Evanthia Tropical Catalogue 2026-2027

At Evanthia we do everything we can to get growers off to a good start with a successful crop.

Tropicals

Catalogue 2026-2027

Pieter Lock

Product manager & sourcing Tropical

“At Evanthia, we like to think ahead. That’s why we’re showcasing a powerful line-up of tropical plants, ready to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.”

“Summers are getting hotter, weather extremes more frequent, and rainfall increasingly unpredictable. Across many regions, prolonged droughts and stricter water usage regulations are becoming the new normal. For professional growers, these challenges also present opportunities—provided you respond with the right crop choices.”

“With a broad and diverse range, Evanthia offers the flexibility to adapt quickly when challenges or new opportunities arise. In changing times, this adaptability is key — and at Evanthia, “NO” is never an option.

We have built a strong global network of plant collectors and partners, many of whom we’ve worked with for years. These experts venture into remote and often inaccessible regions in search of the finest seeds. Thanks to our trusted production locations across the world, we manage every step of the process to deliver high-quality starting material for commercial growers.

One of our core focuses today is expanding and strengthening our drought-tolerant assortment. As water scarcity and climate variability become more pressing issues, we continuously develop and select varieties that can thrive in dry conditions without compromising on performance or visual appeal. Our broad range includes resilient genetics that offer growers confidence, even under environmental stress.

Moreover, Evanthia’s product range is so extensive, you’ll be amazed at the

opportunities and smart alternatives we can offer — even in the face of an unexpected shortage. We’re here to ensure that your business stays resilient, future-focused, and ready for whatever comes next.”

Discover What’s Growing at Evanthia

In this new catalogue, you’ll find a curated selection of highlights from our extensive tropical plant assortment. But don’t stop there — if you’re looking for a specific species or variety that isn’t listed here or on our website, just ask! Chances are, we can source it for you. At Evanthia, we pride ourselves on being your go-to partner — a true one-stop-shop for anyone already in, or entering, the exciting world of tropical plants.

Everything begins with a tiny seed or a young plant. That’s why we offer a wide selection of raw seeds, as well as enhanced seeds with specialized coatings or pelleting for better sowing and germination performance. Some tropical varieties are known to be tricky to grow from seed — but that’s where our expertise comes in. With years of hands-on experience, Evanthia can deliver top-quality young

Pieter’s personal favourites

Pieter Lock travels the world to select the best sources for our extensive product range, featuring high demand, extraordinary and rare items. Evanthia’s customers can count on our solid network and stable supply. Let’s take a closer look at a few of Pieter’s personal favourites.

1 Alocasia Imperial Red®

plant material even from the most challenging crops, like Strelitzia

Beyond seed-raised plants, we also offer an extensive range of tissue culture young plants, ensuring consistent quality and strong performance right from the start.

Our support doesn’t stop at delivering great products — we’re here with tailored technical advice and personal service every step of the way. Together, we can exchange knowledge, spot emerging trends, and respond to market demands with

Alocasia Imperial Red is a truly regal tropical foliage plant, with an interesting and distinctive feature: this green showstopper has striking red stems, which explains its name. This Alocasia variety has large fresh green leaves with a natural gloss and can provide a lot of volume. Alocasia is native to the tropical and temperate parts of Southeast Asia as an evergreen perennial.

2 Cordyline Pink Passion®

This exotic, subtropical eye-catcher is adorned with dense clusters of sword-like, purple/pink leaves with bright pink edges. The leaves are narrow and arching and have a tough, leathery texture. Cordyline australis ‘Pink Passion’ a great architectural plant for patio containers and landscaping.

3 Philodendron Sunlight

Philodendron Sunlight is an exceptional ornamental plant admired for its striking display of color and refined growth habit. Are you looking for a bright addition in your Philondendron assortment, you might want to consider the Sunlight.

