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Vive le Différence: Variegated Plant Basics

There is an old French saying, vive le différence ("long live the difference!") We might also say, "variety is the spice of life." ...

Plants that Prey: Carnivore Basics

From childhood curiosity to lifelong obsession, Carnivorous Plants provide endless fascination, variety, and maybe a little pest control...

Our Story (How Specialty Tropicals Came to Be)

Specialty Tropicals is founded on three pillars: Family, Faith, and Love. Steve Hawkins has been a "plant-nerd" by anyone's definition...

Quality Rare & Exotic Tropical Plants for Discerning Collectors