We are J. de Vries Potplantencultures b.v.

Specialized in growing
Zygocacti and small conifers

Zygocacti (Schlumbergera and Rhipsalidopsis) are beautiful flowering pot plants for either outside on the terrace or indoors. We sell the mini conifer Lawsoniana Ellwoodii in the autumn as a green tree or as a Mini X-Mas, when the conifer is decorated with snow or glitter as an extra.

We create 
nature
happiness
friendship

Past & present

From bicycle repair man
to ultramodern nursery

Jan de Vries wanted to become a bicycle repairman, or carpenter, but training to become a carpenter required a weekly contribution of two Dutch guilders, to be paid to the employer. Working at a nursery he could earn two Dutch guilders a week. This difference of 4 Dutch guilders determined his future. At the age of twelve he started work as a nurseryman and at the age of fourteen he started growing outdoor flowers on a field of his own alongside his regular job, bringing them to the auction every morning before work. On August 19th 1942, Jan received his auction number and it was official.

He bought his first Zygocactus from an exporter in the 1950’s his nursery was then at 161 Zwarteweg in Aalsmeer. The sentence: “Jan if you want to become rich, then you have to grow this” was what prompted him to start cultivating Schlumbergera and Rhipsalidopsis. Jan’s only son Hans de Vries joined the company in 1966 and expanded it in 1975 by purchasing the nursery “De Populier” on Stommeerkade 64 in Aalsmeer. In the beginning of the 1980’s Hans realised his dream, a hypermodern automated nursery, at our current location. In September 2014, when Hans decided to retire, his son-in-law and daughter, Jelle Kleijn and Ilona Kleijn-de Vries, took over the running of the business as the third generation.

Product range

Rhipsalidopsis​

Description

Flowering in the spring the Rhipsalidopsis is also known as Easter cactus, Spring cactus, Star cactus, Lidcactus, Zygocactus, Schlumbergera, Epiphyllum and in America as Sunrise cactus.The flowers are star-shaped and have a special characteristic as they close at sunset and open at sunrise. The plants are available in several colours: pink, purple, red, orange and white.

Schlumbergera

Description

Schlumbergera flowers in the autumn and is known under the names Christmas Cactus, Lidcactus, Zygocactus and Epiphyllum. Some of these names refer to a completely different plant, or are popular local names. The natural habitat of the, Schlumbergera is Central and South America growing at altitudes between 900-1400 meters. It is an epiphyte meaning that it originally grows in trees. The modern hybrids are available in a wide range of colours including pink, purple, orange, red, yellow and white.

Starting Material

On request we sell unrooted and rooted cuttings. We also sell young semi-grown plants that only need to be full-grown.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Ellwoodii

Description

Originally the Chamaecyparis Ellwoodii is a hardy garden conifer. However you see this plant more and more in mixed plant arrangements and as a houseplant. Provided it is watered regularly it will thrive well in the living room.

Mini X-mas

Description

As a miniature Christmas tree, the snow-covered Mini X-mas is a festive decoration for the living room. The snow is composed of starch and paper pulp and is therefore environmentally friendly. Further variations are available with glitter, various decorations and or decorative pots.

Rhipsalidopsis​

Description

Flowering in the spring the Rhipsalidopsis is also known as Easter cactus, Spring cactus, Star cactus, Lidcactus, Zygocactus, Schlumbergera, Epiphyllum and in America as Sunrise cactus.The flowers are star-shaped and have a special characteristic as they close at sunset and open at sunrise. The plants are available in several colours: pink, purple, red, orange and white.

Schlumbergera

Description

Schlumbergera flowers in the autumn and is known under the names Christmas Cactus, Lidcactus, Zygocactus and Epiphyllum. Some of these names refer to a completely different plant, or are popular local names. The natural habitat of the, Schlumbergera is Central and South America growing at altitudes between 900-1400 meters. It is an epiphyte meaning that it originally grows in trees. The modern hybrids are available in a wide range of colours including pink, purple, orange, red, yellow and white.

Starting Material

On request we sell unrooted and rooted cuttings. We also sell young semi-grown plants that only need to be full-grown.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Ellwoodii

Description

Originally the Chamaecyparis Ellwoodii is a hardy garden conifer. However you see this plant more and more in mixed plant arrangements and as a houseplant. Provided it is watered regularly it will thrive well in the living room.

