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Plant of the Month – Chamaedorea erumpens (Bamboo Palm)

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Plant of the Month – Chamaedorea erumpens (Bamboo Palm)

The Bamboo Palm is an elegant and versatile tropical plant great for use in office plantscapes. It is a multi-stem member of the Palm family usually sold at 4-6ft in height. It requires medium light making it suitable for many locations within an office. The bright green canes resemble Bamboo stalks and the leaves are delicate and drooping. A unique feature of this plant is that the leaflets at the end of the leaves are several times wider than the ...

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Plant of the Month – Ficus binnendijkii ‘Alii’ (Alii Ficus)

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Plant of the Month – Ficus binnendijkii ‘Alii’ (Alii Ficus)

The Ficus binnendijkii ‘Alii’ or Alii Ficus 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, the Ficus ‘Alii’ 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. ...

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Plant of the Month-Ivy (Hedera species)

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Plant of the Month-Ivy (Hedera species)

Ivy from the Hedera genus is likely the most recognized indoor tropical plant. Almost everyone has owned one of the dozens of varieties of this elegant plant. It is a very common tropical office plant and a favorite of house plant enthusiasts everywhere. Its popularity is likely owed to its versatility. It is tolerant of a fairly wide range of environmental conditions. It is also available in many forms: hanging baskets, climbing on trellis, shaped into topiaries, just to name ...

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Plant of the Month – Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)

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Plant of the Month – Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)

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.

Dieffenbachia is native to Central and ...

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Healthy roots, healthy plant!

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Healthy roots, healthy plant!

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

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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Plant of the Month- Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

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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Plant of the Month – Norfolk Island Pine Tree

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Plant of the Month – Norfolk Island Pine Tree

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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Plant of the Month – Rubber Plant

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Plant of the Month – Rubber Plant

October’s feature plant is: Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

This popular tropical plant, Ficus elastica, is a member of the Fig family. it is native to India, Nepal, Burma, China, Malaysia and Indonesia and in its natural habitat can grow to 100-130 ft in height, and occasionally as large as 200 ft, with a trunk nearly 7 ft in diameter. The broad oval leaves can reach 18 inches in length. Many varieties have been cultivated for use as an ornamental indoor plant, ...

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Here’s proof…Adding plants to your office was a great idea!

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Do you have tropical plants in your office or are you thinking of adding plants to your work environment? Here is yet more proof that the plant near your desk is more than just a pretty face! The October issue of Canadian Business magazine (volume 87, issue 10) has a sidebar in the MGMT section entitled “The Five Minute Fix: Plants Make Us Smarter”. This article is referencing research recently published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology by a group of researchers affiliated with several British and ...

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