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For short term use indoors or outdoors Strelitzia (strelitzia nicolai) Common name bird of paradise Description One of the most attractive plants to be used as an indoor specimen because of their large fleshy green foliage. They are a statement plant that can either be used as a single stand-alone option or also as a centre display in a trough. Despite their flower being spectacular they rarely flower indoors. Light requirement medium - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Walking Iris (neomarica iris) Common name Walking Iris Description A fantastic addition to our range, the Walking Iris has a spectacular fanned growth habit. Its strappy foliage cascades as it grows contrasting well with its rigid architectural form. Another fantastic bonus with this plant is that it produces multiple white Iris flowers with deep purple highlights on its frilled petals and on the throat of the flower. extremely attractive. Size Small, Medium Light requirement medium - high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Selloum (Philodendron Selloum) Common name Selloum Description The Philodendron Selloum belongs to the Araceae family. They have foliage simular to the Monsteria plant or more commonly known as Elephant Ears. The Selloums foliage is somewhat more tender and of a lighter green. They are sometime hard to source as a stock line – especially in our winter months due to cold burn in transit. Size Small, Medium Light requirement low - high -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Yucca (yucca elephantipes) Common name Yucca Description This variety is mainly used in outdoor situations for short term hire. They are commonly used in house sales as feature specimens. They are rarely used as an indoor as they have a tendency to develop unless situated in a high light position. They cannot be used in public areas because their fleshy strap like foliage has razor sharp serrated edges that can cause injury. They do have their place within the range but positioning is crucial. Light requirement High - full sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Trough with colour Pot Dimension 760mm long – 230mm deep – 310mm wide Pot Dimension 960mm long – 290mm deep – 380mm wide Description We mainly use this option for short term events to delineate areas or place at entry points. Seasonal varieties are used and on most occasions we can accommodate specific colour requirements. Despite the flowers needing full sun they are able to maintain flowering for up to three to four days indoors. Either of the above mentioned dimensions are commonly used and we also have the capacity to put flowers into any pot or trough in our full range. Size Small Light requirement Full Sun -
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 -
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 -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Exotica (ficus exotica) Common name Weeping Fig Description The Ficus Exotica are good for low level, dense coverage or screening. The drooping branches of the ficus tree lend a sweeping character and the glossy, alternate leaves are solid green and thrive in full sun. A ficus exotica tree can reach varying heights. Where they are required for outdoor use at a short term event or function, we can supply base stands to give them more stability. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Emerald Green (ficus emerald) Common name Emeralds Description The Ficus Emerald is a good feature option for external entry points. It can be used to soften down external walk ways and can also be used in numbers to create barriers or delineate a pathway or specific area. They have deep green foliage and a mainly upright growth habit, though pruning is required to keep them in check. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Cordyline Electric Star (cordyline banksii ) Common name Cordyline Description Electric Star is a compact, clump forming Cordyline that doesn’t develop a bare single stemmed trunk. Instead it develops side shoots that together with its slightly arching leaves provides a denser foliage plant. Electric Star only grows to 1.2m in height. Their coloured leaves combined with statuesque appearance provide a dramatic visual effect all year round. Their long upright pointed leaves allow you to create great effects formal styled gardens. They contrast superbly with shaped hedges, conjuring a relaxed and stylish look. Size Medium Light requirement Full Sun
