{"product_id":"kniphofia-50cm-17cm-pot","title":"Kniphofia 50cm 17cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKniphofia, commonly known as Red Hot Poker, is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant valued for its striking flower spikes and architectural form. Typically reaching around 50cm in height when supplied in a 17cm pot, it features tall, upright stems topped with vibrant, tubular flowers that can range from fiery reds to oranges and yellows. This species is well-regarded for its reliable growth habit and resilience, making it a consistent choice within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplants, where uniformity and robustness are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Kniphofia is narrow, strap-like, and green with a slightly arching growth habit, providing a textured contrast to the bold floral display. It has a clumping growth form that ensures good structural presence on benches and displays. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, displaying adaptability to varied indoor lighting conditions when positioned near windows or bright interiors. Kniphofia shows moderate tolerance to fluctuating watering routines, maintaining health in both well-watered and moderately dry conditions. Its maintenance demands are low, with minimal pruning required, which simplifies handling and care in retail environments. The dramatic and long-lasting flower spikes also enhance merchandising appeal, making it an attractive option for garden centres and commercial interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers favour Kniphofia for its commercial reliability, with consistent flowering quality and plant health across supply batches. The natural variation in flower colour and intensity is modest and well-managed to ensure visual uniformity. It offers versatility, performing equally well in retail garden centre displays, commercial green spaces, and interior floral arrangements. Market demand remains steady, supported by its distinctive appearance and adaptability, securing its place within core trade houseplant ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKniphofia is suited to retail garden centre benches where its vibrant flowers draw customer attention and reinforce seasonal collections. It thrives in office environments with ample natural light, adding architectural interest to commercial interiors. In interior displays, its upright form fits well among grouping schemes, while in gift-ready ranges, the dramatic flower spikes provide added value. Its durability and eye-catching appearance make it popular in a variety of indoor and outdoor retail settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKniphofia boasts good shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, maintaining aesthetic quality over several days in-store. It is well-suited to volume supply and repeat orders, reliably arriving with consistent size and flowering stage. Handling is straightforward, with tough stems and resilient leaves that withstand transport and merchandising processes. At point of sale, the plant presents as uniform and robust, aiding retailer confidence and customer appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe care level of Kniphofia is low to moderate, which aligns well with retail and commercial maintenance capabilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a wide range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade, broadening its placement options indoors and out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering tolerance is good, with the plant able to withstand occasional moisture fluctuations without decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts clumping, upright growth habit supports efficient merchandising and stable display on benches or shelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe species is commercially suitable for wholesale plant supply, retail garden centres, and interiors plant sectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants exhibit robust handling and durability during transport, ensuring quality presentation on delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in flower colour is managed to maintain consistency across trade houseplant batches, supporting reliable customer expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"17cm Pot \/ 50cm","offer_id":56869497897286,"sku":"KNIPPOSU17-50cm-17cm-k-23","price":5.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/2EB3521A4A5B2D22EC93FF8D33F6F139BB9580EE32ACC78499560CF03EE0A2EC.jpg?v=1782721067","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/kniphofia-50cm-17cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}