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March 2015
The On-line Magazine
for Interior Plantscapers,
Green Walls, Green Roofs
and Allied Associates
New Products
For Interiorscapes
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In this edition...
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From the Editor
Malayan Coconut Palm by John Mendozza, Morning
Dew Tropical Plants
12 International Design Contest
14 Upcoming Events for 2015
18 New Products For Interiorscapers
23Directory of Green Earth-Green Plants® Certified
Businesses
About the Cover:
Photo by Kathy Fediw
Nothing like visiting a conservatory to get you in
the mood for spring! This is the Wintergarden
glass house in Auckland’s Domain park, the city’s
oldest gardens, built around the cone of an extinct volcano. The Domain includes formal gardens and a duck pond that was the source for the
city’s first piped water supply in 1886. The Wintergarden is a World Heritage site and includes 2
greenhouses, a formal courtyard and a fernery in
the old quarry.
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From the Editor
Everything old is new again—and some stuff is just plain new! In this issue you’ll
find some of the New Products we found at TPIE 2015, with more to follow in the
March issue of our sister publication, Urban Horticulture, which hits your email
inbox on March 17. What’s new or new-again? How about topiaries, terrariums, a few new plants,
plus dye-infused orchids, containers and smaller versions of vertical gardens, some which sit on
your desktop. Plus one new and one re-vamped CEU program from our friends at Green Plants for
Green Buildings.
You’ll also enjoy reading about the Malaysian Coconut Palm, which won the Cool Products Award
for the Morning Dew Tropical Plants team. Plus a very special offer from Architectural Supplements
to have your projects featured in their new brochure, deadline is March 31.
Speaking of deadlines—the deadline for submitting your projects for our International Design
Contest is also coming up soon. Be sure to register your very best work in this contest so you can
be featured in I-Plants and Urban Horticulture magazine. What a great way to be recognized for the
work you’ve done in 2014—which includes a plaque and news release for all winners. And this is
the ONLY contest that gets you international recognition in the only trade journal just for interiorscapers!
Welcome back—to Dave Winter with his new company, Midwest Tropicals, who starts advertising
with us in this issue. It’s good to “’have you back where you belong!”
Remember to thank our advertisers and let them know you found them in these pages.
Your green plants advocate and fellow plant lover,
Kathy Fediw, Publisher and Editor
Kathy@JfaConsultingBiz.com
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Malayan
Coconut
Palm
Guzmania ‘Milena’ and John Mendozza
By John Mendozza
Morning Dew Tropical Plants
The Malayan Coconut Palm is a
great plant to bring in a tropical
feel! They come in a variety of
sizes and are easy to care for.
The Malayan Coconut Palm, Cocos nucifera, is part of the Arecaceae family, which is the palm
family. The origin of the Malayan Coconut Palm is unknown,
but is thought to come from
parts of Southeast Asia.
It comes in a number of varieties, named for the color of the
fruit. The Green Malayan Coconut Palm, for example, has a
green coconut. Other varieties
include the red, yellow, and
golden.
In smaller pot sizes, you can see
the exposed coconut, making it a
fun and novel item!
The Malayan Coconut Palm can
do well indoors or outdoors. It
makes a great container plant on
a patio or as a focal point in a
tropical landscape. The Malayan
Coconut Palm will flourish in
warm conditions with high humidity, and abundant light, but it
will still grow well in
lower light or partial
hade. It will tend to
reach upward in lower
light.
Like most palms, it salttolerant once established.
The Malayan Coconut
Palm will generally flower in four to six
years and outdoors it tends to be selfpruning; the fronds will turn brown
and simply fall off as new ones
emerge.
Indoors, it likes to be watered thoroughly every 10 to 12 days. If planted
outdoors, the Malayan Coconut Palm
does well in a sandy- or other welldraining soil mix and should be
watered every day.
The 6” Green Malayan Coconut Palm
has been very popular, winning the
“Cool Product Award” at TPIE this
year, and is going fast!
For more information on Morning Dew
Tropical Plants go to
www.morningdewtropical.com
Under the right conditions,
Malayan Coconut Palms can
reach heights of 30 to 60 feet,
with a spread of 15 to 25 feet.
A fertilizer can be applied during the active growing season
to encourage more vigorous
growth.
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Cordyline Red Sister
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Cordyline Exotica
Heathy Art Brochure 2015
Architectural Supplements
RECEIVE $500 CREDIT OR MORE FOR PHOTOS OF YOUR INSTALLATIONS!
