The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Hosted at the Agricultural Museum and in celebration of spring, the annual Spring Flower Exhibition kicks off with an array of flowers and a wide range of plants for you to discover. Celebrate the spring season in the most beautiful way possible with flowers from all corners of the globe, displayed by 200 exhibitors, including florists and ornamental plant producers, landscaping companies, modern irrigation system providers, and agricultural production supplies.

Over the past few years, the Spring Flower Exhibition has been held in Orman Garden, in front of the Giza Zoo. Officially inaugurated in 1934 under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, the current  91st edition runs until the 19th of June, with entry tickets priced at 10 EGP to encourage all flower and plant enthusiasts to take part.

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Those visiting the exhibition can expect to find ornamental flowers, rare cacti, food industry products, fish and bird displays, products from Siwa and Aswan, natural oils, and so much more. The exhibition includes 1,200 types of flowers and a rare collection of trees, palms, and thorny and succulent plants from around the world. Plant prices at the Spring Flower Exhibition start from 5 EGP, depending on the type.

For those looking to add a flair of greenery to their home, you can visit the shade and ornamental plants section, which includes Calathea, Schefflera, Dracaena Marginata, Hyacinth bulbs, Tulip bulbs, and Fiddle Leaf Fig.

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Balcony or sun-loving plants on display include Gazania, Geranium, Celosia, Petunia, Dracaena Cordyline, Night Blooming Jasmine, Lemon Cypress, Arabian Jasmine, Sweet Alyssum, Indian Jasmine, Vinca, and Primula. These plants are known for their aromatic smell and vibrant colours – so you can expect them to add an eye-pleasing touch to your outdoor space. Additionally, the exhibition offers strawberry seedlings, mint, local roses, Arabis, Arabian jasmine, Gerbera, thyme, landscaping supplies, pots, and seeds for most plant types.

So, if you’re still unsure of what to do over the coming weekend, we highly recommend you call that outdoor-loving friend and head to the Spring Flower Exhibition before the summer heat kicks in!