Each month, an article about a novelty from the Netherlands will appear here, together with the associated background information.
15/12/2009 Product launch: Alocasia infernalis Black Magic
Black foliage is not something regularly seen in the world of plants. Although taxonomists would refer to the colour as very dark green to purplish black, ‘black’ does come very close indeed.
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02/11/2009 Successful market launch: Vigorous Sansevieria Friends
Sales figures show that in just a year since its launch Sansevieria kirkii Friends has made a whole lot of friends. Possibly why this plant been christened this year’s 'Student plant of the year'.
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01/10/2009 Successful market launch: Phalaenopsis Ve White
Ve White is a new Phalaenopsis with branched flower spikes, which comes into bloom in a veritable waterfall. This makes it highly popular, with sales having already reached 75,000.
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01/09/2009 Product launch: Codiaeum variegatum 'Tamara'
Codiaeum variegatum ‘Tamara’ is a new, variegated foliage plant that will thrive in any kind of lighting conditions. A well-lit or shaded spot: ‘Tamara’ could not care less. This is a tough Croton, which is news in itself.
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01/08/2009 Successful market launch: Dendrobium Polar Fire
Interest in the tropical Dendrobium orchid is growing and this is due, among other things, to the introduction of new colours and colour combinations. For example, the purple and white Polar Fire, which shot into the top five within 18 months.
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01/07/2009 Introduction: Bruguiera sexangula
Originally Bruguiera sexangula was an oversized mangrove plant from South East Asia, which has recently been tamed and reduced to houseplant size. The result of this ‘taming’ is spectacular, a tall, elegant plant which can be used in groups or on its own to enhance any modern style of interior decor.
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