Scent and Violet Blog

Plant care: Pothos

Ivy, trailing pothos, devil's ivy, money tree, hunter's robe... pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a species of flowering plant in the family of Araceae, native to the island of Mo'orea. Named devil's ivy for being almost impossible to kill (and we guess...

Plant care: Pothos

Ivy, trailing pothos, devil's ivy, money tree, hunter's robe... pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a species of flowering plant in the family of Araceae, native to the island of Mo'orea. Named devil's ivy for being almost impossible to kill (and we guess...

The essential guide to floristry marketing on a...

Most of the small businesses (including ours) struggle with allocating appropriate marketing budget. Truth to be told, not too many of us have a written marketing strategy in place (While...

The essential guide to floristry marketing on a...

Most of the small businesses (including ours) struggle with allocating appropriate marketing budget. Truth to be told, not too many of us have a written marketing strategy in place (While...

Plant care: China Doll

China doll plant (lat. Radermachera sinica) is native to the subtropical mountain regions of southern China and Taiwan. We sell the dwarf version of this evergreen tree which can grow up to 9 feet....

Plant care: China Doll

China doll plant (lat. Radermachera sinica) is native to the subtropical mountain regions of southern China and Taiwan. We sell the dwarf version of this evergreen tree which can grow up to 9 feet....

Plant profile: Hibiscus

The genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae (mallow family) includes more than 200 species, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Most of these do not make good houseplants. The Chinese hibiscus...

Plant profile: Hibiscus

The genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae (mallow family) includes more than 200 species, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Most of these do not make good houseplants. The Chinese hibiscus...

Flower Profile: Protea

With over 1500 species, proteas come in different shapes and sizes, from shrubs to tall trees. Proteas are also known as sugarbushes, due to the excessive amount of nectar the...

Flower Profile: Protea

With over 1500 species, proteas come in different shapes and sizes, from shrubs to tall trees. Proteas are also known as sugarbushes, due to the excessive amount of nectar the...

Flower Profile: Carnation

Beautiful carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) was named after Greek word dios (divine) and anthos (flower). Carnation, beloved staple of European artistic floral design does not enjoy same popularity in USA. There...

Flower Profile: Carnation

Beautiful carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) was named after Greek word dios (divine) and anthos (flower). Carnation, beloved staple of European artistic floral design does not enjoy same popularity in USA. There...

The Fascinating History of Funeral Wreaths

The custom of sending funeral flowers is something we take for granted, but did you ever wonder when this tradition began or the meaning behind the traditional funeral wreath? For centuries, flowers have had...

The Fascinating History of Funeral Wreaths

The custom of sending funeral flowers is something we take for granted, but did you ever wonder when this tradition began or the meaning behind the traditional funeral wreath? For centuries, flowers have had...

Plant profile: Hypericum

Hypericum is plant, herb and, often used in floral designs by Scent & Violet. While berries that we use in our design have no distinct scent as the plant leaves,...

Plant profile: Hypericum

Hypericum is plant, herb and, often used in floral designs by Scent & Violet. While berries that we use in our design have no distinct scent as the plant leaves,...

Plant profile: Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina, but widely cultivated as a house plant.

Plant profile: Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia is native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina, but widely cultivated as a house plant.

How to Choose a Perfect Wedding Anniversary Gift

Your anniversary is slowly approaching and you’ve already started to freak out because you don’t really know what kind of a gift to get for your spouse? If this sounds...

How to Choose a Perfect Wedding Anniversary Gift

Your anniversary is slowly approaching and you’ve already started to freak out because you don’t really know what kind of a gift to get for your spouse? If this sounds...

Flower symbolism: Alstroemeria

You really liked our Lily of The Incas bouquet, but wondered what this unusual flower represents? Known as alstroemeria and Peruvian lily, this long lasting flower grows in a number of...

Flower symbolism: Alstroemeria

You really liked our Lily of The Incas bouquet, but wondered what this unusual flower represents? Known as alstroemeria and Peruvian lily, this long lasting flower grows in a number of...

Four Free Activity Ideas for Families in Houston

It's easy to get caught up in your families daily schedule, but it's important to have fun with your children! Exploring and adventuring through Houston is a great way to...

Four Free Activity Ideas for Families in Houston

It's easy to get caught up in your families daily schedule, but it's important to have fun with your children! Exploring and adventuring through Houston is a great way to...