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, October 17, 2026
11am – 2pm
@ the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
"Companion Plants"
with Amy Ohe
Please join us for what should be another great program in October. Amy will be giving a talk on specific companion plants she grows alongside her Gesneriads. There will be an introduction into the genus Pinguicula (common name butterworts), carnivorous (or more accurately, insectivorous) rosette-growing plants (no more fungus gnats!) with a few orchids sprinkled in. Her presentation will show you photos, typical species, growing notes, and additional resources. She will bring plants to show as well. Amy is currently the Vice President of the Manhattan Orchid Society.
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.
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 .