New grower-inspired product for foliage treatment

Plant growers and retailers understand that clean, beautiful, healthy-looking foliage commands attention and drives consumer sales. But they also know that commercial plant production often leaves foliage plants devalued by calcium deposits, pesticides, and other unsightly production residues.

The new Oasis Eleganz Liquid Leaf Clean, Shine and Protect concentrate from Oasis© OASIS Grower Solutions Grower Solutions brings foliage growers and retailers a better way to remove production residue, enhance natural plant beauty, and safeguard the value of foliage crops.

Powered by FloraLife, Oasis Eleganz is more than a foliage finisher or spot concealer. This proprietary, grower-inspired product was developed with the rigors of commercial plant production in mind. Growers (and retailers) at any scale will find a solution to residue-marred plants and inefficient, labor-intensive foliage cleaners in this easy-to-use concentrate.

Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., Director of Global Grower Operations and Research for Oasis Grower Solutions' parent company Smithers-Oasis, explained the vision and value Oasis Eleganz brings to the growing industry.

"This product development has been a long time coming because we set ourselves a high bar. We wanted something all-in-one, scalable and economical," Dr. Rapaka said. "Think of it like taking a car through a wash tunnel — presoak, foam, scrub, rinse, wax and dry — all happening step by step. This product delivers every one of those steps in a single pass — and it does it without phytotoxicity."

For growers and retailers tired of tedious hand cleaning and/or plants shipped with production residues intact, Oasis Eleganz offers an advantage in customer satisfaction and retail appeal.

Profit-enhancing features
Growers and retailers using Oasis Eleganz Liquid Leaf Clean, Shine and Protect can gain several practical benefits at a low per-plant cost. The product is designed for use across different operation sizes and supports routine production and retail handling rather than specialty or one-off applications.

The water-soluble formula scales easily for labor-efficient use by both growers and retailers. It can be applied using handheld, backpack, or boom sprayers, which allows operations to integrate it into existing workflows without specialized equipment.

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Oasis Eleganz Liquid Leaf Clean, Shine and Protect lifts and removes common production residues from foliage. It dries faster than some comparable products, which can be helpful in commercial production settings, though drying times may vary depending on greenhouse conditions. After application, it provides a clean, consistent appearance that enhances the plant's natural matte or glossy foliage rather than masking it. Shine levels can be adjusted through dilution, allowing users to match the finish to different plant types or retail preferences.

It may also help reduce shrinkage by restoring residue-affected plants to a more sellable condition. It can help limit excessive moisture loss and support shelf life, particularly in retail environments where plants may face less-than-ideal conditions. By avoiding oily residue that attracts dust, the product helps plants stay cleaner for longer periods. This can improve overall retail presentation and support sell-through by maintaining the natural appearance of plants on the sales floor.

First postharvest research collaboration
Oasis Eleganz represents the first postharvest research collaboration between Oasis Grower Solutions and FloraLife, both divisions of Smithers-Oasis. Dr. Rapaka explained that researchers from the two divisions worked together to develop this unique proprietary formulation specifically for commercial foliage growers.

© OASIS Grower SolutionsTropicals treated with OASIS Eleganz

"I'd like to thank our researchers behind the initial formulation and its refinement for the growing industry, as well as our team that oversaw field and demonstration trials for this exceptional new product," Dr. Rapaka said. FloraLife Postharvest Scientist Mominul Hoque and Oasis Grower Solutions Plant Scientist Erin Yafuso, Ph.D., led their respective division teams.

Powered by FloraLife, Oasis Eleganz is now available to the North America market in 1-gallon, 5-gallon, 15-gallon, and 55-gallon sizes, joining EthylBloc and other Postharvest Quality offerings from Oasis Grower Solutions.