Asia International Tropical Plant Expo 2025 to Showcase Cutting-Edge Horticultural Innovations

Global Horticulture Innovators to Showcase Rare Species in Kunming

KUNMING, CHINA — Following the outstanding success of KIFE & IFEX 2024, which attracted over 84,000+ visits and 30,000+ professional visitors from 13+ countries, the 2025 Asia International Tropical Plant Expo will take place from September 19-21 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention Center. As part of IFEX's premier horticultural platform, this specialized exhibition will highlight the rapidly growing global demand for rare tropical species and sustainable cultivation practices, building on last year's 92.3% exhibitor satisfaction rate.

Building on Past Success
The 2024 event achieved remarkable results, generating ¥200 million in on-site transactions and earning a 96.8% visitor satisfaction rating. Major participating countries included Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Thailand.

For 2025, organizers are expanding the tropical plant exhibition area to feature more than 100 growers from key biodiversity regions worldwide, including China, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Thailand (Alphabetical order). This enhanced focus reflects the sector's dynamic growth and increasing commercial importance in global horticulture markets.

Why Attend?

For Trade & Trends:

  • Rare Specimens: Velvet-leaf Anthuriums, variegated Monsteras, and collector-grade ferns.
  • Tech Meets Tradition: Automated nurseries (Chonnabot Garden, Thailand), hybrid R&D labs (Foshan Wanjinyuan Horticulture).
  • Global Network: Experience direct cultural exchange with 30+ Dutch horticultural innovators and 25+ Thai growers pioneering rare tropical hybrids. Connect with global breeders across 15+ biodiversity regions to transform plant passion into international business partnerships.

Spotlight Exhibitors

I. Aroids & Hybrid Innovators

  • Foshan Wanjinyuan Horticulture (China): 100+ annual hybrids from imported parent plants, backed by 4,000㎡ R&D greenhouses.
  • Variegated Aroid Thailand: Award-winning Philodendron and Monstera mutations.
  • Yunnan Maoye Technology (China): Sustainable Anthurium cultivation for global markets.
  • Guangzhou O2 Tropical Plants (China): Rare crystal Anthuriums for luxury interiors.

II. Epiphytes & Fern Masters

  • Gaoguang Cultivation (China): Artistic Platycerium (Staghorn Fern) installations.
  • TWO FACE (China): Sculptural fern ecosystems for modern spaces.
  • Fern Beauty (China): Biodiversity-focused fern conservation.
  • Bojue Gardening (China): Epiphytic ferns and forest-floor rarities.

III. Sustainable Sourcing Pioneers

  • Amazonian Plants Ecuador: Ethically wild-harvested rainforest species from family nurseries.
  • Indo Aroid (Indonesia): Aquatic plants and terrarium gems from biodiverse islands.
  • Guangxi Puyuan Agricultural Tech (China): Drought-resistant succulents for commercial scaling.

IV. Orchids & Tropical Collections

  • Pure Orchids Co., Ltd. (Thailand): Elite tropical orchid varieties.
  • Kunming Binfen Gardening (China): Collector-grade Begonia hybrids.
  • Kidda Nursery & The Gang (Thailand): Rare tropical specimens for global collectors.

V. Global Marketplace Curators

  • JoJoPlant (China): Industry-disrupting retail innovator blending horticulture with home aesthetics. Operating 100+ acres of automated greenhouses. Recently expanded to Walmart and Hema stores, redefining plants as functional home decor.
  • Colorful Foliage Fair (Thailand): 50+ exhibitors showcasing pink-variegated Monsteras and garden accessories.
  • ADG Trade International: Cross-continental supply chains linking China/Thailand to global markets.

 

Visitors Profile:

Drawing 2024’s top segments:

  • Trade Leaders: Importers/exporters, wholesalers.
  • Tech Innovators: Automation experts, substrate technologists.
  • Retail Visionaries: Boutique retailers, e-commerce platforms.
  • KOLs & Collectors: Influencers driving global plant trends.

Media Contact:
Kelly Li | +86 10-5933-9337 | [email protected]

About Asia International Tropical Plant Expo
As a dedicated segment of IFEX 2025, the Expo accelerates tropical plant market growth through global sourcing, R&D exchange, and trendsetting hybrids. It is Asia’s definitive stage for transforming botanical curiosity into commercial opportunity. Learn more: 

*Data sources: KIFE & IFEX 2024 Post-Show Report; 2025 Asia International Tropical Plant Expo Fact Sheet. *