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, February 21, 2026
11am – 2pm
@ the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
Gesneriad Society webinar:
Bill Price on "Rare and Unusual Gesneriads"
Have you ever wondered how some growers have success with those fabulous rare gesneriads? They must know something you don’t know. Now, you can get into the mind of one of The Gesneriad Society’s best growers, Bill Price, and find out just exactly how he manages to overcome many of the challenges these rare gesneriads present. Bill shows us how he grows over 30 different rare gesneriads, explains how he grows them and then answers a few questions on his growing processes. Bill begins the talk with an analysis of what he does with a new plant that he’s never seen or grown before. He explains how he figures out whether it belongs in strong light or in a more protected environment. This is one session you won’t want to miss. Here's a comment from a satisfied viewer: "Bill's advice is invaluable, and the webinar is really great!"
As usual, we'll have coffee/refreshments, a fantastic sales plant, a judged Little Show, raffle, ducation, camaraderie and more. This meeting is not to be missed! Guests are welcome. Hope to see you then!
Mark your calendars for our meetings in 2026.
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
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 .