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, May 16, 2026
11am – 2pm
@ the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
Annual Propagation Meeting
It’s time for one of our favorite events of the year. Come join us for our annual propagation workshop program! Let’s refresh our memories as to the various techniques we use to propagate our favorite plants before diving into the plant material provided. Copious propagation material will be supplied via stem, leaf, and root cuttings. Come and get a propagation of something new to add to your collection. Also, seeds and pots will be provided for the GNYGS seed germination group project. Members are encouraged to bring healthy, disease/pest-free plant material to share propagation material with the group. Please make sure all plant material is properly labeled.
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.
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 .