Deputy Minister: Ornamental Plants Are Now An Important Commodity

Deputy Minister Sudaryono (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryono, welcomes ornamental plants as an important commodity that now has high economic value.

"What we are witnessing at the FLOII Expo is proof that ornamental plants that may not have thought of having economic value are now important commodities. Subtropical countries are used to flowers, but Indonesia as a tropical country has unmatched uniqueness," he said, quoting Antara.

According to him, exhibition events are an important step to connect local business actors with international markets.

"The implementation of the FLOII Expo 2024 can be the right momentum to advance the Indonesian ornamental plant industry to the international market. The development of ornamental plants will also have an impact on improving the country's economy."

The ornamental plant exhibition Floriculture Indonesia International (FLOII) Expo 2024 officially opened on Thursday (5/12) at Hall 3, ICE BSD City, Tangerang. Carrying the theme "Evolutionary & Revolutionary Elegance: The Beauty of Genetic Diversity in Floriculture". The exhibition will last until Sunday (8/11).

President Director of Dyandra Event Solutions, Michael Bayu A. Sumarijanto, said that abundant potential must be balanced by hard efforts from various parties to make the Indonesian ornamental plant industry known to the world. On that basis, Dyandra Event Solutions is present through the FLOII Expo with a movement to enrich insight and provide a stage for ornamental plants.

This year, the FLOII Expo was attended by more than 150 exhibitors including from countries such as Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Ecuador, the United States, and Vietnam. The presence of international participants opens up opportunities for global collaboration.

"The potential of Indonesian ornamental plants in the world itself is very large. FLOII 2024 is here to answer this opportunity to create momentum in an effort to strengthen Indonesia's position as one of the main players in the ornamental plant industry," said Michael Bayu.

Meanwhile, the General Chairperson of PFI, Rosy Nur Apriyanti said, FLOII Expo is a place for the dream of communities and ornamental plant associations in Indonesia. Apart from being a means of buying and selling, FLOII Expo 2024 is also an event to introduce the public about the uniqueness of Indonesian ornamental plants directly.

New ornamental plants that become Indonesia's potential need to be introduced directly to the public. Seeing it directly has a different impression than just through social media. Therefore, this exhibition is very important," he said.

FLOII Expo 2024 is an inspiration for ornamental plant actors and lovers through various talk shows and workshops with experts in their fields. In addition, a number of innovations and new programs will enrich the experience of ornamental plant lovers, including the launch of ornamental plants and the latest products from exhibitionists.

At its peak, on December 7 '8, the Ornamental Plant Contest will be held by presenting new categories and classes such as Aglaonema, Aroid, Cactus, Platycerium, Mutation, and Sansevieria. The addition of this category is expected to be able to attract special attention from ornamental plant lovers who are enthusiastic about witnessing the best potential from the collection of participants.

Visitors who want to come to FLOII can purchase tickets through the official website www.floi-expo.com at a price of IDR 35,000/daily pass and IDR 120,000/4 days pass.