YouTube Creator & Author

Producer and host of Plant One On Me and Flock Finger Lakes YouTube channels. Author of "How to Make A Plant Love You" and Cornell graduate in Environmental Science and Entomology.

Kunzo was born into a family of wholesalers of ikebana materials that has been in business since his great-grandfather's time. A wide variety of plants from all over the world attracts many people to visit his nursery ‘Hanauchu’.

Parkside Plants - Founder

Founder of boutique plant studio Parkside Plants, specializing in botanical installations for luxury spaces and staghorn fern mounting expertise.

New York Botanical Garden - VP of Education

Plant scientist, educator, and Vice President of Education at NYBG, specializing in basic botany, plant structure, and practical plant care techniques.

J&L Orchids - Orchid Grower & Judge

Orchid grower and judge from J&L Orchids, a 60-year-old nursery. Expert in understanding plant environments and growing miniature orchids in terrariums.

Monica's Porch - Tarot Reader & Plant Spirituality Expert

Experienced tarot reader, medium, and astrologer who leads a healing center in Austin, Texas. Specializes in connecting plants with spirituality through tarot.

Brown Skin Plant Mama - Plant Therapy Advocate

Known as Brown Skin Plant Mama, advocates for plant therapy and mental well-being. Children's book author who sold over 1,000 books in less than a year.

Lower Eastside Cactus & Succulent Society

Decade-long member of CSSA/NYCSS, helped launch the Lower East Side Cactus & Succulent Society. Expert in habitat-style potting and staging of succulents.

NYC Cactus & Succulent Society

NYC-based cactus enthusiast focused on producing unique astrophytum hybrid cultivars. Travels globally to study plants in native habitats and with master growers.

DIY & Plant Queen

Known as the DIY and plant queen, shares easy upcycles and DIYs from her NYC jungle home. Leading the opening reception painting workshop.

Michael Wang is the author of LEIF’S GIFT, illustrated by Lenny Wen and published by Norton Young Readers. A designer and avid plant enthusiast, Michael is a graduate of Boston University. He was born in Taiwan, and grew up in New York City, where he still resides. His website is michaelwangstories.com, and he chronicles the progress of his ever-growing plant collection on Instagram @plantgroovy.

Costa Farms

Expert in plant cultivation from nature to consumer, sharing insights on commercial plant production and distribution.

Propagation Diaries - Plant Accessory Brand Owner

Collector and owner of Propagation Diaries, a houseplant accessory brand focused on stylish and functional plant supports, with 3+ years of hands-on trellising experience.

DMV Beneficials - Pest Management Expert

Known as copper_lattice, founder of DMV Beneficials providing evidence-based, sustainable pest management guidance using beneficial insects for houseplants.

Aqua Rodeo - Horticulturist & Mounted Plant Specialist

Full-time horticulturist specializing in epiphytic plants, air plants, mounted ferns, and tree-dwelling plants that thrive without soil.

House Plant Journal - Author & Plant Expert

Author of "The New Plant Parent" and "The New Plant Collector", creator of House Plant Journal. Engineering approach to plant care with 500K+ Instagram followers and viral plant time-lapse videos.

Kamili Bell Hill is the creative force behind PlantBlerd, a vibrant online community where plants meet personality and design gets a dose of joy. With a background in law and a deep-rooted love for greenery, she’s built a community that’s both aspirational and relatable—sharing clever plant growing and styling tips, encouragement, and plenty of wit. Her engaging content has earned her a loyal following and features in HGTV Magazine, Architectural Digest, LA Times, Horticulture Magazine, The American Gardener, Westchester Magazine, and CNN Underscored. Kamili is a seasoned speaker, having shared her expertise at events around the country such as The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival and The Philadelphia Flower Show. She’s now returning to PlantCon after speaking at PlantCon Houston ‘24. Her first book, Happy Plants, Happy You (Cool Springs Press), an Amazon bestseller, explores the powerful connection between plant care and self-care.

Maria is a “Plant Killer Turned Plant Lady” on a mission to help everyone successfully care for plants and make the world a kinder and greener place. After learning to care for plants successfully and experiencing the exponential joy caring for plants brought to her life, she founded the Growing Joy with Plants Podcast to learn alongside her listeners as she interviews experts in all aspects of plant care. Growing Joy with Plants has grown into the top Home & Garden Houseplant & gardening podcast in the world, closing in on 3 million downloads and was a 2020 Webby Honoree.

NYC DJ & Music Producer

San Francisco-born DJ with radio broadcasting background and 5 years at iHeart Radio. NYC resident DJ in Lower East Side, passionate about music and community events.