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JESSICA ZIMMER A wide array of tropical plants thrive in Napa homes, including snake plants, Chinese evergreens, succulents, cacti, and ZZ plants, also known as Zanzibar Gems. Alyssa Piombo, owner of Riza Plants in Napa, said the two most important factors are the amount of light in the home and the ownerâs âplant parentingâ commitment. âThe best plants for a lower light environment are snake plants and ZZ plants. Ferns, Monstera, and Pothos plants do well a little further from a window in bright indirect light. Fiddle leaf figs and succulents grow best in direct sun.â We re offering our best deal ever with this Editor s Special. Support local news coverage by subscribing to the Napa Valley Register. ....
For those that donât have a green thumb, Alyssa Piombo, owner of Riza Plants, would like to be of assistance. âSomeone called me âthe plant sommelierâ the other day,â said Piombo. âI like the sound of that.â Piombo opened her botanical boutique in the First Street Napa center in October. Riza Plants sells all kinds of plants, plus an assortment of planters, locally made ceramics and macrame, plant accessories and indoor garden supplies such as insecticides, moisture meters, misters, fertilizers and potting soil. Thereâs even a âsoil barâ, or âdo it yourselfâ potting station at the store. 1. How did you get into this business? ....