The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) isn’t a true palm at all but a cycad, an ancient plant family related to conifers. Native to warm subtropical Japan, its elegant arching fronds bring a really exotic flavour indoors. The plant is mostly…
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Delicious leeks are the mildest flavoured members of the onion family (and if you didn’t know, also the national emblem of Wales). I love leeks for their versatility as much as their flavour. They’re great in soups, casseroles, pies,…
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The ever-popular rubber plant or rubber tree (Ficus elastica) is an abiding classic, and for good reason. Attractive and undemanding, it’s loved for its forgiving ways as much as its looks. Other plants might be showier, but rubber plants’ low-key elegance…
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The past year or two has seen lots of folks delving into new hobbies or rediscovering their love of old ones. Gardening has been a go-to happy place for so many – even those of us with little to no…
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Spider plants (and their adorable plantlets) have graced shelves, windowsills and bookcases in our homes for more than 200 years. Graceful, fast growing and adaptable, the plants are famously forgiving and hard to kill. With those credentials, it’s no surprise that…
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The angel wing begonia (Begonia coccinea) is one of those houseplants that absolutely lives up to its name. The polka dot heart-shaped leaves really do resemble folded wings – it’s uncanny! Easy to grow indoors, the cane stemmed plant produces…
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When an African violet develops leaf problems, like most plants there are a myriad of potential causes. So, to save you spending hours sifting through reams of information, I thought I’d put together an easy to navigate guide. Below you’ll…
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The aglaonema, or Chinese evergreen, is an attractive plant loved for its elegant foliage and easygoing ways. Its striking, often patterned leaves and tolerance for low light make it particularly well suited to life indoors. Bright, indirect light is its…
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Does a peacock plant flower indoors?
Just as decorative as its flamboyant namesake, the peacock plant brings glamour and a dash of drama to any spot. Also known as Calathea makoyana, the exotic beauty’s natural home is the rainforest areas of Brazil – particularly the steamy…
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Also known as foxtails or red hot cat’s tail, the chenille plant (Acalypha hispida) is a striking little shrub and no mistake. Suitable for growing indoors or out, in its summer pomp it produces red tassel-like bracts that resemble fuzzy…
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