Office Plant TIps & Ideas

Trending now: Artificial succulent plants

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Looking for a unique decor idea for your office? Have a look at these images of artificial succulent plants; this is the latest trend in artificial plants. Real succulent plants look fake, so it is easy to make artificial versions that look identical to the real thing. They can be used singly, as table-top plants or floor plants, or they can be combined into unique arrangements. There are now dozens of varieties available in beautiful colours and textures.

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Plant of the Month – Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)

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Dieffenbachia is one of the most popular and familiar of all houseplants. Although not often used, its common name Dumb Cane comes from the fact that if ingested, a chemical compound in the leaves causes numbness and swelling of the lips. This reaction can last for several days. It can be toxic to pets, so should be kept out of reach. When pruning or trimming the leaves, wear gloves and avoid contact with the eyes.

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Healthy roots, healthy plant!

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Beautiful green and lush foliage on a tropical plant is the result of what you don’t see: a strong healthy root system below. Why are strong roots important? Roots are like our heart, lungs, and digestive tract. They take up water, air and nutrients from the soil and move them up to the leaves where through photosynthesis, the plant is able to manufacture the energy it needs to grow and thrive. The roots also produce chemicals that affect the bacteria and ...

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Plant of the Month – Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea elegans ‘Neanthe Bella’)

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Chamaedorea elegans ‘Neanthe Bella’ is a small species of rainforest palm native to Mexico and Guatemala.Its common name is the Parlour Palm. Because it is slow-growing, it is highly suitable for use as a tropical office plant or house plant. In its natural environment, it grows to about 9-10ft in height. It is cultivated for sale to interior landscapers most often as a table-top size plant of 6-12 inches, or occasionally as a small floor plant, no taller than 2 ...

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Plant of the Month- Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

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Do you have a bright sunny location in your office? A bold colourful Croton plant would look great. Crotons are by far the most colourful indoor tropical plant you can find for your office or home. They can be a bit tricky to care for, so consider having a professional interior landscape contractor provide the maintenance. Crotons do best in a warm, humid environment, the opposite of that usually found in an office. If the air is too dry, they ...

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Artificial plants – A cost effective option for your office

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Would you like to have tropical plants in your office but concerned about the ongoing cost of maintenance? Artificial plants are a very realistic alternative! We have designed plantscapes consisting entirely of artificial plants for offices in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham. Our clients have been pleasantly surprised by the result. We use only high quality custom replica trees and plants supplied in unique planters chosen to compliment the decor of the office. High quality planters elevate ...

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Plant of the Month – Lilyturf

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December’s feature plant is – Lilyturf (Liriope muscari)

Need an indoor plant that looks like an outdoor grass? Although not truly a grass but a member of the Lily family, this tropical plant can do the job. As an added bonus, in the right conditions you may see it produce unique tiny blue, violet or white flowers on a spike. Native to eastern Asia, Lilyturf grows in shady areas on the tropical forest floor. It is often planted as an outdoor ground ...

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How often do my tropical office plants need maintenance?

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Easy answer…. every week!

You have decided to enhance your office environment with tropical plants (Btw… brilliant idea. See our post October 2!). Now how do you keep the plants looking great for years to come? Make sure that your interior landscape contractor provides maintenance once per week. There is currently a trend in the industry towards bi-monthly maintenance; the technician gives the plants lots of water with the hopes of getting the plant through the next two weeks until the ...

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Plant of the Month – Norfolk Island Pine Tree

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November’s feature plant is – Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)

Marketed in stores at this time of  year as a ‘living Christmas tree’, the Norfolk Island Pine is very unique plant for your home or office. This tree is native to Norfolk Island, a small island in the Pacific Ocean between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It is sometimes called a star pine or triangle tree, although it is not a true pine. In its native habitat, it can grow to heights of 50-60 meters. It has been widely distributed as an ornamental landscape tree in humid-subtropical ...

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Healthy tropical office plants – shedding some light on the issue

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The right plant in the right light. This is our goal when preparing a proposal for a client. Choosing a plant suitable to the light available in a particular location results in years of trouble free maintenance and a happy client. We expect our plants to stay green, full and healthy for years. But what is the right light? Remember that even what appears to be very bright indoor lighting pales in comparison to the light available to a tropical ...

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