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PlantCon Houston
Full Programming
10:30am
Workshop
Kokedama Workshop
This Kokedama class introduces participants to the traditional Japanese art of creating moss ball plant displays. Attendees learn step-by-step how to form, wrap, and care for their own Kokedama, leaving with a beautiful, handmade piece to take home and the knowledge to care for it. Plants provided by Proven Winners Leafjoy. Supplies provided by Sol Soils and Mossify.
11am
Presentation
Oaks: The Tree You See, the World You Don't
What if the oak you see every day is hiding an entire world in plain sight? Meet Quercus and discover the invisible web of wildlife, plants, fungi, soil, water, and people connected to oaks. Learn why these often-overlooked trees matter to our communities—and how seeing them differently can change the way we plant, protect, and care for the living landscapes around us.
12:30pm
Panel & Meet & Greet
Special Guest Panel
Get up close with some of PlantCon's favorite special guests in this lively, laugh-filled panel! Hear the stories behind their plant journeys, discover how they built their collections and communities, and get the inside scoop on their biggest wins, funniest moments, and favorite plant obsessions. Bring your questions for a live audience Q&A and enjoy a conversation full of tips, inspiration, and plenty of planty fun—you never know what stories (or surprises) will come up!
Workshop
Staghorn Mounting
Participants will be mounting a staghorn fern or other epiphyte onto a board. Participants will also receive instructions on how to mount, care, and additional information surrounding these plants.
2pm
Announcement
Plant Competition Closes
Entries from the plant competition close at 2pm sharp. Make sure you register and drop off your plant with staff at the Plant Competition table to be considered. The winner will be announced and awarded at the Award Ceremony at 3pm on Sunday at the DJ stage. Good luck!
3pm
Presentation
Ethos to Environment: Creating Spaces That Reflect Who We Are
What does your space say about you before you ever speak? In Ethos to Environment, entrepreneur, content creator, plant enthusiast, and OnlyPlants founder Kossi Tchenawou explores how our environments reflect our identities, cultures, memories, values, and growth. Through stories, humor, and conversation, we’ll reflect on what makes a space feel like home and how plants and personal objects can help us create spaces that feel welcoming, authentic, and alive.
4pm
Workshop
Beginner Bonsai Class
Our beginner bonsai workshop will include a dwarf umbrella plant, a bonsai pot, and workshop tools to pot and style a new bonsai. Participants will learn a brief history and overview of bonsai, and then have a hands-on workshop potting and styling their umbrella plant into a beautiful miniature tree.
10am
Workshop
Herbal Tea Blending 101
Step into The Bloom Bar Experience, a hands-on herbal tea blending workshop where attendees will create their own custom tea blend using a curated selection of herbs. Guests will learn how to combine flavors for relaxation, digestion, or energy while crafting a blend tailored to their taste. Each guest will leave with a handcrafted tea blend that makes approximately 20–40 cups (2oz) or 60–80 cups (4oz), depending on how strong they prefer their tea, along with access to exclusive workshop-only pricing and perks at the This Flower Grows booth.
11am
Presentation & Demonstration
Vermicomposting: Long Live the Earthworm!
Explore the world of vermicomposting! Learn how to build a worm bin, what worms eat, and how to turn nutrient-rich castings into garden fertilizer and worm tea. See real working systems and discover why earthworms are essential garden helpers. The first 100 attendees receive a free bottle of Worm Elixir!
11:30am
Workshop
Kokedama Workshop
This Kokedama class introduces participants to the traditional Japanese art of creating moss ball plant displays. Attendees learn step-by-step how to form, wrap, and care for their own Kokedama, leaving with a beautiful, handmade piece to take home and the knowledge to care for it. Plants provided by Proven Winners Leafjoy. Supplies provided by Sol Soils and Mossify.
12:30pm
Presentation
People of PlantCon Podcast Viewing
People of PlantCon, hosted by Trent Geer and Kiki Blantz of PlantCon's podcast team, show you one of the many great episodes of the podcast!
3pm
Workshop
Tissue Culture 101 w/ Paolinating Plant Shop
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to successfully transition a tissue culture plant from its sterile container into a thriving home environment. We'll guide you through each step of the acclimation process, explain why it's important, and share tips to help your rare plant flourish long after you take it home.
4pm
Announcement
Award Ceremony
Come join us at 4pm at the DJ stage to celebrate the winners of the Plant Competition, Exhibitor Rewards and the Seattle Local Hero Award.
Game Show
Plant BINGO
Join PlantCon staff for 20 fast-paced rounds of Plant BINGO! Learn fun care tips and facts about each featured plant while playing for the chance to win plants, merch, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or longtime collector, this interactive game is the perfect mix of plant knowledge and prizes. One bingo card per person.
4:30pm
Workshop
Mossarium Workshop
Recommended for beginners and experts alike, this one-hour class led by an instructor will walk you step by step through every stage of building your thriving jar ecosystem from dirt to leaf. After assembling your one-of-a-kind creation, the class ends with a thorough review on how to keep your new plants alive and thriving for years (or even decades) to come.
