What kind of company is Plantanious?
Plantanious is a true family run business. Joost and Freek are the third generation to run the company. The business started as a vegetable nursery, set up by the brothers' grandfather. Subsequently, their father took over the company and transitioned to potted plants. Over the past twenty years, it has continued to evolve and adapt to meet the changing demands of the market.
What does Plantanious cultivate?
Plantanious cultivates indoor and outdoor plants. The indoor plant range includes four different varieties of Ficus. The outdoor plant range comprises colourful seasonal bloomers:
• Alstroemeria
• Gerbera patio XXL
• Gerbera Garvinea
• Limonium Salt Lake
• Solanum on stem
• Abutilon on stem
• Basilicum on stem
• Lantana on stem
• Heliotropium on stem
• Hibiscus on stem
• HibisQs bush
Where do the young plants come from?
The majority of young plants come from the Netherlands, approximately 95%. The remaining 5% are imported from Vietnam.
How does the cultivation process of Solanum proceed and what are the biggest challenges?
Growing Solanum requires patience. This plant spends almost 40 weeks in the greenhouse. During this time, the plant is pruned seven times to achieve a beautiful, round formed plant.
The biggest challenge is maintaining organic control over the product. Currently, 95% of the cultivation is organic. The goal, of course, is to work towards 100% organic cultivation.
What makes Plantanious exclusive?
A significant portion of the Plantanious range is protected by royalties. This means that there are several products exclusively produced by Plantanious.
What is done regarding sustainability?
Thanks to the 920 solar panels on the nursery's roof, Plantanious is entirely self-sufficient in terms of electricity. Additionally, they utilize geothermal energy to heat the greenhouses. They collaborate with ten other growers in this endeavor.
