ST. george – When it comes to deep love for seeds and soil, “You are You’re either a plant person, or you’re not,” says Kayla Klein, owner of Thrive Indoor Plant in Hurricane.
For Klein, her love of plants led her to start a business from her home that offers everything from rare plants and carefree rentals to maintenance.
“I love the relationship part,” Klein said. That’s why I made Thrive – I want people to thrive in their lives, to thrive in relationships, it’s so important to me. And we can help your plants grow.
Klein’s passion for plants began when she and her husband moved to the East Coast to be near family. Her mother-in-law loved plants and even had a hoya – a Hot Plant – has been in the family for many generations. The family’s botanical hobby inspired her to learn more, leading to her own plant collection. When the couple moved to Washington County, she realized there was no place to buy rare plants in the area.
“If you’re into the botanical hobby, the closest place to find something unusual is California,” she said. “Anyway, if you want something special, you have to have it shipped to you, so ‘Why would I do that when I can grow them here?’ I said.”
While most mother plants are imported from overseas, Klein said hers are either purchased locally or in the United States. After she propagated these mother plants, she now has her own, each of which produces more mother plants. Her passion for the hobby turned into a business, which was officially launched two years ago.
She had to start and stop the job three times with all three children in four years due to pregnancy complications. While her husband helps when he can, she usually manages the work by herself.
“We’re rolling, we’re rolling, we’re doing all these loads, everything is crazy and then suddenly I’m pregnant again and I’m dying on the couch and all my plants are dying,” she said. “Then I have to start all over again… . It was crazy.”
Now that she has a family, Klein said she’s excited to move her plant business forward. While the store is currently out of stock at her home in Hurricane, her goal is to secure a location for weddings at the Greenhouse store.
“I’m so excited to get out of here,” she said. I hope we are this great place where people can come, shop for plants, take them home or pick them up, and create a sense of community.
Cline also started her own Facebook group. Southern Utah Indoor Plant GroupIt has grown to nearly 1,000 members. She said the group conducts various events such as plant swaps and is the first of its kind in the area.
“It’s about joining the plant community and making it all one big happy family,” she said of the group. “We’re all very close here in the plant community, which is fun. It’s something we’ve been missing in this area.
Thrive Indoor Plants can be seen at the St. George Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday and the upcoming Mod Market on November 12th. Their plants are sold at the Intermount St. George Regional Hospital gift shop, Washington Perks Coffee and Red Canyon. Company in the storm.
“We’re an all-in-one shot for plants, that’s what we’re trying to do,” Klein said. “We’re back and we want the community to grow.”
Thrive Indoor Plants offers rare plants for sale locally and shipped from Alaska to Hawaii. Rare plants include Alba Monstera, which costs $50-$100 a leaf and a cross, Florida Beauty, Philodendrons, and more. Special plants are very different – with leaves carved with an edge or a second color – and complete plants start at about $700.
In addition to individual plant purchases, the company offers a variety of services such as rentals that allow plants to be used for weddings and other special events. Plants are available for parties and weddings as well as businesses that want to have plants with hands-on maintenance.
“It’s a difficult part that people have a real problem with when it comes to installing a light and water ratio, and that’s why we opened up our maintenance side,” Klein said. “We provide the plants and prepare them for you. Don’t you want to take care of them? That’s fine. You don’t have to worry. Enjoy.”
For more information on Thrive Indoor Plants, Visit their website or find them at Facebook And Instagram.
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Thrive Indoor Plants on display at Kayla Klein’s home in Hurricane, Utah, date not announced | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Rare plant spotted by Thrive Indoor Plants, location and date not disclosed | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
A plant by Thrive Indoor Plants is for sale in the gift shop at Intermountain Healthcare Hospital in St. George, Utah | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Rare plant spotted by Thrive Indoor Plants, location and date not disclosed | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Rare plant spotted by Thrive Indoor Plants, location and date not disclosed | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Kayla Klein plant, location and date not disclosed | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Kayla Klein at the Thrive Indoor Plant booth at the Farmers Market in St. George, Utah Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Kayla Klein reveals her variety of rare plants, location and date not specified | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Members of the Southern Utah Houseplant Group, started by Kayla Klein, host a plant swap event, location and date undisclosed | Photo by Kayla Klein, St. George News
Plants are displayed at the Thrive Indoor Plants Downtown Farmers Market in St. George, Utah, October 15, 2022 | Photo by Jesse Bang, St. George News
Plants are displayed at the Thrive Indoor Plants Downtown Farmers Market in St. George, Utah, October 15, 2022 | Photo by Jesse Bang, St. George News
Kayla Klein stands with her “helpful” husband at a farmers market in downtown St. George, Utah, Oct. 15, 2022. Photo by Jesse Bang, St. George News
Kayla Klein stands with her “helpful” husband at a farmers market in downtown St. George, Utah, Oct. 15, 2022. Photo by Jesse Bang, St. George News
Plants are displayed at the Thrive Indoor Plants Downtown Farmers Market in St. George, Utah, October 15, 2022 | Photo by Jesse Bang, St. George News
Plants are displayed at the Thrive Indoor Plants Downtown Farmers Market in St. George, Utah, October 15, 2022 | Photo by Jesse Bang, St. George News
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