Whether your living room looks like a jungle or you’re just hoping to keep a single fern alive, get ready: the ultimate plant convention is putting down roots in Houston this October.
About PlantCon
What started as a pandemic passion project to keep the local community connected has blossomed into something huge. Founded by President Kenny Nguyen, this grassroots movement opened the Houston Plant Market in 2022 as a central hub for plant lovers, which eventually paved the way for the very first official PlantCon in 2023.
Today, PlantCon proudly holds the title of “the largest plant hobbyist convention in the nation.”
When and where is PlantCon October 2026?
This year’s immersive expo takes over the Reliant Center on the weekend of October 17–18, 2026.
What to expect at PlantCon this October
Expect the massive space to be transformed into a lush micro-rainforest, featuring around 200 booths packed with everything from rare, exotic beauties to easy-care starter plants.
PlantCon Houston runs a full weekend schedule of hands-on workshops, expert panels, and plant competitions. You can learn the Japanese art of Kokedama to create moss ball displays, mount staghorn ferns onto boards, and build custom bonsai trees from scratch.
The convention schedule includes specialized talks on native Texas oaks, cultivating outdoor gardens, and designing interior spaces with plants. A special guest panel hosts a live Q&A about building plant collections, while a gardening game show tests your outdoor growing knowledge with trivia and prizes.
The convention wraps up at the DJ stage with an award ceremony recognizing the plant competition winners, top exhibitors, and the Houston Local Hero.
PlantCon takes place from October 17 – October 18 at Reliant Center, 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054. Both days the convention will run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., earlier for those with Early Entry or VIP Passes.
How to get tickets to PlantCon this October
Tickets are available directly through the event’s official website; starting at $30 (+ tax) for a Sunday Single Day Pass, tickets grant access to all presentations on-site. No re-entry is allowed.
GA 2-Day Passes are priced at $39 (+ tax); these tickets likewise grant access to all on-site presentations. This ticket also includes a woven PlantCon wristband, commemorative PlantCon Pin, a free convention t-shirt (while supplies last), re-entry, as well as the chance to sign up for workshops up to a week before the event. This ticket price will ncrease to $45 (+ tax) the weekend of the event.
Early Entry Passes, for $74 (+ tax), include all the above perks as well as early entry to PlantCon both days at 9 a.m. as well as a special Early Entry Badge with PlantCon Lanyard.
PlantCon also offers VIP Passes for $195 (+ tax). These passes include the following:
- Early entry at 8 a.m. both days
- 14″ official PlantCon tote bag
- VIP badge with PlantCon lanyard
- Sign-up up to three weeks before the event for workshops
- $25 workshop credit
- Dedicated VIP front row seating at presentations
- Complimentary Plant Locker access
- Opening reception access
With the purchase of a single-day entry with adult ticket, Children Passes are priced at $5. This includes single-day admission for those ages 14 and under.
