Lady of the Night Orchid
Brassavola nodosa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
8:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Not a member? Join now to experience this once-a-year only event.
A returning Garden tradition to
celebrate Fairchild Members and
rare plants for one day only.
Free for Fairchild Members
A Tradition Rooted in History
The first Member’s Day took place in April 1938, listing 37 species of palms and 31 species of trees, shrubs, and vines.
Historically, plants offered for sale are propagated from stock growing at Fairchild or in the gardens of staff and volunteers.
Many Members still bring their own nursery cart or wheelbarrow, a tradition dating back to the earliest sales. Fairchild also offers plant valets with carts.
The Member’s Day Plant Sale is a Garden tradition that began 87 years ago with Dr. David Fairchild.
That tradition continues today, giving Fairchild Members access to a curated selection of the rarest plants in South Florida, along with firsthand guidance from the Garden’s horticulture team.
This is the only time in the year when these plants become available for purchase, a gesture to celebrate our members.
The Member’s Day Plant Sale is a Garden tradition that began 87 years ago with Dr. David Fairchild.
That tradition continues today, giving Fairchild Members access to a curated selection of the rarest plants in South Florida, along with firsthand guidance from the Garden’s horticulture team.
This is the only time in the year when these plants become available for purchase, a gesture to celebrate our members.
A Day for Our Members
Get exclusive access to the rarest plants at Fairchild
Bring home plants that are hard to find anywhere else
Learn how to care for your new plant from Fairchild’s horticulture team
Spend a day walking the Garden
Connect with other Members and the people behind Fairchild’s collections
Experience Highlights
The Plant Sale
For collectors and plant enthusiasts, this is the day to shop a curated selection of the rarest plants in South Florida.
Horticulture Expertise
Talk plants with the team that grows them. Fairchild’s horticulturists are on hand to answer questions and help you choose the right plant for your space.
Purchase, Pickup and Plant Holding
Buy what you love, and keep browsing while we hold it for you. We recommend bringing a wagon or cart to help transport your plants home.
Membership Services
Do you have questions about membership, or are you ready to join? Stop by and speak with our Member Services staff and talk to our team.
Member Refreshments
Refreshments for Fairchild Members will be available throughout the day in the Lakeside Marquee.
Tickets & What’s Included
Fairchild Members
Free Admission.
Must reserve your free ticket online.
- Exclusive access to rare plants available only at Member’s Day Plant Sale
- Plant holding, so you can spend the day at the Garden
- Guidance from Fairchild’s horticulture team
Member’s Day Plant Sale
Shop This Year’s Selection
Rare finds and member favorites, grown and chosen by Fairchild’s horticulture team.
Octopus Agave
Agave vilmoriniana
Blue Grape
Myrciaria vexator
Key Lime Stars Hybrid
Pcv. Key Lime Stars ‘Maui’
Bentham’s Fountain Palm
Livistona benthamii
Tiger Tooth Aloe
Aloe juvenna
Stromanthe
Stromanthe thalia
Fragrant Pandan
Pandanus amaryllifolius
Florida Oncidium
Oncidium ensatum
Mascarene Aloe
Aloe tormentorii
Sansevieria ‘Boncel’
Sansevieria cylindrica ‘Boncel’
Aloe Hybrid
Aloe hybrid
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Member’s Day Plant Sale?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Where does it take place?
The Visitor Center and the Lakeside Marquee at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami.
Who can attend the Member’s Day Plant Sale?
This is an exclusive event to celebrate Fairchild Members.
Can I attend if I am not a Fairchild Member?
No. Member’s Day Plant Sale is exclusive to Fairchild Members.
Can I become a Fairchild Member at the event?
Visit Membership Services in the Lakeside Marquee throughout the day to become a Member.
Where do I park?
Parking is free for all visitors. Please use the Main Visitor Entrance.
Will the event happen if it rains?
Yes. Member’s Day Plant Sale takes place rain or shine.
One day. One chance to shop the rarest plants in South Florida.
Not a member yet?
Members get in free, and can come back all year long.