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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...
Read moreCare 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 ...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreCaring 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read morePlatycerium 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...
Read moreCaring 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 ...
Read moreHow 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 ...
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