Ruscus Pty Ltd
Ruscus Pty Ltd
ABN 69 668 129 413 • Since: May 2023

Smart Fresh Flower
vending solutions for florists & retail spaces

Bring natural beauty into public areas, creating safer and more welcoming spaces, preparing South East Queensland for 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Managed venue: Todd & Pup Café
Smart flower vending machine
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About Ruscus Pty Ltd

Ruscus Pty Ltd specialises in bringing Smart Fresh Flower vending technology to florists and retail spaces. Founded on 20 May 2023, Ruscus manages Todd & Pup café and partners with Cute Things & Blooms to deliver practical, revenue-boosting vending solutions.

  • Pre-deployment assembly and initial setup
  • 1 year manufacturer warranty & support
  • Cloud software configuration & real-time monitoring
  • Spare parts, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting
  • Staff training and clear technical documentation

Why choose Smart Fresh Flower vending solution?

  • No additional sales staff is required
  • Operational 24/7 — sales beyond normal shop hours
  • Extended life of flowers in climate controlled environment
  • Attracts customers who prefer contactless interactions
  • Flexible placement and low operating cost
  • It serves as a 24/7 advertisement display

Live Display machines & Buy options

  • Start fresh with a brand-new Smart Fresh Flower Vending Machine, customised for you and delivered fully prepared and ready to operate.
  • Or step straight into an established business by acquiring “Cute Things & Blooms” — Queensland’s first automated flower vending brand Click for details.
UpTown:
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Machine model A

Business for Sale
Model A — Advanced customer interface

Small footprint, ideal for cafés and small retail spaces, high foot trafic areas. Quick to relocate.

Features: Cloud monitoring, card payments, refrigerated, fog-free display doors.
Location: UpTown entry from intersection of Elizabeth and Albert Street (behind escalator; opposite Starbucks.
Accessible: 24/7
QueensPlaza:
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Machine model B

Business for Sale
Model B — Premium floristics

Best presentation for exclusive areas.

Features: Cloud monitoring, card payments, fog-free display doors, larger lockers, temperature and humidity climate control.
Location: Queens Plaza lower ground food court lifts area
Buranda Village:
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Machine model C

Business for Sale
Model C — Simple customer interface

Simelar to Model A with simpler front iterface.

Features: Cloud monitoring, card payments, refrigerated, fog-free display doors.
Location: Buranda Village ground floor

Case study — Cute Things & Blooms trial

Ruscus ran a 4-month trial installing Smart Fresh Flower vending machines for Cute Things & Blooms. The first machine was placed in Brisbane City UpTown — delivered a significant uplift in sales and other measurable benefits.

Key outcomes

  • Extended life of flowers and reduced waste
  • Real-time stock & sales monitoring, reload on demand
  • Low cost of machine placement and relocation flexibility
  • New category of customers, sales at night time
  • Reduced customer requests for door delivery
  • Boost orders as a result of 24/7 advertising display

Want the full breakdown?

Cute Things & Blooms will present detailed operational insights at our industry evening — including sales figures from the first months of operation, plus practical lessons learned.

What Ruscus provides

Supply & Options

Wide range of machine types with clear pricing and cost comparisons.

Deployment & Setup

Pre-deployment assembly, initial setup, cloud integration and staff training.

Warranty & Support

1 year manufacturer warranty, spare parts, maintenance and repairs.

Industry evening — Smart Fresh Flowers vending

Ruscus Pty Ltd invites South East Queensland florists to an industry evening where Cute Things & Blooms will share practical experience, operational insights and technical information to help florist businesses evaluate whether vending is right for them.

  • Operational insights and sales outcomes from first months
  • Advantages and challenges of vending in a floral business
  • Expansion of reach, convenience and customer experience
  • Common risks & difficulties and how to mitigate them
  • Available government grants for small business growth
  • Full technical & purchasing information (types, pricing, installation)
Event details
Venue: Todd & Pup Café – 2/398 Tarragindi Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105
Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $35 per person (includes light food & drinks)
Seats: Limited to 30 places

Who should attend?

Florists, retail managers, shopping-centre operators and anyone curious about contactless retail and flower vending technology.