PROGRAMME
Three days of meetings, talks, workshops, and demonstrations.
September 18–20, 2026
Day by Day
The program features talks, workshops, demonstrations, and meetings with growers, scholars, and enthusiasts. Events will be added to this page as soon as they are confirmed.
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 18 – 3 p.m. ~ 8 p.m.
SOCIAL CACTUS
Association representatives will be present throughout the day
Associations and groups of enthusiasts are present in the Social Cactus area at various times throughout the day, hosting exhibitions, exchanges, and activities open to the public.
ALL AFTERNOON
AERS
Plant exhibition, sale and exchange of seeds, seedlings, and cuttings.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 19 – 10 a.m. ~ 8 p.m.
11,00 – 13,00
LORENZO BONINI
Anthurium:
Learn About Them and How to Grow Them
An introduction to the world of Anthuriums, from the most interesting species to the basic requirements for growing them successfully.
PAID TALK • WRITE HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
14,00 – 15,30
EFFETTOSERRA
Plant Design:
—making the most of plants
How to choose, arrange, and display plants to highlight their shapes, colors, and presence in a space.
PAID TALK • WRITE HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
16,00 – 17,00
SFOBBO
False Myths: Are Indoor Plants Deadly?
How much truth is there to the common myths about houseplants? A discussion to distinguish between real risks and false myths.
FREE TALK • REGISTER HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
16,00 – 17,00
KODAMA LAB
Terrariums: History, Techniques, and Care
From the origins of the terrarium to its construction and maintenance, to create small, stable, and long-lasting ecosystems.
PAID TALK • WRITE HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
SOCIAL CACTUS
Association representatives will be present throughout the day
Associations and groups of enthusiasts are present in the Social Cactus area at various times throughout the day, hosting exhibitions, exchanges, and activities open to the public.
ALL DAY LONG
CACTOFILI GROUP
Offering and exchanging seeds, seedlings, and cuttings.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
ALL DAY LONG
AERS
Plant exhibition, sale and exchange of seeds, seedlings, and cuttings.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
ALL DAY LONG
AIAS
Gardening workshop for children and teens.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
ALL DAY LONG
AIPC
Gardening workshop for children and teens.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 20 – 10 a.m. ~ 8 p.m.
10,30 – 11,30
IL VERDE COMUNE
Water Features: From Mini Ponds to Small Lakes
From a small container to a pond: principles and solutions for incorporating water and aquatic plants into our living spaces.
PAID TALK • WRITE HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
12,00 – 13,00
BRUGNA NURSERY
Tropical Plants: How Did They End Up in Your Home?
A journey through the history of tropical plants, from their natural forests to the interiors of our homes.
FREE TALK • REGISTER HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
14,00 – 15,30
KODAMA LAB
Kokedama: The Japanese Art of Planting Without a Pot
Origins, materials, and techniques of kokedama, a form of gardening in which the plant, growing medium, and roots become a single entity.
PAID TALK • WRITE HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
16,00 – 17,00
ORCHIDERIA MOROSOLO
Not Just Phalaenopsis: The Endless World of Orchids
Beyond Phalaenopsis: A workshop to discover the amazing variety of orchids and learn how to grow them.
FREE TALK • REGISTER HERE
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LOCATION: FOYER • TALK LAB area
SOCIAL CACTUS
Association representatives will be present throughout the day
Associations and groups of enthusiasts are present in the Social Cactus area at various times throughout the day, hosting exhibitions, exchanges, and activities open to the public.
ALL DAY LONG
AERS
Plant exhibition, sale and exchange of seeds, seedlings, and cuttings.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
ALL DAY LONG
AIAS
Gardening workshop for children and teens.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
ALL DAY LONG
AIPC
Gardening workshop for children and teens.
ASSOCIATION PRESENCE · LOCATION: FOYER • SOCIAL CACTUS AREA
