Sales of various indoor and outdoor plants in Qatar may exceed previous records as plant nurseries see a demand surge as the summer heat cools down over the next several weeks and as part of the preparations for the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
“We have been receiving more inquiries from different companies in the country who are requesting for quotations for ornamental plants and trees,” a plant nursery manager told Gulf Times.
She said they plan to double the volume of their orders (compared to past years) from suppliers who also anticipate such a scenario. Various types of plants, she added, are fast-moving items, particularly during the peak season.
It is learnt that besides the beautification of public parks and other business establishments and institutions, many families also buy plants in bulk to adorn their homes and gardens with ornamental and seasonal plants.
The manager noted that the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic (2020) witnessed a huge demand for nearly all kinds of plants and trees as compared to 2019.
She said many residents who either worked or stayed at home last year found backyard and home gardening to be “a relaxing hobby”, apart from cooking and baking.
“We also expect a huge demand for landscaping services, in addition to seasonal plants, next year as more public places are being prepared and decorated for the prestigious tournament,” she said, adding that they also get many orders from hotels and schools, among other institutions in the country.
Several nurseries along Al Rehab Street, near the Wholesale Market in Doha, offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants being imported from different countries, mainly from Holland, Italy, and Thailand.
An employee of another plant nursery shared the same view saying they expect the number of customers (individuals and companies) to grow in the coming months until December and from early next year onwards.
He said ceramic pots of various sizes, colours, and designs have become bestselling items since last year and he expressed optimism that such trend would continue even during the post World Cup period.
“A lot of families here always want to beautify and at times modify their gardens, adding a variety of ornamental and flowering plants. They also like to put some decorations,” he said. “They have become accustomed to staying at home and attending to their plants.”
It is learnt that plant nurseries have also started increasing their stocks and item displays of plant seeds, saplings, pots, potting soil, fertilisers, and gardening tools, among other items.
“We have been receiving more inquiries from different companies in the country who are requesting for quotations for ornamental plants and trees,” a plant nursery manager told Gulf Times.
She said they plan to double the volume of their orders (compared to past years) from suppliers who also anticipate such a scenario. Various types of plants, she added, are fast-moving items, particularly during the peak season.
It is learnt that besides the beautification of public parks and other business establishments and institutions, many families also buy plants in bulk to adorn their homes and gardens with ornamental and seasonal plants.
The manager noted that the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic (2020) witnessed a huge demand for nearly all kinds of plants and trees as compared to 2019.
She said many residents who either worked or stayed at home last year found backyard and home gardening to be “a relaxing hobby”, apart from cooking and baking.
“We also expect a huge demand for landscaping services, in addition to seasonal plants, next year as more public places are being prepared and decorated for the prestigious tournament,” she said, adding that they also get many orders from hotels and schools, among other institutions in the country.
Several nurseries along Al Rehab Street, near the Wholesale Market in Doha, offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants being imported from different countries, mainly from Holland, Italy, and Thailand.
An employee of another plant nursery shared the same view saying they expect the number of customers (individuals and companies) to grow in the coming months until December and from early next year onwards.
He said ceramic pots of various sizes, colours, and designs have become bestselling items since last year and he expressed optimism that such trend would continue even during the post World Cup period.
“A lot of families here always want to beautify and at times modify their gardens, adding a variety of ornamental and flowering plants. They also like to put some decorations,” he said. “They have become accustomed to staying at home and attending to their plants.”
It is learnt that plant nurseries have also started increasing their stocks and item displays of plant seeds, saplings, pots, potting soil, fertilisers, and gardening tools, among other items.