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Orchid Inspiration Days

Off to OK Plant! This orchid nursery not only sells orchids, but offers much more. For instance, they create and supply complete concept tables to garden centres, make gift sets, produce ceramics at four locations, and also have green plants (from other growers) in their range. They also produce seasonal products such as Scaevola, Hebe and a new variety of Campanula.
Off to OK Plant! This orchid nursery not only sells orchids, but offers much more. For instance, they create and supply complete concept tables to garden centres, make gift sets, produce ceramics at four locations, and also have green plants (from other growers) in their range. They also produce seasonal products such as Scaevola, Hebe and a new variety of Campanula.
Nadia Olsthoorn and Lotte van Marrewijk of OK Plant present the very latest theme Bold Seventies. "With all the new technologies, consumers sometimes get a bit too much, and they can unwind a bit with this living style." Besides this living style, they present many more living styles year-round.
Nadia Olsthoorn and Lotte van Marrewijk of OK Plant present the very latest theme Bold Seventies. "With all the new technologies, consumers sometimes get a bit too much, and they can unwind a bit with this living style." Besides this living style, they present many more living styles year-round.
The Diamonds series of OK plant
The Diamonds series of OK plant
The range presented in the greenhouse.
The range presented in the greenhouse.
On 19 October, Marly and Julia Olsthoorn will be at the start of the Amsterdam Half Marathon together They are running to raise as much money as possible for KWF Cancer Relief. To stonewall them and raise as much money for research and treatment, OK PLant is selling a special KWF Gift Set during the week of 25 to week 34. 5 euros per set sold will be donated by OK Plant to KWF.
On 19 October, Marly and Julia Olsthoorn will be at the start of the Amsterdam Half Marathon together They are running to raise as much money as possible for KWF Cancer Relief. To stonewall them and raise as much money for research and treatment, OK PLant is selling a special KWF Gift Set during the week of 25 to week 34. 5 euros per set sold will be donated by OK Plant to KWF.
The fully furnished tables provided by OK PLant. They have been with the Kolibri brand for 10 years, and for the past year they have had the new furniture for the tables. 70 garden centres already have these large tables, furnished with external stylists.
The fully furnished tables provided by OK PLant. They have been with the Kolibri brand for 10 years, and for the past year they have had the new furniture for the tables. 70 garden centres already have these large tables, furnished with external stylists.
Besides the large tables, they also offer these smaller tables. There are now about 600 of this model in various garden centres in Europe. They are changed four times a year, as consumers visit a garden centre about four times a year.
Besides the large tables, they also offer these smaller tables. There are now about 600 of this model in various garden centres in Europe. They are changed four times a year, as consumers visit a garden centre about four times a year.
A peek into the greenhouse of OK plant
A peek into the greenhouse of OK plant
Esther van Geest with the Phalaenopsis mulit, a yellow trident. Besides the orchid, they also present many green plants.
Esther van Geest with the Phalaenopsis mulit, a yellow trident. Besides the orchid, they also present many green plants.
Products in the range.
Products in the range.
Presenting green plants and phalaenopsis. Of the phalaenopsis, they have the standard and multi varieties.
Presenting green plants and phalaenopsis. Of the phalaenopsis, they have the standard and multi varieties.
Rick van Vliet of Levoplant holding Berger and Madrid on the right. Both exclusive varieties from Levoplant. Berger is an exclusive new variety, available in 2026. Levoplant is Europe's largest 'on variety supplier' with several exclusive varieties. They have large volumes per variety available weekly, 52 weeks a year. They apply 3-4 mutations to keep assortment up-to-date.
Rick van Vliet of Levoplant holding Berger and Madrid on the right. Both exclusive varieties from Levoplant. Berger is an exclusive new variety, available in 2026. Levoplant is Europe's largest 'on variety supplier' with several exclusive varieties. They have large volumes per variety available weekly, 52 weeks a year. They apply 3-4 mutations to keep assortment up-to-date.
New exclusive variety from Levoplant Ismael.
