Houseplants

Adianthum raddianum 'Fragans' is a very delicate fern from the West Indies. The stems are black in colour with beautiful lime green leaves. Very easy to grow but needs high humidity, do not place in direct sun!

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Maidenhair Fern
• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Temperature: Maintain a moderate to warm environment with temperatures between 18-24°C
• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments, aim for humidity levels between 50-80%
• Height & Growth Rate: 30cm in height, moderate growth rate
• Pot Size: 12cm

Nephrolepis exaltata Green Lady is a wonderful indoor plant that's very easy to care for. It is an excellent plant for absorbing toxins and producing oxygen. The fern also helps to humidify a room so the indoor climate is improved.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Boston Fern
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Water regularly
• Temperature: Average household temperatures 16-24°C, but no lower than 12°C.
• Humidity: These ferns prefer higher humidity level and don't do well in dry air conditions
• Height & Growth Rate: 35cm, average rate of growth

Codiaeum var. 'Petra' is a beautiful ornamental foliage indoor plant with stunning leaf colour and variegation. The leaf veins are a paler green and add an interesting variegated dimension.

characteristics:

• Light: Requires plenty of bright light
• Water: Needs to be in damp soil at all times
• Temperature: Happiest in temperatures from 18-29°C
• Humidity: Increased humidity levels are a must
• Height & Growth Rate: Can reach heights of over a metre, moderate to slow rate of growth
• Pot Size: 17cm

Nephrolepis exaltata Green Lady is a wonderful indoor plant that's very easy to care for. It is an excellent plant for absorbing toxins and producing oxygen. The fern also helps to humidify a room so the indoor climate is improved.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Boston Fern
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Water regularly
• Temperature: Average household temperatures 16-24°C, but no lower than 12°C.
• Humidity: These ferns prefer higher humidity level and don't do well in dry air conditions
• Height & Growth Rate: 35cm, average rate of growth

Adianthum raddianum 'Fragans' is a very delicate fern from the West Indies. The stems are black in colour with beautiful lime green leaves. Very easy to grow but needs high humidity, do not place in direct sun!

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Maidenhair Fern
• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Temperature: Maintain a moderate to warm environment with temperatures between 18-24°C
• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments, aim for humidity levels between 50-80%
• Height & Growth Rate: 30cm in height, moderate growth rate
• Pot Size: 17cm

Aloe vera is renowned for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. Its succulent leaves contain a soothing gel that is used to treat skin conditions like burns, cuts, and sunburns. This plant is not only functional but also attractive, with its distinctive rosette of fleshy, green leaves.

It's a popular addition to homes and gardens and is often grown in pots or containers both for its utility and its decorative value.

Characteristics:

• Light: Aloe vera prefers bright, indirect sunlight
• Water: Aloe vera is a succulent and is drought-tolerant. Water it sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings
• Temperature: Keep Aloe vera in a warm environment. It prefers temperatures between 20-30°C
• Humidity: Aloe vera is not demanding when it comes to humidity and can thrive in average indoor humidity levels
• Height & Growth Rate: 35cm in height, relatively slow rate of growth
• Pot Size: 10.5cm

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:

• Common Name: String of Pearls
• 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

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.

Note: Keep away from plants and children as the plant can be toxic.

Characteristics

• Common Name: Sweetheart Plant
• 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 temperature above 18°C
• Humidity: Mist on very warm days
• Height and Growth Rate: Vines can grow to 4m, fast growth rate
• Pot Size: 12cm

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Global Green' is a beautifully textured indoor plant. Its glossy leaves have a marbled effect, making it the ideal plant to invite that fresh tropical vibe into the comfort of your home.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Devil's Ivy
• Light: Moderate indirect light
• Water: Once a week
• Temperature: Happiest in temperature ranges 18-25°C
• Humidity: It's best to maintain a humidity level of 50-70%
• Height & Growth Rate: Typically reaches up to 1 metre in height, moderate to fast growth rate
• Pot Size: 12cm

The lace fern is not a fern at all, but has gotten its name from its elegant frond like sprays. Starting out compact and busy, it will grow long stems of bright green, feathery fronds. A vigorous grower, it can reach 2.5m unless you keep it trimmed. It can also develop thorns, so be careful when handling.

May produce white flowers, which in tern become small, inedible berries.

Characteristics

• Common Name: Lace Fern
• Light: Bright, indirect sun - if the leaves turn yellow, it's not getting enough light.
• Water: Needs to be well watered, but do not let it sit in water
• Temperature: Above 13°C
• Humidity: Benefits from misting
• Height and Growth Rate: 35cm in height, grows fast so keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't become pot bound
• Pot Size: 12cm

Pachira aquatica, commonly known as the Money Tree, is a unique and attractive indoor plant. Its distinct feature is its braided trunk, which adds to its ornamental appeal. Pachira aquatica is not only aesthetically pleasing but is also believed to bring good luck and prosperity according to Feng Shui principles.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Money Tree
• Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry
• Temperature: Ideal temperature range of 18-24°C
• Humidity: This plant enjoys moderate humidity levels, but it can adapt to lower humidity environments
• Height & Growth Rate: Money Trees can grow up to 2.4 metres, moderate rate of growth
• Pot Size: 27cm

A mosspole helps to support tall and climbing houseplants. The pole is made from coco fibre (not moss) which gives aerial roots a place to attach and lets them absorb stored moisture. Spray the pole regularly with water.

Features:

• Size: 120cm
• Material: Coco Fibre, Plastic

Tillandsia usneoides - Airplant.

Tillandsia usneoides, or commonly known as Spanish Moss, is a fascinating airplant that produces long, hanging clumps of string-like leaves that look beautiful when cascading over a mantlepiece or hanging from a ceiling.

Easy to care for. No soil required! Air plants need to be submerged in water about once a week and bright indirect light.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Airplant, Spanish Moss
• Light: Requires a good amount of light and enjoys full sun
• Water: Mist regularly (2- times a week) dry after watering to avoid root rot, moderate moisture.
• Temperature: Typically thrives between 10-20°C
• Humidity: This air plant needs low to moderate level of humidity
• Height & Growth Rate: 8cm, slow growth rate

Peperomia rotundifolia, also known as Trailing Jade, is a delightful and easy-to-care-for houseplant. Its small, round leaves and trailing growth habit make it a charming addition to hanging baskets, shelves, or as ground cover in terrariums.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Trailing Jade
• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light
• Water: Allow the top inch (2.5cm) of the soil to dry out before watering. Water sparingly but thoroughly
• Temperature: Keep the Trailing Jade Peperomia in a room with temperatures between 18-24°C
• Humidity: Peperomia rotundifolia is not demanding when it comes to humidity and can thrive in average indoor humidity levels
• Height & