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March 4, 2021 at 1:30pm
Whether they are being eaten, gazed upon or used for shade, plants have long held a soft spot in the heart of mankind. Two alumni have capitalized on this fact to create a new business: Dade Plant Co., a company that delivers tropical plants to customers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the online store/pop-up plant shop has been well-received by Americans searching for a way to de-stress.
“People are spending a lot more time at home. They want to bring plants into their space because plants make them feel good,” says David Camargo ’05 MBA ’15. “They bring nature into a home. They relax stress. They clean the air. A plant gives you something nice to look at and something that is growing. People like to see progress.”