10 November 2015
Poinsettia, Houseplant of the month of November

A heavenly moment: it’s horrible outside but indoors you can cuddle up with your Poinsettia, the Houseplant of the month of November. With its theatrical leaves it will pull you out of your lazy autumn mood.   Colour! Colour! Colour! The most striking thing about the Poinsettia is of course its coloured bracts. These are bright red, salmon pink or creamy white

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1 October 2015
Begonia, Houseplant of the month of October

Welcome autumn with the Begonia, Houseplant of the month of October. Whether you prefer colourful flowers or cool leaves with nice leaf patterns; the Begonia and the Begonia Rex are your friends this autumn. With or without flowers The Begonia has two faces. The flowering version has red, pink, orange, white and yellow or multi-coloured flowers, where as the

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27 August 2015
Carnivorous plants, Houseplants of the month of September

Carnivorous plants, or carnivores, really do exist. They catch and digest insects and spiders by using their colourful, whimsical appearance to attract them. This is not an everyday occurrence, which is why Carnivorous plants are the Houseplants for the month of September. Carnivores on your window sill The most well-known Carnivorous plants are Dionaea

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17 August 2015
Trade fair news: Plantarium and Groen-Direkt

Plantarium is the leading international tree nursery trade fair. It’s held August 26 – 29. Also the adjacent Groen-Direkt has a trade fair on the same dates, making your visit to Boskoop (The Netherlands) even more worth the while. Check www.plantarium.nl for more information, please let us know if we can assist you with your visit.

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29 July 2015
Mother-in-law’s tongue, Houseplant of the month of August

Mother-in-law’s tongue, also known as the Sansevieria, is the Houseplant of the month of August. It is an indestructible powerhouse, who would rather give humidity than take it and is happy to swap the desert for a trendy pot in your home. Long live humidity You will know the Mother-in-law’s tongue by its strong, pointy leaves which grow straight up out of the

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