Fairy Diaries
Oct 8, 2025
Ethically Sourced, Expertly Grown: How Rare Plant Fairy Sets a New Standard in Plant Sourcing
Rare Plant Fairy redefines ethical sourcing in the rare-plant world — combining scientific tissue culture, sustainable growing, and global partnerships with reputable breeders through RPF Labs to create rarity without harm.
The Ultimate Guide to Rare Houseplants: What Makes a Plant “Rare”
Discover what truly makes a plant rare — from genetic mutations and tissue-culture exclusives to our most coveted Unicorns: Monstera ‘Masterpiece,’ Monstera ‘White Lava,’ and Alocasia cuprea variegated.
Jul 30, 2025
Rare Plant Fairy Founder Wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Regional Award 2025
We’re beyond excited to share some incredible news: our founder, Jocelyn Ho, has been named a regional winner of the ...
Mar 24, 2025
Through Ice, Snow and Floods - How Far We’ll Go to Get These Plants to You!
While battling a brutal Detroit winter—where ice sealed the roads and the cold bit through every layer—we decided to ...
Transitioning Your Plants from Winter to Spring: A Care Guide
As the seasons shift from winter’s chill to the warmth of spring, your plants will start to wake up from their dorman...
Jan 5, 2025
Tissue Culture, In a Nutshell
Tissue culture is changing how rare plants get grown, shared, and preserved. A primer on the science, the journey from lab to shelf, and what is happening at RPF Labs.
Wet Soggy Spots On Leaves? It Could Be Signs Of Edema And Guttation!
As temperatures drop and humidity fluctuates during the winter months, many plant parents notice unusual changes in t...
Dec 18, 2024
High Humidity Acclimation Guide
Congratulations on your new plant baby!
Receiving a new high-humidity plant (eg. begonia, nepenthes, alocasia, orchid...
Can Plants Feel Pain? The Science Behind Plant Perception
Plants do not feel pain like animals because they lack a nervous system and pain receptors, but they are far from passive. They can sense and respond to their environment by releasing chemical signals, warning nearby plants of danger, and activating defense mechanisms when damaged. While these responses are not the same as pain, they demonstrate a complex form of perception that some scientists describe as plant intelligence. Understanding this challenges us to reconsider our relationship with nature, encouraging greater respect, mindfulness, and appreciation for the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
Transitioning Your Houseplants from Sphagnum Moss to Soil
You've got a new houseplant that arrived fully rooted in sphagnum moss or you've had one growing in moss for a while ...
Aug 3, 2023
How to Accurately Measure Light for Plants Using Daily Light Integral (DLI)
Introduction
Aroids, with their striking foliage, are a prized possession for any collector. When it comes to growin...
Jul 12, 2023
The Houseplant Collector's Introduction to Fertilizers: The 12 Essential Nutrients Your Plants Need to Thrive
As a collector of rare tropical plants, you understand that creating the perfect indoor environment goes beyond just...