The Hidden Canopy: Parakeet Parrots & Coffee Plants
Where design meets the wild. The field record is our way of documenting the species, stories, and spaces that inspire every Zoobotanic™ piece.
In the tropical forests of Central America, there is a special way of farming that doesn't involve clearing the land. It’s called Shade-Grown, and it creates a "vertical forest."
Under the same canopy
The Orange-fronted Parakeets are the forest’s colorful commuters. They use tall trees as "stepping stones" to travel safely across the habitat without being spotted by predators.
The Mexican Lilacs are known as the "mothers of cacao." These trees act as doctors to the forest. They naturally heal the soil, making it rich and healthy for everything growing around it.
Coffee Flowers & Cherries are amazing even if you aren't a coffee drinker! The blossoms smell like sweet jasmine, and the bright red "cherries" (which protect the coffee beans inside) are a vital food source for the diverse wildlife sharing the parakeet’s home.
If you see a farm with these pink Mexican Lilacs and tall trees, it means the birds have a home while the coffee is growing! By choosing coffee certified as "Shade-Grown" or "Bird-Friendly," you are directly protecting the architecture of this jungle umbrella.
🎥 Watch the Wildness Reel
Catch a glimpse of these incredible species in motion. This video reel captures the exact wildlife and rhythms of the ecosystems that inspire our collections.
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Stream the full series and discover more wild territories of our planet on the Zoobotanic™ YouTube Channel [here].
Although we don't roast beans, we do design the mugs that hold them. Explore Our Parakeet & Coffee Plant Series here.
At Zoobotanic™, we redefine lifestyle by connecting nature with the artifacts we use daily, believing that every piece we bring into our lives is an opportunity to look closer at our relationship with the wild.
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