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  Rentokil Tropical Plants, Durban wins a Gold Medal in the Interior Plantscaping Association of South Africa 2004 awards of excellence


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Rentokil Tropical Plants South Africa is an executive and active member of IPSA (Interior Plantscaping Association of South Africa)  and recently participated in the IPSA Awards of Excellence 2004.

The Durban branch won a gold medal in the individual planter's maintenance category for the plant displays at NCP Alchocols, Durban.

NCP has been a Rentokil Tropical Plants client since 1995. In early 2003 they moved into new offices.

pl;ant displayThe structure of the new building is very modern and the clients specified an "Ethnic Chic" interior.  Working in partnership with the NCP's interior designers, 94 "Calabash" ethnic pots in a dark earthy colour were chosen to enhance the look of the building. Sculptured plants were also selected to complete the harmony of the surroundings.

Character plants with their distinctive stems, such as Dracaena fragrans "Massangeana" and Dracaena reflexa were chosen as being ideal for the offices, where light levels could be quite low.  However, Yucca elephantipes plants are used in prominent positions at the double-story entrance where there is plenty of sunlight.

Striking and colourful Penjing-style desk-top features are used to accent the high profile areas of this building, such as the reception.

 

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