Plant shop experts say you need to be patient and limit your expectations when shopping. dpa
Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There’s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. As houseplant sales have skyrocketed and more plant stores have opened, the demand for plants has become increasingly competitive for small businesses.
“I love that there are so many people who love plants, ” said Potted co-owner Annette Gutierrez. “But the demand is astronomical right now, and there isn’t enough supply.” She added that the Suez Canal blockage resulted in a shortage of garden supplies.
With so many plant options out there, it can be intimidating to choose the right one for your home, especially if youâre inexperienced.
LOS ANGELES â Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. As houseplant sales have skyrocketed and more plant stores have opened, the demand for plants has become increasingly competitive for small businesses. I love that there are so many people who love plants, said Annette Gutierrez, co-owner of Potted in Los Angeles. But the demand is astronomical right now, and there isn t enough supply. She added that the Suez Canal blockage resulted in a shortage of garden supplies.
With so many plant options out there, it can be intimidating to choose the right one for your home, especially if youâre inexperienced.
LOS ANGELES â Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. As houseplant sales have skyrocketed and more plant stores have opened, the demand for plants has become increasingly competitive for small businesses. I love that there are so many people who love plants, said Annette Gutierrez, co-owner of Potted in Los Angeles. But the demand is astronomical right now, and there isn t enough supply. She added that the Suez Canal blockage resulted in a shortage of garden supplies.