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By With Heart Collective|January 21, 2025
2025 PlantCon Orlando event banner

2025 PlantCon Orlando event banner | PlantCon

With Heart Collective has announced the first-ever PlantCon International Orlando, marking the convention’s debut outside of Texas. This global non-profit plant convention is scheduled for Feb. 22-23, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando. Following two successful years in Texas, the support from the plant community has inspired PlantCon International to branch out to Florida.

PlantCon Orlando will feature a marketplace with more than 100 local and international booths offering an extensive selection of plants and plant-related products. From rare to beginner-friendly favorites, PlantCon caters to a wide array of interests, including aroids, orchids, bonsai, aquatics, florals, cacti, edible plants, and much more.

“We’re thrilled to bring PlantCon to Orlando for the first time,” says Kenny Nguyen, founder of PlantCon International. “This expansion is a testament to the incredible support we’ve received over the past two years. Florida’s plant community is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to celebrate and contribute to the passion for plants. We can’t wait to share PlantCon with local plant enthusiasts and visitors from around the world!”

PlantCon Orlando will feature a keynote presentation by Jeff Block, M.D., a professional physician-botanist and recognized expert in the fields of botanical medicine and horticultural science. Dr. Block, also known as “DocBlock”, brings more than 25 years of clinical healthcare expertise and deep knowledge of tropical ornamental plants. His keynote, “A Healthy Respect for the Powers of Plants… and the Incredible Ways They Engage Us!,” will explore how plants interact with human senses and influence our perception and well-being.

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PlantCon Orlando will also offer hands-on workshops and presentations led by industry experts, covering topics such as plant care, propagation, native plants, landscaping, and gardening. This event is designed to unite plant enthusiasts worldwide. The convention fosters connections, bridges gaps within the plant community, and provides an inclusive platform for learning, sharing, and growing together.

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With Heart Collective is a non-profit event and production team focused on creating inclusive spaces and opportunities for small, minority-owned businesses and their customers. Its mission is to provide educational resources and support in areas such as tax compliance, branding, marketing, and more, while fostering connections and promoting diversity within the community. Under With Heart Collective, the nonprofit organization includes Houston Plant Market, PlantCon International, Heart of Hou, The Vendor Alliance, and The Little Plant Library. See all author stories here.