Who is Bees & Butterflies Tropical Plants

They say some people are born with a green thumb. I wasn’t one of them. In fact, my journey into the world of plants began with a healthy dose of stubbornness and a bit of spite.

It started when my husband gifted me a beautiful, eight-year-old bonsai. Within two months, I had brought it to its demise. Frustrated, I bought an identical one, read every care manual I could find, and watched in horror as that six-year-old plant followed the first one to the compost bin three months later.

Then, I visited a relative with an extensive succulent collection. A single thought took root: If she can do it, so can I.

I started collecting. I’ll be honest—I lost most of those succulents in the first year. But something shifted when I saw the survivors. When I noticed that first tiny bit of new growth on a plant I hadn't killed, something ignited inside me. That small victory turned a hobby into a passion.

Three years later, I moved into the world of indoor tropicals. My home transformed into a jungle of grow lights, humidifiers, and cedar planks. Today, my collection sits at over 600 plants, and "watering day" is a dedicated two-hour labor of love.

The idea for this shop didn't come from a business plan; it came from three random strangers.

First, a woman in the pasta aisle of the supermarket stopped her cart to ask if I knew how to care for the plant she was buying. A few days later, while I was hunting for cedar planks at a big-box store, another woman approached me with seed packets, asking for advice. Finally, while sitting in my doctor’s office, I found myself peppering a fellow patient with tips on how to keep her greenery alive.

After three sequential "random" encounters, I realized the universe wasn't just whispering; it was shouting.

I’m still an accidental and imperfect gardener. But I’ve learned that you don't need to be perfect to grow something beautiful—you just need to be willing to try.

I started this shop to share my love for plants and to help other "imperfectly perfect" gardeners find joy in the dirt. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a serial plant-slayer just starting out, I’m here to help you and your collection grow and thrive.