Off putting atmosphere. This was my second time visiting and I can’t believe how much hasn’t changed. The glass is over priced. The plants are over priced and the selection (considering they’re a terrarium store) is disappointing. Most of the plants offered can be found at much larger sizes for a few cents more, or at lower prices with bundle deals (ex: 2 for $5). The terrariums themselves are overpriced. Given their location, the price, and limited variety of plants, glass, and terrariums, this store has little to offer for both people who want to get into terrariums, or terrarium enthusiasts who would like to have a reliable space to shop in-person. They claim their prices are due to the fact that “these terrariums will last you years” so you should come “ready to invest in the terrarium you want”. They also claim that their plants “aren’t ordinary” they’re “clean and healthy”. 1.) terrariums can fail due to numerous reasons, it’s trial and error. They can never guarantee that your terrarium will live for years. 2.) making sure your plants are clean and healthy is the bare minimum as a seller. You can’t sell apples if they’re spoiled. 3.) most people could probably make the “terrarium they want” that will last them years, if they got their products elsewhere (this includes other small plant shops in PDX!) So, why is this store here? It doesn’t cater to enthusiasts, and it doesn’t cater to new terrarium owners. It’s soured many potential hobbyists by providing them with the wrong foundations. A lot of people take their terrarium course and feel scammed. This has been a concern for 6 years. Yet, nothing has changed. I won’t continue to beat a dead horse, but outside of these off-putting business practices, the owner of this business has been accused of making homophobic comments. Making a terrarium can be an easy at-home craft, and it should never be this expensive (or stressful). Save your time and money! :)
