Meghan M.
Yelp
I live nearby and stop in Rouvalis often to get little gifts or (expensive) bouquets of cut flowers.
IMPORTANT: Rouvalis is NOT a resource for plant care knowledge, nor is it good destination for purchasing house plants. Their pre-potted plants do not have drainage rocks at the bottom of the pot, and a majority of their pots don't even include drainage holes. This means that all the water that is not absorbed by the soil/plant accumulates at the bottom of the pot causing root rot and a slow, inevitable plant death. Additionally, the soil mixtures are not tailored to each individual plant (all plants are different and thus have very different soil needs), which often results in a sick, unhappy plant.
If you plan to invest in any of Rouvalis' plants as a permanent addition to your home, it is necessary for you to repot yourself after purchase. I am speaking from experience, and am very disappointed that, despite the very high prices, the plants have not been potted correctly and cannot simply be taken home and enjoyed post-purchase.THE PLANT WILL DIE UNLESS YOU CHANGE THE SOIL AND THE DRAINAGE!
While the store is excellent for small gifts, Rouvalis does not seem to be the best bet for plant care and overall knowledge.