias, eoniums, graptoverias and aizovs of a variety of colors and shades: red, yellow, green, gray and blue.

Within the framework of the exhibition on October 4, at 11:00, an exciting workshop for children (6+) will be held, experts added. Young participants will be able to paint their own pot, choose their first cactus, plant a plant and take a ready-made gift with them. Seats are limited.

In turn, collectors invite all visitors to take part in the selection of the best plants of the exhibition in two nominations - "Cactus "Cactus Mania" and "Succulent "Cactusomania". The winners will be determined on October 4 at 14:00 by counting the votes of visitors.

Details about visiting the exhibition can be found on the website of the Central Botanical Garden of the NAS of Belarus.