From admiration to a business
Liina Linongaba did not always have a green thumb growing up she did not really like plants but where she grew up they had plants she says their house was always green. Surrounded by plants from an early age she found herself admiring the plants until she started her own small collection. She soon turned the love for plants into a small personal collection where she only sold one type of plant and the small collection grew into something bigger when she realised her clients wanted more they want a variety that is when she decided to start the brand forevergreengardenenthusiast “no matter the season it is always green here” she says when asked what inspired the name.
She offers a wide range of services, one of them being repotting services. Clients can make use of repotting services if you have a plant that is not doing well Liina will repot it for you in a bigger pot,she will also fertilise and make sure that when it comes back to you, it will actually flourish she further talks about root bound this is when the roots have hit the bottom of the pot, which makes the plant not thrive anymore repotting is the perfect solution for this. She also emphasises the importance of research before you get a plant. Different plants have different needs, and not all plants get maintained the same so it is important for you to know the needs to make sure your plant survives. What a plant needs in winter might not be what it needs in summer Liina says during winter plants do not require more water and the light during winter in Windhoek is really good for the plants you also don't fertilise during winter and spraying your plant helps with photosynthesis the way a plant indoor will take water is not the same as outdoor so avoid doing too much watering.
“Plants are just like us human beings, there will always be signs, the signs will always be there” says Linongaba when asked how do you know your plant is not doing well and needs maintenance.There are many benefits in having plants in your spaces according to Linongaba there is a chemical that plants release that boosts your mood and studies have proven that some plants actually purify the air she encourages people to make use of plants if they want to brighten or decorate a space but real plants, not fake plants. It also helps reduce stress that is why she advises people to make use of real plants because when you care for it you feel good.
Linongaba says first timers should always start with low maintenance plants. It requires less attention and only needs watering once or twice a month. It stops you from getting overwhelmed , fat plants are one of the low maintenance plants. When you purchase a plant from her she gives you care tips
Forevergreengardenenthusiasts is more than just a plant based business it is a reflection of Liina's growth alongside her plants.
