Indigenous plants

Local plants that grow or once grew naturally in an area or region

Indigenous plants have evolved and adapted over time to suit local conditions such as soil type, rainfall and other growing and climatic conditions. They are a critical component of the local environment and biodiversity and play a vital role in supporting other lifeforms including fungi, insects, birds and mammals.

Did you know that our nursery is located in a particularly special area where over a third of all Victorian plants are found within close proximity?

Otways Indigenous Nursery sells a wide range of quality plants native to the Otways Range and surrounds. The nursery setting is an inspiration in how to use indigenous planting in your own garden. The staff are experienced and helpful. Highly recommended.

Kim Neubecker, Horticulturalist

Ease of care

Having evolved over millennia to grow in specific locations, indigenous plants typically require less maintenance, depending on the situation, both during establishment and as they mature. That’s not to say they’re indestructible, and like most plants, they can also benefit from a little bit of TLC from time to time for best results.

Local wildlife

Local plants for restoration, conservation and revegetation projects

Indigenous plants help attract and support local fauna, including insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, by providing food, habitat and shelter. They are an essential element when it comes to supporting and improving local biodiversity.

Nick and his team have been amazing over the past 5 years in providing us with a wide variety of healthy, indigenous plants for our revegetation work in the Painkalac Valley. The survival rate of the planting has been incredibly high, reflecting the quality of the seedlings. Without Nick and the OIN team we couldn’t have achieved what we have. Thanks guys, hope that the local birds and animals appreciate what a great job you’ve done in providing them with a home on the Surf Coast.

Mick Loughnan – Wilding the Valley / Painkalac Project, Aireys Inlet.

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Otways Indigenous Nursery Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and water on which we live, work and learn. We Acknowledge the Wadawurrung, Gadubanud and Gulidjan people, their ancestral spirits and elders past, present and emerging, and their deep connection and custodianship of Country. We support the Uluru Statement. Voice. Treaty. Truth.