Fairy Diaries
How to Acclimate Rare Plants After Shipping
Help your rare plant recover after shipping with our expert acclimation guide — how to reintroduce light, humidity, and water for a smooth, healthy transition.
The Best Rare Plants for Every Light Level
Find rare plants for every light level — Jewel Orchids for shaded rooms, velvety Anthuriums for filtered light, and Hoyas for bright spaces. Expertly grown and raised in Detroit.
Oct 8, 2025
Ethically Sourced, Expertly Grown: How Rare Plant Fairy Sets a New Standard in Plant Sourcing
Rare Plant Fairy redefines ethical sourcing in the rare-plant world — combining scientific tissue culture, sustainable growing, and global partnerships with reputable breeders through RPF Labs to create rarity without harm.
The Ultimate Guide to Rare Houseplants: What Makes a Plant “Rare”
Discover what truly makes a plant rare — from genetic mutations and tissue-culture exclusives to our most coveted Unicorns: Monstera ‘Masterpiece,’ Monstera ‘White Lava,’ and Alocasia cuprea variegated.
Jul 30, 2025
Rare Plant Fairy Founder Wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Regional Award 2025
We’re beyond excited to share some incredible news: our founder, Jocelyn Ho, has been named a regional winner of the ...
Mar 24, 2025
Through Ice, Snow and Floods - How Far We’ll Go to Get These Plants to You!
While battling a brutal Detroit winter—where ice sealed the roads and the cold bit through every layer—we decided to ...
Transitioning Your Plants from Winter to Spring: A Care Guide
As the seasons shift from winter’s chill to the warmth of spring, your plants will start to wake up from their dorman...
Jan 5, 2025
Tissue Culture - In A Nutshell!
If you’ve been around the plant community for a while, you’ve probably heard the term “tissue culture” tossed around...
Wet Soggy Spots On Leaves? It Could Be Signs Of Edema And Guttation!
As temperatures drop and humidity fluctuates during the winter months, many plant parents notice unusual changes in t...
Dec 18, 2024
High Humidity Acclimation Guide
Congratulations on your new plant baby!
Receiving a new high-humidity plant (eg. begonia, nepenthes, alocasia, orchid...
Dec 11, 2024
2024 Holiday Gift Guide🎁
Looking for the perfect gift for the plant lover in your life (or yourself)? 🎁🌱✨ Rare Plant Fairy's 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙...
Can Plants Feel Pain? The Science Behind Plant Perception
Plants don’t feel pain in the same way animals do because they lack a nervous system and pain receptors. However, plants are far from passive. They have sophisticated systems for perceiving and responding to their environment. For example, plants release chemical signals to warn neighbors of herbivore attacks and activate defense mechanisms when damaged. While these responses don’t equate to pain, they demonstrate a form of plant intelligence, as some scientists suggest. The idea that plants have a type of perception challenges us to reconsider our relationship with nature, urging respect and mindfulness. Although plants may not feel pain, they are dynamic, adaptive organisms that play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Understanding these processes deepens our appreciation for the interconnectedness of life on Earth and encourages a thoughtful approach to interacting with the plant kingdom.