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No rainbow 🇬🇧 A beautiful Pilosocereus columnar cactus is being sold spray-painted in 'rainbow' colours in B&Q and houseplant.co.uk and I am flipping angry about it. Thompson and Morgan are still selling this Echeveria covered in another appalling paint job. I've complained about this before and I am going to keep complaining until something changes. This Pilosocereus has a wonderful steel blue sheen and it's tragic to see it given this trashy 'makeover' which also harms the plant.
While I am in rant mode... Why is it that I find an interesting looking houseplant seller with a physical store, I often can't tell from their profile where they are located? My top tip to houseplant shop Insta accounts would be - say where you are! My other pet hate in houseplant shops is plants displayed still in their cellophane wrappers. It just looks naff. Maybe there are good reasons to do it, so absolutely do come back at me if you disagree.
Rare treat 🇺🇸 I am lining up an interview with Logees legends Laurelynn and Byron for the podcast, so I was delighted to see they have a rare plant day happening on September 9 at their nursery HQ in Connecticut. They'll be signing their new book on Edible Houseplants too.
Growing role 🇺🇸 Plants and Spaces in Los Angeles are hiring a new part time member for their plant care team. Details here.
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