Eden Project

January’s must-see plants

As chosen by our Green Team!

Screw Pine

Panda nus utilis

This striking specimen adds a touch oftropical class to our Rainforest Biome.The palm fronds are used to weavebeautiful mats, baskets and boxes.Despite its name it’s not a pine at all,but a tropical Pandanus tree.

• Where? Rainforest Biome
• What? Scre Pine- Pandanus utilis

Christmas Box
Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis

This cracking bush adds a touch of fizzto a wintery garden, and is soon to puton a display of lovely sparkler shapedflowers that smell sweet and heavenly.

• Where? Outdoor Biome - Gardens
• What? Christmas Box

Arum Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica

A striking, architectural plant withglossy leaves and large white hoodedflowers which are popular for cutting. Itflowers for months and is versatile inthat it tolerates a wide variety ofgrowing conditions. It’s not too keen onfrost though it remains evergreen throughout the year in mild areas.

• Where? Mediterranean Biome
• What? Arum Lily

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