Exotica, the market leader in horticulture, flower decoration and landscaping in Lebanon, welcomed its customers and friends on Monday, May 22nd, in its nursery in Zouk Mosbeh.
All guests visited the 100,000 m2 nursery guided by Exotica’s engineers who introduced to them many varieties of plants produced locally or imported from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America. The highlight of the visit was the discovery of the 6,000 m2 hydroponic greenhouse where the roses produced by Exotica are grown. 2,000 roses are cut and delivered each day to the company’s stores, guaranteeing the freshness and quality of the bouquets offered to customers.
About Exotica:
Exotica is a leading provider of premium floristry and landscape contracting in the Middle East and North Africa. Since its inception in Lebanon under the Debbane-Saikali Group in 1978, Exotica has expanded its uniquely successful brand to countries across the region and beyond, including the UAE, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Yemen and Kuwait, amongst others.
Exotica is established as a household name and “green advocate” across the Middle East.
History:
- 1978: Establishment of Exotica SAL’s first entity in Lebanon, in 1 location in Zalka including a nursery offering landscape and retail services in horticulture.
- 1980: Opening of Ashrafieh and Verdun showrooms.
- 1983: Opening of Kaslik showroom
- 1999: Launch of exotica.com, a pioneering flower delivery service online.
- 2004: Establishment of Exotica UAE with a 5 hectare nursery facility and a large showroom in Abu Dhabi.
- 2015: Relocation of Kaslik showroom to Jounieh highway.