about
We are proud to be a true family business that has been passed down from generation to generation!
We are Sam, Laura, Mark and Charlotte, and together with our parents Hans and Annemiek, we manage Arendcactus.
What began in 1995 with Hans and Annemiek, who started cultivating cacti and succulents from their own cuttings, Arendcactus has since grown into a modern and professional company.
In 2017, Arendcactus expanded its range to include seed cacti. This means we can now offer a complete and varied range.
The growing of these cacti and succulents started small, but over the years our company has experienced a significant growth from 8,000 m² to 45,000 m². We grow at two locations in Bleiswijk and Berkel & Rodenrijs. Both locations are equipped with table systems to work as efficiently as possible. In addition, we continue to invest in automation to keep our company future-proof.
Meet the team
Sam
Grower and sales
Laura
Sales, staff and organisation
Mark
Grower and IT
Charlotte
Administration
Hans & Annemiek
Guide
History
Take a look at the history of Arendcactus on our timeline below.
1964
Grandpa Leo van der Arend starts growing tomatoes on the Klapwijkseweg in Berkel en Rodenrijs.
1985
Hans joins the company.
1993
Last year of tomato cultivation and switch to growing summer flowers.
1995
Start cactus cultivation through cutting propagation.
2000
Relocation of the nursery to Molenlaan in Pijnacker.
Completely switched to the cultivation of cacti and succulents.
Annemiek joins the company and grandfather Leo takes a step back.
2013
Relocation of the nursery to the Lelieweg in Bleiswijk.
2016
Sam and Laura join the company.
2017
Opening of a second location on the Kleihoogt in Berkel en Rodenrijs.
2020
Purchase of a cutting sorting machine.
2025
Mark joins the company.
