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Bringing the beauty of tropical plants to your home! A & B Tropics Store Policy

1. The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Return Policy:
We offer a 7-day return policy on all plant purchases. To be eligible for a return, the plant must be in its original condition and packaging. To initiate a return, please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order. Note: We do not offer refunds or returns for plants that are lost or damaged during shipping.

2. Shipping Policy:
We carefully package all plants to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition. However, once the package leaves our hands, we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage during transit. No refunds will be given for such occurrences.

3. Custom Orders:
A non-refundable deposit is required for all custom orders at the time of purchase. Full payment must be made before any custom plant order is picked up or shipped.

4. Payment:
All purchases must be paid in full before plants are picked up or shipped. We accept PayPal G&S, CashApp, Cash, Facebook Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

5. Customer Service:
Your satisfaction is our priority. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to assist you. Thank you for choosing A & B Tropics!

✨ WHAT MAKES MAGIC MOSS MAGICAL? ✨Magic Moss isn’t just your average sphagnum moss! It’s a specially blended propagation...
10/22/2026

✨ WHAT MAKES MAGIC MOSS MAGICAL? ✨

Magic Moss isn’t just your average sphagnum moss! It’s a specially blended propagation medium designed to give developing roots the perfect balance of moisture retention, airflow, and support. Every ingredient has a purpose. 🌱

The photo is a fresh batch right before the Myco Supreme gets mixed in!

🌿 PREMIUM SPHAGNUM MOSS

Sphagnum moss is the foundation of Magic Moss. It absorbs and retains moisture, keeping developing roots hydrated without constant watering. Its long, fibrous structure also creates natural air pockets, allowing oxygen to reach the roots.
Unlike dense mediums that can become compacted, sphagnum stays lightweight and gives roots room to grow and spread. It’s especially useful for rooting cuttings, encouraging new root development, and supporting moisture-loving tropical plants.

🪨 PERLITE

Perlite may look like little white rocks, but it’s actually a lightweight, expanded volcanic glass. It improves aeration and drainage, creates additional air pockets, and helps keep the moss from becoming overly dense or waterlogged — especially important for delicate new roots that need both moisture and oxygen.

🌱 VERMICULITE

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral that can hold both moisture and nutrients. It absorbs moisture, then gradually releases it back into the medium, helping maintain steadier hydration between waterings.
It can also hold nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium and make them available to roots through cation exchange. It isn’t a replacement for fertilizer — think of it as a tiny storage system for developing roots.

🍄 MYCO SUPREME

Now THIS is where some of the real magic happens!
Myco Supreme contains beneficial mycorrhizal fungi — living fungi that can form a partnership with compatible plant roots. Their microscopic networks extend into areas roots may not reach on their own, helping the plant access water and nutrients. In exchange, the plant provides the fungi with sugars produced through photosynthesis.
That partnership can support nutrient uptake, root development, and overall plant health as the fungi establish. Because healthy plants start with healthy roots! 🌱

✨ HOW I USE IT

I reach for Magic Moss when I’m growing Alocasia corms, lining prop boxes, wrapping plants that are struggling to root, and helping sensitive imports establish roots. You can also mix it into Enchanted Earth when you want a more moisture-retentive substrate.

Two honest don’ts:
🚫 Not for carnivorous plants — the myco is really bad for them.
🚫 Not for moss poles — it functions like a substrate, so the perlite and vermiculite can fall out and get messy.

And just like Enchanted Earth, Magic Moss isn’t something I simply put together to sell. It’s something I developed, use on my own plants, and believe in!

✨ MAGIC MOSS ✨
🌿 Quart: $10
🌿 Gallon: $25

A&B Tropics | Rooted in Magic ✨

10/21/2026

New here from the giveaway? Start here 👋🌿
We’re Brittney & Alex — the faces behind A&B Tropics, Tennessee plant people, rooted in magic since 2024.
Quick tour so you know where you landed:
🔨 We do live plant auctions on Whatnot
🛒 You can also find our plants on eBay
✨ Enchanted Earth & Magic Moss = the soil + moss products I developed and use on my own plants
🚚 We ship plants all over the U.S. (and yes, we pack them like they’re our own babies)
📍 Local? Pickup is a thing.
Stick around for tutorials, prop box tours, nursery run chaos, and more plants than any of us strictly need. 😂
Tell me in the comments: what’s #1 on your wishlist right now?
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Instagram contest only!! Go over there to check out the contest!!
10/20/2026

Instagram contest only!! Go over there to check out the contest!!

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10/20/2026

It’s tiiiiime. Special shoutout to Casita Mia Creations for creating one of the most beautiful Hoya’s I’ve ever had the pleasure of adding to my collection 😍

The picture might be low quality, but my heart is FULL. 🥹💚I don’t think I can really put into words how much it means to...
10/19/2026

The picture might be low quality, but my heart is FULL. 🥹💚

I don’t think I can really put into words how much it means to me that so many of you trust us with your plants.

