Debi Holland’s love of Strelitzia started back in the 80’s when she was on holiday in Tenerife with her family.
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
Peperomia, radiator plant
Peperomia are easy-to-grow plants that are great for beginners, giving a lot in return for minimal input.
Houseplant of the Month
Fittonia, Nerve plant
Fittonia is an evergreen perennial which boasts beautiful deep-veined foliage. They naturally live on the floor of South American rainforests so are used to diffused light and highly humid conditions;…
Houseplant of the Month
Monstera deliciosa, Swiss Cheese Plant
Go large this year with statement houseplants and it does not get much larger than Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss Cheese Plant.
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Tradescantia zebrina
Tradescantia zebrina is one of 85 species in the Tradescantia genus and is a variegated trailing herbaceous perennial also known as spiderwort or Silver Inch plant.
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Begonia rex
Begonia rex is an impressive tender evergreen perennial with over 500 cultivars. Also known as Painted-Leaf Begonia, King Begonia or simply Rex Begonia; these are one of the easiest houseplants to grow.
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Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)
There are a variety of different species of Schlumbergera, all of which have individual defining characteristics and flowering times. The three most common species sold in the UK are the…
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum wallisii, is in the Araceae family, commonly known as Aroids. It is an elegant dark, glossy foliage plant, which has tiny pure white flowers, or inflorescence, on spikes encased by protective hooded bracts, or spathes.
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Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
It’s halloween this month so what better plant to talk about than the spooky and carnivorous Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). This carnivorous bog plant is native to the moist, acidic, low nutrient wetlands of North and South Carolina.
Houseplant of the Month
Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides)
Pilea peperomioides is an easy-to-grow succulent, which originates from the Yunnan Province in Southern China. Pilea require little maintenance so even for the most reluctant gardeners they make perfect companions. So what do you need to do to help this perennial evergreen thrive?
