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When is
enough, too many?
A rare set of events has been
happening in the commercial houseplant business. There are too many buyers and not enough
sellers. This almost never happens.
Look at other industries. When the oil price goes up, the wells pump
more crude oil. When the price of gas
goes down, the wells stop drilling and wait for the next price change.
Greenhouse production space can
relatively easily convert from Spring plants or flowering plants to
houseplants. However, the demand for all
plants is so strong, there is little need for changing crops.
The demand side for houseplants is
running its own exponential run-away demand curve--- straight up. Homeowners have discovered the decorative
value of greenery with houseplants.
The supply is stretched from both
ends.
Our delightful record sales are near
the breaking point.
I’ve decided to not accept any new
customers. We will start a waiting list
of interested buyers until our situation changes.
