Among the 'plantitas' spawned from the COVID-19 pandemic was Aubrey Miles, whose plant investments have led her venture into real estate.
During an episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda aired on March 12, 2024, Aubrey revealed that she has been a devoted plantita since the pandemic, while her husband Troy Montero, is the designated assistant to her plant-related endeavors.
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In the interview, the 42-year-old celebrity mom revealed that her most expensive plant purchase is a Brazilian tropical climbing plant called Spiritus Sancti.
According to the plant marketplace Plantly, Spiritus Sancti is one of the rarest and most expensive houseplants, whose breed is near extinction.
"From Brazil kasi siya, from the rainforest na very rare," Aubrey explained.
"Hindi mo siya mahahanap na kung basta, na binebenta sa mga ganito. Kailangan mo talaga siyang i-hunt."
More than just being the holy grail of her houseplants, the Spiritus Sancti also served as a lucrative business for Aubrey and Troy: "Nung bumili ako, nagbenta muna ako ng mga halaman.
"Tas nung bumili ako, ki-nut ko, binenta ko yun [Spiritus Sancti]. Tas ki-nut ko ulit tas binenta ko ulit."
She mentioned applying plant propagation techniques to reproduce more of the Spiritus Sancti from the first one she bought.
"Kung binili ko yun ng PHP1 million, go-grow ko lang siya," she said.
"Benta ko ng PHP300 thousand, 'tapos yung is a, PHP200 thousand. Mga ilang leaves lang yun, a. Mga two, ganyan."
Through her plant business and a smart investment on Spiritus Sancti, Aubrey proudly confirmed that they were able to acquire various real estate properties.
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