We’re Sexy and We Know It: Electrifying Indoor Plants to Spice Up Your Home or Office

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There are certain standard go-to plants that florists and interior designers depend on for simple, clean lines, bold green foliage, and easy no-nonsense maintenance. Corn Plants, Dracaena Marginatas, Snake Plants, Pothos, and Janet Craigs are wonderful, low-maintenance indoor plants that are generous and patient with humans and tolerate the confinement of our stuffy corporate offices and studio apartments.

Sometimes, however, you need a little drama to make your life more exciting. I’ve come across four exciting plants in the past few days that I love, and that don’t always come to mind for New York florists. Try incorporating these green goddesses into your corporate offices and apartments for a little extra flair!

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Bringing the Outside In: Interior Design Ideas from the Streets of NYC

I love New York, and my job at Big Apple Florist gives me the opportunity to explore every corner of this beautiful city. There are so many great interior design ideas I’ve found while on my way to floral design and plant maintenance appointments around the city. What I’ve learned: you can discover ideas for interior design even when you’re outside.

Look Outside For Great Interior Design Ideas

Last week on a visit to 35th Street and Broadway for an NYC plant maintenance appointment, I snapped these photos of a gorgeous outdoor tropical paradise created by the 34th Street Partnership.

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Over Watering: When You Love Your Indoor Office Plants Too Much

One aspect of my job is to visit offices around New York City and troubleshoot indoor office plant problems. I’ve noticed a singular phenomenon among many office-workers: an absolute obsession with the

wellbeing of their plants! I was talking with a customer who forgot to water her office plants over the weekend. One of them looked very sad. “I sat at my desk all day Friday and drank a gallon of water, and could I remember to give that little plant one tiny cup? NO!” she said.

Lesson learned: in an office, the plants are precious babies. Unfortunately, sometimes too much love can literally drown a plant. [Read more →]

Big Apple Florist FYI: Poisonus Plants for Dogs and Cats

You may think that being an NYC florist is all easy breezy smiles all day… and sometimes it is, but don’t be fooled! We are also a group of tough cookies working in and around many dangerous situations. B

etween hand delivering wonderfully large and fragile flower arrangements through zooming traffic in the streets of New York and handling sharp tools, cacti and thorn covered rose stems, we are actually susceptible to many injuries! Luckily, we are trained professionals and don’t find ourselves in troublesome situations very often.

Pets, however, aren’t trained professionals. There are many poisonous plants for pets, and they’re a danger that many pet-owners fail to consider – until their pets become sick.

Asher is Erin's pup. She takes care not to let him eat certain houseplants.

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Green-ify Your Home or Office with NYC Plant Delivery

I can’t even begin to guess how many people ask me for plant care advice each week. I’ve heard the phrases “I just don’t have a green thumb” and “I kill everything!” too many times. We here

at Big Apple Florists can help you with that, and whether you’re looking for plants for your home or office, we have a lot to offer you!

We have an amazing selection of plants that do well indoors, even with low to medium light. Some of these are available on our website for Manhattan plant delivery, but if anything’s not listed, just give us a call at 212.687.3434 and we’ll find it for you!

Here are some options we would suggest for a normal indoor space: [Read more →]

NYC Plant Maintenance Experts Can Help You Bring Life to Your Office

Plants in the office and home are a beneficial addition because they can enhance and add color to the space as well as improve the air quality by filtering toxins. However, with having plants comes responsibility of upkeep. Regular NYC plant maintena

nce involves fertilizing, pruning, and disease control. By maintaining your plants, you can ensure the continued and extensive life of your plants.

Important Factors for Proper Plant Maintenance in NYC Offices

New York City offices are all different with regards to lighting, air quality, heating, and air conditioning. You must keep these NYC plant maintenance factors in mind when choosing a plant for your space:

Use bamboo plants in your NYC office for minimal plant maintenance

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Manhattan Plant Maintenance for Your Office: Create Clean Air!

Did you know that many common indoor plants can actually absorb certain pollutants and actively clean the air inside your office building? Air purifying plants and regular Manhattan plant maintenance in your office can help you stay healthy, and avoid respiratory problems caused by certain air impurities.

NASA has found that various indoor houseplants are extremely effective at filtering nasty toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air. These toxins often contribute to indoor air quality issues and indefinite illnesses. Symptoms of “sick building syndrome” include eye, nose, and throat irritation, hypersensitivity reactions, and odor/taste sensations. [Read more →]

Visit our Big Apple Florist Shop – on YouTube!

Take a walk through our NYC florist shop in Midtown, Manhattan and see how we create the most beautiful flower arrangements in town! Our President Marc Rothkopf and our Director of Marketing and Sales, Ashley Smith, make special appearances.

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