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Dracaena compacta plant growing in a pot.

Dracaena compacta

Dracaena compacta, also known as Dwarf Dracaena, is a stylish indoor plant admired for its dense rosettes of glossy green leaves. Its compact, upright form makes it perfect for homes and offices, adding a touch of elegance to any space. Low maintenance and hardy, this plant is ideal for beginners and plant enthusiasts alike.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
A large Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) in a garden with lush, green leaves.

Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese or Fruit Salad Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and easy-care nature. This lush foliage plant brings an instant jungle vibe to any home or office, thriving in bright, indirect light with minimal fuss. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or just starting, the Monstera deliciosa is a statement piece that’s both beautiful and forgiving, making it one of the best indoor plants in New Zealand.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical, White
Dracaena Anita plant in a pot.

Dracaena 'Anita'

Dracaena ‘Anita’ is an elegant indoor plant with fine, arching, deep green leaves that create a soft, fountain-like effect. Its slim canes and lush...

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Peperomia prostrata plant with creeping stems and colourful leaves.

Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles)

Peperomia prostrata, commonly known as String of Turtles, is a unique and compact trailing plant perfect for indoor pots, hanging baskets, or...

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Dieffenbachia Camille

“Camille” is a very popular indoor plant owing to its colourful and lush foliage. The leaves are variegated dark green and cream-white, and are held...

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Philodendron 'Xanadu' with lush green foliage growing indoors in a pot.

Philodendron 'Xanadu'

Philodendron 'Xanadu' is a lush, tropical plant prized for its dense clumps of deeply lobed, glossy green leaves. It forms a tidy, fountain-like...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Dracaena 'Green Stripe' plant in a pot.

Dracaena 'Green Stripe'

Dracaena ‘Green Stripe’ is an attractive indoor plant featuring long, slender leaves in rich green tones accented with subtle lighter stripes. Its...

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A Philodendron 'Little Phil' plant with lush green foliage on a bench.

Philodendron 'Little Phil'

Philodendron 'Little Phil' is a compact, upright variety prized for its broad, deep green leaves and tidy, self-supporting growth habit. Perfect for...

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Fiddle-Leaf Fig with lush, green leaves.

Ficus lyrata (Fiddle-Leaf Fig)

Ficus lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig) is a highly sought after indoor tree admired for its large glossy violin shaped leaves and bold architectural form...

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A stunning Dracaena marginata 'Sunray' with fine, green and yellow foliage growing in a pot.

Dracaena marginata 'Sunray'

Dracaena marginata ‘Sunray’ is a striking indoor plant with slender, arching green leaves edged in bright Sunray-yellow. Its tall, elegant canes and...

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Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' variegated foliage.

Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

Ficus benjamina ‘Starlight’ is a striking indoor plant admired for its glossy green leaves edged in creamy white. This variegated form of the popular...

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Ficus benjamina plant in black pot with lush green leaves

Ficus benjamina

Ficus benjamina, known as the Weeping Fig, is a popular indoor plant in New Zealand, prized for its elegant, arching branches and glossy green...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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Mentha Plant

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Polygonatum multiflorum white flowers and lush green foliage.

Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon Seal Plant)

Polygonatum multiflorum, commonly known as Solomon’s Seal, produces lush, dark green leaves off upright stems. The foliage is adorned during late...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Moss pole for plants.

Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser (Indoor Plant Fertiliser)

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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Lagerstroemia 'Best Red' red flowers amidst dark purple foliage.

Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Best Red’ is a standout crepe myrtle prized for its intense red summer flowers and strong upright tree form. Flowering through the...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.

Cistus Snowmound (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Geranium 'Stephanie' two-tone blue flower.

Geranium Stephanie (Perennial Geranium Plants)

Geranium Stephanie is grown for its foliage and delicate flowers. This herbaceous perennial carries soft looking, mid-green leaves. The showy...

From$21.05
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Bergenia cordifolia (Pig Squeak Plant)

Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is a hardy perennial that features large and glossy, green leaves that are wavy, arranged...

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Fuchsia 'Electric Lights'

Fuchsia Electric Lights is a shrub favoured for its masses of pretty flowers. This Fuchsia becomes smothered in pendulous, dark pink and purple...

From$21.78
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Hibiscus Bright Lights

Hibiscus Bright Lights features papery flowers during summer and autumn that are tangerine orange with a yellow centre. They are held on upright...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

From$5.00
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1.5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Dracaena compacta

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