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This plant is only to be used indoors Sanseveria (Sanseveria dracaenaceae) Common name mother in law's tongue, Snake Plant Description A very hearty, long established variety that really lends itself to the current architectural trends in office design. Mass planting as an architectural feature is this plants strongest point not only because of its upright form but also the varying coloured striations on its foliage. Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Raphis Palm (raphis excelsa) Common name Lady Finger Description They have one of the most structurally complex leaf forms in the palm world and cover all of the design requirements for the ultimate plant. Dense foliage, compact growth habit, interesting trunk texture and form, deep green, glossy foliage etc. Their Achilles heel is Mealy bug, cleaning in high traffic areas and trimming can be arduous and needs to be done with pinking shears to maintain the visual integrity of the leaf. They work best as a feature but can also be used in troughs to create a hedge affect. Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Pothos Totem (Epipremnum aureum) Common name Pothos – Devils Ivy Description Despite becoming very hard to source they are still a very popular option as they have a nice compact growth habit with striking heart shaped foliage that has some mottled colour variation to add a bit of impact. They are best used as a feature display or where space is at a premium. Size Medium, Large Light requirement medium high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Marginata (dracaena marginata) Common name Dragon Tree Description Another well-established indoor variety, the Dracaena Marginata is best suited to a single feature planting because of its sculptural assets. Most are multi stemmed planted with the stems usually either straight or sculptured. Regardless of their cane form they are very striking with their sharp appearance but soft touch Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Kentia Palm (Howea Forsteriana) Common name Kentia Palm Description A very long established variety originating from Lord Howe Island where production continues today. They graced the foyers and other stately rooms of many 19 century Mansions where they were used as feature displays because of their regal upright growth habit and their graceful spreading deep green foliage. They are an extremely hearty variety and are usually multi planted to give full coverage foliage from the base of their nursery pot, in the industry they are called Multi Kentias. Size Medium, Large Light requirement low - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Janet Craig (dracaena Fragrans) Common name Janet Craig Description A very reliable variety that has striking, large deep green strappy foliage. In multi planted situation it has the capacity to enhance the variegation of other plants and can tolerate the full spectrum of light conditions, from low to high. A large single specimen is also very striking. Light conditions will dictate the amount of water it requires but in most instances Janet Craigs prefer to have slightly dry soil. Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement low - high -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Hedging Description We mainly use this option for short term events to delineate areas. Another common request is to put hedging in front of a stage to either hide cabling or other structures. We have also used them many times to soften a walled area where we actually alternate a tall single ficus with a hedge. We mainly use Syzygiums and Murrayas as hedging plants and can do hedging from 400mm tall to 1000mm. Size Small, Medium Light requirement Full Sun -
This plant is only to be used indoors Happy Plant (dracaene fragrans 'massangeana') Common name Chinese lucky plant or Chinese money tree Description A very reliable and multi-faceted variety. As a standalone plant it has great presence with its variegated foliage, it is a real space saver as its growth habit is upright and tight, fantastic in partitioned work station areas where space is at a premium. On Occasion they do produce sprays of fragrant flowers but these need to be removed as the flowers begin to go over as they produce copious amounts of sticky sap. They are fairly disease resistant and like most Dracaenas like to be kept to the dryer side of watering. Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Golden Cane (chrysalidocarpus lutescens) Common name Golden Cane Description This form of palm has far denser foliage than most. Its lime green appearance contrast well with its golden frond stems. The amount of light they receive will dictate the tone of green the foliage will display, the greater the amount of light, the lighter green the foliage will become. Because of their dense growth habit, they are most commonly used as a screening option but also make a great stand-alone display when there is suitable space provided. Size Medium, Large Light requirement high -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Standard (ficus Emerald) Common name Topiary Tree – Lolly Pop Tree – Ball Ficus Description There is a long tradition of Topiary and among the most favoured plant varieties to be used is the Ficus, it can be trained to any form with the most popular being a ball formed atop a single trunk. Their most common use is to frame an entry point or along the aisle in a church for a wedding. They are also commonly used in short term hire at the front entrance of a house that is for sale. Due to their formal look they can be used for either period or modern designed houses. Size Medium, Large Light requirement full sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Rubber (Ficus elastica) Common name Rubber Tree Description This is another form of ficus. It has large, glossy, oval shaped foliage. In the right light conditions, they grow rapidly and can bush out especially if pruned. Caution must be taken with this plant as the sap can be an irritant, it produces a milky white latex separate from its sap which is carried and stored in different cells. This latex was formerly used to make rubber. Size Medium, Large Light requirement high - full sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Lyrata (ficus Lyrata) Common name Fiddle Leaf Fig Description The Fricus Lyrata is a species of fig tree native to western Africa, in ideal situations it can grow to 12 metres. Despite being out of favour for many years they have made a dramatic return, so much so that they are very hard to find in a mature state. The distinct, dramatic foliage shaped like a small fiddle is lush and leathery. With the right conditions they are fast growing and can act as a fantastic feature option. Size Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high
