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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 – Aloe Vera

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Plant of the Month – Aloe Vera

The Aloe vera plant is undoubtedly the most recognized succulent plant worldwide. It has been cultivated throughout the world for centuries; because of this, botanists have had difficulty determining its true native geography.Its popularity is related to both its natural beauty as and ornamental plant, and its widely know medicinal properties. Large scale commercial production is undertaken in the USA, Mexico, Australia, China, Jamaica and India. Most of this production is geared toward supplying the cosmetic industry with Aloe gel.

Although ...

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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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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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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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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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Should I bring my plants indoors for the winter?

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Should I bring my plants indoors for the winter?

As my colleagues and I travel on our rounds to service tropical office plants, we are asked by our clients almost daily  whether it is a good idea to bring the beautiful flowering plants from decks and porches inside for the winter. It is certainly tempting to give it a try; much time and care has gone into keeping these plants beautiful over the warm months of spring and summer. At this time of year, many still have blooms and ...

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Plant of the Month – Philodendron

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The name philodendron derives from two Greek words meaning ‘love’ and ‘tree’. In their natural habitat, philodendrons are almost always associated with trees, either starting from seed high in the canopy of large trees or lower on the trunk. They take water and nutrients from the tree initially, then send down thick aerial roots to obtain nutrients from the soil. These roots can be seen on a few varieties commonly used as houseplants and can reach incredible lengths.

The Philodendron genus ...

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Plant of the Month- Cacti

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Plant of the Month- Cacti

Whenever I am at the greenhouse to select plants for the upcoming week I always have a look at the cacti and other succulents on display. I never cease to be amazed at the exquisite forms and textures displayed by this plant family.
My enthusiasm is shared by many; when I am providing a design proposal for my clients, many ask to have a cacti of some form included in the plantscape. Unfortunately, many offices that I visit do not ...

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