Welcome to the Plantopia Blog
Taking care of plants is like anything else, it takes experience. Malcolm Gladwell wrote that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at something, the equivalent of 5 years of full-time work. Well, we’ve done over a decade in the plant business. Because expert plant care takes a range of knowledge, involving everything from lighting conditions to air movement. So whether you were born with a green thumb, or are fostering the development of one, we support you.
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dracaena Marginata
Growing Dracaena Marginata Dracaena Marginata Dracaena Marginata, or more commonly known as the Dragon Tree, is one of the most versatile plants one can incorporate into their interiorscape. This plant is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]