Office Plant TIps & Ideas

The Ficus Alii (Ficus binnendijkii ‘Alii’) tree is a less commonly seen species of the Ficus genus. Most people are familiar with the Ficus benjamina or Benji tree. The Ficus Alii has longer, more slender leaves which droop somewhat. Like the Benjamina, this Ficus requires good light. We will only recommend this tree if it will be positioned close to a west or south window. In light that is too low, the tree will quickly shed its leaves. In the ...

Would you like to have the benefits of a green wall in your office without the significant capital investment and maintenance fees of an integrated living wall? Consider our simple alternative. Over the years we have developed a simple, effective and affordable Green Wall.  Our wall consists of basic shelving with an assortment of trailing-style plants in simple, inexpensive pots. The plants are allowed to grow naturally, with minimal pruning, so that they cascade over the shelves. Maintenance is straightforward, quick and efficient ...

The Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa) is one of our favourite plants for use in office plantscapes. It is a very showy palm, with dark green, glossy leaves. The leaves are produced from multiple sturdy canes that are covered in unique brown fibrous material. New canes shoot from rhizomes in the soil, so the plant grows in width as well as height. This is one of the few indoor plants that we can purchase at a very large size. Specimens of 12-18ft ...

Feeling that there is no end in sight to winter this year? Start your gardening now, indoors. Your indoor tropical plants have had a long winter too.. the short daylight hours and low humidity will have taken a toll. April is a great time to give your tropical house or office plants a spring make-over. Start by removing any dead leaves from the plant or on the soil. Dead plant material can attract pests. Inspect the plants for signs of ...

Dracaena ‘Art’ is a member of the popular Dracaena genus, a long-standing staple of interior landscapers. It is a newer variant of the Dracaena deremensis species. The Dracaena ‘Art’ is a hardy, low-light tolerant tropical office plant. It has long, arching dark green leaves with a vibrant yellow border. This plant can add a simple elegance to groupings or mass plantings. It looks great as a single specimen plant in a tall planter too.
Dracaena ‘Art’ is available in many ...

Looking for a plant for the office or home that is relatively easy to care for and has good size and impact? A Schefflera (Umbrella Tree) is a great choice. This hardy plant, native to tropical rainforests in Australia and New Guinea, is available commercially from 2 feet in height up to 6 or 8 feet. In its native habitat, it may grow to heights of 20 or 30 feet! It is very full with large, dark green, shiny leaves. It ...