Two succulent enthusiasts from different countries met in the lush world of Yunnan, China, only to discover they were distant relatives and kindred spirits in their love for succulents! Cactus Boy Founder, Koh Kuan Meng, made the fortuitous discovery while seeking out new markets in China, and this newfound connection is what will lead to the Succulent Fair at Ipoh Parade.
Featuring vibrant species that have taken over the Chinese market by storm and only available at Ipoh Parade for a limited run from 29 November to 1 December 2024, this fair will feature a hundred varieties of imported succulents from China, including captivating pink-hued varieties like Lavender Pebbles, Echeveria Monroe, Echeveria Snow Angel, and Cream Puff.
In addition to both local and imported succulents and cacti, the fair will also feature epiphytes by Jungle Art and Nordic-inspired handcrafted pots by Unique Maker.
Additionally, Kuan Meng will also be showcasing his recent haul of unique cacti species from Thailand, which is currently experiencing a boom for these spiky plants.
The main highlight for this Succulent Fair is the inaugural Succulent Auction that will take place on 30 November at 3:30pm, and registered bidders (registration can be completed on-site) might be lucky enough to obtain exclusive collectibles that aren’t generally sold commercially at the auction. The value of the succulents and cacti could range in the thousands, but lucky bidders might just walk away with a prized possession at a fraction of the cost.
Competition is expected to be stiff as the auction will proceed online and offline concurrently. The same will happen to the Lucky Draw Session over the weekend at 9:00pm, where the succulent fervour would be at its peak online and on-site as audiences clamour to see if they are the fortunate chosen few.
The fair will also feature a series of interactive activities, offering a platform for succulent and cacti enthusiasts to connect and learn together:
- 29 Nov – 1 Dec, 10:00am – 10:00pm: Repotting Service*
- 29 Nov – 1 Dec, 10:00am – 10:00pm: Guess-and-Win Game*
- 29 Nov – 1 Dec, 10:00am – 10:00pm: Succulent Blind Box
- 29 Nov – 1 Dec, 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Personalised Photo Key Ring Corner
- 30 Nov – 1 Dec, 1:30pm: Sharing Session by Cactus Boy
- 30 Nov – 1 Dec, 2:00pm: Platycerium Mounting Demo
- 30 Nov – 1 Dec, 5:00pm: Parent-Kid Succulent Introduction Workshop (pre-registration is required at https://forms.gle/hd392fKArQrRKkgS9)
- 30 Nov – 1 Dec, 9:00pm: Lucky Draw Session*
- 30 Nov, 3:30pm: The First Succulent Auction
*Terms and conditions apply
