Not all plants are created equal, and neither are business environments. That’s why we take such care in selecting the appropriate plants for client’s facilities. Below is just a small selection of some of the most popular interior plants.
Botanical Name: Aglaonema (Multiple Varieties)Also Known As: Chinese EvergreenOptimal Lighting: Low to Medium LightCharacteristics: Very good physical durability. Medium resistance to pests. Must be kept relatively dry. Slow growth rate.
Botanical Name: Dracaena Fragrans MassangeanaAlso Known As: Corn PlantOptimal Lighting: Low to Medium LightCharacteristics: Very good physical durability. High resistance to pests. Must be kept relatively dry. Will naturally shed dwarfed leaves before developing full-sized leaves.
Botanical Name: Howea ForsteranaAlso Known As: Kentia PalmOptimal Lighting: Low to Medium LightCharacteristics: Very good physical durability. Medium resistance to pests.
Botanical Name: Brassaia ActinophyllaAlso Known As: ScheffleraOptimal Lighting: Medium LightCharacteristics: Easy to care for. Produces large, beautiful glossy leaves.
Botanical Name: ChamaedoreaAlso Known As: Bamboo PalmOptimal Lighting: Low to Medium LightCharacteristics: One of the easiest palms to care for. Uses very little water in relation to its size.
Botanical Name: Rhapis ExcelsaAlso Known As: Lady PalmOptimal Lighting: Low to Medium LightCharacteristics: Good physical durability. Medium resistance to pests. Does remarkably well in low light/shady areas. Slow growth rate.
Botanical Name: Ficus BenjaminaAlso Known As: Ficus TreeOptimal Lighting: High LightCharacteristics: A fast growing plant. Sensitive to environmental changes. Moderately good resistance to pests. One of the few plants with extensive surface roots.
Botanical Name: Ficus Elastica ‘Decora’Also Known As: Rubber TreeOptimal Lighting: Medium to High LightCharacteristics: Very easy to care for. Excellent physical durability. Very good resistance to pests. Plant may shed leaves during acclimatization.
Botanical Name: Polyscias FruticosaAlso Known As: Ming AraliaOptimal Lighting: Medium to High LightCharacteristics: Fair physical durability. Sensitive to excess moisture in the soil.