Anthurium Care Guide: Spotlight on Anthurium hookeri ‘Bird’s Nest’

Discover Anthurium care tips and learn about Anthurium hookeri ‘Bird’s Nest,’ a stunning tropical plant for interiors. Explore its origins, uses as a cut flower, and how to keep it thriving indoors.

Alocasia lauterbachiana: The Striking Purple Sword for Modern Interiors

Looking for a bold, tropical statement plant? Meet Alocasia lauterbachiana, also known as the Purple Sword. With its dramatic, elongated leaves and rich purple undersides, this Southeast Asian beauty is perfect for modern interiors—from office lobbies to stylish living rooms. Learn how to care for it, avoid common issues, and discover why Alocasias are a designer’s favorite for creating lush, vibrant spaces.

Why Indoor Plants Are Important: The Biophilia Perspective

Humans have an innate connection to nature—a concept known as biophilia. Bringing greenery into our homes and workplaces isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about well-being. Studies show that indoor plants reduce stress, boost mood, improve focus, and even enhance productivity. They purify the air, promote relaxation, and create spaces that feel alive and restorative. In a world dominated by concrete and screens, plants reconnect us to what truly matters: nature.

Why are we promoting interior plants?

  Matt and Morgan Robertson, a father and son team, founded Verdant Landscape and Design Inc. in 2018 in Milton, Ontario. Their goal is to improve people’s lives by enhancing their environment. They started Verdant Interiors Inc. to improve peoples’ indoor workspaces. Both are graduates of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture, and they … Read more

Why Interior Tropical Plants?

How interior plants improve the indoor experience.

It is all about bringing nature inside. I have heard designers talking about using Biophilic design concepts. I think it is absolutely fantastic that we are now understanding what humans NEED to survive and thrive in an indoor setting.