13.02.2026 - 20.02.2026 Do you want to see how plants challenge nature and survive in places where it seems impossible for life to exist? From February 13 to 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Three Elements Exhibition, you will discover incredible strategies for the survival of flora in three environments: air, stone, and water. What awaits you? The Air Element: Atmospheric Tillandsia in the form of balls, "jellyfish," and "silver tendrils"; Epiphytic orchids (Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium) on bark blocks; Ferns ("antlers," aspleniums, and nephrolepis) in hanging pots. The Stone Element: Lithops ("living stones") that mimic a scattering of pebbles; Succulents: Echeveria, Sempervivum, and Graptopetalum; Cacti (Astrophytum, Echinopsis, and Cereus); Ample succulents (Sedum and Senecio rowleyanus) that "flow" from elevated areas. The Water Element: Vriesea and Cryptanthus with water-accumulating rosettes; Insectivorous plants: Nepenthes, Drosera, and Sarracenia; Moisture-loving ferns (Ceratopteris) and mosses (Sphagnum). Unique Exhibits Macodes petola, an "orchid jewel" with patterned leaves. Cymbidium Dream Bisque 'Golden Wish', with golden flowers and an apricot scent. Tillandsia seleriana, a "Onion" or "Cipollino" with a pseudobulb where ants live. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the wonders of nature! We are waiting for you at the exhibition "THREE ELEMENTS"! Where: Palmarium section of the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. When: February 13–20, 2026 (daily from 11:00 to 17:00, except for Monday, February 16, 2026). Cost: entrance ticket to the botanical garden: 12 BYN – for all categories of citizens; 6 BYN – for pensioners (with the original pension certificate), parents of large families (with the original certificate of a large family), schoolchildren, and students (with the original student ID card); Free of charge – for children under 7 years old, children from large families, orphans, and people with disabilities of all groups (with the original disability certificate).
