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.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
11am – 2pm
@ the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
Paliavana and Vanhouttea
with Joel Egan
These two genera with funny names are Brazilian shrubs and trees that are closely related to Sinningia, and all 3 might be merged into one big genus one day, if taxonomists have their say. Let’s learn how Joel grows several of these fascinating plants that produce large and beautiful flowers, at our last meeting of the season. No greenhouses needed!
As usual, we'll have coffee/refreshments, a fantastic sales plant, a judged Little Show, raffle, education, camaraderie and more.
This meeting is not to be missed! Guests are welcome. Hope to see you then!
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Please mark your calendars, our remaining meetings in 2025 will be:
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september 20
october 18
november 15
december 13 (holiday party - members only)
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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 .