Planterra News
Planterra Founder Larry Pliska Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Larry Pliska, the founder of West Bloomfield based Planterra, was inducted into the International Plantscape Hall of Fame at the Tropical Plant Industry Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Each year, this prestigious lifetime achievement award is given to a single interior plantscape professional who has made a lasting impact on the…
Read MorePlanterra at 50
West Bloomfield, Michigan – On Monday, April 22, Earth Day, Planterra will release “Planterra at 50,” a mini documentary celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary. Founded by Larry Pliska, Planterra began as a cultural experience of the 1970s flower child movement of love and peace, which evolved into the storied corporate plant service and wedding venue…
Read MoreOffice of the Future: The Nature of the Post-Pandemic Workplace
West Bloomfield, Michigan — Planterra joined forces with colleagues in the interior landscape industry in authoring The Nature of the Post-Pandemic Workplace, a white paper that offers designers and employers insight on the future of office and workplace environments. The authors analyzed recent research from several reputable sources (Morning Consult, Stanford University, Nielsen and…
Read MoreBig palms trees arrive at the Franklin Park Zoo
Boston, Massachusetts — Six massive twenty foot plus Washingtonia Palms arrive at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, courtesy of the Pliska Family, the owners of Planterra. “We are thrilled to have found such a perfect home for these specimen palms” says Shane Pliska, President of Planterra. The palms wight over 1,000 pounds and were acclimated under…
Read MoreGiant elephant ears, gardenias, patio palms delivered to your door
Planterra is taking orders for large scale tropical plants for your patio. These spectacular full-grown tropical plants that were originally grown for posh hotels and resorts are now available for your personal deck or pool. These patio plants bring life to outdoor spaces. The elephant ear plant is known for its wide leaves. We…
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