Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the sign at Trevallan Lifestyle Centre reads no care, no fuss house plant.
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Indoor Plants
Watermelon Peperomia
Peperomia argyreia usually only grow to about 20cms high and about 40cms wide. The have lush deep green leaves that are slightly fleshy. The leaves have silver curved stripes and sit atop red stems. I find in the right light the leaves sparkle. Tiny green flower spikes appear in summer.
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Saxifraga stolonifera .... commonly known as Strawberry Begonia even though It’s not relative of either one. This little guy isn’t widely cultivated but it’s slowly been making its way into our hearts as a cute indoor plant or a great ground cover for shady areas. It has even been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
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I was recently asked what’s the secret to growing Calathea, temperamental beauties! Growing Calatheas inside has been a lot of trial and error for me and I have found some do really well and others not so good.
First and foremost you need to remember these plants are native to Tropical Americas. So if your house isn’t a hot humid beach in the Caribbean you are always going to have some issues
Read MoreWhy do I need Permission to buy that Indoor Plant!
So today I’m giving you permission to buy something that may not last but will bring you immense joy.... what are you going to buy?
Read MoreHow do I care for my Indoor Plants
There is so much information available and a lot of it is conflicting ... so what’s the real answer.
I find the best way to treat my indoor plants is how I treat gardening in general ... simplicity is key.
I adore my plants but I’m a simple girl at heart.
Read MoreMaiden Hair
Maiden Hairs. I adore them. I adore the common ones and the real frilly leaf ones. I adore the ones that get red new growth and the ones that don’t. I adore the fat leaf ones and the skinny leaf ones. I just love them.
Read MoreDracaena trifasciata
Dracaena trifasciata is one of my most recommended indoor plants.
It seems to survive the most unsuitable growing conditions, abuse and neglect. Basically, you have to work really hard to kill these Dracaenas. (I must be honest here and mention I have killed one, but it was purely from too much accidental love!)
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A gardening passion of mine is making Indoor Plants easy and why wouldn’t I when it's the biggest gardening craze since well, the 70's really!
Read MoreMaking Offices Green
Plants aren't a luxury they are a necessity outside and in. Being surrounded by green living plants inside improves your life, health, brain functioning and even your bank balance.
Read MoreKalanchoe
Nothing kick starts you like the vibrant shades of the Kalanchoe. These hardy plants are perfect for giving your garden some TLC during winter.
Read MoreKokedama
Kokedama is a style of Japanese bonsai made by taking a plant out of its pot and into a ball held together with a unique soil mixture, moss and string.
Read MoreBest Cut Flowers
Cyclamens are the perfect indoor or shade plant for the cooler months. They have a long continuous flowering period – usually from April until October.
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