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Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia reginae is a popular subtropical foliage plant is well-known for its exotic large, upright, banana-like leaves and extraordinary flowers. Strelitzia reginae grows striking orange and blue flowers nestled within its grey/green leaves. Did you know these long-lasting flowers usually appear 3 to 5 years after germination?

5 Yucca rostrata

Yucca is the plant of tomorrow, with its architectural form and exceptional drought tolerance. Robust, sculptural and remarkably resilient, Yucca thrives in dry, cold and challenging conditions. It’s smart to grow Yucca alongside crops with similar needs. Think Eucalyptus, Ravenala, or Aloe — all species that thrive under comparable conditions.

Araucaria

Asparagus

With Asparagus fern you can go in so many different directions, it might dazzle you. Asparagus is a true allrounder, reliable, easy to grow and useful in a wide variety of situations… not to mention all the different shapes, forms and growth habits.

As one of the fastest growing and least demanding plants, these glorious greens are highly adaptable to various climates. They are fairly drought tolerant and can handle relatively cool temperatures and shady to bright light conditions (avoiding direct sunlight). You can grow them as long-lasting cut foliage, in pots and even – since some are quite root hardy – for landscaping. Go for a hanging or upright focal point and pick sturdy or soft and fuzzy items for your range. There is so much to choose from.

Evanthia offers starting material in the widest range of ornamental Asparagus and has build up a lot of technical knowledge and experience, to help you get started.

Araucaria excelsa

• Decorative, pine-like evergreen foliage

Easy to grow and adaptable to various climates

Ask our team for the timing of new harvest

Asparagus densiflorus Cwebe

Finely textured compact plant with an upright habit

Needle-like foliage that turns more reddish/copper over time

Decorative houseplant and cut foliage

Asparagus densiflorus myriocladus

Asparagus densiflorus Mazeppa

Highly compact and dense habit

Robust Asparagus with arching woody stems and fine fern-like leaves

Suited as houseplant, garden plant and for cut foliage production

Asparagus densiflorus Sprengerii

• Finely textured with a bushy, compact habit Strong woody stems and fluffy bright green tufts

• Can be grown as houseplants and cut foliage

Asparagus densiflorus meyerii

Bushy, compact plant with upright habit

Long, plume-like stems, resembling foxtails

Can be used as a houseplant, garden plant, for landscaping, in hanging baskest or as cut foliage

Asparagus falcatus

Upright habit, later on more cascading

Low growing, with a climbing and creeping habit

Distinctive, tiny oval-shaped leaves on long trailing branches

Suited as hanging plant, a guided climber and cut foliage

Great for indoor and outdoor pots, in hanging baskets and as cut foliage

Long arching branches filled with delicate, feathery foliage

setaceus plumosus

Fast-growing, with an extensive climbing habit

Delicate appearance with tiny, fine needle-like leaves

Great as houseplant and cut foliage

Robust plant with vigorous growth

Dark green, sickle-shaped leaves

Can be used as houseplant and cut foliage

Asparagus setaceus Pyramidalis

Bushy, upright habit with a dense pyramid-like growth

Forms shoots of lacy, dark green, fern-like plumes

Makes for a great houseplant

upright habit

Tiny, soft thread-like leaves arranged like little brooms at the stems

Mainly grown for cut foliage production

Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum

orchidastrum Princess Mabel

Striking foliage plants with orange stems and deep green leaves

Upright, clump forming habit

Easy care, air-purifying houseplant

Cyperus

Cyperus

Zumula

Decorative, fresh green, grass-like foliage

Versatile as house plant, cat grass and (water) garden plant

Robust and easy care

Coffea

Coffea arabica

Bushy and compact coffee plant

Decorative shiny bright green foliage

• Interesting plant with a great story to tell

Dizygotheca

Dizygotheca elegantissima

• Decorative reddish green saw-tooth leaves

Versatile houseplant

Easy to combine with Schefflera production

Fatsia

• Relatively easy to grow

• Large, decorative deeply lobed glossy leaves

• Versatile as garden plant, container plant and house plant

Find more Fatsia varieties on page 26.

