Floresta Collector's Plant Market, presented by the Aroid Society (ASA)
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Floresta Collector's Plant Market, presented by the Aroid Society (ASA)

By Aroid Society of Australia (ASA)

Join us for a two day foliage-fest celebrating all things plants and the people who love them, presented by the Aroid Society of Australia.

Location

Coburg Town Hall

90 Bell Street Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia

Agenda

Saturday October 25
Sunday October 26

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop: Build Your Own Hydroculture Terrarium with Koi Pond

Kate from HABIT Plants

[Ticketed Event] Everyone has owned a terrarium that turns brown and gets relegated to the garage, so Kate from HABIT Plants wanted to change that with their terrarium range built around hydroculture...

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Speaker Series: Growing Hoyas in Melbourne

Callum from HABIT Plants

Known for their wax-like leaves, cascading growth habits, and clusters of starry, fragrant flowers, Hoya are equally at home in hanging baskets, trained on trellises, or integrated into outdoor tropi...

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Speaker Series: The Care and Cultivation of Arisaema

Jane from Tonkins Bulbs & Perennials

Often called “cobra lilies” or “jack-in-the-pulpits,” Arisaema are admired for their architectural forms, bold foliage, and striking spathes. With more than 150 species found around the world, they o...

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workshop: Kokedama for Beginners

Lilian from Where The Green Things Are

[Ticketed Event] Get ready to get your hands dirty—in the best possible way! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the ancient (and slightly addictive) Japanese art of kokedama making. We’ll cover tw...

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Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Hobbies • Other

Welcome to the Floresta Rare Plant Market!

The Aroid Society of Australia is proud to present Floresta de Tropical (translating to “rainforest” in Portugese), a plant fair celebrating the beauty of tropical foliage and all the people who love them.

This will be a must for all plant collectors, novice and experienced alike, with an amazing array of growers from all over Australia selling rare and unusual plants, talented botanical artists, gourmet food, incredible workshops and informative talks.

Check out who's coming here

Housed over two days in the historic Coburg Town Hall, close to vibrant Sydney Road, Pentridge Precinct and public transport, you won’t want to miss this party.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne in 2025!

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Frequently asked questions

Will tickets be available at the door?

Absolutely, but to get express entry, we recommend pre-purchasing your tickets.

I notice there is a free ticket option. How do I get free entry?

Free entry is available to all current financial members of the Aroid Society of Australia. Members get entry 15 minutes prior to general admission, as well as the option to sell plants at the ASA stall at Floresta. You can find out more about the advantages of membership www.aroids.net/membership

I'd like to attend both days, do you have a discounted ticket for the whole weekend?

As we are a not-for-profit, we have priced our door entry very low at $5 and are unable to offer a discounted weekend pass. Also, Eventbrite can't do that. But we promise you'll have a great weekend if you come on both days.

Will there be food and drinks available?

We will have 2 food trucks (including vegan options), a coffee cart and a baked goods vendor to keep you happily fed and watered. You'll never want to leave!

How do I get to the venue? Is there on-site parking?

Coburg Town Hall is close to public transport. While there is no on-site parking, there is plenty of street parking in the streets behind the venue, at the Coburg Leisure Centre across Bell St, or in the undercover parking at the nearby Pentridge Precinct.

Do you have somewhere I can put my plants while I keep enjoying the festivities?

Yes! There will be plant Minding available at the ASA stall for a gold coin donation.

What else will there be to do other than shop for plants?

We will have incredible workshops and free talks from industry experts. There will also be plenty of botanical artists attending if you've run out of space in your house with good lighting. Awkward Portraits will also be available to take a professional photo of you with your new plant pal!

I'd like to attend a workshop, how do I secure a place?

Workshop tickets can be purchased when you secure your entry tickets by scrolling down.

Is this event accessible?

Absolutely. Coburg Town Hall is fully accessible, and we maintain a 3m walkway between stalls.

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