No matter how attractive an indoor plant, it tends to lose a little appeal if it’s teeming with creepy crawlies! If you’ve spotted tiny silver bugs in your houseplant soil, let’s talk about what they are and how to tackle…
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How to fix a leggy umbrella plant
The sometimes leggy, but always lovely umbrella plant (Schefflera arboricola) is named after the glossy leaflets that radiate like umbrella spokes from each stalk. It’s generally unfussy and easy to care for, but over time it can tend to grow…
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Did you know that the sago palm (Cycas revoluta) isn’t a true palm but a cycad, an ancient plant family related to conifers? Native to subtropical Japan, its arching fronds bring an exotic flavour indoors. Though the plant is mostly…
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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 forgiving and hard to kill. It’s no surprise that they’re perennially popular among…
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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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If your African violet is showing leaf problems, there are a number of potential causes. To save you sifting through reams of information, I’ve created a simple African violet troubleshooting guide. Below you’ll find only the most probable reasons for…
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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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The ponytail palm or elephant’s foot (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a curious-looking specimen, but lovable with it. Native to Mexico, these exotic perennials aren’t related to true palms but bear a strong resemblance (albeit with an unrulier hairstyle). As you’d expect…
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Lush and exotic zebra plants (Aphelandra squarrosa) bring a tropical feel indoors with dramatic foliage and sunshine yellow bracts. Native to Brazilian rainforests, they crave warm, wet conditions and can be particular. One issue that crops up often is drooping…
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Last year, I got my first peace lily. Needless to say, it’s a beauty – but I was not prepared for the sulking! When it’s unhappy, my plant wastes NO time in letting me know, demanding attention with a melodramatic…
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