Feb 11, 2025
TPIE 2025 drew international crowd to Florida

The 2025 Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) drew nearly 7,400 nursery and landscape industry professionals from across the globe to the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. The event showcased the latest trends and products in foliage, floral and tropical plants.

TPIE offered a blend of expert-led education, networking opportunities and an expansive exhibition of products and displays. Spanning 227,000 square feet of exhibition space with over 1,000 exhibit spaces, TPIE featured more than 420 companies. Attendees had direct access to the newest offerings that will shape the industry in the coming year.“TPIE is where plant professionals from all over the world converge to make important connections, learn what’s trending, and experience plants and products,” said Tal Coley, CEO of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA). “This industry trade event is truly an international marketplace.”

Ahead of the expo, FNGLA hosted the 2025 TPIE Road Show, a full-day tour highlighting Florida’s tropical foliage hubs in Homestead, Florida. Attendees explored four top-tier nursery production operations, gaining exclusive insights into the region’s thriving landscape and nursery industry.

The opening session, “Always Evolving: Build Influence, Capture Opportunity, Create Connections,” featured renowned filmmaker Brett Culp, who inspired attendees to accelerate business performance and forge stronger professional connections. Throughout TPIE, attendees participated in educational workshops covering a range of topics, from sustainable practices to emerging trends in plant care.

TPIE 2026 is scheduled for Jan. 21-23.

Photo courtesy of Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.