Updated 23/05/2025 Orchids are one of the most popular plants, making a delightful addition to the home. So, when something like new growth appears on an orchid, you really want to understand what this means for the plant. Here’s a guide of what to do with orchids that are growing new stems. [...]

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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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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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If you are fortunate to have a very large home office space in your house, you might be struggling with ways to fill the vacuous space. A perfect way to do this, and bring the room to 'life' while you work in there, is to bring in some houseplants. Rather than buy dozens of [...]

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Unlike a north-facing room, south-facing rooms get the most direct sunlight throughout the day. This consistent sunlight can be great for the sun-loving houseplants in your home office, but take care with potential extreme light and heat. Crassula ovata (Jade Plant) 'Money Plant' A bushy succulent evergreen sub-shrub. It has fleshy, [...]

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A west-facing window has a great deal of sunlight coming through in the afternoons. What makes this so different from an east-facing window, is that the sunlight that homes in tends to be hotter and more intense than east-facing windows. Therefore, your houseplant for your west-facing home office window will need to be one [...]

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The worry that many have with bringing plants into a north-facing room, is that they won’t be able to get enough natural light to thrive. Luckily, there are some beautiful houseplants out there that thrive in indirect sunlight, which would do well in a north-facing home office. Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant) This [...]

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East-facing offices enjoy bright sunlight in the mornings, so it makes sense to find some houseplants that will thrive in this environment. Additionally, if you're lucky enough to have an East-facing home office and benefit from that mood-boosting sunlight first thing in the morning, then you're going to need some houseplants to really bring [...]

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When buying houseplants, there are so many foliage options to go for, with large leaved Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant) or fantastic fronds of Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston fern). However, there are many flowering houseplants that can add an extra burst of joy and colour to your space through the year. To elongate the [...]

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Bonsai trees are instantly recognisable, generally identified as miniature trees growing in the home or garden. It’s an art form with a long history, and today many people are bonsai enthusiasts all over the world. Studies have shown that those that practice bonsai experience lower levels of anxiety and depression, therefore supporting the [...]

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Cacti are fantastic houseplants and are often a go-to for houseplant beginners because of their low-maintenance care. They don’t demand much care, making them great for busy households. However, if you need to repot or move a cactus, here’s a guide to transplanting a cactus so you can do it safely. [...]

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Venus flytraps are fascinating plants, they're like something out of a sci-fi film. This plant is sure to captivate the imaginations of children and adults alike. But when it comes to flies, they may not be as thrilled by the idea of this plant, as it is a carnivorous [...]

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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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The benefits of indoor gardening have been well documented, you can see many of the reasons in my book My Houseplant Changed My Life. Another incredible ability of some houseplants is that they can act as mould-busters. So which houseplants can prevent mould in the home? How is mould caused? [...]

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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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Aloes are a fascinating group of succulent plants. They are grown in this country mainly as houseplants, although one or two are hardy in warmer parts of the UK.  So here are 10 aloe plants to grow in your home. All aloes do well when grown in a free-draining, nutrient-poor compost or soil. Peat-free [...]

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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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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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