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If a conference on Anthurium, Philodendron and aroids was held?

exoticrainforest
16 years ago

This is purely a hypothetical question.

Every spring the International Aroid Society holds a show and sale in Miami in September. A number of people have been discussing the possibility of a second show, not a replacement show, to be held elsewhere in the United States, possibly in the spring, maybe late May or early June. That show might possibly be held in conjunction with a large botanical garden in order to give visitors more to see and experience. Some sites suggested so far have included San Diego and St. Louis but no decision is even near at the moment.

Some of the ideas proposed have been to have conferences on subjects such as:

1. Experiences with Temperate Climate Outdoor Cultivation of Tropical Aroids.

2. Edible Aroids of the World and Their Preparation.

3. Aquatic Aroid Genera Suitable for Aquarium Culture: Cryptocoryne, Lagenandra, and Anubias.

4. Review of the Genus Philodendron [and other popular or unpopular genera] and Cultivation Recommendations.

5. Aroids on E-Bay: Tips and Cautions about Buying and Selling On-Line.

6. Aroid Photography: Aesthetic and Scientific Pointers.

7. Hybridization of Aroids for the Amateur Enthusiast.

8. Landscaping with Aroids and Advice on Grounds Maintenance.

9. Successful Storage of Dormant Tubers.

  1. Harvesting, Storage, and Germination of Aroid Seeds.
  2. Tissue Culture: A Step-By-Step Introduction to Mass Cloning.
  3. Artificial Lighting for Aroid Culture.
  4. Coaxing Inflorescences from Reluctant Bloomers.
  5. Native Cold Climate Aroids of North America [or Europe, or Anatolia, or Asia].
  6. Some Scientific Mysteries about Aroids.
  7. What is Known about Aroid Odor and Fragrance.
  8. Hybridizing Anthurium species.
  9. Botany 101, Why you should consider a career in aroid botany.

And possibly other topics.

In addition to the conference, there could be a show of rare aroid specimens as well as a sale. Possibly a rare plant auction.

This show would not be exclusively Anthurium. It would include all aroids such as Philodendron, Alocasia, Colocasia, Amorphophallus, and other aroid species.

Would you attend? What would make you want to attend? Would you travel from outside the United States if there was enough to see,doand possibly buy to entice you to attend?

If this type of show could support itself, we just might be able to see that one is produced. Your input would be much appreciated.

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