Enchanted Earth and Magic Moss are products I developed myself, use on my own plants, and genuinely believe in. I never imagined that something I created for my own plants would turn into something that complete strangers would try, love, and keep coming back for.

Every single bag in this picture represents someone who trusts something I created, and that is still a little surreal to me.

So seriously, thank you. Thank you for trusting our products, sharing your experiences, and believing in a little magic I created. It means more than you know. 💚✨

10/17/2026

🌿✨ A&B TROPICS SATURDAY PLANT PURGE! ✨🌿

It’s PURGE DAY! 🪴🎉 We’re making this a weekly Saturday tradition, so let’s lay down a few ground rules!

🚨 THE PURGE IS HAPPENING IN THE COMMENTS OF THIS POST! 🚨

I’ll be dropping plants THROUGHOUT THE DAY, so keep checking back! 👀🌱

🌿 THE RULES

* Comment SOLD directly under the plant photo to claim!
* First SOLD gets it!
* NO GHOSTING! 👻 Claim it, pay for it! If something comes up, communicate with me.
* DONE CLAIMING? Send me a private message with screenshots of your claimed plants so I can total you up!
* Unpaid claims may be released. Repeat ghosters may be excluded from future purges.

💰 PAYMENT OPTIONS
💙 Venmo (PREFERRED!)
💚 Cash App
💳 PayPal Pay in 4
💵 Cash for local pickup

📦 SHIPPING AVAILABLE!
USPS Priority or UPS! Shipping will be quoted based on your order and location. Local pickup available!

🌱 Plants are sold as pictured. All sales final!

✨ NEW PLANTS DROPPING IN THE COMMENTS ALL DAY! ✨

Happy claiming! May your shelves magically expand to make room for all your new plant babies! 😂🌿💚

Rooted in Magic ✨

10/17/2026

🌿 BRINGING YOUR PLANTS INSIDE FOR WINTER? READ THIS FIRST! 🌿

🥶 With those cold temperatures we had last night, it’s officially time to start thinking about bringing those tropical beauties inside for winter!

But before you start moving everyone indoors, there are a few things you need to do! The last thing you want is to bring unwanted guests inside and end up with a pest infestation throughout your entire collection!

🐛 CHECK FOR PESTS!

This is probably the MOST important step! Plants that have spent the summer outside can be hiding spider mites, thrips, mealybugs, scale, and other unwanted visitors.

Check the tops and undersides of leaves, stems, new growth, and even the soil. Just because you don’t see bugs doesn’t mean they aren’t there!

🚿 GIVE THEM A GOOD SHOWER!

Before bringing your plants inside, rinse them thoroughly with water. Pay special attention to the undersides of leaves, where pests love to hide. This helps wash away dust, debris, and some unwanted hitchhikers.

🧴 START A PEST PREVENTION ROUTINE!

Don’t wait until you have an infestation to start treating your plants!

This is the PERFECT time to get on a regular pest prevention schedule. Treat your plants with an appropriate plant-safe pest control product, following the label instructions.

And remember, one treatment doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the clear. Some pests have life cycles that require multiple treatments!

🏡 QUARANTINE YOUR PLANTS!

If possible, keep plants that have been outside separated from your indoor collection for at least 2–3 weeks while you monitor for pests.

The last thing you want is one plant bringing in something that spreads throughout your entire collection!

💧 ADJUST YOUR WATERING!

Your plants probably won’t need as much water indoors as they did outside. Lower light levels, reduced airflow, and cooler temperatures can cause your growing medium to stay wet longer.

Always check your medium before watering instead of sticking to the same schedule you used during summer.

☀️ HELP THEM ADJUST!

Moving from bright outdoor conditions to indoor lighting can be a big adjustment! Some yellowing or leaf drop can happen as plants acclimate.

Make sure they’re getting adequate light, keep them away from heating vents and cold drafts, and don’t panic if they need a little time to settle in.

🌡️ DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT FREEZES!

Many tropical houseplants can experience cold stress well before temperatures reach freezing. Start planning to bring them inside when nighttime temperatures are consistently approaching 50–55°F, depending on the plant.

✨ A LITTLE PREVENTION NOW CAN SAVE YOU A HUGE HEADACHE LATER! ✨

And if you haven’t started a pest prevention routine yet, I’ve got you covered! We carry Crop Control at A&B Tropics to help you stay ahead of unwanted pests.

Let’s keep those tropical beauties happy, healthy, and pest-free all winter long! 💚🌿

A&B Tropics | Rooted in Magic ✨

10/16/2026
My auction tab for tomorrow is fully loaded! Take a sneak peek and throw in a prebid if you’d like. We’re doing all grou...
10/16/2026

My auction tab for tomorrow is fully loaded! Take a sneak peek and throw in a prebid if you’d like. We’re doing all ground shipping since the weather has cooled off so shipping is cheaper. If you’re local, be sure to turn local pickup on!

Finally Friday!

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