Grevillea

Decorative, fern-like silver green foliage

Easy to grow and adaptable to various climates

Well-suited as a hedge, full grown tree, container plant and low growing house plant

Monstera

Monstera is a remarkable statement plant and enjoys extreme popularity. Its striking leaves instantly impress and inspire. With aerial shoots and a strong climbing habit it takes over any interior, turning it into a true tropical decor.

Monstera deliciosa Tauerii has large, heart-shaped leaves with lots of perforations and notches. Tauerii is a dwarftype Monstera deliciosa and develops its leaf perforations particularly early. This plant tends to set earlier than other Monsteras. It’s great for both cut foliage and potted plant production and available as seeds and young plants from seed.

Pachypodium

Philodendron

Robust, drought-tolerant semi-succulent

Decorative fountain-like leaves

Tolerant to a wide range of growing conditions

Decorative, easy to grow succulent

Tolerant to a wide range of growing conditions

Well-resistant to pests and diseases

Vigorous, non-vining growth habit Large, deeply lobed leathery leaves

• Can grow to colossal size

Pilea

Pilea is widely appreciated for its extraordinary leaf shapes, textures and colours.

It has for sure the interest of the new generation plant buyers and tropical enthusiasts, which results in a fixed high ranking on top houseplant charts.

Take the coin-shaped leaves of the Pilea peperomioides, the Moon Valley with its quirky textured leaves or the remarkable, variegated Silver Tree. Grow them together in smaller pot sizes for an irresistible display on the shop floor.

Decorative with lots of shiny green foliage

Fast-growing, compact and bushy plant

Grown as a compact house plant, as a bonsai or with a tall trunk

Schefflera

• Lots of glossy foliage

• Easy care, formable houseplant

• Adapts well to various conditions

Strelitzia

Strelitzia, a.k.a. Bird of Paradise, is a popular subtropical foliage plant, well-known for its exotic large, upright, banana-like leaves and extraordinary flowers. It makes for a great houseplant and can be used outdoors during warmer periods as well.

Strelitzia reginae is the most common and widely used Strelitzia for pots and cut flower culture. It grows striking

orange/blue flowers nestled within its greyish green leaves.

‘Mandela’s Gold’, formerly known as Kirstenbosch Gold, is a rare reginae type Strelitzia with yellow/blue flowers.

Strelitzia nicolai has a somewhat different plant structure. The leaves of S. nicolai are fewer but larger than the reginae types. It has blue/white flowers.

Strelitzia’s long-lasting flowers usually appear 3 to 5 years after germination.

Evanthia has Strelitzia starting material available all year round, as seed and young plants from seed. Growing plugs from Strelitzia seeds can be quite challenging. Evanthia has tons of experience and is happy to do the work for you. For a quick and easy start, order Strelitzia young plants. Ask our team for the Strelitzia cultivation manual for commercial production.

Cut foliage

From an average filler to the foundation of floral arrangements, from the background to the backbone of any bouquet, rustic and robust, the leading lady in all-green bunch, nature in its most original form and colour…

• Decorative desert plants to bring textural contrast outdoors

• Robust, cold hardy and drought resistant

• Summer / autumn flowers attract friendly pollinators to the garden

Cut foliage is finally being properly valued and is reflected in the most popular and long-lasting floral trends. Scandinavian greenery trends, loose and organic, neutral and natural vibes, exotic and tropical – foliage greens are incorporated in virtually all major current it-styles. It’s time to take a closer look at what’s out there and highlight our favourite florist’s greens!

Versatile, various textures and green hues Huge choice of varieties

Sweet/minty scent, trendy pale colours

Glossy and bold, hand-shaped leathery leaves

Long-lasting, robust branches

• Broad range with various leaf shapes

glossy leaves on thick stems with amazing leaf shapes

And this is just the tip of the iceburg! At Evanthia you will find a broad line of cut foliage to boost your product range. We offer everything you need to get off to a good start with cut foliage and to help you grow a crop that’s perfect for your unique business.

classic with shapely

Check the assortment list of this Tropical Plants Catalogue at page 36 for a complete overview of our tropical foliage, marked with a

Seeds

At Evantia, we combine global reach with proven expertise. Through our international network, we source seeds from leading producers worldwide. We test and grow every variety ourselves, ensuring only the strongest, most reliable seeds make it to you.

