Terrarium Basics 101

A floating terrarium with tillandsia What are terrariums? Terrariums are lovely container gardens with elements like plants, sand, stones, moss and soil. They resemble tiny greenhouses and can be placed in open or closed containers. Each terrarium is unique and a perfect complement to your decor. They are an especially great addition to [...]

By |2018-11-07T07:31:55-08:00August 22nd, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Terrarium Basics 101

Plant Walls for Your Home and Garden

Living Walls for Your Home and Garden Plant walls, green walls, living walls, garden walls or vegetated walls make a bold statement in any interior or exterior space. Vertical gardens are an innovative way to add many beautiful plants to your environment without compromising on floor space. Indeed, it’s always a [...]

By |2018-11-22T07:43:12-08:00July 11th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Plant Walls for Your Home and Garden

The Kentia Palm

Kentia Palm Cantankerous Kentias... Howeia Headaches... Paragon Palm... whatever you might call the Howeia fosteriana (Kentia Palm), it is a palm of mystery and beauty. This palm is one of Plantopia’s more fashionable plants in the interiorscapes of clients across the United States. particularly in low light areas. Its widespread popularity [...]

By |2018-11-05T19:37:44-08:00June 25th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on The Kentia Palm

5 Common Bugs Affecting Indoor Plants

And how to identify which bugs are eating your plants Lions and tigers and BUGS, oh my! Cyclamen mites, spider mites, mealy bugs, thrips and scale, oh my! It doesn’t seem to matter how careful we are, under the stress of whatever the indoor environment holds for them, many plants become vulnerable to a [...]

By |2018-11-05T19:00:31-08:00June 1st, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on 5 Common Bugs Affecting Indoor Plants

Complimenting Container Planters

From simple clay pots to trendy recycled plastics, containers filled with lush greenery can/should be used anywhere and everywhere! Container planters makes a statement in any interior or exterior use. They can feature a splash of color by your front door or as a cluster of pots for a centerpiece on your porch. Complimenting container planters [...]

By |2018-11-05T13:27:23-08:00May 29th, 2018|Blog|Comments Off on Complimenting Container Planters

Plantscaping Balance and Design

Design a Beautiful and Balanced Plantscape Balanced Plantscape - Thirds In creating beautiful plantscapes, Plantopia’s interior plant maintenance experts construct environments that bring a response from everyone who looks at them. Certain design principles, such as plantscaping balance, govern our gardening professional’s choices for creating graceful and robust plantscapes. [...]

By |2018-11-05T13:35:44-08:00October 8th, 2017|Blog|Comments Off on Plantscaping Balance and Design

The Highly Drought Tolerant Pencil Cactus

Euphorbia Tirucalli: The Pencil Cactus The highly recognizable succulent Euphorbia Tirucalli provides an inspiring backdrop to any interiorscape. More commonly known as the 'pencil cactus', this succulent is highly drought tolerant. Pencil Cactus Bush Origin The pencil cactus is a tropical or sub-tropical shrub that grows in semi-arid climates. It’s native to [...]

By |2018-11-05T08:17:33-08:00May 27th, 2015|Blog|Comments Off on The Highly Drought Tolerant Pencil Cactus

Interiorscape Design

Office Interiorscape - Potted Plants Creating an interiorscape to match your home and business personality Interiorscapes designs are created especially for your space's individual aesthetic and needs. Whether you are standing in the middle of a mall, a hotel, your own or another’s private home, eating in a restaurant, sitting [...]

By |2018-11-05T13:40:12-08:00May 24th, 2015|Blog|Comments Off on Interiorscape Design

Interior Plant Design: Balance, Harmony & Rhythm

Create a sensory delight in your interior plants by incorporating design principles like balance, harmony and rhythm Do you remember the last time you felt overwhelmed by the beauty of a plant or a plant installation? Creating an interior plant design with balance, harmony, and rhythm can evoke an emotional response, leaving a [...]

By |2018-10-31T13:28:02-07:00May 22nd, 2015|Blog|Comments Off on Interior Plant Design: Balance, Harmony & Rhythm
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