Featured grower

Every month we put a seasonal grower in the Netherlands and Belgium in the spotlight.
This month it's:

Plantcare

Plantcare was founded in 1992 by Chris Marreel and his wife Nancy Quintyn. The company initially comprised around 5000 m² of flowering potted plants. Since then, the company has expanded to 15000 m², offering a range of products including Dianthus, Ferns, Lavender, Dipladenia, Passiflora, Jasminum, and Trifolium. They are continuously seeking novelties, such as the cultivation of Leptospermum Larouge®, Oxalis, Alternanthera, Eucalyptus, Isotoma, Sagina, and Leptinella, which have recently been added to their assortment.

Their product range is selected based on sustainability principles. The temperature regime of the plants ranges from -30°C to +12°C, minimizing the impact from heating. This makes the plants suitable for both outdoor and indoor settings. Electricity consumption is reduced by using solar panels. Additionally, the potting soil is predominantly peat-free, utilizing coconut and wood fiber instead. They use 100% rainwater, which is recycled after the necessary fertilization. They minimize the use of pesticides; for example, Jasminum and Leptospermum Larouge® naturally contain tannins in their leaves, which deter insects. All these practices get registered, leading to Plantcare obtaining MPS-A, MPS-Gap, and Végaplan certification.

plantcare assortiment

Their product line is easily recognisable by the purple cultivation pot and their own label "Mix of Passion Indoor/Outdoor." This label signifies sustainability and versatility, indicating suitability for both indoor and outdoor use, either as standalone plants or in combination. Check out Plantcare's current offers here:

PASSIFLORA CAERULEA

PASSIFLORA

mixed

PASSIFLORA

MIXTRAY

PASSIFLORA LAVENDER LADY

MANDEVILLA SUNDAVILLE®

arch PRETTY ROSE

MANDEVILLA SUNDAVILLE®

arch PRETTY RED

PASSIFLORA

SNOW QUEEN

PASSIFLORA DAMSELS DELIGHT®

PASSIFLORA VICTORIA

VICTORIA

LEPTINELLA INKOGNITO

ALTERNANTHERA

DENTATA

OXALIS DEPPEI

Plantanious

Plantanious is a family business that has been a leader in growing indoor plants and seasonal flowering products for three generations. Over the past twenty years, they have specialised in growing ficus and tub plants in particular. Plantanious is ran by twin brothers Joost and Freek Jansen, entrepreneurs with a clear vision and a passion for green. Their mission: make the company grow, prosper and realise a green, healthy world.

They use geothermal energy, for which they are affiliated with the geothermal heat project 'Nature's Heat'. This allows them to heat the greenhouse entirely by tapping into the heat source located at a depth of 2.5km. This means they heat their greenhouse without C02 emissions, something that is still unique in horticulture.

They have a wide range of different, surprising products that they grow. They're constantly looking for new, surprising products and trends that can make life more pleasant as well.

In their current range, you can find tub plants on stems such as Solanum and Fuchsia, as well as Alstroemeria and Gerbera. You have certainly come across the Gerbera Garvinea in bouquets, as it is also sold as a cutting flower. However, they are also great as garden plants, which you can enjoy until November. Yes, really, that's how long they stay in bloom!