New exclusive variety from Levoplant Ismael.
Investment to become more a sustainable business. Now, for example, they grow with 100% LED and the PotWen. Potworm is a major problem in Phalaenopsis cultivation and through the entire chain. A consortium of four companies - Levoplant, Ter Laak, Opti-flor and Solvent - has therefore developed Potweb: the solution to control pot worm in an environmentally friendly way in the cultivation of Phalaenopsis orchids. This innovation won an award in 2023.
Investment to become more a sustainable business. Now, for example, they grow with 100% LED and the PotWen. Potworm is a major problem in Phalaenopsis cultivation and through the entire chain. A consortium of four companies - Levoplant, Ter Laak, Opti-flor and Solvent - has therefore developed Potweb: the solution to control pot worm in an environmentally friendly way in the cultivation of Phalaenopsis orchids. This innovation won an award in 2023.
Next up is Opti-flor, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year!
Next up is Opti-flor, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year!
Marco Hendriks, co-owner of Optiflor. This year, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary and at this display, the developments and achievements per 5 years are presented.
Marco Hendriks, co-owner of Optiflor. This year, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary and at this display, the developments and achievements per 5 years are presented.
And the 25-year concept has continued in the Orchid Inspirations Days presentation, where developments in the range are presented every five years.
And the 25-year concept has continued in the Orchid Inspirations Days presentation, where developments in the range are presented every five years.
The first 15cm pot that had been introduced in 2004. The choice was then made to go from 12 to 15cm pots and it is still there. This is what made Opti-flor famous.
The first 15cm pot that had been introduced in 2004. The choice was then made to go from 12 to 15cm pots and it is still there. This is what made Opti-flor famous.
They have also made it big in packaging with their lines. All were named and marketed with their own line, label and packaging. They still do this today.
They have also made it big in packaging with their lines. All were named and marketed with their own line, label and packaging. They still do this today.
Today's presentation.
Today's presentation.
On to Stolk Flora, known for their brand Your Natural Orchid, where the focus is on sustainable growing.
On to Stolk Flora, known for their brand Your Natural Orchid, where the focus is on sustainable growing.
Mark Freke with a phaleaopsis from the Flower Symphony range. In the back left the future varieties and on the right the standard range.
Mark Freke with a phaleaopsis from the Flower Symphony range. In the back left the future varieties and on the right the standard range.
Stolk Flora's packaging. The grower is known for sustainability and presents it.
Stolk Flora's packaging. The grower is known for sustainability and presents it.
They also show what they have invested in over the past few years: for example, in the reduction of plastic packaging material, replacing plastic clips with threaded metals, the eco-tray, paper boxes, complete switch to LED lighting, solar panels and the PotWeb, as shown in the picture above.
They also show what they have invested in over the past few years: for example, in the reduction of plastic packaging material, replacing plastic clips with threaded metals, the eco-tray, paper boxes, complete switch to LED lighting, solar panels and the PotWeb, as shown in the picture above.
This year, Stolk Flora is celebrating 100 years. 
This year, Stolk Flora is celebrating 100 years. 
The Flower Symphony series is the short segment of with 40-55cm high branches. Available in several colours, it has larger flowers, with a diameter of around 6cm.
The Flower Symphony series is the short segment of with 40-55cm high branches. Available in several colours, it has larger flowers, with a diameter of around 6cm.
The perfume series.
The perfume series.
Sunca Pula, a new variety within the Flower Symphony range. They also collaborate with the Sprank Foundation. That's an organisation for people with mental disabilities. They sometimes come here to cut and paste labels.
Sunca Pula, a new variety within the Flower Symphony range. They also collaborate with the Sprank Foundation. That's an organisation for people with mental disabilities. They sometimes come here to cut and paste labels.
Ready to go to Pannekoek!
Ready to go to Pannekoek!
They specialise not only in small-flowered varieties - with around 30 to 50 flowers per plant and a flower size of 3 to 5 centimetres - but also in reusing value-added products. For example, a phalaenopsis in a tin or windlight, as in the picture.