Our extensive assortment allows customers to source a wide range of products from a single, trusted partner. Whether you require specific varieties or larger volumes, we offer the convenience of comprehensive solutions under one roof.

Alocasia

Alocasias are fashionable exotics with impressively large leaves on sturdy stems. Evanthia offers an interesting line-up of varieties, each with its own characteristics. Foliage and stems vary in terms of texture, shape, size and colour. With the right care, Alocasia is one of the fastest-growing houseplants out there. Our Alocasias are available as tissue culture young plants with a rapid growth cycle.

Voluminous plants

Stems with extraordinary tiger stripe print Large pointy leaves

Calathea

Discover Evanthia’s bold line-up of Calathea beauties and select the showstopping items that will uplift your entire collection. We offer great varieties with striking leaf colours and patterns.

Most Calatheas earns the nickname ‘living plant’ or ‘prayer plant’, because they close or rise their leaves at night and uncurl or lower them again in the morning. Especially with these stunning leaf patterns and contrasting backsides this funny nocturnal feature is truly special.

With such a wide range of varieties there are significant differences in growth habits, plant size and volume. In order for all items to reach their full potential, it is important to choose a fitting pot for every variety. Check our website for more information on variety level or ask our team of experts for advice, while composing your own range of Calatheas.

Cordyline

• Clump-forming and trunk-forming varieties

• Great for landscaping

• Vibrantly variegated or solid colours year round

• Low maintenance, frost-tender plants

For more details on product level, please check our website.

• Clump-forming

Ctenanthe

• Decorative, leathery variegated foliage

• Bushy, lively houseplant

• Easy to combine with Calathea production

Dracaena

Monstera

Fatsia

• Relatively easy to grow

• Large, decorative deeply lobed glossy leaves

• Versatile as garden plant, container plant and house plant

Homalomena

Monstera is a remarkable statement plant and enjoys extreme popularity. Its striking leaves instantly impress and inspire. With aerial shoots and a strong climbing habit it takes over any interior, turning it into a true tropical decor.

Monstera adansonii is smaller than the dwarf type Monstera deliciosa and has fresh green, heart-shaped leaves. Unlike other Monsteras, M. adansonii only develops leaf perforations and no leaf notches. The holes are visible at a very early stage.

Monstera Thai Constellation is a beautiful, tropical foliage plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and a strikingly variegated pattern in shades of cream and green. Monstera Thai Constellation has both leaf perforations and deeper leaf notches, adding to its decorative appearance.

Dwarf Cavendish

Musa basjoo

Dwarf-type banana with a compact habit and a short trunk

Huge, paddle-shaped green leaves with reddish blotches

Produces small edible bananas over time

Mostly grown for indoor use

Cold-tolerant banana with a vigorous growth habit

Slender reddish trunk with huge, shiny green leaves

Great for borders or container plantings and landscaping

Produces small, inedible bananas over time

Musa Oriental Dwarf

Vigorous growth habit

Large upright leaves with a dark reddish colour flow Ideal for patio containers and landscaping

Peperomia

Compact habit with a symmetrical growth

Thick stem full of large bright green leaves

Well-suited as air-purifying houseplant

Philodendron

Philodendrons are true tropical beauties with many different appearances, sizes, shapes and colours. Our Philodendron range contains climbing varieties, with long woody stems and highly decorative leaves and non-climbing varieties with a bushy, upright habit. They

make for stylish, low-maintenance houseplants with great air-purifying qualities. Evanthia has a broad range of Philodendron varieties available as seed and young plants from seed or tissue culture. Check our website or ask our team for our Philodendron cultivation manual.

