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, October 19, 2024
11am-2pm
at the LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York City
Back to the roots with Joel Egan
Let’s get back to our roots. Our Gesneriaceae family is so varied, and they live in a variety of environments: on arid rock formations, rainforest floor, epiphytically (on trees), savannah and meadows, etc. In this program we will look at the anatomy and physiology of plant roots and how the variety in these structures allows for plants to thrive in a myriad of environments. Special emphasis will be given to the ways in which gesneriads use their roots to exist in very diverse environments. This will be another fascinating interactive program with a Powerpoint presentation by Joel; input from the audience is always welcome.
As usual, we'll have coffee/refreshments, a fantastic sales plant, a judged Little Show, raffle, education, camaraderie and more. Guests are welcome. Hope to see you then!
Please note our remaining dates for 2024 are as follows:
october 19
november 16
december 14 (members only)
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 .