NEWSLETTER
A Breathtaking Display of Orchids and a Love Letter to New York, from February 7 through April 26, 2026
On Select Evenings, Experience Orchid Nights, “the Lushest Bar in Town,” with the First on March 21, 2026
Bronx, NY—Tickets for The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) are now on sale. The 23rd edition of NYBG’s annual celebration of all things orchids runs from February 7 through April 26, 2026. Step into a dazzling floral dreamscape, where street scenes become floral dreams as visionary designer and native New Yorker Mr. Flower Fantastic transforms NYBG’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a breathtaking orchid tribute to the spirit, style, and streetscape of our beloved metropolis, N.Y.C.
Known for blending floristry with popular art and street culture, as evidenced by collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton, Adidas, and Netflix, the multidisciplinary artist’s installation at NYBG will be as monumental and awe-inspiring as the Big Apple itself. On select evenings starting March 21, Orchid Nights, botanical block parties in blooming color offer picture-perfect outings for adults 21 and over, featuring music and dancing, cash bars, and food for purchase among the energetic color and style of the exhibition. For more information about The Orchid Show and Orchid Nights, visit: nybg.org/tos.
Orchids of amazing colors will be artistically merged with the cityscape—from slice shop to stoop and from subway to bouquet—creating a mesmerizing tribute to the resilience, energy, and creativity of N.Y.C. Where fire hydrants flower and orchids overflow, the exhibition offers architectural installations evoking familiar urban scenes reimagined in vibrant floral forms, plus bold color palettes and textures that capture the rhythm and diversity of New York City life. Created around Mr. Flower Fantastic’s signature aesthetic that combines flowers, sculpture, and pop culture, this year’s Orchid Show presents a striking reinterpretation of botanical design.
Also known as “MFF,” Mr. Flower Fantastic often wears a mask and gloves to protect himself from his flower allergy, choosing to remain anonymous for both practical reasons and to focus attention on the universal gift of flowers rather than himself. MFF’s Orchid Show marks his first solo exhibition at an institution in which he expands beyond individual floral sculptures, creating an entire world for visitors to explore.
The Orchid Show is a must-see for seasoned orchid enthusiasts and for NYBG newcomers alike. While immersed in thousands of flowers, visitors will learn about orchids in the wild and NYBG’s ongoing worldwide orchid research and conservation. Orchids aren’t just found in exotic locations such as the tropics; they’re everywhere, including right here in New York State, and NYBG scientists are still discovering new species. On select weekend dates throughout the exhibition, visitors may learn about orchids and their care from NYBG’s horticulture staff.
For more information about The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle and Orchid Nights, go to www.nybg.org/.
About The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the shared planet since 1891. For more than 130 years, NYBG has been rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, in the heart of the Bronx, its greenest borough. NYBG has invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. NYBG is also a steward of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.
The plant people of NYBG—dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers—are committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. They believe in their ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding the environment and healthy eating. Expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of the world—and find actionable, nature-based solutions to the planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises. With eyes always looking forward, they train the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. At NYBG, it’s nature—or nowhere.
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Major support for The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle is provided by
the Janet Traeger Salz Charitable Trust
Generous support provided by Wolf Kahn Foundation and the Emily Mason | Alice Trumbull Mason Foundation
Digital experience provided by: Bloomberg Philanthropies
Exhibitions in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory are made possible by the Estate of Enid A. Haupt.
The New York Botanical Garden is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10458. For more information, visit nybg.org.
The New York Botanical Garden is located on property owned in full by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. A portion of the Garden’s general operating funds is provided by The New York City Council and The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The Bronx Borough President and Bronx elected representatives in the City Council and State Legislature provide leadership funding.
Photo Caption: Mr. Flower Fantastic with orchids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Media Contacts:
Nick Leshi, nleshi@nybg.org