Become a Member
The Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society is based in South Florida.
Our dedicated individual members collect and cultivate tropical ferns & exotic plants.
Our members include plant enthusiasts from all over the world.
We meet at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on the Fourth Monday of every month.
Learn About the Society
Find out about our mission, who we are and what we do.
Next Meeting
The next talk is on February 23, 2026 and will be held at 7:15pm in Corbin Classroom A at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Speaker Carl Lewis, Ph. D. will give a presentation titled “City in a Garden: Fairchild’s Vision for South Florida.”
Congratulations to the Tropical Fern and Exotic Plant Society 2025 Scholarship Award Recipients
Daniel Tuckeris a doctoral student in Earth Systems Science at FIU. His $1000 award will directly support his continued training and field and lab-based work, including the materials and equipment necessary to advance his studies. His focus is devoted to the conservation horticulture and systematics of Sabal in subtropical Florida.
Preetika Chandis a PhD candidate in the Department of Biological Sciences at FIU specializing in plant functional ecology and root trait evolution. Her research focuses on understanding the anatomical and functional traits that enable mangrove species to thrive in coastal environments. She has been awarded $750 to further her research.
Meredith Preve is currently in the PhD program in the Department of Earth and Environment at FIU. Her $500 award will be used toward her dissertation which is focused on the conservation status and agroforestry potential of aroids. Her research will have an impact on plant conservation and ethnobotanical interests.