The Houghton Bonsai and Succulent Show: Rare Plants, Interesting Workshops and Demonstrations at Killarney Mall

The Houghton Bonsai and Succulent Show is an annual exhibition and plant market in Johannesburg that showcases the best of bonsai, succulents, orchids and other rare plants. Now in its fourth year, the event is running from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Killarney Mall, unlocking a weekend green wonderland for plant experts and new plant parents alike. Here’s what you need to know.

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What to expect at The Houghton Bonsai and Succulent Show

This popular plant event in Johannesburg promises a range of displays, interesting workshops, and demonstrations. Shoppers have the rare opportunity to browse and buy dazzling blooms and blossoms as well as striking exotic varieties from a selection of suppliers.

The workshops and demonstrations cover a variety of topics, from caring for your newly purchased plant to propagation techniques and styling secrets. Look out for unique plant accessories and décor too, and be sure to make time to chat with vendors and get care instructions and nifty tips before taking home your plant babies.

What’s happening at the plant show?

The Houghton Bonsai and Succulent Show is taking things up a notch in 2026 with some exciting new additions to their weekend programme.

There’s a free bonsai hospital available. If you’ve got a plant that’s not doing well, bring it along to the Plant Hospital, where the Bonsai guru, Tommy Ramiah will diagnose struggling plants and give practical advice on how to make them thrive

Look forward to a beautiful saxophonist playing on Saturday, and live grand piano sessions on Sunday.

There are artisanal deli stalls to keep the hunger pangs away, allowing guests to shop even longer. Parents can feel free to bring the young ones along too, with the area opposite Mugg & Bean transforming into a play zone with face painting, balloon sculpting, a soft play area, a bubble house and succulent cake crafts. The Science Guy is also running Bright Sparks Workshops on both days at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.