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, June 20, 2026
11am – 2pm
@ the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
"Gesneriads at the Geneva Botanical Garden"
with Levente Hajdu
For our last monthly meeting before the summer break, Levente Hajdu will present a travelogue on his trip to the Geneva BG, which he visited on pit stop from attending a scientific conference at CERN. Be ready to be awed by this vast collection of Gesneriaceae, which are a main focus at this world-class botany research center and garden.
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!
Mark your calendars for our remaining meetings in 2026.
June 20
September 19
October 17
November 21
December (holiday party) TBD
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 .