Winter does not have to signal the end of botanic joy, instead surround yourself with an oasis of colourful foliage and flowering houseplants.
Advice & Care
Houseplant of the Month
Phlebodium aureum ‘Blue Star’ Fern (low light evergreen fern)
Phlebodium aureum, the ‘Blue Star’ fern is an epiphyte that grows on trees throughout eastern Americas, the Caribbean and South American tropical cloud forests. It also makes a perfect houseplant for busy people.
Houseplant Care & Guides
Caring for houseplants in autumn
Debi Holland has advice on how to look after your houseplants through autumn and into winter.
Houseplant of the Month
Epipremnum aureum, Devil’s Ivy, golden pothos
Epipremnum aureum or golden pothos also boasts an aptly chilling halloween name, Devil’s Ivy. It has a reputation of being indestructible and can survive most living conditions.
Houseplant Care & Guides
Make a terrarium
A terrarium is an indoor container garden which can be sealed or open; they are ideal for slow growing plants with interesting foliage. Here’s how to make your own.
Houseplant of the Month
Palms
Palms have remained a popular houseplant since Victorian times. It’s easy to see why; exotic to look at, low maintenance and tolerant of lower light conditions.
Houseplant Care & Guides
Houseplants with superpowers
Debi Holland guides you through plants with super powers!
Houseplant of the Month
Alocasia, Elephant’s Ear
Huge arrowhead-shaped leaves firmly place Alocasia as a striking foliage houseplant.
Houseplant Care & Guides
Houseplant prep for summer holidays
We all need a break and as the summer holidays stretch out before us the wanderlust bug is difficult to resist, but when you are a houseplant parent there can…
Houseplant of the Month
Strelitzia reginae, Bird of Paradise
Debi Holland’s love of Strelitzia started back in the 80’s when she was on holiday in Tenerife with her family.
