If you are looking for a super easy houseplant for your home then Dieffenbachia could be it; these low maintenance plants require very little attention and will thrive in the right conditions.
Houseplant of the Month
Each month we pick our favourite seasonal houseplant along with an in-depth care guide from our horticultural experts.
Houseplant of the Month
Anthurium andreanum, flamingo lily
Anthurium andreanum is known by many names, flamingo lily, painter’s palette, lacyleaf and flamingo flower to name a few but none seem to really nail the ethereal beauty of this plant.
Houseplant of the Month
Ficus elastica, rubber plant
If you are looking for a tough, evergreen houseplant that is easy to look after then a rubber plant could be for you.
Houseplant of the Month
Crassula ovata, Jade plant
Crassula ovata, Jade plant also known as the lucky plant or money tree is often associated with the orient but is in fact a subshrub native to South Africa.
Houseplant of the Month
Dracaena Marginata, Dragon Tree
Native to Madagascar, the Dragon Tree or Dracaena Marginata is a slow-growing succulent with long sword-like green leaves edged with a red hue.
Houseplant of the Month
Euphorbia pulcherrima, Poinsettia
Poinsettias are not just for Christmas. Debi Holland has some advice on buying them and how to keep them thriving.
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 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 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 of the Month
Alocasia, Elephant’s Ear
Huge arrowhead-shaped leaves firmly place Alocasia as a striking foliage houseplant.
