Evanthia's 20 must-haves for tomorrow's growers
In a world where the green experience is becoming increasingly valuable, tropical plants are no longer an afterthought, but key players. They bring character, color and contrast. They tell stories. And above all: they offer opportunities. At Evanthia, we believe in the power of seed — the start of something great. As a starting point for a distinctive product range, stable cultivation and commercial innovation. Our Top 20 Tropical Plants from seeds form the basis for an impactful range. Robust, contemporary and surprisingly broad.
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Whether you're looking for extraordinary structures, lush foliage, sustainable statements or niche products with a twist, you'll find them here.
Optimized for professional breeding. Selected for their market value. Engineered for your success.
Tropical range with impact — this is the core of seed quality.
Discover our top 20 in alphabetical order:
1. Agapanthus
Elegant, timeless and versatile: Agapanthus is popular in patio pots and borders. Our seeds produce powerful plants with elegant blooms — a summer favorite that gives every collection a Mediterranean accent. Available in various white and blue variants.
2. Asparagus
Fine, airy and extremely popular in flower arrangements and as a houseplant. Evanthia's Asparagus seeds produce strong, uniform plants with elegant foliage — perfect for creative applications.
3. Chamaedorea
Compact, characterful and stylish. This small palm is a classic in the interior segment and offers consistent quality from seeds — with an excellent balance between volume and finesse.
4. Chlorophytum
Reliable, fast and air-purifying. Chlorophytum stands out in the green range because of its accessibility and aesthetics. A smart addition to any tropical offer.
5. Coffee
A tropical eye-catcher with a story: the coffee bush! With our Coffee seeds, you can grow compact plants with shiny leaves and that distinctive aroma — a sustainable and decorative statement.
6. Cordyline
Strong, lean and structural. Cordyline australis from seed offers a powerful, upright shape with a robust appearance. This evergreen plant gives immediate body to tropical assortments and scores high on uniformity and vitality in cultivation.
7. Cyperus
A riparian plant with flair. Compact, versatile and surprisingly popular. Cyperus Zumula feels at home at the edge of the pond, in pots or even as a houseplant. Also popular as animal-friendly “cat grass” — a smart niche for garden centers and lifestyle concepts.
8. Dizygotheca
An intriguing leaf plant for foodies. This elegantissima brings sophistication and depth to the offer — with dark, toothed leaves and a compact seed structure.
9. Eucalyptus
Cool, fragrant and stylish. Eucalyptus has become an integral part of dry bouquets and cool interior concepts. Our seed selections ensure uniform growth and silvery grey elegance.
10. Gossypium herbaceum
Elegant and surprising. The cotton plant combines a rustic look with an extraordinary story. A robust grower with a high ornamental value and appeal in niche markets develops from seeds.
11. Fatsia
Tropical and hardy? Fatsia japonica surprises with its large, hand-shaped leaves and robust growth. The seeds provide powerful plants, suitable for both indoor and sheltered outdoor locations.
1.2 Hypoestes
Pocket-sized sheet art. The 'polkadot plant' immediately draws attention with vibrant patterns. Ideal for colorful mixing concepts - can be grown from seeds in various colors from our powerful Coloratus® series.
13. Monstera
An urban jungle icon. Monstera deliciosa Tauerii has proven itself as a true lifestyle plant. Evanthia's seeds provide a strong basis for high-quality, healthy young plants.
14. Nolina
A true survivor: Nolina is drought-resistant, characterful and has a very long shelf life. The Evanthia line provides strong plants with a distinctive growth shape — characterful, low-maintenance plants.
15. Pachypodium
This “desert rose” combines rugged looks with tropical flair. Compact, prickly stems with distinctive flowers grow from seeds — ideal for collections and specialist trading.
16. Philodendron
Lush, vibrant and architectural. Philodendron selloum seed is an upright variety with deeply incised leaves and an expressive appearance. A tropical powerhouse that combines elegance and volume — perfect for a green statement with character.
17. Radermachera
Light, airy and versatile. Radermachera sinica combines soft shapes with strong performance. A popular choice in the middle and higher segment of houseplants.
18. Schefflera
A solid grower with an elegant structure. Schefflera is a classic that is reinventing itself. Seedlings develop into richly branched plants, with high reliability in cultivation.
19. Strelitzia
A living work of art. Strelitzia immediately impresses with its expressive shape and exotic bloom. Our seeds give a strong start for high-quality, long-lived plants.
20. Yucca
Sober and spectacular. Yucca is here to stay in outdoor plants — strong, architectural and low-maintenance. Evanthia offers Yucca rostrata for reliable seed cultivation.
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Ready to sow? Evanthia is there for you.
With this top selection of tropical seed products, you get genetics that not only match current trends, but are also future-proof. All seeds are directly available via Evanthia — including professional advice, technical support and market knowledge.
Grow your tropical range from seed.
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Evanthia 12.5 year anniversary
Since its inception, Evanthia has focused on developing distinctive varieties, sourcing tropical seeds and supporting growers worldwide with high-quality cultivation and market knowledge. Through a combination of breeding knowledge, market orientation and close cooperation with customers, the company has built up a strong position within the international floriculture sector in a relatively short period of time.
In recent years, Evanthia has further developed its activities within two specialized divisions: Flowers and Tropical. At Flowers, the company mainly focuses on cut flowers and flowering pot plants from seeds for professional growers. The Tropical division focuses on tropical crops from seed and tissue culture for the production of young green plants and the sale of seeds to pot growers. The organizational focus provided enables Evanthia to further expand the two market segments in a targeted manner.
The company grew in a big way. The team was expanded to include specialists in breeding, product development, sales and marketing. At the same time, Evanthia continued to invest in innovation, international cooperation and the development of new varieties and concepts that meet the needs of growers and the market.
The 12.5 year anniversary is a moment to reflect on the development of the company and the people and partners, including customers and suppliers, who have contributed to it. Throughout the year, Evanthia will pay attention to this at various times, both internally and externally. For example, the anniversary will be celebrated in April with a party for all employees, in addition to other activities and communications.
This morning we were invited to Van Egmond Matricaria to take a look at their new greenhouse.
Congratulations on this milestone and good luck with this beautiful new location!
Meet the Asparagus Family
Our Asparagus Family
At Evanthia, we offer raw materials in a wide range of ornamental Asparagus varieties, available all year round as seeds and young plants.
With our cultivation experience and technical knowledge, we support growers in getting started.
Our Asparagus family:
· Asparagus densiflorus myriocladus — Ming fern
· Asparagus falcatus — Sicklethorn
· Asparagusdensiflorus meyerii — Foxtail fern
· Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengerii' —Sprengeri asparagus fern
· Asparagussetaceus plumosus nanus — Plumosa fern
· Asparagus densiflorus 'Crebe' — Emerald fern
Each variety has its own leaf structure and growth form.
As a result, Asparagus can be widely used: as a pot plant, garden plant or as cut green in flower arrangements.