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“Sacred plants. Hidden truths. Open eyes.” - The Exotic Botanist
I search for the extraordinary. From towering Brugmansias to rare Daturas, every plant in my collection is chosen for its uniqueness and cultivated with care here in Oregon. These aren’t the everyday varieties you’ll find at a big-box store - they’re living treasures meant for collectors and gardeners who crave the unusual. At Exotic Botanist, my promise is to provide you with healthy, rare stock and the knowledge to grow them well, so your garden becomes a place of wonder.
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Featured Plants
Canarina canariensis - Canary Island Bellflower
A jewel of the Canary Islands, Canarina canariensis enchants with pendant, bell-shaped blooms of vivid orange veined in deeper red. Emerging each autumn from a fleshy subterranean tuber, its trailing vines and softly serrated leaves create a lush cascade of color during the cooler months. The flowers, glowing like stained glass in the winter sun, lend a touch of tropical elegance to glasshouses, shaded patios, or temperate gardens.
Native to the laurel forests of the Canary Islands, this uncommon member of the Campanulaceae family thrives in mild, humid conditions with bright, filtered light. It rests through summer dormancy before returning each autumn with renewed vigor. In cultivation, Canarina canariensis rewards patient care with an exotic display and, occasionally, sweet edible fruits following pollination.
Type: Tuberous perennial climber
Height: 3–10 ft in growth
Bloom season: Late autumn to early spring
Light: Bright indirect sun or dappled shade
Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce drastically in summer dormancy
Hardiness: Frost tender — protect from freezing
Salvia divinorum is a rare, shade-loving perennial in the mint family, prized for its lush green foliage and unique cultural history. Native to the Sierra Mazateca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, this soft-stemmed sage grows best in warm, humid environments with indirect light and consistent moisture. It produces delicate white-to-lavender flowers when mature and well cared for, though flowering is rare in cultivation.
Note:For ornamental and horticultural use only. Not intended for consumption or therapeutic use.
*Only shipping to: Idaho, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Washington
Ships in 4 in pots
A regal beauty among angel’s trumpets, Brugmansia vulcanicola ‘Suncrest vulsa’ graces the garden with elegant, pendulous blooms in vibrant shades of fiery red and pink. Unlike the more common white or pink varieties, this cool-loving cultivar thrives in milder climates and highland conditions, producing flowers that are both striking and refined. Its deep green, serrated foliage provides a lush backdrop to the showy blooms, making it a standout focal point in containers, courtyards, or sheltered beds.
Native to the Andes, vulcanicola species appreciates cooler nights and bright, indirect sun, rewarding attentive care with repeated flushes of blossoms. As with all Brugmansia, it should be handled with care, as all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Type: Tender perennial shrub
Height: 4–10 ft in ideal conditions
Bloom season: Spring to autumn in cooler climates; year-round in frost-free regions
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular moisture, well-drained soil
Ships in 4 in pots
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Our mission
At Exotic Botanist, we believe in honoring the deep cultural and ecological connections that many of our plants represent. As part of our ongoing commitment to reciprocity and respect, a percentage of our monthly profits is donated to local community initiatives, land stewards, and educational projects that support sustainability, native ecology, and cultural heritage.
We’re proud to grow plants with purpose — and to give back to the communities that inspire and inform the world of ethnobotany.
For the month of September, Exotic Botanist is proud to support the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI), a network of grassroots, Indigenous-led projects across the Americas. IRI empowers communities to protect their lands, preserve traditional plant knowledge, and build sustainable futures on their own terms. By giving back, we honor the cultures and people who have stewarded these plants for generations.
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