Houseplants

Kentia Palm - 13cm pot

Howea forsteriana is a perfect indoor palm. Elegant, air-purifying and resilient, it can tolerate some neglect, cooler temperatures and dry air conditions making it a low maintenance and trouble-free palm to provide lush, leafy, tropical foliage and an exotic element to any home or office interior.

Plant & pot may slightly vary from the image shown.

Characteristics:

• Type: Houseplant
• Colour: Green
• Approx Height: 150cm
• Position: Prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate shade
• Pot Size: P24, 150cm

Sansevieria zeylanica Superba 35cm 11cm pot

Sansevieria are commonly known as Snake Plants or Mother in Law's tongue. They are extremely long lived plants and can live for generations. These great exotic-looking house plants are grown for their rose shaped carving stiff pointed leaves. A very durable and tough plant, easy-to-grow and almost thrives on neglect.

Characteristics:

• Light: Moderate to bright, indirect light but will adapt to low light conditions too.
• Water: Allow the soil to dry out before watering, then water thoroughly and allow to drain freely.
• Temperature: Happy anywhere from 15-23°C and as low as 10°C for short periods.
• Humidity: Mist on hot days
• Height & Growth Rate: 35cm, slow growth rate

Jade Plant is one of the most popular and versatile succulents in cultivation.The Jade is grown indoors and borrows itself from the bonsai in the way it grows like a miniature tree, with a trunk and branches. It is also a succulent that will retain water well within the leaves, just like the cactus plant.

This succulent is a hardy fellow and has two main requirements for a healthy long life, which is water and plenty of light. It's important to keep the plant watered during the growing season (spring, summer) and drier during the dormant season (fall, winter). However, even during the growing season, the soil should be allowed to dry out fully between waterings, as jade is very susceptible to rot.

• Pot Size Supplied: 12cm
• Max Height: 3ft

African Mask Plant - Alocasia Pink Dragon 17cm pot

These plants are toxic - do not eat them and keep them away from children or pets

Characteristics

• Light:Bright but not direct sun
• Water:Water little and often with warm water
• Temperature: Between 18-22 deg C
• Humidity: Requires above average humidity. Mist it frequently and pop it by the shower regularly. Ideally suited to bathrooms.
• Height and Growth Rate: 60cm max height, Fast growth rate (conditions dependant)

Senecio rowleyanus - String of Pearls 14cm pot

A low-maintenance, cascading succulent that adds that little quirk to any house. This plant is a fast grower and propagates easily. This succulent is a great choice if you're looking for an easy to care for, beautiful plant.

Characteristics:

• Light: Bright, indirect light, some morning or late afternoon sun would be a bonus
• Water: Senecio are very drought tolerant, storing water in their leaves. Allow the soil to start to dry out between watering.
• Temperature: Warm room temperatures of 21-24°C are perfect in summer. Cooler winter temperatures around 13-16°C will help to maintain good plant health and encourage blooming.
• Humidity: Average room humidty (approx. 40%) or lower. Dry air won't hurt this succulent
• Height & Growth Rate: Trails between 60-90cm, fast rate of growth
• Pot Size: 12cm

Ficus Elastica 'Abidjan' - Rubber Plant 12cm pot

The Rubber Plant used to have a reputation as a throwback to the 70s, kitsch and unstylish. No longer - it's making a huge comeback in interior design circles. It's one of the best choices for air purifying. Low maintenance, it's easy to care for, hardy and the prefect choice for large leaf lovers. Abidjan boasts beautiful burgundy and burgundy tones through the leaves and stems

Characteristics:

• Light:Prefers bright light
• Water:Water once soil feels dry to the touch - do not over water
• Temperature: Fine at any temp above 16 deg C
• Humidity: Household humidity is fine, mist occasionally
• Height and Growth Rate: Can grow up to 2m, but you can trim to the hight you prefer, moderate to fats growth rate

Spathiphyllum 'Alana' - Peace Lily 12cm pot

Blooms in Spring with long flower stalks, this is a really beautiful and delicate looking house plant. Peace lilies filter more household pollutants than most house plants, so every house should have one. Interestingly, the peace lily is not in fact a lily at all, but a member of the Araceae family.

Characteristics:

• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Water fortnightly, do not let the soil dry out
• Temperature: Keep in room temperature (not below 15°C, and not above 25°C)
• Humidity: Regular spraying of the leaves promotes growth
• Max. Height & Growth Rate: 70cm, average growth rate
• Pot Size: 12cm

Tradescantia 'Green Hill' 18cm pot

You wouldn't believe foliage could be such a stunning purple. Evergreen, it will add a well needed boost of colour to your house all year round. The vibrant green leaves are in perfect contract with the royal purple underside - a colour combination you have to love. Very hardy, this trailing plant is ideal for bathrooms or kitchens.

Characteristics

• Light:Prefers indirect sunlight or light shade
• Water:Keep soil moist, but allow top to dry out before watering
• Temperature: Fine at any temp above 10 deg C
• Humidity: Likes slightly more than average humidity - bathroom or kitchen is a good choice or mist regularly
• Height and Growth Rate: 25cm height, fast growth rate

Spathiphyllum 'Chopin' is a very easy-going houseplant with green glossy foliage and lovely white spathe flowers. One huge benefit of this plant is its ability to absorb potentially harmful chemicals from the air. 10.5cm pot

Plant & pot may slightly vary from the image shown.

Characteristics:

• Type: Houseplant
• Colour: White
• Approx. Height: 200cm
• Position: Sunny
• Pot Size: P10.5

Tradescantia zebrina - 6cm pot

You wouldn't believe foliage could be such a stunning purple. Evergreen, it will add a well needed boost of colour to your house all year round. The vibrant green leaves are in perfect contract with the strong violet underside - a colour combination you have to love. Very hardy, this trailing plant is ideal for bathrooms or kitchens.

