POINSETTIA CARE ....

Ok .... you came to our open house, purchased a few poinsettias and need to know how to care for them now.

Here are a few tips:
* Place the poinsettia where it will receive good indirect sunlight in your home.
* Keep them away from large warm or cold drafts.
* Ideally poinsttias prefer daytime temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees. and don't like ANY temps below 50.
* Then check the soil daily, to make sure it is damp. Never allow them to sit in water and water when dry.

And an interesting fact: Poinsettias were introduced to the United States in 1825 by our first ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsette.

Saturday, November 21st, from 10 - 6 pm - We'll host a HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at our Howe Avenue Shop. All of our holiday poinsettias and plants will have just arrived. We'll offer a special 20% off all poinsettia purchases and holiday orders this day only. Enjoy the day or a few minutes with us and some hot cider & donuts.

Hope to see you!

Join us for the joyful art of Tina Jalalian at our Second Saturday Art Reception, November 14, 2009 from 6 to 9 pm at our Howe Avenue

location. The reception will honor the work of new artist, Tina Jalalian. Her talent with watercolor veil, oil, and pastel mediums will easily bring joy and beauty to your eye.

This evening will also feature the art of local artists Lelia Velianitis, Alexis Genung, Don Monzon and Craig Burr. And will be a special evening showing a wide variety of landscapes, florals, new sculpture, custom jewelry, photography, small prints and affordable greeting cards. Come enjoy the art, music and refreshments in our tropical paradise!

Easy Tillansias

Have you discovered Tillansias at Exotic Plants? Cruising through the story and discovered an interesting display of Tillansias or Air Plants. These gems are easy to care for and have a fun, modern and fresh feel that can add decor to any part of your home or office. All they need from us is a mist of water or nutrients once a week. How easy is that? They can be arranged on a towel, in an interesting bowl or added to a floral arrangement. They range in size from 1" to more that 12" in height and span. And are available at $1.35 to $4.40 for most sizes, but there are a few unusuals that will cost you more. Come check them out soon!

New Plants Have Just Arrived

Just received a large shipment of exotic plants and orchids from our specialty growers. Come in and enjoy the many new & beautiful plants. Featuring a special of 20% off all plants 4 feet or taller during the month of October. And don't forget "You haven't gone green until the plants arrive" ... live tropical house plants remove toxins from your home and provide oxygen! What an easy way to live a healthier life. Exotic Plants always offers free advice on picking the right plant for your space and care instructions, to make sure your plant thrives at home!

Join Us for our Bonsai Workshop this Saturday at 11 am. The store is full of new bonsai special for this event and we're offering 20% OFF all bonsai this Saturday. Come take a look at our great selection of beginner to high end specimen bonsai this Saturday!

Artwork by Lelia Velianitis On Display in September

Artist Lelia Velianitis joined us this Second Saturday to share her creative art in a wide range of mediums. It was a pleasant evening of art, wine, music and plants. Her art will be on display through the month of September. Please stop by to enjoy her many treasures through out the store!