{"title":"Indoor Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndoor and tropical foliage plants for interior spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dracaena-marginata-madagascar-dragon-tree","title":"Dracaena marginata – Madagascar Dragon Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eDracaena marginata, commonly known as Madagascar Dragon Tree, is an evergreen architectural plant with slender upright stems and narrow, arching foliage. The leaves are deep green with fine red margins, creating a clean and structured appearance suited to modern interiors and warm-climate landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eIt performs best in bright filtered light to partial sun and prefers well-drained soils with moderate moisture during establishment. Dracaena marginata is highly adaptable to container growing and tolerates dry indoor conditions once established, requiring minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eThey look excellent when used as feature plants in courtyards, entrances, interiorscapes, and tropical-style gardens. This species is commonly specified where strong vertical form and low-maintenance foliage are required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46522929053895,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"alocasia-macrorrhizos-giant-elephant-ear","title":"Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Giant Elephant Ear, is a bold tropical foliage plant grown for its enormous upright leaves and dramatic architectural presence. Its glossy, ribbed green foliage can reach a metre or more in length, held on thick fleshy stems, creating an instant lush tropical effect wherever it is planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in part shade to filtered light with rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. As an understorey rainforest plant, Alocasia macrorrhizos is shade-loving rather than sun-loving and should be protected from harsh afternoon sun, frost and strong wind, all of which can scorch or tear its large leaves. Growth is fast in warm humid conditions, slowing significantly in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a feature plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, in sheltered courtyards, beneath canopy trees, beside ponds and water features, or grouped in mass-planted understorey beds, Alocasia macrorrhizos brings vertical structure and bold leaf texture. It suits resort-style, tropical and contemporary architectural landscapes where warm-climate foliage drama is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Alocasia macrorrhizos Giant Elephant Ear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall does Alocasia macrorrhizos grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos generally reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide in warm climates, with individual leaves often a metre or more in length. Growth slows considerably in cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Alocasia macrorrhizos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos grows best in part shade to filtered light, in a warm, sheltered position protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong wind. It suits tropical garden beds, courtyards, spots beneath canopy trees and shaded understorey plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Alocasia macrorrhizos grow in full sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos is an understorey tropical plant and prefers part to full shade. Direct afternoon sun can scorch and brown the large leaves, so a shaded, sheltered position with consistent moisture gives the best foliage results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow much watering does Alocasia macrorrhizos need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially through hot, dry weather, while ensuring drainage stays good to avoid waterlogging the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Alocasia macrorrhizos frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Alocasia macrorrhizos is frost-sensitive and may suffer damage from cold conditions. It is best suited to frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, or to sheltered positions in warmer microclimates with protection through cool periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Alocasia macrorrhizos flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, but the blooms are not its main feature. Alocasia macrorrhizos produces pale cream to greenish arum-style flowers close to the base of the plant. The species is grown primarily for its enormous tropical foliage rather than its flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat soil does Alocasia macrorrhizos prefer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos performs best in rich, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay or dry sandy ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Alocasia macrorrhizos be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Alocasia macrorrhizos grows well in large containers with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted plants dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather to keep foliage looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46523740422343,"sku":"ALOMAC30","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46523740455111,"sku":"ALOMAC40","price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Alocasiamacrorrhizos_GiantElephantEar-Examples_15.png?v=1780275540"},{"product_id":"philodendron-xanadu-winterbourn-philodendron","title":"Philodendron 'Xanadu' – Winterbourn Philodendron","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilodendron 'Xanadu', also sold as Winterbourn Philodendron, is an evergreen shrubby philodendron forming a clumping rosette of deeply lobed, glossy dark green leaves. Unlike climbing philodendron species, 'Xanadu' maintains a compact, self-supporting habit with foliage radiating outward from a central crown. Mature plants occasionally produce reddish-brown spathe flowers at the canopy base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerforms best in bright filtered light to dappled shade and prefers well-drained, organic-rich soil with consistent moisture. Suited to warm temperate and subtropical positions; tolerates indoor conditions and is sensitive to heavy frost. Drought tolerant once established, with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. Maintenance is minimal, with occasional removal of older foliage as the primary task.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey look excellent as feature mass planting in shaded garden beds, tropical-style landscapes, large decorative containers, and modern interior compositions. Commonly specified by landscape designers and interior specifiers for dense, low-maintenance foliage in shaded positions across residential and commercial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46555102642375,"sku":"PHIXAN300MM","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46575238578375,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"strelitzia-parvifolia","title":"Strelitzia parvifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact, smaller-leaved form of the Bird of Paradise grown for its bold tropical structure and showy orange and blue crane-shaped flowers. It carries upright, paddle-shaped foliage on long petioles, building a tidy clumping form that fits courtyards, poolside settings and modern garden beds without the scale of its giant cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Strelitzia parvifolia is well suited to warm temperate, subtropical and coastal climates, tolerating wind, salt-laden air and short dry periods once established. Maintenance is light, generally limited to removing older or damaged leaves and feeding lightly through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a feature plant in tropical and coastal gardens, in poolside settings, courtyards, raised planters and grouped mass plantings, Strelitzia parvifolia brings vertical structure and seasonal flower colour at a more manageable size than the giant Strelitzia species. It suits resort-style, contemporary and architectural landscapes where compact bold foliage is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Strelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall does Strelitzia parvifolia grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia is a compact form that generally reaches around 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide at maturity. It stays noticeably smaller than Strelitzia nicolai, suiting more confined spaces and container planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Strelitzia parvifolia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia grows best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It suits tropical and coastal gardens, courtyards, poolside settings, raised planters and architectural feature beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Strelitzia parvifolia flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia flowers mainly through the warmer months from spring into summer, producing the distinctive orange and blue crane-shaped blooms the Bird of Paradise group is known for. Flowering is most reliable on mature plants in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Strelitzia parvifolia drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnce established, Strelitzia parvifolia is drought tolerant and performs well through warm, dry periods. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to deep, occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Strelitzia parvifolia frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia handles light frost once established but is best suited to frost-free or warmer microclimates. In cooler districts, plant in a sheltered position or grow in containers that can be moved through cold periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Strelitzia parvifolia be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Strelitzia parvifolia is well suited to large pots and raised planters thanks to its compact form. Use a quality free-draining mix, water regularly through warm weather and feed lightly through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Strelitzia parvifolia suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Strelitzia parvifolia performs well in coastal conditions, tolerating salt-laden winds and sandy soils once established. It is a reliable structural choice for seaside courtyards and exposed coastal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat soil does Strelitzia parvifolia prefer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with a neutral pH. Heavy clay should be improved with organic matter and coarse material to lift drainage, and waterlogged sites should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46602172170439,"sku":"STRPAR30","price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46602172203207,"sku":"STRPAR40","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46602172235975,"sku":"STRPAR100","price":730.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Streliziaparvifoliaexamples5.png?v=1779934261"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/indoor-plants.oembed","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}