Angela in the newspaper!

We are incredibly proud! Our very own Angela Rapisarda shines in the Algemeen Dagblad, in the “My Houseplant” column. Her story perfectly illustrates why Casa Botanica is so much more than just a webshop for exclusive plants. It is a place where passion, resilience, and green energy come together.

Angela speaks candidly about how plants changed her life after a great loss. During a difficult period, she found peace and comfort among the greenery: "At that moment, plants were the only thing that gave me a pleasant feeling." What started as a few photos on Instagram grew into a true passion and ultimately led to the creation of Casa Botanica.

Angela's search for unique, tropical, and exotic houseplants even led her to become the first in Europe to have the Monstera Devil Monster from Thailand. Did you know that a cutting of it can sometimes cost as much as €10,000? For Angela, however, it is not just about rarity, but above all about the positive energy that plants give – to herself and to others.

By now, most of Angela's plants are lovingly cared for in our nursery. But her dream goes further: she wants to create a therapeutic space where the healing power of plants is shared through workshops, yoga classes, and therapy sessions in a green oasis.

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