PlantTherapy: Quick Peek at Ovando

Ovando always has fun window displays with a crowd around the front, much like the people watching puppies at the pet store windows. I seem to always have the luck of running by when they are closed and end up having to admire from the outside.

- To All PlantTherapy Posts -

Succulents and cacti are in the windows at the moment, showing off their unique and unusual shapes. The store is due to rotate their window display this coming week, so by next weekend this will be gone.

Ovando often showcases unusual plants in their shop, and these are especially beautiful and dynamic. They appear like gesture drawings, stretching their limbs and ending in wild tufts of foliage. I almost expect Max to step around one of the trunks in his animal pyjamas.

matt at apartment therapy dot com

Comments (10)

I like those containers. They don't appear to sell them however.

posted by charlenemcbride on July 7th 2007 at 7:32am
view charlenemcbride's profile

Thanks, I love these. I know the succulents don't need much water, but should I still assume they line the bamboo containers to protect them from water damage?

posted by brittanykate on July 7th 2007 at 7:33am
view brittanykate's profile

Does anyone know where those containers can be purchased?

posted by mykull on July 7th 2007 at 9:16am
view mykull's profile

They did my wedding, unique and wonderful arrangements. If you call the store, they will tell you where you can buy the bamboo containers. www.ovandony.com

posted by designerny on July 7th 2007 at 12:38pm
view designerny's profile

Please, someone call and post that info here!

I love both plants and containers!! They would be fabulous in my sun-drenched window.

posted by Pixie on July 8th 2007 at 4:06am
view Pixie's profile

Best window display on Bleeker St. (and changed frequently.) Fortunately, I pass by twice a day on my way to / from work.

posted by bryan.nyc on July 8th 2007 at 1:29pm
view bryan.nyc's profile

Bleecker St., that is.

posted by bryan.nyc on July 8th 2007 at 1:30pm
view bryan.nyc's profile

I did not get the name of the succulents, but the planters most likely can be found at:

http://www.planterresource.com/

or

http://www.jamaligarden.com/

I am really looking forward to what Ovando has in store for their next window!

posted by mattplantguy on July 9th 2007 at 7:51am
view mattplantguy's profile

Sorry - jsut remembered these places may or may not sell to the public. I think Jamali will, but Planter Resource may not. Their website says they have a $250 minimum wholesale order. But if you are in the neighborhood it is worth a look, as well as the neighboring shops.

posted by mattplantguy on July 9th 2007 at 8:00am
view mattplantguy's profile

These people at the Ovando can be really rude.

posted by gladys on November 29th 2007 at 10:18am
view gladys's profile