Tropical Plants Canada

When it comes to plant species that are bold, rare and stunning, Canada’s landscape has no shortage. From tropic-like plants found in the north to more regional ones with a surprisingly bold appearance, we can take pride in our ability to produce unique and spectacular specimens.

But these rare beauties can be hard to come by and, even when you do find them, it’s often a matter of luck. One such plant is the fuchsia-pink flowering Philodendron birkin, which can only be purchased at a few select online nurseries and costs upward of $50. The reason is simple: demand for this plant is skyrocketing and, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a seller’s market.

This is the case with many of these exotic plants and trees, which can be difficult to find at homegrown nurseries or on the web. And because of this, they’re often out of reach for those new to the hobby.

One woman who’s been able to fill the demand is Jocelyn Ho, founder of The rare plants canada, an e-commerce site that specializes in selling rare tropical plants. She says her company has seen a dramatic uptick in customers since the pandemic. “People are more interested in having something that’s unusual and hard to find,” she says.

The Rare Plant Fairy focuses on finding exotic houseplants that aren’t available at major retailers and then cultivating them to sell. But it also aims to make rare and rare-seeming plants accessible to everyone, from beginners to established collectors. It does so by offering a variety of shipping options and monthly regional drop-offs.

Rare Tropical Plants Canada

One of the ways it tries to do this is by working with growers in countries like Ecuador. Then it brings the plants to local shows in Canada where the public can buy them without the need for an import permit.

Topping says it’s important to work with growers who have a solid track record and are willing to take the time to ensure their plants are healthy and thriving. It’s also crucial to ask the right questions so you know you’re getting a quality product.

In the study, landscape variables included land cover (deciduous forest and riparian), terrain wetness as determined by a Ducks Unlimited Enhanced Wetland Classification map and soil pH. All of the predictors were tested for low between-variable correlations in a series of univariate analyses to help minimize issues with multicollinearity.

The final models were then used to map areas of possible rare plant occurrence. The results showed that the probability of occurrence was highest for sites with intermediate values of both terrain wetness and soil pH. This suggests that approaches to conservation that focus on conserving species-poor habitat types such as fens and pine forests will not satisfy rare plant conservation goals for the region. The landscape models could be useful at the site level to guide pre-development surveys and to identify and avoid areas of high rare plant habitat occurrence, and as a tool for assessing impacts from resource development.