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Oxalis triangularis Care Guide UK | How to Grow Purple Shamrock Indoors

With its striking purple foliage and delicate butterfly-like leaves, Oxalis triangularis, often known as the Purple Shamrock, is one of the most eye-catching houseplants you can grow indoors. It is...

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 ...

Compost Guide: what to use and how to mix your own

It looks like the weather has finally settled into something a little more spring-like and with more sunshine and warmth it’s time to start considering what this means for our leafy home decor. Spr...

How to water houseplants

The title ‘How to water houseplants’ may seem obvious, however some of our most asked questions revolve around watering your indoor plants. Whether that be understanding watering schedules, solving...

Portulacaria afra Care Guide: Elephant Bush & Spekboom Plant Care

What is Portulacaria afra? Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush or Spekboom, is one of the easiest succulent houseplants to grow indoors. Native to South Africa, this fascinating pla...

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...

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...

Mimosa pudica Care Guide UK: How to Grow the Sensitive Plant Indoors

Mimosa pudica, often called the Shy Plant or Sensitive Plant, is one of the most fascinating houseplants you can grow indoors. Its delicate, fern-like leaves fold inwards when touched, making it a ...