Tropicals & Orchids
You can enjoy beauty and fragrance all year long with tropical plants.
In the hot, humid summers, tropicals can survive outside and when colder weather arrives bring them indoors to create a topical garden inside your home. Just imagine having them bloom in your kitchen while snow is falling outside.
Tropical plants bring the indoors alive. You don't need tons of light to bring natural beauty into your home, all you need is the right plant. Whether you just need a little green for your home or office, or if you want a wild display of tropical flowers, we can help you find the perfect plant!
Orchids
B.B. Barns is well-known for its beautiful and unusual collection of orchids in all colors and varieties. Contrary to popular belief, orchids are not difficult to grow. Orchids just have a different set of cultural needs. Like any other type of plants, orchids need water, fertilizer, light and air. Orchids adapt very well to the environment of the average home and they make stunning gifts for any occasion. Most of the blooms will last one month or longer.
What are our customers saying about our orchids? “I was cautious at first because I thought they were hard to grow but that is not the case. I have come to appreciate the beauty of these plants and now have a wide collection. B.B. Barns has by far the best selection in WNC.“
Click here for a helpful list of frequently asked orchid questions, answered by our orchid guru, Cynthia Gillooly!
Bonsai
While not necessarily tropical, bonsai plants offer us a glimpse in to the union of horticulture and artistry. There are several staff members at B.B. Barns who are experienced bonsai practitioners, and can share their knowledge with you. We carry bonsai pots in a wide range of sizes, traditional tools for proper care of your plants, and a wide selection of plants ready to be grown in a bonsai style. We also have finished bonsai specimen, if you want to get started with a plant that is already in a particular form.
And don't forget, bonsai is a journey you take with your plant. Nearly any plant can be fashioned and displayed in bonsai form. While you're in the store don't forget to check out our tree and shrub collection for small plants that could be used for outdoor bonsai cultivation.
Cacti & Succulents
When it comes to easy care, cacti and succulents are great choices for houseplants. While they do require bright light for the most part, they tend to grow slowly and require little watering. Forget to set up an irrigation drip when you go out of town? This is no problem with cacti and succulents. Another benefit is that succulents can be planted in tight spaces, with lots of other individual plants, making them a great choice for dish gardens and terrarium gardening.
