Plant-tropist

A collection tended with patience

Care tips, favorites by light, and a light partner-nursery shelf. Botanical greens live here—without turning the whole brand into a garden center.

Collection

Studio & balcony favorites

Real plants from the collection—care notes stay practical, never noisy.

Bright indirectModerate
Orchid (studio)
The plant in the pink pot—tended between client calls and travel packing.
Bright indirectFussy
Ficus lyrata
Corner sentinel in the studio. Rotate weekly; wipe leaves monthly.
MediumModerate
Calathea ornata
Thrives with humidity tray. Dramatic when happy; honest when not.
Low to brightEasy
Sansevieria trifasciata
Travel companion plant—survives absences with dignity.
Low to mediumEasy
Epipremnum aureum
Propagation experiments and gifts for friends who ask.
Full sunModerate
Olea europaea (container)
Balcony olive—reminder that slow growth is still growth.

Journal

Short, tested notes—beginner through traveler protocols.

Beginner
Water by weight, not by calendar
Lift the pot. Light means thirsty; heavy means wait. Calendars lie; weight rarely does.
Beginner
Match light before you buy fertilizer
Most ‘mystery decline’ is light mismatch. Move the plant before you feed it.
Traveler
Travel watering protocol
Deep water the night before departure. Group plants; ask a friend only for the fussy ones.
Collector
Journal what you change
Note light moves, repots, and pests. Patterns appear faster than intuition alone.

Shop / partner nursery

A curated shelf of plants I actually grow—fulfilled by a local partner. Showcase only; no live checkout in this MVP.

Partner pick
Monstera starter
Starter-friendly; bright indirect light.
$48
Checkout not connected — showcase only
Collector
Statement Alocasia
Statement foliage for a sunlit corner.
$72
Checkout not connected — showcase only
Easy care
ZZ plant
Forgiving for first-time plant parents.
$36
Checkout not connected — showcase only