The Poinsettia – A Remarkable plant all year round!

Posted by scentandviolet on December 12, 2023

Poinsettia plant is a staple in many homes during the Christmas season, with their vibrant red and green leaves adding festive cheer to any space. But did you know that this popular plant has a rich history dating back hundreds of years?

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State of the Houseplant Market: 2021 Recap

Posted by scentandviolet on August 5, 2022

While houseplants have been gaining popularity for some time, at the outset of COVID in 2020, houseplant retailers were unsure how the pandemic would impact the houseplant trade.  However, as the 2021 Consumer Houseplant Purchasing Report by the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) reveals, if anything, since the pandemic there has been an increasing interest in houseplants.  Even more fascinating, the growth in the houseplant trade has been heavily influenced by houseplant keepers’ perception that plants can both boost mood and improve health.

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Calathea Rattlesnake: Plant Care

Posted by scentandviolet on April 10, 2022

More than two-thirds of Americans own at least one houseplant. If this sounds like you, then you may have heard about the Calathea Rattlesnake plant. It's a beautifully bold patterned houseplant.

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Why Do We Give Red Roses on Valentine's Day?

Posted by scentandviolet on February 8, 2022

Roses are fragrant and beautiful, which makes them a traditional Valentine's Day gift. What is it, though, that makes them the ideal expression of our feelings for that special someone? The rose is seen as the flower of love, with variants and colors conveying the emotions of appreciation, longing, and desire. Valentine's Day red roses are a memorable way to show your feelings of admiration, respect, and devotion.

The number of blooms given, along with the color itself, also has a meaning. "Be mine" and "I love you" are common sentiments offered by those presenting their sweethearts with red roses on this special day. Here, you'll learn the symbolism, history, and meaning of red roses for Valentine's Day.

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2021 Memorial Day

Posted by scentandviolet on May 24, 2021

Scent & Violet will be closed for Memorial Day weekend.

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