Tropical plants, plainly explained.
She’s the tattooed plant queen, he’s the gentle giant. We sell rare aroids live every Monday, and we write the care guides we wish we’d had when we started.
Guides that actually answer the question
FundamentalsWater Quality & Its Effects on Houseplants
Tap, distilled, rainwater or filtered: what each does to a tropical houseplant, and which one yours actually wants.
FundamentalsUnderstanding Light
Bright indirect, low light, direct sun — decoding the light levels every care guide assumes you already know.
FundamentalsHow to Measure Light in Your Home
Light meters, phone apps and the shadow test, and which one to trust when they disagree.
The app we wish we’d had when we started
Everything we learned the expensive way, built into something you can carry around your house.
- 1Know where everything isEvery plant, sorted by room, with the care notes attached.
- 2Identify what you’ve gotPoint your camera at a NOID and get a real answer.
- 3Plant DoctorYellowing? Crisping? Get a diagnosis and a fix before you lose a $60 plant.
Who you’re buying from
Founder · Green Thumb Pro
Natalie
Hi, I'm Natalie - tropical plant addict, collector of over 600 leafy roommates, and co-founder of BeLeafInRudolph with my husband, Richard. What started as "just one more plant" turned into a full-blown jungle, and now I spend my days surrounded by rare foliage, quirky plant projects, and way too many grow lights.
I've been collecting, caring for, and learning about tropical plants for years, and nothing makes me happier than sharing that love with others. Whether I'm selling you your dream plant, teaching you the tricks I've picked up through trial (and plenty of error), or just swapping planty dad jokes, I'm all in. Plants are my passion, but people are my purpose - I truly love connecting with fellow collectors, beginners, and curious green thumbs alike.
At BeLeafInRudolph, I bring my humor, my heart, and my (sometimes overly honest) plant wisdom to the table. If you're looking for someone who takes tropical plants seriously - but doesn't take herself too seriously - then welcome, you've found your planty people.
Research Guru · Bag Carrier
Richard
Richard here! The husband, alocasia lover, and the other half of BeLeafInRudolph.
While Natalie was knee-deep in potting mix and plant cuttings long before I joined her, my love for plants has grown right alongside hers. I may not have started out obsessed with greenery (someone had to be the voice of reason when 600+ plants started showing up around the house), but over time I've developed a true appreciation for the hobby - especially the minutia of tinkering with all of the "little things" that makes our plant babies happy and thrive!
I love filling the role as our in-house nerd and research guru. If there's a plant care method, growth hack, or obscure botanical fact to be found, I'm the one digging deep to uncover it.
Together, we make a team that's passionate about not just growing plants, but also growing a community of plant lovers who can share in the joy.
So whether I'm geeking out over plant science or carrying the heavy bags of soil (true love, right?), I love the BeLeafInRudolph plant life!