# Orchid and Desert Rose Festival in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orchid-and-desert-rose-festival-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-14T22:34:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 24th Orchid and Desert Rose Festival is being held in Cuiabá at Praça Alencastro. Organized by the Cuiabá City Hall, the event features approximately 5,000 plants, including orchids, desert roses, cacti, and succulents. 

The festival includes a Family Agriculture Fair and offers acclimated plants suitable for growth outside of greenhouses. Organizers estimate the event will generate over R$ 1 million in total economic movement, with direct sales expected to exceed R$ 500,000, benefiting local nurseries, florists, and gardening supply stores.

## Claims

- The 24th Orchid and Desert Rose Festival starts on Thursday at Praça Alencastro in Cuiabá. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The event features approximately 5,000 plants, including orchids, desert roses, cacti, and succulents. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Total economic movement is expected to exceed R$ 1 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Direct sales during the four-day event are estimated to surpass R$ 500,000. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The festival includes a Family Agriculture Fair. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ornamental plants are available starting from R$ 10. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Cuiabá hosts 24th Orchid and Desert Rose Festival

The 24th Orchid and Desert Rose Festival begins Thursday in Cuiabá, Brazil, featuring 5,000 plants and expecting over R$ 1 million in economic impact.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-hosts-24th-orchid-and-desert-rose-festival

### 2026-09-21: Aparecida de Goiânia hosts orchid and exotic fruit exhibition

The XXIV Orchid and Desert Rose Exhibition in Aparecida de Goiânia features exotic plants and a food drive to benefit the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Goiânia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aparecida-de-goinia-hosts-orchid-and-exotic-fruit-exhibition

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