Mini X-mas

Description

As a miniature Christmas tree, the snow-covered Mini X-mas is a festive decoration for the living room. The snow is composed of starch and paper pulp and is therefore environmentally friendly. Further variations are available with glitter, various decorations and or decorative pots.

Sales

Place your orders here

We only sell through Royal FloraHolland and recognized wholesalers. Are you a wholesaler or exporter? Then you can order by choosing from our range on: Floriday.

Do you prefer personal contact?

Please contact our saleswoman Miranda Roording and she will answer all your questions.

Who will join our team?

Working at J. de Vries

J. de Vries Potplantcultures is a family business with a flat level organization structure which holds in high respect cooperation, efficiency and quality. We are a mechanized pot plant nursery that specializes in the seasonal products Schlumbergera, Rhipsalidopsis and Chamaecyparis Ellwoodii. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who are willing to do physical work and who want to help us meet the challenges of the future.

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Contact

For more information
and/or a cup of coffee

Address

Mijnsherenweg 5
1424 CA, De Kwakel
Nederland

Company

Chamber of Commerce: 3329.76.98
VAT: 007551435B01

Productiemedewerker

Voor de afdelingen Productie, Teelt, Techniek en Verkoop zijn wij op zoek naar mensen. 

Wij kijken altijd welke afdeling het beste bij je past. Bij de Productie wordt het stek gemaakt, gestoken en opgepot. Dit is een afdeling waar je veelal in een groep samenwerkt. Naast het handwerk bedien je ook de machines voor het steksteken en oppotten. Bij de afdeling Teelt ben je de ogen van de Teeltman. Je houdt het gewas schoon van ziektes en onkruid, je watert droge plekken bij en zorgt dat de kasopstanden er keurig bij staan. Voor de handige onder ons verhelp je lichte storingen en repareer je wat kapot is. De Verkoop een dynamische afdeling, hier sorteer je de planten op kwaliteit, raap je orders bij elkaar en verpakt deze op de gevraagde manier.

Wat verwachten we van jou?

  • Minimaal 4 dagen beschikbaar van 07:30 tot 16:00 uur
  • Een pro-actieve houding 
  • Een fysiek goede conditie, het werk bestaat uit: staan, lopen, over buizen stappen, tillen, bukken etc.  
  • Een groot verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel 
  • Zowel zelfstandig als in een groep kunnen werken
  • Beheerst bij voorkeur de Nederlandse taal of spreekt verstaanbaar Engels

Wij bieden:

  • Een baan met stabiele werkdagen en werktijden (ma-vrij 7:30 tot 16:00 uur)
  • Mogelijkheid tot zelfontplooiing, alles valt te leren en wij zijn bereid je intern op te leiden
  • Een passend salaris volgens werkervaring en CAO Glastuinbouw
  • Deelname aan BPL-pensioen regeling
  • Deelname aan Hiaat verzekering

Interesse? Laat je e-mailadres achter!

Solliciteer direct en stuur je motivatie met cv op naar Ilona.

Production employees

We have vacancies in the Product Cultivation, Technology and Sales departments. We will always check with you to see which department suits you the best. In Production, the cuttings are taken from the mother plants, planted and potted.  In this department you will often work in a group. In addition to the manual work, you will also operate the machines for taking cuttings and potting. In the Cultivation Department you are the eyes of the Head Grower. You keep the crop free from diseases and weeds, you water dry spots and ensure that the greenhouse and tables are in good condition. For the handymen and/or women among us, you fix minor malfunctions and repair what is broken. Sales is a dynamic department, plants are sorted into different categories for quality, orders collected and packed in the requested way.

What do we expect from you?

  • You are available for at least 4 days a week from 07:30 to 16:00
  • You have a proactive attitude
  • You are physically fit, as the work consists of: standing, walking, stepping over pipes, lifting, bending down, etc.
  • You have a sense of responsibility
  • You are able to work independently and in a group
  • You speak the Dutch language or you speak understandable English

We offer:

  • A job with reliable working days, hours (Mon-Fri 7:30 to 16:00)
  • The possibility of promotion, everything can be learned and we are prepared to train you internally
  • An appropriate salary according to work experience and the Collective
  • Labour Agreement for Greenhouse Horticulture
  • Participation in BPL pension scheme
  • Participation in Hiaat insurance

Interested? Leave your email address behind

Apply directly and send your motivation and CV to Ilona.