Our story

Our story begins when life asks us to live differently.

Not faster. Not louder. Closer to the earth, to stillness, and to what truly matters.

The farm we wished existed

Where it started

The farm we wished existed

Flora & Fire started in that moment. The idea was small: grow the most beautiful roses we could, on the family farm in Cotopaxi, and ship them straight to the people who would actually use them.

The roses are the product. What we sell, really, is the small ritual of a fresh bunch on the counter at the start of a slow morning.

Three thousand meters up

Where Fire meets Flora

Three thousand meters up

The farm sits at 3,000 meters on the slopes of Cotopaxi, an active volcano in Ecuador. Volcanic soil, dense with minerals. Twelve hours of equatorial sun. Cool mountain nights. Conditions that don't repeat anywhere else.

We employ farm-team families from the surrounding villages. Most of the people who grow our roses have grown them with us for years. They know every variety by stem shape. They walk the rows before sunrise.

A direct-to-door rose business with nothing hidden.

What we're building

A direct-to-door rose business with nothing hidden.

The bar we set: sell only the kind of roses we actually want to bring home ourselves.

The team is small. Mario started the farm. Gabriel manages the day-to-day. Lordan watches the agronomy. Grazia handles design, content, and the people side. The farm hands have been with us for years. We grow what we sell.

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Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

It's a philosophy we live by. Our roses are never rushed. They're grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil, shaped by high-altitude sun and cool Andean nights, conditions that can't be replicated anywhere else. The result is deeper color, larger head size and a vase life that will surprise you. Every stem is hand-selected at peak perfection and shipped directly to you, never sitting in a warehouse, never passing through a dozen hands.

You're not just buying flowers.

More than flowers

You're not just buying flowers.

You're connecting directly with the people and land that grew them, and choosing beauty that doesn't hurry but always delivers.

When you bring our roses into your space, you're welcoming the calm, freshness, and intention of the Ecuadorian Andes into your daily life. From Cotopaxi, with love.

Ready-to-enjoy. No cutting, no prep.

What you get

Ready-to-enjoy. No cutting, no prep.

Ecuadorian volcanic-soil roses, cut to order. Open the box, place the bunch in a vase, and enjoy your time. Simple as that.

We both know you want to enjoy the little things that truly matter. No stress, no extra steps.

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What we believe

Growing more than roses.

Our mission

We inspire intentional living and elevate everyday moments through effortless, sustainable rose experiences; one rose at a time.

Our vision

Cultivate an intentional way of living that nurtures the well-being of both individuals and nature, while setting the highest standard for premium Ecuadorian roses, for this generation and those to come.

The values we grow by

Well-being

We nurture a safe, respectful, supportive environment so people flourish emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Intentional lifestyle

We inspire intentional living through a holistic approach that connects all areas of life to support well-being.

Teamwork

When we join forces and embrace each other's perspectives, different ideas turn into better solutions. Every opinion counts.

Innovation

We grow with purpose, nurturing our roses, our people, and our connection with nature through sustainable farming.

Integrity

Honesty, respect, and responsibility build trust and cooperation, and a positive impact on people and the planet.

Quality

Quality goes beyond our product. It's about nurturing relationships and the lives we touch.

Sustainability

We make mindful choices that support the earth, our community, and the well-being of all, for lasting impact.

Flora & Fire team at the farm in Cotopaxi
Our team at the farm in Cotopaxi

About our team

The people behind every bunch

We are a young, passionate team from Cotopaxi, Ecuador, united by a simple yet powerful vision: to reconnect people with the beauty and rhythm of nature. For us, roses are more than just flowers. They are a celebration of wellbeing, mindfulness, and balance, a way of life we live and breathe every single day on our farm. From the volcanic soils of Cotopaxi, with love.

Mario R Vicente

Mario R Vicente

Founder

Gabriel Maldonado

Gabriel Maldonado

General Manager

Lordan Jiménez

Lordan Jiménez

Lead Agronomist

Grazia Piana

Grazia Piana

Designer, Social & Content

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Ready-to-enjoy Ecuadorian volcanic-soil roses for intentional living.