Houseplant Blog
Cut Flowers
Have you considered using Streptocarpus as cut flowers? They create a lovely and vibrant display for your tabletop or coffee table. Many varieties ...
Remember Achimenes?
I wanted to introduce Achimenes to you (or perhaps reintroduce, since you may have grown them before). Often called the Hot Water Plant, even thoug...
Streptocarpus Falling Stars, a family favourite
I thought I'd share with you one of our family's favourite Streptocarpus varieties. It's one of the best, Streptocarpus 'Falling Stars'. Gareth stu...
Petrocosmea: Pretty Rocks
Welcome to the wonderful world of Petrocosmeas - 'Pets' for short! This is a small but beautiful group of plants, many of which are native to China...
Watering your houseplants - they're all individuals!
How to water your houseplants correctly is the most commonly asked question we get at flower shows. Remember not to overwater! And each plant is an...
Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea'
This low growing golden mat-forming perennial, is ideal as a moss replacement in a bottle gardens and terrariums. We use Selaginella in our mixed ...