E02: Palmstreet Review, Killed By A Paper Towel & Who Let The ‚Rare' Plant Scams Out?
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E02: Palmstreet Review, Killed By A Paper Towel & Who Let The ‚Rare' Plant Scams Out?
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About this listen
In this episode, Tanya and Jos talk about the latest news in plants, share a Palm Street App review, and discuss their first Collector's Confession. Then they have a look at three really weird plants, and close out with a deep dive into how platforms like Etsy have opened the floodgates for scammers.
LINKS AND REFERENCES
Latest news
- Pandanus montanus at GUM on Facebook
- FB Group Philodendron Enthusiasts, „Most Hated Philodendron“ thread
- FB Group Philodendron Enthusiasts, „Which Philodendron would you keep?“ thread
Rate that weird plant
- Papilionanthe Teres ‘Olympic Rings’ Orchid (link)
- Crassula umbella (link)
- Alocasia plumbea ‚Flying Squid‘ (link)
MAIN TOPIC
The 'Rare' Plant Problem: How Etsy & Co.'s Green Boom Sprouted a Crop of Scams
Sources: Sale Samurai - Etsy SEO Analytics & Keyword Search Volume and Spill The Plant Tea
More links
- Hortikult (https://hortikult.com)
- Plant Provenance (https://plantprovenance.com)
- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/plantprovenance)
- Facebook (https://fb.com/spilltheplanttea)
- Email us to submit your tea, confessions, or requests and feedback: propculture@hortikult.com
Next episode airs on November 18, 2025.
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