• Compact habit

• Attractive, distinctive foliage

• Easy care, air purifying house plants

• Long, slender stems with a fan of broad, green leaves on each stem

Hand-shaped leaves grow wide apart, creating lots of volume quickly

Strong climbing habit

• Elongated, shiny leaves

Colour-changing from pale grey to dark green to metallic bluish

Philodendron gloriosum

Heart-shaped leaves with white leaf veins and a velvet texture

Makes larger leaves as it ages

Voluminous plant, can be trained along a moss pole

Philodendron

Imperial Green

Densely growing, leathery leaves fan out from the centre

Large, oval-shaped foliage with a fresh lime-green colour

Non-vining, self-heading with a compact habit

Densely growing, leathery leaves fan out from the centre

Colour starts bright reddish/green and turns more dark over time

Non-vining, self-heading with a compact habit

Remarkable white stripes on dark green oval leaves

Leaf pattern intensifies with age

Non-vining, compact habit

Vining, with a very vigorous growth habit

Heart-shaped, deeply cut, glossy green leaves

Great for hanging baskets or trained along a moss pole

Vigorous, non-vining growth habit

• Large, deeply lobed leathery leaves

Can grow to colossal size

Dark green, glossy, ruffled foliage

• Excellent basal branching and a neat appearance

More resistent to bacterial diseases

Leaves turn deeply lobed at an early stage

Oval-shaped leaves change colour over time

• Varying from yellowish to bright orange and copper to dark green Compact, upright habit

Yucca

Upright, bushy habit

Compact and tidy appearance

Large, elongated oak-like, deep green leaves with wavy edges

• Decorative desert plants to bring textural contrast outdoors

• Robust, cold hardy and drought resistant

• Summer / autumn flowers attract friendly pollinators to the garden

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Assortment

Mabel

Agapanthus

Agapanthus

Agapanthus

Asparagus

Asparagus medeoloides smilax

Asparagus

Asparagus setaceus Pyramidalis

Asparagus virgatus 9

Bauhinia purpurea

Bauhinia variegata

Bismarkia Nobilis

Brugmansia suaveolens (available in various colours) 16

Butia Capitata

orbifolia

Castanospermum australis

Chamaedorea Cataractarum

Chamaedorea elegans collinea

Chamaedorea seifritzii

Chamaedorea tenalla metallica

Assortment list

From seed to success.

Dracaena draco 18

Dypsis lutescens 18

Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar 18

Eucalyptus citriodora

Eucalyptus crenulata Silver Gum

Eucalyptus globulus Blue Gum

Eucalyptus gunnii

Eucalyptus kruseana Bookleaf Mallee

Eucalyptus Moon Lagoon

Eucalyptus nicholii

Eucalyptus Orbifolia

Eucalyptus parvula Small Leaved Gum

Eucalyptus pleurocarpa

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Eucalyptus populnea

Eucalyptus pulverulenta

Eucalyptus pulverulenta Baby Blue 15

Eucalyptus rubida

Eucalyptus stuartiana

Eucalyptus tereticornis

Eucalyptus websteriana

Fatsia japonica 11

Fatsia japonica Spider Web 26

Fatsia japonica Variegata 15/26

Feijoa Sellowiana

Gloriosa carsonii

Gloriosa lutea 19

Gloriosa rothschildiana

Gloriosa superba

Gossypium herbaceum 19

Grevillea robusta 11

Haworthia Margaritifera (available in various colours)

Haworthia Pumila (available in various colours)

Homalomena Camouflage 26

Hylocereus Undatus

Hypoestes phyllostachya Coloratus® Mix

Hypoestes phyllostachya Coloratus® Pink

Hypoestes phyllostachya

europeana Pachypodium densiflorum

eburneum

Pachypodium horombense Pachypodium

Passiflora caerulea

Passiflora edulis Passiflora ligularis

podagrica Red 19

Jatropha podagrica Yellow Juncus effusus

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