Fungus Gnats
Euphorbia milii, crown of thorns
Euphorbia milii is a prickly succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It can also be grown as an indoor houseplant that enjoys a warm, dry spot with plenty of direct sunlight.
Houseplant hacks, tips and tricks
Debi Holland shares some tips on easy houseplant care that she uses at home.
Chlorophytum comosum, spider plant
The spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is a popular houseplant due to its low demands and is an ideal choice for new houseplant parents.
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.
Caring for houseplants in autumn
Debi Holland has advice on how to look after your houseplants through autumn and into winter.
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.
Caring for cacti
Cactus are ideal houseplants for busy people but they still need some care to help them flourish.
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; if you manage to recreate this at home you will have a happy houseplant! These ground-hugging, creeping houseplants only grow…
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.
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.
Winter Houseplant Care
Our houseplants slow down in winter but they still need some TLC to ensure they stay healthy and conserve their energy ready for spring.
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 Thanksgiving cactus, Schlumbergera truncata, Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera bridgesii and the Easter cactus, Schlumbergera gaertneri, formerly Hatiora gaertneri and they all…
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.
Identifying leaf problems
Identifying leaf problems can be the difference between a plant flourishing or dying. Here are some common leaf problems which can be easily avoided with a few adjustments to houseplant care.
Houseplant Doctor – How do I get rid of bugs?
There’s nothing worse than waking up one morning to find the leaves of your favourite foliage houseplant have been nibbled by a mysterious pest. Read on to find out how to identify, treat and prevent problems with your houseplants.