Teun Valstar Shadowplant

Shadowplant specializes entirely in Calatheas. Inspired by the beautiful markings on the leaves of the plants, and the many species this plant family consists of.

Contact details:

+316 10767575
info@teunvalstar.nl

Gantellaan 1
2675SJ Honselersdijk

Certificates:
MPS A+, SQ, GAP

History of Shadowplant

In 1985 the company was founded by Teun Valstar. He started with the first cultivation of Calatheas (two varieties, one pot size) at a 5,000m2 location on the Gantellaan, which is still their headquarters today.

In 1999, Shadowplant chose to expand the business by adding a larger barn so that more orders could be processed. A dock shelter was also added to make loading and unloading easier. In addition, a piece of greenhouse was added, allowing more production to be realized.

In 2002, construction began on the WPS department to optimally sort their plants. In 2008, this system was completed in its entirety and was full of Calatheas for the first time. In 2019, the latest expansion on Gantellaan took place, and then in 2021, another new branch was opened on Mariëndijk, right next to our branch on Gantellaan.

So over the years the company has grown into a modern nursery and is progressive in optimizing cultivation. For this, Shadowplant uses modern techniques such as a fully automatic grading system. Anno 2023, 12 different species of Calathea grow in two pot sizes on an area of 60,000 m2, spread over two locations. Together with 18 employees, Shadowplant contributes to Air So Pure's green revolution.

Distinctiveness

Quality is paramount at Shadowplant. Using an automatic sorting system, the company ensures that each plant has the right shape, thickness, and height when it is delivered. Shadowplant strives to always deliver a top product of high quality and shelf life. With this, the entrepreneurs hope for many satisfied consumers. In addition, assortment is an important component of Shadowplant. Thus, the company tries to grow new and distinctive Calatheas to keep the assortment diverse.

Sustainability

Shadowplant makes almost 100% use of biological control. Chemical intervention is still done only a few times a year. By the end of 2023, the company will have 300 solar panels, spread across 2 rooftops, to generate electricity. In the second quarter of 2024, Shadowplant will again be connected to geothermal heat, and the company is currently busy calculating its footprint. Shadowplant hopes this will give them insight into what other areas they can make more sustainable.

Proud member of Air So Pure because..

Air So Pure and the 'world of wellbeing' fit very well with their assortment. Because of the wide assortment and a high air purification score, Shadowplant is a proud supplier of Air So Pure. In addition, Shadowplant strongly believes in the story behind Air So Pure.

Air So Pure assortiment van Teun Valstar Shadowplant

Calathea

Peacock plant