Plant / Win: Palms & Exotics

JAPANESE SAGOU or CYCCA REVOLUTA is, as its name suggests, originally from ... Japan!

The DRACENA or DRAGONNER is the exotic indoor green plant par excellence. Easy to maintain, it brings a touch of exoticism to rooms with its faux palm tree look and beautiful green foliage. DRACENA is native to hot, humid climates such as Asia, Central America and parts of tropical Africa. Considered as depolluting, it absorbs the pollutants contained in the air and releases more oxygen than they consume. The DRACENA grows about 10 to 15 cm in height per year. Some varieties can reach up to 15 meters in their natural environment, but these plants rarely exceed three meters when grown indoors. It needs bright light, no direct sun and a temperature not dropping below 16°C.

As its name suggests, NEW ZEALAND FLAX comes from... New Zealand! It flowers in July. Its decorative foliage makes this evergreen perennial a moderately hardy plant. It withstands low temperatures down to -5°C. In winter it will be necessary to favor a mulch to protect it. Adult it will reach 1.5 meters to 3 meters in height. For its exposure it is full sun or sun with drained sandy soil, rich in humus. It is used in clumps, isolated, in pots or trays and is planted in the spring.