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Drought dilemma?

Ever heard of a Xerophyte? No, this is not the latest mixed drink... Xerophytes are plants adapted to conditions where little moisture is available. For these plants, drought doesn't have to be a problem at all. They have developed clever ways to withstand longer periods of drought, for exampleby:

• Leaf surface and texture: plants with a hairy or waxy coating, with smaller leaf surfaces or fewer stomata per km2 minimise water loss through limited perspiration.

• Root structure: plants with deep, extensive root systemscan access water that is stored deeper in the soil.

• Water storage: some plants have the ability to store lots of water in tissues of the roots, trunk, stems or leaves. They can make doses of the stored water and endure longer without watering.

• Dormancy: certain plants go into a kind of sleepy mode during three periods, either halting growth or shedding their leaves to conserve the little moisture available to survive.

There are plenty of plants that possess one of these (or a combination of) properties, so there is lots to choose from! Before we go intodetail about suitable, beautiful plants to go with this theme, we'd like to give you some extra motivation to choose drought stunners.

Warning! Side effects may include:

• Environmental benefits: water savings, soil improvement by preventing erosion and restoring stability, and supporting biodiversity.

• Benefits for plant lovers, gardeners and landscape designers: less watering means less maintenance, often more robust plants that also require less fertilization and crop protection, lots of variety possible as long as you know what to choose, cost-effective due to water saving and low maintenance.

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Did you know that Evanthia always has a good stock of Eucalyptus available as standard? Thanks to close international contacts, you can count on solid availability, regular fresh harvests and new varieties todiscover. Consider Eucalyptus citriodora, for example. This Eucalyptus is known for a lovely lemony fragrance and insect-repelling properties. Besides the decorative value of its beautiful fresh green leaves, it is an ideal plant to offer as mosquito repellent.

Evanthia also offers well-known varieties such as Eucalyptus pulverulenta Baby Blue or Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar… All beautiful specimens, each with their own leaf shape and typical characteristics. Check out our full range and compare the different varieties in detail in our product database or ask our experts for advice. We are ready to support you in putting together your selection.

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