Characteristics

• Light:Prefers indirect sunlight or light shade
• Water:Keep soil moist, but allow top to dry out before watering
• Temperature: Fine at any temp above 10 deg C
• Humidity: Likes slightly more than average humidity - bathroom or kitchen is a good choice or mist regularly
• Height and Growth Rate: 25cm height, fast growth rate

Chlorophytum comosum 'Ocean' is a compact spider plant with creamy margins and a green centre. It is an attractive, cascading plant with small white flowers and 'babies' forming on long, narrow stems called runners. Ideal as a hanging plant.

Characteristics:

• Type: Spider Plant
• Colour: Green with Cream edges
• Max. Height: 20 - 30cm
• Position: Bright, indirect light. Will tolerate some shade
• Pot Size: 6cm Pot

Philodendron scandens - Sweetheart Plant 6cm pot

With its beautiful heart shaped leaves, this is a perfect gift for a house warming, wedding or just to say I love you to the plant lover in your life. As a vining plant, it is perfect for hanging in your bathroom, as higher humidity will encourage larger leaves, or you could trail them over a shelf or book case.

Keep away from plants and children as can be toxic

Characteristics

• Light:Best in indirect light but can tolerate shade well
• Water:Keep soil moist, but allow top to dry out before watering
• Temperature: Fine at any temp above 18 deg C
• Humidity: Mist on very warm days
• Height and Growth Rate: Vines can grow to 4m, fast growth rate

Philodendron scandens - Sweetheart Plant 12cm pot

With its beautiful heart shaped leaves, this is a perfect gift for a house warming, wedding or just to say I love you to the plant lover in your life. As a vining plant, it is perfect for hanging in your bathroom, as higher humidity will encourage larger leaves, or you could trail them over a shelf or book case.

Keep away from plants and children as can be toxic

Characteristics

• Light:Best in indirect light but can tolerate shade well
• Water:Keep soil moist, but allow top to dry out before watering
• Temperature: Fine at any temp above 18 deg C
• Humidity: Mist on very warm days
• Height and Growth Rate: Vines can grow to 4m, fast growth rate

Hoya Kerri Double Leaf - 6cm Pot

The perfect gift for the plant lover in your life to show you care. This adorable heart shaped succulent is easy to care for, and will make the perfect companion on your work desk or in your work from home space.

Characteristics:

• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Less is more when it comes to watering, allow soil to dry out fully
• Temperature: Average room temperature is fine.
• Humidity: Prefers a little more humidity, mist occasionally.
• Height & Growth Rate: Will remain the same size as purchased
• Pot Size: 6cm

Senecio rowleyanus - String of Pearls 14cm pot

A low-maintenance, cascading succulent that adds that little quirk to any house. This plant is a fast grower and propagates easily. This succulent is a great choice if you're looking for an easy to care for, beautiful plant.

Characteristics:

• Light: Bright, indirect light, some morning or late afternoon sun would be a bonus
• Water: Senecio are very drought tolerant, storing water in their leaves. Allow the soil to start to dry out between watering.
• Temperature: Warm room temperatures of 21-24°C are perfect in summer. Cooler winter temperatures around 13-16°C will help to maintain good plant health and encourage blooming.
• Humidity: Average room humidty (approx. 40%) or lower. Dry air won't hurt this succulent
• Height & Growth Rate: Trails between 60-90cm, fast rate of growth
• Pot Size: 14cm

Calathea Rufibarba - Velvet Calathea 6cm pot

Known as the Velvet Calathea due to the small hairs which cover its leaves and stems which produce a silky velvet feel. Its beautiful leaves are a blue green hue on the top, with a stunning purple underside. Its large crimped leaves will give a tropical feel to your home.

Characteristics:

• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Keep the soil damp at all times
• Temperature: Happier in warmer temperatures
• Humidity: Needs high humidity – use a pebble tray or mist regularly. Bring it to the bathroom occasionally for a boost
• Height & Growth Rate: Grows quickly, will reach 1m
• Pot Size: 6cm

Ficus Elastica 'Abidjan' - Rubber Plant 21cm Pot

The Rubber Plant used to have a reputation as a throwback to the 70s, kitsch and unstylish. No longer - it's making a huge comeback in interior design circles. It's one of the best choices for air purifying. Low maintenance, it's easy to care for, hardy and the prefect choice for large leaf lovers. Abidjan boasts beautiful burgundy and burgundy tones through the leaves and stems

Characteristics:

• Light:Prefers bright light
• Water:Water once soil feels dry to the touch - do not over water
• Temperature: Fine at any temp above 16 deg C
• Humidity: Household humidity is fine, mist occasionally
• Height and Growth Rate: Can grow up to 2m, but you can trim to the hight you prefer, moderate to fats growth rate

Ceropegia woodii - Rosary Vine 11 cm pot

This easy plant to grow goes by many names - Sweetheart Vine, String of Hearts or the Rosary plant, due to its heart shaped leaves which grow on strong wire like stems. If you would like a hanging house plant that really adds visual impact to your space this pretty plant is a great choice. Its heart shaped leaves are a deep green with pretty silver markings. Not sure if you can commit to keeping a plant pet alive? This might be the plant for you as it is very tolerant of neglect.

Characteristics

• Light:Indirect sunlight or semi shade
• Water:Allow soil to dry out before watering. Reduce water in winter
• Temperature: Minimum 18-24 deg C
• Humidity: Average humidity as found in your home should be fine, but you can mist it for a boost
• Height and Growth Rate: 10cm max height but vines can spread to 2m, fast growth speed