Meet the Daphne's Botanicals Team!
Alisha Crockett
Inventory Specialist & Bubble Blower Extraordinaire
Favorite Plant:
The first plant I ever bought was a Jade, and it has been a very resilient and forgiving plant. It propagates so easily, and looks so regal as it gets older and larger.
Plant Hack:
Regular use of a humidifier in my own home has really helped my plants thrive.
Fun Fact:
When not caring for plants, I'm fulfilling orders for a local coffee roaster while staying highly caffeinated.
Karmen
PlantDoc Wholesale Strategist
Favorite Plant:
I love all varieties of pothos! The are very easy to care for and make beautiful hanging and trailing plants.
Plant hack:
Overwatering is about how often you water, not how much water you give a plant! I wait until my plants are slightly wilted to be sure I'm not watering them too frequently.
Fun Fact:
As much as I love house plants, I also love spending time with plants in nature! There's nothing better than spending and afternoon under a big tree with a good book, or getting my hands dirty in the garden. In the cooler months I love to spend time cooking and crafting.
Daphne Peters
Wrangler of Plant Babies (and Owner)
Favorite Plant:
Rattlesnake Calathea—Easy to care for, pattern on leaves is shocking, it folds up and down with the light, is non-toxic and works well in low light.
Plant Hack:
Humidity all around - spritzer bottles don't work well unless you are constantly doing it. Get a humidifier!
Fun Fact:
If it was physically and socially acceptable I'd probably glue my lips to my kid. I love him so much. I hope I never have to go back to working for someone else. I'm usually drinking many different liquids all at once (non-alcoholic mostly). I love people but also need to nap hard after hanging out with humans.
Eleanor Cruise
Chaos Wrangler
Favorite Plant:
Monstera- it was the first big plant I purchased and sparked my love of house plants.
Plant hack:
Bottom watering! So useful to avoid overwatering.
Fun Fact:
I love trail running. Currently training for my 3rd ultra marathon.
Rachel E
Incorporeal Content Strategist
Favorite Plant:
Dandelions— they're my favorite color and people usually don't get upset if you pick them out of their lawns.
Plant Hack:
I used to overwater my cacti, so now I write sticky note reminders for when to water them next.
Fun Fact:
I like to memorize poetry, weightlift, climb 14ers with friends, and teach about Leave No Trace. In my non-spare time, I work as a PR/media analyst where I read so, so, so many news articles.
Austin Peters
Trouble Shooter
Favorite Plant:
Anything that channels dr. Seuss. Currently loving my carnivorous plants!
Plant Fact:
Grow lights grow lights grow lights
Fun Fact:
I’m also a human doctor!
Diana Aalberg
All Burn Wax Vendor / Consignor
Favorite Plant:
Monstera - Majestic and relatively easy to care for.
Plant Hack:
Yellow Leaf = over watering / Brown leaf = more water. Humidifier helps so much during winter months when heaters are on.
Fun Fact:
I love true crime / listening to podcasts / obsessed with my cat
Wes Y
Designer/Creative
Favorite Plant:
Slipper orchids, Cypripedioideae. They look alive and have so many fine details.
Plant hack:
Did you know vanilla comes from an Orchid?
Fun Fact:
I'm a landscape designer and artist. Have done work for both residential and commercial projects inside and out. I love being outside on hikes or in the garden with my dogs.
Coming soon!
If you have a green thumb for customer service, an eye for detail, and are passionate about plants, let us know! We're looking to grow our small business and would love to add more plant lovers to the team.