Based on the tremendous popularity of our first Healthy Art Brochure, Architectural Supplements
is announcing a contest for Healthy Art 2! We’re looking for beautiful photos of your installations
using our products. All entries will be considered, but extra consideration will be given to shots
featuring our Phoenix line and our ASI outside lines. Holiday Displays using any of our pots are also
desirable. But the most important factor is sheer beauty!
RECEIVE UP TO A $500 CREDIT FOR EACH SHOT USED (There is no limit to the amount of shots
we might use so you can potentially earn significantly more than $500!)
Any customer who submits a shot that is selected to be in the gallery will receive a credit against
future purchases. (If you buy through a distributor we will provide credit to you through your distributor.) Credit for selected shots will be as follows:
1-$500.00 for a shot used as a full-page on our printed gallery.
2-$250.00 for a shot used as less than full-page in our printed gallery.
3-$100.00 for a shot used in the on-line gallery but not included in the printed gallery.
We’re leaving the decision making for selection to our designers. Our only direction to them is
that the shots used are high quality and that the gallery showcases our products. The judges will
consider all submissions, no matter what the resolution, but without the proper resolution (see instructions below), many shots will not be usable in the printed version.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED
Send us the following information along with your digital photographs:
1-include your name, your company name, the installation name, the town, city, state of the installation.
2-Your photos should be at least 8 mega pixels. Do not crop or reduce the photo size in any way so
they will be at full resolution. You can email your photos to healthyart2@gmail.com. Or you can
send them on a disc if you prefer. Mailing address is:
Architectural Supplements
567-1 S. Leonard St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
Attn: Steve Decker
Phone: 203-591-5505
SUBMIT ENTRIES BY MARCH 31, 2015
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 2015
February 26-28, 2015: Great Escape 2015, sponsored by PLANET. Education and networking sessions. For more information go to https://www.landcarenetwork.org/greatescape
March 2015
March 5-7, 2015: EILO (European Interior Landscaping Organisation) international excursion to Zurich, Switzerland
and general meeting. For more information go to http://www.eilo.eu/nl/program-excursion-switserland-5-6-and-7martz-2015/
March 10-11, 2015: IFMA Facility Fusion Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada, sponsored by IFMA (International Facility
Management Association.) For more information go to www.ifma.org
April 2015
April 8, 2015: Green Plants for
Green Buildings Train the Trainer
Seminar, in conjunction with the
Interiorscape Symposium, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,
PA. Separate event, to register
go to www.gpgb.org
April 9, 2015: Interiorscape Symposium, Longwood Gardens,
Kennett Square, PA, sponsored
by PLANET and AmericanHort.
For more information go to
www.landcarenetwork.org
April 21-23, 2015: IFMA Facility
Fusion 2015, Orlando, FL. For
more information go to
www.ifma.org
June 2015
June 1-3, 2015: EFMC 2015,
Glasgow, UK, sponsored by EuroFM, IFMA and BIFM. For more
information go to www.ifma.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 28-30, 2015: Every Building Expo 2015, Los Angeles, CA, sponsored by BOMA. For more information
go to www.bomaconvention.org/
July 2015
July 11-14, 2015: Cultivate’15, Columbus, OH, sponsored by AmericanHort. For more information go to
www.AmericanHort.org.
July 14, 2015: Green Plants for Green Buildings Train the Trainer Seminar, in conjunction with Cultivate
‘15, Columbus, OH. Separate event, to register go to www.gpgb.org
October 2015
October 5-18, 2015: Cities Alive green roof and wall conference, New York City, NY, sponsored by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. For more information go to
www.cities
alive.org/
October 7-9,
2015: IFMA’s
World Workplace, Denver,
CO, sponsored
by IFMA. For
more information go to
www.ifma.org.
November
2015
November 6-9,
2015: American Society of
Landscape Architects Annual
Meeting,
McCormick
Place, Chicago.
