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Anticipation is mounting following the International Aroid Society’s announcement of the Tropical Plant Expo, their 47th annual show scheduled for September 21st and 22nd, 2024, at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center. This highly anticipated event is set to attract plant lovers, researchers, breeders, and enthusiasts from across the globe.
Unveiling the Spectacle
Hosted at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center, the two-day event boasts a remarkable lineup of activities that showcase the allure of all tropical plants with a focus on aroids. An aroid is a plant from the Araceae family, known for its distinctive flowers clustered on a spadix surrounded by a spathe. They include popular houseplants like
philodendrons and monsteras, valued for their ornamental foliage and unique blooms. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to:
- Interact with a global community of aroid aficionados, including researchers, breeders, and
hobbyists. - Explore an array of local and international vendors offering a wide range of species and
hybrids, many of which are rare and exclusive to this event. - Attend guest lectures from Marco Cedeño Fonseca and Orlando O. Ortiz on a taxonomy and
documentation, gaining insights from experts on plant exploration, cultivation, and more. - Get up close and personal with magnificent show plants that highlight the grandeur of these unique specimens.
Delight in the IAS Dinner, Drinks, & Auction, featuring guest speakers that bridge the generations including Marie Nock, Enid Offolter, Bill Rotolante, Paul Marcellini, and Rory Antolak.
Awards and Recognition
This year, the Aroid Awards will honor excellence in aroid cultivation and presentation. Awards will be distributed in various categories, with standout honors including Best In Show, Most Unusual Award, and the People’s Choice Award.
Details and Ticketing
The Tropical Plant Expo will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, September 21st, and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, September 22nd, at the Miami- Dade County Fair & Expo Center. Tickets for both the event and the dinner can be purchased through IASTropicalPlantExpo.com.
An Evening of Extravaganza
The much-anticipated Dinner, Drinks, & Auction event, held on September 21st at 7pm, promises a captivating evening in the Grand Salon Ballroom at Killian Palms Country Club. Featuring esteemed guest speakers Marie Nock, Enid Offolter, Bill Rotolante, Paul Marcellini, and Rory Antolak.
Join the Aroid Celebration
This year will be our 47th annual event and we’ve rebranded it as International Aroid Society’s Tropical Plant Expo, in order to be a more inclusive event. This year will be our first year hosting at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center in Miami, FL. Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center is a prominent venue with 49,000 sq ft of indoor space.
This will give us the ability to include many more types of vendors than ever before. We will also be hosting dinner, drinks, a speaking engagement and auction for attendees at our Saturday night social event.
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: Rare Plant Fairy Gold Sponsors: Monstera X / Next World Exotics Silver Sponsors: Palm Street / Thai Exotic Greenery / Toltec Plants
About the International Aroid Society
The International Aroid Society is a non-profit organization that supports Aroid education, research, and horticulture. For more information, visit aroid.org.
Join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of aroids at the 47th Annual Event,
International Aroid Society’s Tropical Plant Expo!
Event Details:
September 21-22, 2024
Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center
Miami, Florida, USA
www.IASTropicalPlantExpo.com
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