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Rare Plant Fairy LLC

Grower

Rare Plant Fairy LLC, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Position: Grower Compensation: $18–$23/hour Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Location: On-site – Rare Plant Fairy, Detroit, MI

About Rare Plant Fairy Rare Plant Fairy is a fast-growing luxury plant company based in Detroit, MI. We specialize in ethically grown rare and tropical plants and are on a mission to deliver 1 million pots of happiness. Our team thrives on curiosity, accountability, and collaboration—setting new standards for plant care, sustainability, and customer experience.

About the Role We’re looking for a hands‑on, detail‑driven Grower to join our Grow Team. This role goes far beyond watering plants—you’ll be an essential part of our propagation and breeding program, coordinating with the lab, sales, and digital teams to bring extraordinary plants to market. If you’re passionate about rare plants and want to grow your career in horticulture, this is the place.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily care to rare tropical plants in greenhouse and grow rack environments: watering, fertilizing, pruning, and monitoring for pests and diseases

Propagate plants through cuttings and division

Execute plant breeding projects and maintain detailed records of genetics and outcomes

Collaborate with the Lab Team to communicate cloning needs and receive tissue culture plantlets for hardening

Coordinate with Sales and Marketing Teams to identify which plants are ready for product listings, live sales, and marketing drops

Maintain clean and organized records of inventory, propagation success rates, and plant health

Follow all SOPs related to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), environmental control, and sanitation

Occasionally assist with prepping plants for shipping and fulfillment

Qualifications

Experience in greenhouse/nursery production, propagation, or rare plant care preferred

Familiarity with plant breeding or botany is a plus

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Comfortable using spreadsheets or digital tracking tools

Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs and work in warm, humid environments

Highly organized, observant, and eager to keep learning

Benefits

$18–$23/hour, depending on experience (DOE)

Paid time off (PTO)

Healthcare benefits

Employee discount on plants

Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the best growers and breeders in the world

Be part of a creative, fast‑moving team shaping the future of rare plant cultivation

How to Apply Fill out the form below or email your resume to careers@rareplantfairy.com. Bonus points if you include a quick note about your favorite plant or a propagation win you're proud of!

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