Meet the Daphne's Botanicals Team!
Maya Al-Azzawe
PlantDoc Helper
Favorite Plant:
Jasmine, it reminds me of visits to my grandparents house and collecting it with my grandmother first thing in the morning.
Plant Hack:
When taking care of roses putting them in water, cut them on the diagonally and then through the center and add fresh every morning.
Fun Fact:
Kitting, crochet and yarn sping are a passion/ obsession. Reading books of all genres (including cheese romance novels) is definitely a current and continually an obsession.
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.
Kelsey Dobrenz
Designer / Marketing + Sales
Favorite Plant:
Stephania Erecta -- Who knew so much beauty could grow from what otherwise looks like a potato :')
Plant fact:
Interaction with indoor plants has been scientifically proven to reduce stress.
Fun Fact:
In my free time, you can find me exploring the outdoors with my dog, crafting with my friends, or drinking copious amounts of coffee with my sister.
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!
Joshua Rykken
Resident plant expert
If you could be any plant for a day, which one would you be?
Probably a Monstera deliciosa because they climb trees in the wild and get so big!
Plant Hack:
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
Fun Fact:
I decided to grow a mustache during the pandemic lock down but think I need to shave it off daily. I also dye it
Riley
Florist
If you could be any plant for a day, which one would you be?
I’d want to be a fern, any kind really, hopefully somewhere deep in a PNW forest feeling the mist on my leaves.
Plant Hack:
To keep cut flowers fresh always cut the stems at an angle when you get them home, and change the water every few days.
Fun Fact:
I love art in any form and am an avid crocheter.
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:
In my non-spare time, I work as a PR/media analyst where I read so, so, so many news articles.
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.