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ZEN Around the World: Madagascar
Did you know that Madagascar is home to over 10,000 different species of plants, of which about 90% are only found in Madagascar? Peep this article to learn about some of our favorite species from Mada we have the in shop and how to care for them.
How To Help Your Plants Survive Your Vacation
'Tis the season to hit the road to get a repreive from the daily grind. But what do summer travel plans mean for plant parents? Continue reading to learn how to help your plants survive your summer vacation.
What’s in a (Scientific) Name?
When you’re new to plants, or starting to get serious about your collection (#plantganggoals), plant names can get downright confusing. Never fear, dear plant parent, we’re here to help. Read on to get a crash course into the weird world of plant names.
New Store Opening in Raleigh
Y'all, we have some exciting news to share!
You may have already heard or seen on our website that we are opening a new shop in downtown Raleigh. To get the scoop on the new digs, we sat down over the weekend with our fearless leader, Megan. Keep reading to learn about The ZEN Succulent brand and when you can come check out our new space.
ZEN Around the World: South Africa
Did you know almost half of the world's succulents come from South Africa? Learn more about our favorite species.
Vote for The ZEN Succulent! USA TODAY's Makers in the USA: Best Home & Garden
The ZEN Succulent has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10 Best Home & Garden Makers in the USA as a part of USA Today's latest 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest! We would appreciate your vote ...
Installation: Creating Our Custom 'Living Wall' for the HGTV Smart Home 2016
After close to 6 months of keeping this project a secret outside our The ZEN Succulent Team, we are finally able to let everyone in on one of our BIGGEST projects to date – We designed & created a large 'Living Wall' for Home and Garden Television in their HGTV Smart Home 2016, housed in Raleigh, North Carolina . . . .