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Monstera adansonii is often confused with monstera obliqua. In fact, you’ll quite often see adanosonii advertised as obl...
02/05/2022

Monstera adansonii is often confused with monstera obliqua. In fact, you’ll quite often see adanosonii advertised as obliqua. They’re not quite the same and if you see a monstera obliqua selling at a reasonable price, it’s all but certain it’s really an adansonii. It gives you all the pleasure of a monstera obliqua without the price tag or the need to find a shady black market dealer. Did you know?
Its common name comes from its apparent resemblance to a monkey’s face. We’re not sure the person who named it had ever seen a monkey.

Monstera Deliciosa aka Swiss Cheese Plant. The reason its leaves have all those holes is because it’s used to growing in...
01/05/2022

Monstera Deliciosa aka Swiss Cheese Plant. The reason its leaves have all those holes is because it’s used to growing in jungle shade. It’s an epiphyte, which means it grows in crevices in large trees. The gaps in its leaves allow the available light to reach the lowest foliage. The holes in the leaves develop as the plant grows larger. If you order the smallest, youngest plant, it may arrive without the signature notches in all its leaves. They'll appear as it matures. With its gorgeous foliage it’s a real statement piece, wherever you put it. It’s not hard to take care of and is tolerant of surprisingly low light.
Did you know?
When it grows really large, the Swiss cheese plant grows long, aerial roots. In Peru, these roots are used to make ropes.

Aspidistra are sometimes known as the Cast Iron Plant because they’re almost impossible to kill. If you forget to water ...
27/04/2022

Aspidistra are sometimes known as the Cast Iron Plant because they’re almost impossible to kill. If you forget to water yours, give it a dark spot and just generally forget it exists for a bit, it will merrily make do on its own. They’ve built up that tolerance for poor conditions by growing in the shade under larger trees in China and Vietnam. Their resilience has made them an extremely popular houseplant, because anybody can care for one. If you’re just beginning your plant parenting journey, there’s no better starting point.
Did you know?
The aspidistra was massively popular in Victorian times, because it easily tolerated the poor light and air quality of 19th century homes.

Polyscias Fruticosa ming Vertakt aka Ming aralia. If you don't have huge amounts of space but like large plants, Rowan t...
26/04/2022

Polyscias Fruticosa ming Vertakt aka Ming aralia. If you don't have huge amounts of space but like large plants, Rowan the ming aralia is the boy for you. He grows tall and compact, so you get a lot of leafiness without a lot of spreading.
A native of Polynesia, he has fine, delicate-looking leaves but doesn't let his elegant appearance fool you. He's made of sturdy stuff and takes very little looking after.
Did you know?
The plant grows fairly slowly but can reach up to 1 to 2 meters in height.

Anthurium andraeanum aka Tail flower is one of the most striking houseplants. A useful way to think about how to care fo...
25/04/2022

Anthurium andraeanum aka Tail flower is one of the most striking houseplants. A useful way to think about how to care for your plant is to consider where it comes from. Anthurium andraeanum lives in rainforests, either in the branches of larger trees or on the ground beneath them. That means it’s used to getting dappled light, rather than direct sun, and regularly getting soaked by rainfall.
In a home, that means giving it indirect light and making sure its soil is kept lightly moist.
Did you know?
There are over 1,000 different varieties of anthurium. No, we can’t name them all.

Calathea lancifolia aka Rattlesnake plant. Well, what’s not to love about this houseplant. Look at it. It’s clear why it...
03/04/2022

Calathea lancifolia aka Rattlesnake plant. Well, what’s not to love about this houseplant. Look at it. It’s clear why it’s known as the rattlesnake plant. Its long leaves not only have an interesting rippled shape, they’re also marked with a wild green pattern on their upper side and deep purple underneath. This is a proper showstopper. It’s originally from Brazil and loves tropical conditions. It likes a good amount of light, but not direct sun. In the wild it would grow in the shade of the tree canopy, so it’s used to dappled sunlight.
Did you know?
The cleaner their leaves, the more light they absorb and the more colourful they’ll be.

Anthurium andraeanum aka Tail flower is one of the most striking houseplants. A useful way to think about how to care f...
30/03/2022

Anthurium andraeanum aka Tail flower is one of the most striking houseplants. A useful way to think about how to care for your plant is to consider where it comes from. Anthurium adreanum lives in rainforests, either in the branches of larger trees or on the ground beneath them. That means it’s used to getting dappled light, rather than direct sun, and regularly getting soaked by rainfall.
In a home, that means giving it indirect light and making sure its soil is kept lightly moist.
Did you know?
There are over 1,000 different varieties of anthurium. No, we can’t name them all.

Peperomia pepperspot aka Radiator plant. The cute, round, green leaves and thin red stems of peperomia pepperspot make i...
28/03/2022

Peperomia pepperspot aka Radiator plant. The cute, round, green leaves and thin red stems of peperomia pepperspot make it a really pretty plant for any room. It won’t need watering very often, so it’s ideal for beginners. You can display this plant in several ways. Its stems grow quickly and in every direction. If you’d like to keep it compact and bushy, trim it whenever you like. No need to be too neat about it. If you let it grow, it will look fantastic on a high shelf or as a hanging plant.
Did you know?
There are over 1,500 different types of peperomia. If you can name them all we’ll...well, we’ll be very impressed.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia aka ZZ Plant is native to Central Africa, but has spread across much of the eastern side of the c...
27/03/2022

Zamioculcas zamiifolia aka ZZ Plant is native to Central Africa, but has spread across much of the eastern side of the continent too. It’s used to extremes of weather, surviving long periods of drought and then intense downpours. The ways it’s adapted to those conditions are the reason it’s such an excellent, easygoing houseplant.
It can store water and nutrients for a long time, meaning you don’t need to give it a drink very often.
Did you know?
In various parts of Tanzania, the juice of the ZZ plant is used to treat earache, inflammation and ulceration. It’s a regular little green nurse.

Aloe vera ‘Paradise’ aka First aid plant has been one of the most popular houseplants for decades, because it’s really e...
25/03/2022

Aloe vera ‘Paradise’ aka First aid plant has been one of the most popular houseplants for decades, because it’s really easy to look after. It hardly ever needs watering. A bright spot is all it asks. A wild aloe vera could grow as big as a metre across. If you think that’s impressive, its flower spike can reach 90cm. Your aloe vera will stay quite small and compact. If you put it near a (non-draughty) window it will be very happy. This is a brilliant plant for beginners who want something that looks impressive and requires very little work.
Did you know?
There are records of aloe vera being used for its medicinal properties since the 16th century BC.

Nephrolepis Exaltata aka Boston Fern as a houseplant became popular with the Victorians - those guys absolutely loved an...
24/03/2022

Nephrolepis Exaltata aka Boston Fern as a houseplant became popular with the Victorians - those guys absolutely loved an exotic houseplant - thriving in the poorly lit, likely damp homes. When looking after one at home, the rule is to never let a Boston fern dry out. Make sure to keep the soil moist and humidity level high. Although it's very tempting, try to resist touching their fronds as they really don't like it and it might turn them brown.
Did you know?
The Victorians consider ferns a symbol of humility and sincerity, so please don’t boast or lie in its presence.

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