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Alocasia, Elephant’s Ear
Huge arrowhead-shaped leaves firmly place Alocasia as a striking foliage houseplant.
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.
Peperomia, radiator plant
Peperomia are easy-to-grow plants that are great for beginners, giving a lot in return for minimal input.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Prayer plant (Maranta leuconura)
Dreaming of tropical climes or just back from an adventure and keen to continue the summer holiday vibe? Well, look no further than Maranta leuconura, the Prayer plant with exquisite variegated foliage of bold colours and patterns.
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 be anxiety about leaving your precious plants to fend for themselves for a couple of weeks. So what can we…
Caring for cacti
Cactus are ideal houseplants for busy people but they still need some care to help them flourish.
Air cleaning houseplants
Plants are the key to life on earth. Plants and humans have a perfect symbiosis but some houseplants go one step further and can actually improve air quality.
Spring – time to start feeding houseplants
Spring is here and it is time to crack open the plant food and give your houseplants a well deserved boost. Debi Holland guides you through which feeds to use.
Houseplants safe for pets
Debi Holland gives the low-down on which houseplants are toxic to pets and offers tips on how to still enjoy these plants while keeping your pets safe.
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 Crackers
Plantsmith's NEW range of Gift Crackers make ideal Christmas gifts for houseplant lovers.
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 – Houseplants for wellbeing
It's World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2022. Read on to find out how houseplants can improve your sense of wellbeing.
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.
How to care for orchids
After a while, our potted orchids at home need reviving so read on to get the low down on how to care for orchids.
Why feed houseplants?
Houseplants rely totally on us to feed them. When planted in the ground, plants extract minerals from the soil which are replenished through various means like rainfall, but when pot bound indoors, it is our responsibility to give houseplants a balanced diet.
Houseplant Doctor – Is my house plant dying?
Many houseplants live a long life, without ever giving cause for concern. However, it can be worrying when a cherished plant starts to go downhill and there is no obvious reason for its decline. Fortunately, most plants will make a full recovery once you figure out the problem.
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