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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 -
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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 Cocos Palm (syagrus romanzoffiana) Common name Cocos Description The Cocos palm is a palm native to South America. It is a medium-sized palm, quickly reaching maturity at a height of up to 15 m tall with pinnate leaves. It is very popular as an ornamental tree and much used in urban landscaping. Their main use in the plant hire industry is for beach or Hawaiian Themed Parties. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Bay Tree (laurus nobilis) Common name Bay tree Description The bay tree is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glossy leaves, native to the Mediterranean region. It can vary greatly in size and height. This pyramid shaped tree makes a superb tub specimen, hedging plant or topiary sculpture due to its positive response to pruning. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
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 they require but in most instances Janet Craigs prefer to have slightly dry soil
Size Small, Medium, Large
Light requirement low - high
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Deremensis (dracaena deremensis)
Common name Dero
Description A great addition to the Dracaena family as it gives great variation with its white and grey striation down the length of its foliage which can be used to great affect if it is placed alongside deeper green leaf options especially in flox planter troughs.
The version known as the Greenie has very dramatic lime green striations and is far more hearty that the usual variety.
Size Small, Medium, Large
Light requirement medium - high
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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, these flower stems need to be removed because as the flowers begin to go over 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
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Zanzibar Gem (zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Common name Zig Zag, ZZ
Description One of the most successful and hearty plants available. The Zig Zag can survive on very little water; it has large flesh bulbous roots that can hold moisture for considerable periods of time.
Its fleshy, high gloss foliage and thick stems give it a very lush appearance and enable this variety to stand alone as a feature despite only reaching about 700mm height. They are most affective in a large wedge shaped pot but work well in any situation or planter type.
Some sources report that all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested, but a number of others claim that this is a myth. They contain calcium oxalate. Needle-like calcium oxalate crystals that could irritate different sensitive skin parts, mucosa, or conjunctiva.
Initial toxicological experiment conducted by the University of Bergen in 2015 on extracts from Z. zamiifolia using brine shrimp as a lethality assay did not indicate lethality to the shrimps even at concentrations of extracts up to 1 mg/mL providing disproving evidence for the assumption of Z. zamiifolia's toxic character. The scientists conducting the experiment found that "On the contrary, it could appear as though the extract contributed to improvements in the vitality of the larvae".
Size Small, Medium, Large
Light requirement low - high
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Agloanema Pinky (lady valentine) Common name Pinky, Agloan, Aggy Description A new variety that finally gives the industry a bit of colour. Most varieties of Agloan suffer from Mealy Bug but through selective breeding the newer varieties have a far greater capacity to remain Mealy Bug free. They add accent colour to multi planted mini gardens and also have great presence as a single stand-alone bench top or mass lineal plantings in Flox planters. Size Small Light requirement medium - high -
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
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Xanadu (philodendron selloum)
Common name xanadu
Description With very unique shaped foliage reminiscent of a hand with figures this variety is best used as a stand-alone bench top, though it can also be used in troughs as a low feature
Size Small
Light requirement medium - high
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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
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Parlour Palm (chamaedora elegans)
Common name Parlour Palm
Description An attractive petit palm with dense foliage and a compact growth habit.
This particular variety works well as a standalone bench top or as an option in a situation where alternate varieties are used either in a lineal planting or in a planter box.
Size Small
Light requirement medium - high
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Pothos Totem (Epipremnum aureum)
Common name Pothos
Description Despite becoming vhard 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.
This trailing version is great as a filler in mini gardens and also on tall cabinets where they can cascade down, they are also the most popular plant used in green walls.
Size Small
Light requirement medium high
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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
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Bromeliads:(Bromeliaceae Guzmania)
Common name: Brom
Description Bromeliads are members of a plant family known as Bromeliaceae with over 2700 described species in approximately 56 genera. The most well-known bromeliad is the pineapple. The family contains a wide range of plants including some very un-pineapple like members such as Spanish Moss (which is neither Spanish nor a moss). In general, they are inexpensive, easy to grow, require very little care, and reward the grower with brilliant, long lasting blooms and ornamental foliage. They come in a wide range of sizes from tiny miniatures to giants. They can be grown indoors in cooler climates and can also be used outdoors in temperate areas. With few exceptions, the flower stalk is produced from the centre of the rosette. With rare exceptions, bromeliads only flower a single time. Once the plant stops producing leaves and produces its flower, it will not start making leaves again. It will, however, vegetatively produce new plantlets called "offsets" or "pups". These plants will feed of the "mother" plant until they are large enough to set roots of their own and survive as a separate plant. The mother may sometimes survive a generation or two before finally dying off. Pups are usually produced near the base of the plant - inside the sheath of a leaf. Sometimes, however, pups may be produced on long stolons or at the top of the flower spike of the mother plant. The green, leafy top of a pineapple is in fact a pup that may be removed and planted to start a new plant.
These are a specialized option and only used as features on receptions desks and due to their cost are slightly more expensive to hire compared to the plants in the standard range.
Size Small
Light requirement medium - high
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Small Square Mini Garden Pot Dimension 250mm square – 145mm deep
Description We usually multi plant with up to five small plants, ranging from taller varieties to the rear working down in size towards the front of the planter. We have a wide range of plant varieties available but the ones we use most are Sansaveria both short and Dwarf, three forms of Peparomia, Pothos, Rhoea, Janet Craig and Happy Plants. The varieties used can be dependent on the light levels.
Size Plants to 300mm tall.
Light requirement Low - medium - high
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Medium Square Mini Garden Pot Dimension / 330mm square – 160mm deep
Description We usually multi plant with up to six small plants, ranging from taller varieties to the rear working down in size towards the front of the planter. We have a wide range of plant varieties available but the ones we use most are Sansaveria both short and Dwarf, three forms of Peparomia, Pothos, Rhoea, Janet Craig and Happy Plants. The varieties used can be dependent on the light levels.
Size Plants to 400mm tall.
Light requirement Low - medium - high