For more information go to
www.asla.org
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NEW PRODUCTS
NewPro Containers:
Bowery - Urban Garden Accents Series: The Bowery is a durable, rota-molded
container line suitable for indoor or outdoor use with a detailed, contemporary
texture. For more information contact Jeremy@newprocontainers.com
NewPro Containers:
Hancock Tabletop - Independence Series: The Hancock is made in the USA and
designed to fit a 6-inch grow pot. Available in color molded
and metallic finishes. For more information contact
Jeremy@newprocontainers.com
NewPro Containers:
Hancock Floor Planters - Independence Series: The all new Hancock, made
in the USA, comes in several sizes up to 24 inches wide and offers a highend look at an unexpected low price. Available in color molded
and metallic finishes. For more information contact
Jeremy@newprocontainers.com
NewPro Containers:
Wolcott Tabletop - Independence Series: Made in the USA, this triangular
shaped tabletop planter is designed to fit three 6 inch grow pots. Available
in color molded and metallic finishes. For more information contact
Jeremy@newprocontainers.com
NewPro Containers:
Stockton - Independence Series: Made in the USA, this rectangular floor
planter is ideal for lining hallways or creating boundaries. Available in color
molded and metallic finishes. For more information contact
Jeremy@newprocontainers.com
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NEW PRODUCTS
Midwest Tropicals, Inc.:
Super Sub Subirrigation Disc: simple to use - just drop into a watertight liner
or pot, either side up and place your grow pot on top, your plant should last a
week or more between waterings depending on the conditions. For more information email Dave Winter at info@myfoliage.com
Morning Dew Tropicals:
Alocasia Low Rider: Alocasia “Low Rider” is a cold-hardy dwarf form of Portodora that has thick green leaves with ruffled edges. For more information
email Kingston@morningdewtropical.com
Morning Dew Tropicals:
Sanseveria Fernwood: Sansevieria Fernwood has dark green variegated spear
-like leaves (similar to the Cylindrica variety) that are crescent-shaped instead of fully round. For more information email
Kingston@morningdewtropical.com
Morning Dew Tropical Plants:
Black Velvet Mystique Orchid: infused orchid with deep rich color, new
blooms will be burgundy in color. For more information email
Kingston@morningdewtropical.com
Morning Dew Tropical Plants
Malayan Coconut Palm: winner of the “Cool Product Award” at the 2015
Tropical Plant Industry Expo, now available in new sizes. For more information email Kinston@morningdewtropical.com
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NEW PRODUCTS
Green Plants for Green Buildings:
Advanced Living Walls: Case Studies is GPGB’s latest CEU
program so you can become a GPGB Registered Trainer,
authorized to present to AIA, ASID, ASLA, BOMI, USGBC
and other U.S. and Canadian professionals. For more information see www.gpgb.org
Green Plants for Green Buildings:
GPGB has updated these marketing materials and CEU program with new compelling research citations to help you
educate architects, interior designers and building managers about the many health and productivity benefits of indoor plants. For more information see www.gpgb.org
Flori-Design Inc.:
Moss Topiaries: our Moss Purse and Pump assortment is
just perfect for Mother's Day or seasonal displays. For
more information email Floridesign@aol.com
Flori-Design Inc:
Soft Square Glass Plantscape Bowl: available in three sizes and in
round bowls. For more information email Floridesign@aol.com
Flori-Design Inc:
Glass Plantscape Pedestal Trifle Bowl: available in two sizes, perfect
for desktops, reception desks and coffee tables. For more information
email
Floridesign@aol.com
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NEW PRODUCTS
LiveTrends Design Group:
Pebbles: artistic planters with peaceful Zen appeal and plastic liners protect
the plants from moving around. For more information email Jessica@livetrendsdesign.com
LiveTrends Design Group:
Picasso desktop vertical garden: simple and modern, the value alternative to
vertical walls; frame can be displayed on table top or hung on a wall. For
more information email Jessica@livetrendsdesign.com
LiveTrends Design Group:
Hanging Cube -trendy design with natural feeling, versatile & modern application: desktop or hanging wall décor. For more information email
Jessica@livetrendsdesign.com
LiveTrends Design Group:
Terrariums: available in Large and Small sizes, ever-lasting terrarium
with living plants and metal framed glass with hinged top for easy access
to plants. For more information email Jessica@livetrendsdesign.com
LiveTrends Design Group:
Living Canvas: available in Large and Small sizes, a natural design, versatile accessory for any room with multiple display options – lay it flat, stand
it upright or hang it on a wall. For more information email Jessica@livetrendsdesign.com
Editor’s Note: participation in the New Products listings was offered to our current advertisers and exhibitors at TPIE whom we
thought offered products of interest to the Interior Plantscape industry. Participation is free and voluntary, and our endorsement of
the products and services is not to be implied. Some whom we contacted decided not to participate at this time. New Products is
defined as those which have been offered for 6 months or less, or that are new to this market. We assume participants have been
honest in their presentation.
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