International Aroid Society

06/14/2026

Newly added to the IAS Aroid Cultivar Registry.

Meet Philodendron ‘Mocha Congo’. Created and named by Marian Osiecki of oglesbyplants and released in 2026. The name says it all: rich, mocha-colored foliage that stops you in your tracks. ‘Mocha Congo’ combines a familiar bird’s nest growth habit with an unusually deep coloration that is sure to catch the attention of collectors.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full profile in the Aroid Cultivar Registry through the link in our bio.

Which do you prefer: Dark leaves or green leaves?

06/10/2026

Now officially registered on the IAS Aroid Cultivar Registry.

Anthurium ‘Jack of Clubs’ was released in 2021 by William Rotolante of Silver Krome Gardens Inc.. The name comes from the playing card and once you see the leaves, the reference is obvious. Club shaped foliage. Cream-colored veins cut through the dark foliage for contrast.

Which playing-card-themed Anthurium is your favorite?

Want to learn more? Explore the full profile in the Aroid Cultivar Registry through the link in our bio.

06/09/2026

Some forests are famous. Others are quietly extraordinary.

Mt. Makiling holds layers of biodiversity shaped by elevation, soil, and climate. Within it grows aroids whose diversity has not been fully mapped.

Phil Sumabat is documenting these species and studying their genetic variation to understand how resilient they truly are. Conservation is not only about stopping destruction.It is about knowing what exists before it is lost.

The IAS is investing in that knowledge with the help of you. Your membership and Expo attendance fund real fieldwork, real data, and real conservation outcomes like Phil’s. Join the International Aroid Society today and make a difference at Aroid.org/join

06/06/2026

Now officially part of the IAS Aroid Cultivar Registry.

Meet Colocasia ‘Mistyk’. The name reflects what makes it special: foliage that shifts and changes depending on how the light hits it. This cultivar was created and named by Jennifer Cesaroni.

Dark green to metallic bronze leaves. Pink-purple venation and undersides. A compact, clumping habit that keeps all that drama contained. ‘Mistyk’ pulls from parents ‘Redemption’ and ‘Black Stem’ and manages to outshine them both.

Do you prefer Colocasias with dramatic color contrast or oversized foliage?

Curious to learn more? Explore the full profile in the Aroid Cultivar Registry at the link in our bio.

06/05/2026

This is what it looks like when plant people find each other.

The IAS Tropical Plant Expo brings together collectors, growers, experts, and enthusiasts from all over the world, and the energy is always something special. Come be part of it. September 19-20, 2026 at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo.

Tickets at the link in bio or at aroid.org/expo See you there.

06/02/2026

The International Aroid Society was built by people who couldn’t stop asking questions about aroids, and that curiosity still drives everything we do.

As an IAS member, you’ll have access to our scientific journal, Aroideana and a global network of growers, collectors, and researchers who are always willing to go deep on the details. Join a community where your passion has a place to grow. Learn more here: aroid.org/join

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

The wait is almost over!
Aroids After Dark tickets drop to the general public tonight at midnight. Members, this is your last chance to grab yours first. Only 300 seats available. Set your alarm and get your tickets at aroid.org/expo (link is also in the bio).

05/28/2026

Thousands of rare plants. Vendors from around the world. The growers, botanists, and collectors who make this hobby what it is. All under one roof in Miami for one weekend only.

Whether you’re hunting for that plant you’ve been chasing for years, reconnecting with old friends, or discovering the aroid community for the first time, this is the place to be.

Get your ticket today for as low as $15. Swipe to see what’s waiting for you.

🗓️ September 19-20, 2026
📍 Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo
🎟️ Aroid.org/expo

05/27/2026

Somewhere out there is a room full of people who also talk to their plants, constantly check the underside of their leaves, and get just as excited for new growth as you do. We call it the Tropical Plant Expo.

Come find your people, your plants, and your next excuse to rearrange the whole living room. Lectures, workshops, new plant friends, and more plants than you can responsibly take home all in one weekend. September 19-20, 2026 at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo. Doors open at 9am. Tickets at the link in bio. You’ve been warned.