Bromeliad Society of San Francisco is dedicated to bringing together plant enthusiasts, growers, and collectors to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the extraordinary diversity of the Bromeliaceae family. Through monthly meetings, expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and community plant sales, we create an open environment for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned botanists to share knowledge, swap rare specimens, and foster a lifelong passion for growing bromeliads in the Bay Area.
Next Meeting:
Cultivating Cool-Growing Bromeliads and Their Allies in San Francisco
By Kyle Pierce
October 15, 2026 • 7:00 pm
Ever wondered how to turn San Francisco’s cool, foggy climate into a plant lover’s paradise? 🌿 Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM at the County Fair Building in San Francisco to hear 30-year Richmond District resident Kyle Pierce share his secrets to “Cultivating cool-growing bromeliads and their allies in San Francisco.” Faced … Read more
UPCOMING Meetings — save the date:
November 19
TBA
December 17
Holiday Potluck (with RSVP)
Join BSSF for more exciting events covering all things bromeliad
Love what you saw? BSSF meets every third Thursday of the month — and membership opens up a whole year of:
- Expert presentations on bromeliad habitats, cultivation, and science
- Show & Tell where members share their own plants and get advice
- Greenhouse visits
- Annual garden tour of remarkable private collections
- Members-only early access to the annual big bromeliad sale
Annual dues are just $20 for an individual or $25 for a household — a deal any SF bay area plant enthusiast can’t miss out on.