Two new Agaves from Rancho Tissue are sure to drive sales for growers everywhere. Produced from tissue culture, Agave pygmae ‘Dragon Toes’ was chosen for its red tips and chunky thick leaves. Also each leaf of this seed selection has a very distinct imprint on it, which imparts even more drama to the plant. This dwarf blue Agave is great for small gardens. Plants only grow to 12″ max. Agave hybrid ‘Blue Flame’ was named for both the blue in its foliage and the shape of the plant, which resembles a gas flame with its gracefully incurved...

Created by renowned breeder Kelly Griffin exclusively for Rancho Tissue, Aloe hybrid ‘Delta Lights’ appeals to a broad audience with its larger 8 in size, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Its unique zigzag foliage pattern adds sizzle to any landscape or interiorscape, giving growers more bang for their buck. (USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11)

Rancho Tissue Technologies has been awarded the 2010 Best of Rancho Santa Fe Award in the Nurseries category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources...

Known as the “dark thriller” of plants, ‘Renegade’ is the hottest Cordyline on the market, and Rancho Tissue has it stocked, ready and waiting. With dark purple to nearly black glossy foliage, ‘Renegade’ was recently featured as a “hot new cordyline in a trendy designer color” on Greenhouse Grower’s GGTV. Click to see the segment.

Rancho Tissue Technologies recently showed the latest varieties and tissue culture developments at the California Grown Show June 2. Held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California, the wildly successful California Grown Show showcases the more than 5,000 flower, plant and tree varieties produced in the state. Pictured are Rancho Tissue Founder Heather May and Office Manager Clare Henry. For more information on any Rancho Tissue’s California-grown varieties, e-mail info@ranchotissue.com or call 858-756-6785.Heather May and Clare Henry...

Renowned for its broad selection of high quality tissue-cultured plants, Rancho Tissue Technologies has now earned recognition for its commitment to sustaining the environment. The company received VeriFlora’s Sustainably Grown Certification for both its Stage III microcuttings and Stage IV liners. VeriFlora is North America’s first eco-label certification standard for the floral industry. Considered the gold standard, it is the most rigorous flower and plant certification program in the market. “More than a seal of approval, VeriFlora represents the...

Recent LA Times coverage featured Rancho Tissue Technologies’ “boutique agaves,” tapping them as some of the most interesting varieties and calling these petite selections perfect for patio pots and small gardens. Los Angeles Times- L.A. at Home Design, Architecture, Gardens, Southern California Living January 2, 2010 Boutique agaves: Low-water plants for your patio pots Los Angeles Times- Living By Debra Lee Baldwin January 2, 2010 Petite agaves are small-garden wonders The colorful low-water boutique plants are perfect for patio pots.

Some of Rancho Tissue Technologies’ newest varieties are the crop focus in the latest Ornamental Outlook e-news. Two Aloe hybrids, ‘Christmas Carol’ PPAF and ‘Sunset’ PPAF, and two Agaves, A. hybrid ‘Blue Emperor’ and A. parrasana ‘Globe’ were highlighted in the publication’s recent bonus issue. See for yourself at Ornamental Outlook.

Greenhouse Grower’s e-newsletter, Benchrunner, and the publication’s web site recently highlighted Rancho Tissue’s newest introductions. Check out Aloes ‘Christmas Carol’ and ‘Sunset’ and Agaves ‘Blue Emperor’ and ‘Globe’ at Greenhouse Growers.

Today’s Garden Center recently highlighted Rancho Tissue Technologies’ newest aloes and agaves. Aloes ‘Christmas Carol’ and ‘Sunset’ and Agaves ‘Blue Emperor’ and ‘Globe’ were featured in TGC’s e-newsletter and on the publication’s web site. Take a look! http://www.todaysgardencenter.com/news/?storyid=2571