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Caring for Portulacaria afra (the Elephant Bush or Spekboom Plant)
Portulacaria afra is a shrubby succulent that is part of the Didiereaceae family and can be found natively growing in rocky areas across South Africa. This fascinating plant has edible, moisture-fi...
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The Best Plants to Replace your Christmas Tree
Sadly, the festive period is over and it’s time to pack away the seasonal decor. Don’t let the Christmas Tree-sized gap get you down, instead treat yourself to a lush new plant pal as the perfect w...
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Care Guide: Schlumbergera Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera are a member of the Cactaceae family. They are a particularly popular option at Christmas due to the vibrant pink, white, purple and red blooms they produce over the festive period. L...
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Stockings still hang empty, below the tree is bare and the Christmas gifting stress is settling in! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a whole host of wonderful gift ideas. So here is our upda...
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Pop the Christmas tunes on, light your favourite grow urban candle and get the mulled wine brewing. That’s right – it’s time to get festive and what better way to get started than cracking out the ...
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Care Guide: Monstera Deliciosa
A real 70s classic, Monstera are part of the Arum family and come in a plethora of forms. Most favoured is the Monstera deliciosa which this blog will be focusing on, however there are many other r...
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The curious world of Mimosa pudica and what makes them so shy?
Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the Shy Plant, is a sought-after addition to many houseplant collections due to the curious movement of its leaves. Although native to tropical regions of south and...
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Autumn is finally here and we are looking forward to the changing leaves, crisp days, and hot chocolate overloads! Here is our list of top gift ideas with an autumnal twist New Home in Edinburgh Ed...
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The Sansevieria genus is native across Africa, Southern Asia and Madagascar. They belong to the Asparagaceae family and are commonly referred to as ‘Snake Plants’ due to shape and patterns on their...
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The Weird and Wonderful World of Orchids
Did you know that orchids are one of the largest species of plant in the world with thousands of different varieties? They are so adaptable that they can be found all over the world in tropical rai...
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