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Care Guide; Aeschynanthus aka the Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus is a member of the Gesneriaceae family and can be found natively growing in the tropical rainforests of southeast Asia. There are over 150 members of this epithetic genus which are co...

Care for Palms Indoors in the UK

Care for Palms Indoors in the UKA popular choice with the Victorians, the majority of Palms are members of the Arecaceae family and can be found in tropical and subtropical environments across the ...

Caring for Tillandsia

The Tillandsia genus is a member of the Bromeliaceae family and they are closely related to Bromeliads. These fascinating plants get their common name ‘Air Plants’ as they do not grow in compost, i...

Caring for Aglaonema in the UK

Aglaonema genus - commonly referred to as the Chinese Evergreen, is a member of the Araceae family and can be found natively growing across Asia and New Guinea. These plants prefer to grow on the r...

The Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants can be found all over the world. Dwelling in swampy environments with poor soil, these fascinating plants have evolved to find nutrients elsewhere by trapping unsuspecting insect...

What soil is best for my indoor plants?

There are different tiers of houseplant enthusiasts, from those with limited knowledge and experience to those who have transformed their spare room into a giant greenhouse. Whether you are a rooki...

How to care for Oxalis triangularis

Oxalis triangularis is part of the Oxalidaceae family and is one of the most common houseplant cultivators of the Oxalis genus. Commonly referred to as False Shamrock, or Wood Sorrell, these plants...

Care Guide: Staghorn Fern

Platycerium bifurcatum are a member of the Polypodiaceae family and are native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and Australia. These fascinating ferns are epiphytic and latch their roo...

Caring for Ferns indoors in the UK

A brief history of ferns There are over 9,000 fern varieties and this ancient group of plants date back to Carboniferous times and can often be found in fossils.Ferns are commonly found in forests ...

How to care for English Ivy Indoors

Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a member of the Araliaceae family and can be found natively growing in Europe and some areas of western Asia. Although Ivy can also be found growing ...