Despite the fact that so far in Germany the pandemic went relatively moderate, the first weeks of “lockdown” changed our life completely. Soon after the first restrictions were lifted, it became clear that plant consumption was catching up very quickly. As per now, many garden centers and DIY stores have even sold more than ever in plants. Obviously, the total shutdown of the tourism and traveling industry let consumers invest more in their own garden environment. Many online retailers have also benefited from the crisis, and a number of new plant suppliers have joined the ranks of the Internet. Regardless of the Corona crisis, we, RiPlant AG, opened our own plant shop in June for the direct marketing of sustainably grown houseplants. More information about this: www.riplant.me

For many manufacturers, the cancellation of most industry trade fairs has not yet had dramatic consequences. However, a vaccine would certainly help return to “normality” because in the long run Corona will in one way or another cause trouble for companies and individuals in the green industry.