Casa Botanica in China

What an adventure! Team Casa Botanica has just returned from an unforgettable trip to China and we can't wait to share it all with you. From the bustling plant fair in Wuxi to secret laboratories full of botanical treasures – we experienced it all!

It got off to a good start: at the trade fair in Wuxi, our very own Angela was a true celebrity. Seriously, people were lining up for her autograph and wanted to take photos with her en masse. We almost had to protect her from her own fans (and at a plant fair, that!).

And it became even more international: none other than DocBlock from America had flown in especially, together with his wife Michelle (after whom the beautiful DocBlock Anthurium is named!). It was a treat to stand on stage with such big names from the world of exclusive houseplants and rare anthuriums.

Even before the stand was finished, we were already flooded with enthusiastic plant fans. The rarest houseplants, exclusive cuttings, and baby plants from our collection were sold in no time. Some visitors even stood with their noses pressed against the glass waiting for the doors to open – that is how great the love for unique plants is in China!

After the fair, we set out with Angela to visit various nurseries and state-of-the-art laboratories. There, we saw the most bizarre hybrids and rare species – we saw some plants for the first time in our lives. The best part? We were allowed to take a few of these special specimens back to the Netherlands! There are even unique hybrids among them that will soon appear in our webshop (keep a close eye on our collection of exclusive houseplants, rare houseplants, and baby plants!).

The trip was full of inspiration for new additions to our assortment. We have also entered into wonderful collaborations with growers and researchers, allowing us to offer even more exclusive houseplants, special cuttings, and rare plants. And who knows… perhaps even Casa Botanica plants in China soon?!

What touched us the most? The incredible kindness and helpfulness of the Chinese people. Everywhere we went, we were welcomed with open arms, helped, and shown around. We truly felt at home on the other side of the world.

In short: this trip was a botanical fairytale full of new friendships, rare houseplants, exclusive cuttings, and fresh ideas. We can't wait to share everything with you – both in the webshop and on our social media. Stay tuned for the first sneak peeks of the new additions and unique baby plants!

Love, The Casa Botanica Team 🌿✨