The Greater New York Gesneriad Society
Welcome! We are a group of houseplant enthusiasts focused on the “Miracle Houseplants,” plants in the Gesneriaceae, a family that includes African violets (Saintpaulia), florist gloxinias (Sinningia), Cape primroses (Streptocarpus), Episcias and many other common houseplants.
Next Monthly Meeting
Saturday, November 15, 2025
11am – 2pm
@ the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
IT'S SHOWTIME!!!
The Gesneriad Society Convention Flower Show
plus Annual Bake Sale
This month we'll have a double treat for our meeting on Nov. 15.
We all know from our Little Show program at each meeting that there is a lot to be learned by bringing our plants to a meeting for showing, discussing and sharing. Imagine what is to be learned when members come from all over the world to participate in a flower show at the annual Gesneriad Society Convention. Just such an event occurred in July 2025 in Parsippany NJ. Some of you attended the flower show and saw, first-hand, the spectacular plants that were exhibited. Fortunately, the entire show was photographed by the professional Photography Committee and their results will be the subject of our November meeting. You will see new species and hybrids that might be available for you to grow and enjoy, as well as artistic arrangements and crafts of a "gesneriacious" nature! Bring your comments and make a list of your favorites - there will be something for everyone.
We'll also hold our annual Bake Sale! Get your recipes ready, your ovens heated, and it's time to bake! Bring a homemade confection, or even store-bought, to share with our members. We'll have sales of individual items as well as an animated auction of delectable items. Another meeting not to be missed. Guests are welcome.
We meet at the LGBT Community Center on 13th Street west of 7th Avenue. It's easily accessible by A, C, E, F, L, 1, 2, 3 trains. There is a helpful map on our .