Plant Scouting Information

BROWSE

LOOK THROUH OUR SCOUTED PLANT COLLECTION & CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANTS FOR YOU

PICK YOUR PLANT

SELECT THE PLANTS YOU WANT TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION & PLACE YOUR ORDER

DELIVERY

SIT BACK, RELAX AND GET READY TO ADD PLANTS TO YOUR COLLECTION

Welcome to order 010

Welcome to Order 010! We're thrilled to bring you a nearly daily array of fresh and unique plants, so be sure to visit us frequently to discover the latest additions and updates. Each plant in our collection is one-of-a-kind, and due to limited availability, spaces for this order are filling up quickly. This exciting order will close in three weeks to make way for Order 011. If you're on the hunt for a specific plant, simply send us an email, and we'll gladly scout it for you.

Here's how ordering from the scouted collection works

Welcome to The Rare Plant Scout - Your Botanical Adventure Begins Here!

Choosing your dream plant has never been this exciting! At The Rare Plant Scout, we've made the journey from order to your doorstep a delightful experience. We are a UK company that has carefully created a list of international suppliers to sustainably source beautiful rare aroids. You get a wide selection of plants imported through us without the risk!

Here's how we make it happen:
Step 1: Browse through our expertly selected scouted plants
Step 2: Select the plants and place your order. It's that easy!!

What we do:
Step 1: We receive your order and dive into the plant treasure hunt with our carefully selected suppliers.
Step 2: Handling all the nitty-gritty paperwork, we make sure your green pals arrive safely from national and international destinations to The Rare Plant Scout headquarters in the heart of the UK.
Step 3: With our green thumbs and a specially designed space, we acclimate your plants ready for their new home.

Note: This process usually takes 3/4 weeks and is totally worth the wait! At checkout you can also choose how want your plants acclimated. we offer standard, or for a small fee you can get a specialised package and select between grow tent conditions, a cabinet, or basking freely in your home – your wish is our command. Pack options are available at checkout.

Shipping & time lines:
On average, it takes us around 6 weeks from order to your door. We provide a complete acclimation service! Standard shipping and acclimation fee is £35. Some of our customers like to self acclimate and that's okay, we're flexible – reach out if you need options tailored to your timeline.

Sourcing & requirements: We will always source our plants ethically, follow all procedures and quarantine rules to ensure your peace of mind and happy plants.

Packaging: In line with our ethos on sustainably we have invested in 100% compostable and recyclable packaging. We use seaweed based products for our cups and film, and everything else is card and paper based!

Our Guarantee:
We're not just about finding your perfect plant; we're about ensuring they thrive in their new home. If, by any chance, a plant doesn't meet The Rare Plant Scout standards during acclimation, consider it on us – a replacement plant will be on its way to you, free of charge!

This isn't just a business; it's a passion. We're a small team committed to crafting the best possible environment for your plants to flourish. Have questions? Shoot us an email or check out our social media pages to meet our happy plant-parent community.

Thank you for choosing The Rare Plant Scout – where your botanical adventure takes root! ✨️🌿

Meet the scout

Salutations plant enthusiasts and connoisseurs of the botanical realm,

I am Jazminn, the founder and curator of The Rare Plant Scout, and it is with great pleasure that I extend to you a glimpse into the roots of my botanical odyssey.

Nurtured amidst the bucolic expanse of Dartmoor, UK, my formative years were steeped in the verdant beauty of nature, instilling in me an enduring passion for the intricacies of plant life. My academic pursuits led me to the discipline of horticulture, a journey that traversed international landscapes, affording me the privilege of exploring some of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.

Upon returning to the UK, I resolved to realize a long-cherished dream by immersing myself in the study of Botany. The genesis of this pursuit unfolded at the Eden Project, a globally acclaimed institution, where I had the privilege of refining my expertise within the confines of tropical and arid glass houses.

It was amidst these controlled environments that my fascination with aroids germinated, marking the inception of a profound affinity for these botanical marvels. The Rare Plant Scout is a manifestation of my dedication to facilitating the acquisition of elusive botanical specimens while prioritizing ethical sourcing and the preservation of plant biodiversity.

In a landscape where the search for rare flora can be an intricate task, The Rare Plant Scout endeavors to serve as a bastion of ethical procurement, ensuring the propagation of extraordinary specimens without detriment to their natural habitats. This enterprise is grounded in a commitment to sustainable practices and the preservation of our planet's botanical richness.

Embark with me on this discerning botanical expedition, where dreams find fruition, and each botanical acquisition narrates a unique tale. Should you seek a horticultural treasure that eludes your grasp, rest assured that The Rare Plant Scout stands ready to facilitate the realization of your botanical aspirations.

Sincerely,

Jazminn