• All items are sold AS IS and returns are not accepted.

  • We are a traveling plant shop and do not yet have a permanent physical location. We are based out of Surprise, AZ and can schedule pickup when purchasing online. You can always find our next location on a Instagram profile or on our ‘Home’ page!

    DoorDash delivery now available!

  • To protect the quality and integrity of our plants we do not offer shipping. We do offer delivery via DoorDash, local pickup in Surprise, AZ or pickup at our events. Both options can be coordinated during checkout.

    *Reach out to Contact@desertbloombotanix.com for pickup accommodation requests

  • All online inventory can be purchased online in advance of events and pickup coordinated via our checkout page.

FAQ

  • 1 whole Mosquito Dunk in 1 Gal water. Steep for 30 min -24 hrs. Use to water houseplants consistently for 2 - 3 weeks to kill gnat larvae.

  • 2 cups water, 2 tbsp neem oil, 1 tbsp peppermint Castile soap, 1 tbsp isopropyl alcohol.

    Mix in spray bottle, shake well and use to manage dust, pests and spider mites.

  • Fittonia ( Nerve Plant)

    Lighting

    Medium to low light. Will survive in fluorescent office light. High light will burn the leaves. 

    Water

     Water when the top  1 inch has dried.  Keep the soil evenly moist. Do not let it sit in excess water. 

    Likes a higher humidity. To raise humidity you can group with other plants, place on a pebble tray or place in a terrarium. 

    Substrate ( growing medium) 

    Indoor potting soil or moisture retaining potting soil. 

    Living conditions

    Low growing clumping 4-5 inches tall.  Average room temperatures.   It will not forgive you if you forget to water. 

  • Alocasia Frydek

    Lighting

    Southern facing Bright, indirect sunlight or a grow light if needed in a low light area. Avoid direct sun.

    Water

    Keep the soil moist not soggy. Allow the top inch to dry out slightly before watering again.

    Substrate (growing medium)

    Use a loose, well-draining aroid mix or add perlite and orchid bark to your potting soil. They do well in PON or LECA

    Living Conditions

    They prefer slightly higher humidity levels so for Arizona add a humidifier or a tray with pebbles and water to raise the humidity, a cloche is also a nice way to keep up humidity until the plant gets large.

    **They notoriously like to drop their leaves when moved to a new , home so be patient and you will soon see a new leaf!

  • Pothos (epipremnum aureum) - Easy Care
    (ex. Golden, Marble queen, Manjula, ‘N"joy, Pearls and Jade, Voltagem)

    Lightning

    Can tolerate low light, a north window  or  fluorescent office light. Prefers medium light a few feet from an east or west window. 

    If yours is variegated, white and green, it will usually need a little more light so as not to revert to all green.

    Water

    Water when the top couple of inches is dry. Usually about once a week in Arizona. May need  less in winter months. 

    Substrate ( growing medium) 

    Well draining soil, leca or even grow in just water.  If you grow it in water, keep it clean, change it often, and provide nutrients.

    Living conditions

    Likes to trail or climb. If you are comfortable indoors, your pothos will be too. 

  • Ficus microcarpa ‘Green Island' - Very easy care

    Lighting

    Medium to bright indirect light. 

    Water

    Water when the top 2 inchs of soil is dry. Keep slightly moist. Do not let it sit in excess water. 

    Substrate (growing medium) 

    Indoor planting  soil.

    Living conditions

    Average room temp. Prefers higher humidity. Likes to be misted. Can grow as Bonsai.

  • Ficus Benjamina ‘weeping fig’- DRAMA Can be difficult

    Light

    Bright indirect light.

    Water

    Water when the top 2 inchs of soil is dry. Keep evenly moist or dry slightly between watering. Do not let it sit in excess water.

    Substrate (growing medium)

    Well draining potting soil.

    Living conditions

    Average room temp. Can grow up to 10 feet indoors. Likes humidity.

    Does not like drafty areas. Does not like changes and will drop allits leaves if you overwater or relocate it.

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