Rainy day plants

05/06/2026

🌟 Paekākāriki Market Day is on today! 🌟

Come down to St Peter’s Village Hall between 10am and 2pm and enjoy a fantastic community market filled with local makers, plants, clothing, crafts, skincare, books, gifts, and plenty of unique treasures.

🛍️ Shop local
🌱 Support small businesses
☕ Catch up with friends
💚 Enjoy the wonderful Paekākāriki community atmosphere

📍 St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekākāriki
🕙 Today, 10am–2pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

15/05/2026

Meet the showstopper of the plant shelf: the Ruby Rubber Plant! ✨

The stunning Ficus elastica 'Ruby' is serving pink, cream, and green leaves like it knows it’s the main character. Easy to care for, air-purifying, and absolutely photogenic — this plant brings instant tropical vibes indoors.

☀️ Loves bright indirect light
💧 Water when the top soil dries out
🌱 New leaves = pure happiness

Every leaf looks hand-painted!!

15/05/2026

05/05/2026

Variegated String of Pearls 🌿✨

Tiny beads, trailing elegance, and just the right touch of whimsy. This beauty may look delicate, but give it bright indirect light, well-draining soil, and a little breathing room between waterings and it will thrive.

Each pearl is a little work of art, with soft green tones kissed by creamy variegation. Perfect for shelves, hanging planters, or anywhere that needs a gentle cascade of green.

Plant tip: When in doubt, don’t water, these pearls prefer to stay on the dry side 💧

26/04/2026

Can we talk about how the neon pothos casually steals the spotlight in any room? 🌱🌿

Those electric, glowing leaves don’t just sit there—they shine. Low maintenance, fast-growing, and somehow always thriving even when you forget about it for a bit (we’ve all been there).

Whether it’s trailing off a shelf or climbing its way up a wall, this plant brings instant life and color. Honestly, it’s less of a plant and more of a vibe.

24/04/2026

Huge shoutout to Brewtown Farmers Market 🌿✨

Thanks so much for having us, we loved being part of such an awesome community vibe! And we really appreciate the photo on your Insta story 💚

If you stopped by our plant stall, thank you for the support!

16/04/2026

Root health = happy Tradescantia 🌿

If your plant is looking a little sad, don’t just check the leaves—check the roots. Strong roots are everything.

Here’s what to watch for:
• Healthy roots = firm, white or light tan, no smell
• Unhealthy roots = mushy, dark, or funky-smelling

16/04/2026

You don’t need fancy, aesthetic, overpriced jars to propagate your plants 🌱

Some of my favorite propagation setups came from random thrift store finds, mismatched glasses, old bottles, even tiny vases that probably cost less than a coffee. They work just as well and honestly have way more character.

Plants don’t care what the container looks like!!