Nagi

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Greenery, Foliage

VASE LIFE
➜ Excellent

FOLIAGE SIZE
➜ 2–2.5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–90cm

➜ Nagi can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for up to 2–3 days before processing

➜ Give stems a fresh cut and allow 4–6 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Strip only the foliage that will sit below the water line to help maintain clean buckets and maximize vase life

➜ Use individual stems to create clean, intentional lines—nagi shines when each stem has room to be appreciated rather than being packed tightly together

➜ Nagi performs beautifully in fresh arrangements, floral foam, and modern event work where structure and longevity are equally important

➜ Save shorter stems for personals and bud vases—they offer the same polished look on a smaller scale with very little waste

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Outstanding vase life
♡ Clean professional appearance
♡ Excellent versatility
♡ Reliable year-round availability

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Doesn't seek attention
✗ Rarely becomes the star of the arrangement
✗ Easy to underestimate
✗ Has never participated in workplace drama

Why do florists choose nagi over other greenery?
➜ Nagi offers a sleek, refined look that's difficult to achieve with more traditional greens—its clean lines and glossy foliage add structure without making arrangements feel heavy

Does nagi last a long time?
➜ An exceptionally long time—it's one of the longest-lasting premium greens available, making it an excellent investment for weddings, events, and arrangements that need to stay beautiful for days

What flowers pair especially well with nagi?
➜ Nagi complements orchids, calla lilies, roses, anthurium, protea, and other premium flowers where a clean, contemporary finish is the goal

Is nagi better suited for modern or garden-style designs?
➜ While it works beautifully in almost any arrangement, nagi naturally lends itself to modern, minimalist, and contemporary designs thanks to its tidy growth habit and sculptural appearance

Does nagi have a fragrance?
➜ It does, a strong one—comparable to the earthy stench of marigolds, nagi has a pungent damp botanical scent that some love, and some hate

☆ Exceptional longevity
☆ Clean polished appearance
☆ Excellent structural greenery
☆ Works in both modern and traditional designs
☆ Rarely creates problems

☆ Roses
☆ Lisianthus
☆ Hydrangea
☆ Orchids
☆ Anemones
☆ Mini Callas
☆ Calla Lilies

☆ Nagi comes from the evergreen Podocarpus nagi, a conifer relative prized for its remarkably smooth, glossy foliage rather than traditional needles

☆ Unlike many greenery varieties, nagi resists wilting and leaf drop exceptionally well, contributing to its reputation as one of the floral industry's longest-lasting premium foliages

☆ In floral design, nagi is often chosen when designers want greenery to provide quiet structure and sophistication rather than abundant volume