Expo Flor Ecuador 2024 is a wrap . The third version again took spot in Quito where many innovations and novelties were showcased . visitant from , among others , North America , Europe , and even the Middle East found their direction to the Metropolitan Convention Center . See and learn more about the giant roses , vibrant alstroemerias , newfangled miscellanea of Gypsophila and the farms that produce them . Also , our FloralDaily editor program was present to make our traditional photo report .
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Some exhibitors were dying about whether the expo would actually take spot due to the political fermentation in Ecuador ; however , it turn out that there was picayune evidence of this last week . " In the face of everything — war and pandemics — we adapt , " said Alejandro Martinez of ExpoFlores in his opening speech . " All thanks to the stock breeder and growers who continue to persevere . "
Team Mystic Flowers ; Jelle Posthumus , Sandra Espinel and Hugo Cifuentes of United Selections ; Jeroen Oudheusden , Richard Fernandez and Tony Bruggink of FSI with Alejandro Martinez of ExpoFlores ; Team Danziger Ecuador . take in our photo written report here
In addition to the many roses for which Ecuador is famous , the country ’s clime is also idealistic for a wide range of other flower varieties . Alstroemerias the sizing of dinner plate , Gypsophila in various types , colors , and sizes , and giant genus Ranunculus were all on showing . Hydrangeas remain popular as well , according to Marcel Salman of Kolster . " Our Dutch hydrangeas are grown here in Ecuador and are very popular . The colors of these ' Dutch Hydrangeas ' are so vivacious ; you wo n’t come up anything like them here . "
Kolster ’s ' Dutch Hydrangeas' . See our photo report here .
Sulaiman Aloqaibi from United Flower Group spotlight the challenge facing the Dutch marketplace . He imports flowers and plants from around the world to Saudi Arabia but has find a meaning decline in the telephone number of prime import from the Netherlands . This prompted him to visit Expo Flor Ecuador . " Since COVID , wedding planners in Saudi Arabia stopped buying fresh flowers , except for table arrangements . Weddings became pocket-size during the pandemic , and to maximise reuse , they turn to plastic heyday from China . Additionally , the creative thinking of florist in Saudi Arabia has been to a great extent shape by on-line shopping . customer see depiction of blossom and want exactly what they see in the photos . As a final result , there has been a 60 % reducing in the import of Dutch bloom , as they are not useable year - rotund . "
Team de Ruijter Ecuador
It ’s clear that Ecuadoran know how to make an impingement , as evidenced by the telling stands at the fair . The bigger , the better seemed to be the motto , with booths thematically plan and overflowing with blossom . The theme of " bigger , brighter , bolder " was certainly choose to heart . Next yr , many grower , breeders , and other concerned party will assemble in neighboring Colombia , where Proflora will take place again in early October . In just a few calendar week , the flowered community will convene in the Netherlands , where many shower and visitors from Expo Flor Ecuador will also be present at Trade Fair Aalsmeer and/or IFTF from November 5 to 7 , 2024 .
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