Updated 16/06/2025 Amaryllis is a striking indoor plant that’s surprisingly easy to grow. Light up your home with its stunning trumpet-like blooms, strappy leaves, and delicate fragrance. The plant has tall, stout, dramatic flower spires, reaching 30cm to even 60cm for some varieties, and most of the flower heads are large and dramatic. [...]

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Updated 13/06/2025 A new year is a great time to give a gift of a plant to symbolise new beginnings or bring houseplants into your own home to celebrate the new year. What does New Year mean to you? A new start and the chance to put last year’s ‘annus horribilis,’ as our [...]

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Houseplants bring a lot of joy at any time of the year but particularly so during the winter months. At this time, their presence can brighten the gloomiest of days. Make sure you choose the right plant for the right location, so your houseplant thrives rather than just survives! Which types of house [...]

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The berry-reds and tree-greens of Christmas have begun to emerge and with the magical day just around the corner. We’ve started to see our households wonderfully transformed with glistening lights and fire-side glows. Add something special to your festive displays with these houseplants for Christmas. As decorations begin to fill our homes and cover [...]

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Particularly as the weather cools outside, condensation can build up on your windows and surfaces indoors. Find out some of the best indoor houseplants to grow to reduce the amount of condensation in your home. Do plants help with condensation? The answer to whether plants help with condensation, is [...]

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Houseplants are a brilliant way to liven up any room. They reduce stress, absorb pollution, refresh the air around them with oxygen, and among all of that they are really quite beautiful. There is a houseplant for every office, regardless of whether it is north facing, south facing, or the smallest room in [...]

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It's all well and good looking for a houseplant that suits a certain aspect, but what if your box-room home office doesn't have space for these beautiful houseplants? The good news is that there are plenty of small houseplants that do fit smaller spaces, without eating up the room you have left.  [...]

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Houseplants make great Mother's Day gifts because there is such a wide variety available. Some are low-maintenance and easy-going for the new gardener. And some require a little more attention for mums that are well-versed in all things green-fingered. So, read on to discover my five favourite houseplants for the perfect Mother's Day [...]

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There’s a houseplant for every home, and this is a popular plant for good reason. So, let’s learn a little more about Dracaena marginata or dragon tree, to see how you can incorporate it into your indoor garden. All about dragon trees The botanical name Dracaena [...]

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For a houseplant that will make a statement, the flamingo flower is sure to deliver. The red heart-shaped spathes of Anthurium andraeanum add an exotic beauty to your interior. With interest all year round, this isn’t a houseplant to ignore. All about the flamingo flower There’s a lot to know [...]

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Bringing the beauty of Stephanotis floribunda (Madagascar jasmine) indoors to your houseplant collection is a great idea for so many reasons. With fantastic foliage, flowers, and fragrance, this houseplant has a lot to offer. Upon first glance, the evergreen leaves are large and oval, with a leathery texture that adds structure and stability [...]

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It’s wonderful to have plants inside the home, especially at this time of the year when things are quietening down in the garden. Greenery around the house can be both mood enhancing and calming. Many people position houseplants in the living room and bedroom, but don’t forget the kitchen. Here are some of [...]

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The past couple of years have seen a boost in gardening. Gardens have become safe sanctuaries, and as an extension of the home can be designed to perfectly suit the needs of the occupants. This year, there are some trends that will continue to rise. So, if you’re looking for a new feature for [...]

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Biophilia comes from the Greek word ‘philia’ which means ‘love of’, so biophilia means the love of living things and nature. So, bring a biophilic design in your bedroom at home to bring the outdoors in. Fresh air and natural light Having houseplants in your bedroom [...]

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We know that houseplants are popular, and people are creating striking displays in their homes. From living walls to hanging art made from air plants, there’s so much creativity involved in creating a spectacular indoor garden. Make the most of every inch of your home by designing a staircase garden with these tips… [...]

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Kalanchoes are beautiful houseplants to grow, and they’re pretty easy to care for too. The most commonly known is Kalanchoe blossfeldiana or flaming Katy which has wonderfully bright flowers that can be found in yellow, red, orange, white and pink. They are an extremely popular houseplant, and commonly given as gifts through the year. [...]

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Here’s a selection of wonderful looking hanging and trailing houseplants to beautifully complement your home. Houseplants are enjoying a well-deserved revival and are the perfect way to add atmosphere to a home. They also bring that feel good factor induced by surrounding ourselves with living greenery.  Don’t worry if your space is limited, there [...]

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Though they’re more commonly known as golden pothos or devil’s ivy, the botanical name for this plant is Epipremnum aureum and it is native to French Polynesia. A popular houseplant, it is easy to care for as it doesn’t demand a lot. So, here’s how to grow devil’s ivy in your home. [...]

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At this time of year poinsettias start to appear in garden centres and supermarkets. They’re inexpensive and their bright red bracts mean they make the perfect Christmas decoration for the house. Most people treat them as annuals, but it is possible to keep them alive as a houseplant and make those leaves turn red again [...]

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This year, my exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show raises awareness of the physical and mental benefits of indoor gardening. The aim is to share the joy that houseplants can bring to our lives. So, I’m over the moon to have been awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, as well as [...]

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