21 Setembro 2020
Croton: Houseplant of the Month for October

This colourful beauty is a very distinctive personality with colours that you would not readily put together but that still look amazing.   Green, yellow, red, orange, brown, purple, black – flamboyant Croton brings autumn’s glow into your home. It’s a very eye-catching plant with thick, shiny leaves. Mother Nature certainly had an exceptionally

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21 Agosto 2020
Strelitzia: Houseplant of the Month for September

Large feathery leaves make Strelitzia an impressive plant that will treat you to stunning exotic flowers – once you get to know each other a bit better.   Impressive foliage plant Strelitzia’s large green leaves create an instant jungle feel in your home. This herbaceous plant grows in South Africa where it can reach a height of ten metres,

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18 Agosto 2020
BLOG: Grower report Van der Arend Tropical Plantcenter

The Dutch nursery Van der Arend Tropical Plantcenter enjoys international fame in the market. The nursery is important to us, because it supplies some very special tropical green plants. It turns out that there are also lots of exciting new things on the horizon. Owner René van der Arend receives me, and gives me a taster of what’s in store. How did Van der Arend

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21 Julho 2020
Cactus: Houseplants of the Month for August

Shapes that speak to the imagination, rare exotic flowers and virtually maintenance-free: a cactus brings mould-breaking greenery into your home.   Living heirloom Whether you love funky shapes, bright colours or something that looks like souvenir from Jurassic Park, the cactus offers it all. There’s no plant that has the same power to surprise: an

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21 Julho 2020
BLOG: Grower report De Jong Plant

We’re greeted with garlands and cakes. Coincidentally, today’s the day that Eelco has been working at De Jong Plant for 25 years. He and his colleague Danny answer all my questions. Read on, and find out all about the nursery responsible for  so many beautiful garden hydrangeas. While I enjoy a slice of cake, Danny and Eelco start telling me about the company.

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