They specialise not only in small-flowered varieties - with around 30 to 50 flowers per plant and a flower size of 3 to 5 centimetres - but also in reusing value-added products. For example, a phalaenopsis in a tin or windlight, as in the picture.
A mix tray.
A mix tray.
Phalaenopsis in various forms.
Phalaenopsis in various forms.
like this heart.
like this heart.
The presentation room at Pannekoek.
The presentation room at Pannekoek.
Next up: GreenBalanZ
Next up: GreenBalanZ
Eileen van Wijnen of GreenBalanZ with Wildz. "It's a nice table top model with 25-40 flowers," she says.
Eileen van Wijnen of GreenBalanZ with Wildz. "It's a nice table top model with 25-40 flowers," she says.
Wildz.
Wildz.
Also one to highlight is Twister, with the variety Magic Art.
Also one to highlight is Twister, with the variety Magic Art.
Here, they show the journey of the orchid as it enters the greenhouse here.
Here, they show the journey of the orchid as it enters the greenhouse here.
"We are known to be colourful," says Eileen. "Dancer's Kiss, for example, is very special in terms of colour." Furthermore, they also have their own imports from Taiwan. This allows us to offer different mixes.
"We are known to be colourful," says Eileen. "Dancer's Kiss, for example, is very special in terms of colour." Furthermore, they also have their own imports from Taiwan. This allows us to offer different mixes.
Products go to countries across Europe and even beyond.
Products go to countries across Europe and even beyond.
This year marks GreenBalanZ's 75th anniversary
This year marks GreenBalanZ's 75th anniversary
The flags of Phalaenova and those of the Orchid Inspiration Days fly in the wind.
The flags of Phalaenova and those of the Orchid Inspiration Days fly in the wind.
Upon entering, a colourful welcome.
Upon entering, a colourful welcome.
The presentation.
The presentation.
Between the carts is the presentation.
Between the carts is the presentation.
Stanislav Mora with Tina, a 'Big lip' variety. 90% of 'Big Lips' varieties have the lip the same colour as the petals. With Tina, this is not the case.
Stanislav Mora with Tina, a 'Big lip' variety. 90% of 'Big Lips' varieties have the lip the same colour as the petals. With Tina, this is not the case.
Close-up of Tina. See? The big lip is a different colour from the other petals.
Close-up of Tina. See? The big lip is a different colour from the other petals.
So what is Phaleanova looking for? A combination of exclusive colour, big lip, and/or "peloric" (flowers that deviate from the normal shape). The combination of the three is the ultimate, but it is not there yet.
So what is Phaleanova looking for? A combination of exclusive colour, big lip, and/or "peloric" (flowers that deviate from the normal shape). The combination of the three is the ultimate, but it is not there yet.
An example of a "Peloric" variety.
An example of a "Peloric" variety.
Sonia Brandys, salesperson/saleswoman at Inca Orchid with an arrangement of Miltoniopsis available from stock. "Inca Orchids is the address for beautiful exclusive orchids. This year, the many options in 9cm pot take centre stage with several new lines. We also use these days to orientate on new products such as the mini orchid."
Sonia Brandys, salesperson/saleswoman at Inca Orchid with an arrangement of Miltoniopsis available from stock. "Inca Orchids is the address for beautiful exclusive orchids. This year, the many options in 9cm pot take centre stage with several new lines. We also use these days to orientate on new products such as the mini orchid."
The presentation at Inca Orchids.
The presentation at Inca Orchids.
Large flowers with beautiful patterns. "Exclusive varieties are our speciality"
Large flowers with beautiful patterns. "Exclusive varieties are our speciality"
Inca Orchids is known for its unique collection of orchids, each with its own colours, patterns, flower shapes and even fragrances
Inca Orchids is known for its unique collection of orchids, each with its own colours, patterns, flower shapes and even fragrances
In ceramics.
In ceramics.
And some more unusual colours and shapes.
And some more unusual colours and shapes.