I recently spoke to the absolute King of Strings, Morné from @urbanjunglecapetown, about how best to care for 'Strings of Things'. Included in this self-named category are String of Pearls, String of Beads, String of Bananas, String of Watermelons - basically any succulent with very thin stems and bulbous, water carrying leaves. Here on some … Continue reading How to care for ‘Strings of Things’
I had so many people reaching out to let me know how much they enjoyed the contents of this month's box. And I must say I made sure that I kept some goodies for myself - because that's how cool they are. So without further adue: The Plants Senecio radicans AKA String of Beads was … Continue reading Plant Club: March 2021
We love getting to know our Plant Club members and what makes them tick. It's a great way to really understand our community and to connect plant lovers with plant lovers. So it was to our great delight to get to know Charlize Otto and we took the opportunity to really delve into her plant … Continue reading Plant Club: Getting to know you
Since the arrival of Covid-19, millions of people around the world quickly discovered the joy of purchasing a plant. Some started with a Peace Lily, only to find that 3-6 months later they were struggling to find window space and had to instead dedicate whole rooms to their budding collection. Globally, growers and resellers today … Continue reading Buying plants in 2021
Plantae Orchids has got to be the number one grower and underestimated online plant shop in South Africa. I discovered Plantae about a year ago, and I've been a constant customer since then. Not only do they have amazing plants that are hard to find at your average nursery but the packaging and quality of … Continue reading Getting to know: Plantae Orchids
Ahhh, the month of love is upon us. Even if you're not spending that time with a person, you know that your plants could do with some canoodling right? And I promise they'll love you back! With that in mind. We went all out with red. The plants The Classic box had a rather bizarre … Continue reading Plant Club: February 2021
Who would’ve guessed that sitting at my desk and thinking about a way to connect with the plant community would have lead to this: A Plant Club that has 150 members, that has sent over 1000 boxes out to more than 44 cities and towns across South Africa? I definitely had imposter syndrome when I … Continue reading Plant Club: Our First Birthday
Wow! It feels weird typing in 2021. But here we are for better or worse! My main objective for the month of January was to give Plant Club subscribers something fresh, exciting and meaningful to start the new year with. The plants Did you know that Calatheas can symbolise new beginnings? Think about it, they … Continue reading Plant Club: January 2021
The Monstera Deliciosa Albo Variegata has to be the most popular plant at the moment. And unfortunately it is crazy expensive. So let's delve into this. Why are they so expensive? If you do buy one what should you look out for? And if you're in South Africa where to buy it from. Why so … Continue reading About Variegated Monstera Deliciosa
As someone who loves the thrill of surprises, I get twice the delight in selecting the perfect plant each month for your surprise box and, for pairing the plant up with quality products… This month's box was no exception. THE PLANTS With the days getting longer and the gradual shift towards summer, I felt that … Continue reading Plant Club: November 2020
