{"product_id":"ophiopogon-plan-nigrescens-15cm-17cm-pot","title":"Ophiopogon plan. Nigrescens 15cm 17cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOphiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its unique foliage and manageable growth habit. This cultivar is distinguished by its deep, nearly black, strap-shaped leaves that form dense clumps, providing strong visual contrast in mixed plantings and interiors. Its slow, mounding habit and compact size make it particularly reliable within wholesale plant supply chains and fit well within trade houseplants ranges, where consistent appearance and robust performance are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' exhibits a glossy, near-black colour which provides a dramatic and elegant look that complements lighter-leaved plants. It grows in tight rosettes reaching a modest height, making it suitable for pots sized between 15cm and 17cm, allowing flexibility in trade presentation. This plant adapts well to a variety of light conditions, tolerating low to moderate indoor light while maintaining foliage colour integrity. It demonstrates good resilience to watering fluctuations, showing tolerance to occasional drought or over-watering, which reduces losses during retail stages. Maintenance is minimal, with infrequent pruning required to remove old foliage or seed spikes, simplifying handling for retail staff. Its compact and tidy form enhances shelf appeal and ease of display in diverse merchandising environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers select Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' for its dependable commercial performance, ensuring uniformity across supply batches and minimal handling issues. The naturally dark foliage colour shows consistent intensity with only slight seasonal variation, which is carefully managed to maintain trade standards. Its versatility spans retail garden centres, commercial interiors, and plant gift ranges, adapting easily to different retail formats. Importantly, it maintains ongoing relevance as part of core trade houseplant selections due to its combination of bold aesthetics and ease of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar performs exceptionally well on houseplant benches where its dark foliage offers contrast to more common green plants, enhancing overall visual interest. It is frequently used in office and commercial environments, appreciated for its moderate light tolerance and compact form that fits limited spaces. Interior plant designers value it for mixed container displays and for adding texture without demanding high maintenance. Additionally, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' suits gift-ready plant ranges given its distinctive look and durable nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOphiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' exhibits a strong shelf life under typical retail conditions, coping well with the variable watering and light exposure found in many garden centres and supermarkets. It is well suited for volume wholesale plant supply due to consistent growth rates and uniform presentation, facilitating straightforward merchandising. The plant’s compact shape ensures efficient packing and transport, reducing damage risks in distribution channels. At point of sale, its striking dark foliage and robust condition offer reliable consumer appeal and ease of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOphiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' requires low to moderate maintenance, ideal for retail and commercial settings where ease of care reduces labour costs.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis cultivar tolerates a range of indoor light conditions, from shaded to moderately bright environments, supporting various retail display solutions.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts watering tolerance adds resilience in variable care regimes, mitigating loss during transport and on retail benches.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact, clump-forming growth habit optimises space in merchandising layouts and enhances visual impact in display groupings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is well suited across retail, commercial interiors, and wholesale plant supply channels, meeting diverse trade requirements.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and transport durability are high, supporting repeated wholesale shipments without compromising plant quality.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight foliar colour variation is naturally occurring but controlled to maintain consistent trade houseplant standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"17cm Pot \/ 15cm","offer_id":56668989882694,"sku":"oppnigP17-15cm-17cm-opn-40","price":6.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/BA7B808CBF340845B9A77F9F7C26CDA912E728DDE58F3D9A74E5081F8D012BF1.jpg?v=1780015010","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/ophiopogon-plan-nigrescens-15cm-17cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}