Houseplant Blog
Endagered Primulina petrocosmeoides
How about this charming little Gesneriad—notice how similar the blooms are to a Streptocarpus. This is Primulina petrocosmeoides. This species was ...
Showing Your Streptocarpus Stars!
Streptocarpus are ideal plants to grow and exhibit into your local flower show. Your chosen plant needs to have healthy, mid-green coloured foliage...
Parrot Plants and other Impatiens
'A Parrot plant will be the most fascinating display in your greenhouse or conservatory.' Bob Flowerdew This is what Bob Flowerdew said on Radio 4 ...
'PRETTY TURTLE' IS NOT A STREPTOCARPUS!
I want to get on my soapbox! 'PRETTY TURTLE' IS NOT A STREPTOCARPUS. There we go - I said it. It may be sold as a Streptocarpus at garden centres a...
Houseplant Shop Opens For Spring
We're eagerly counting down to the grand reopening of our Houseplant Shop on 1st April. We're working hard to fill it with a stunning selection of ...
Saintpaulia People
Growing up surrounded by houseplants introduced us to some remarkable individuals. Joan Hill and Gwen Goodship were both icons in the Saintpaulia c...