Step behind the scenes of bromeliad hybridization to discover how new colors, shapes, and cold-tolerant traits are created. This presentation breaks down the fundamentals of hand-pollination, seed collection, and raising seedlings, focusing on popular genera like Neoregelia, Aechmea, and Billbergia. Through step-by-step visuals, you’ll learn the techniques breeders use to select parent plants, manage genetic variety, and bring striking new cultivars from workbench to bloom—along with practical tips for trying your hand at crossing plants in your own collection.

John Smith is an accomplished bromeliad hybridizer and grower with over two decades of hands-on experience. A long-time member of the international plant community, John has registered dozens of unique cultivars celebrated for their vivid foliage and robust growth habits. He regularly travels to share his passion for plant breeding, offering accessible advice that inspires home growers to experiment with their own collections.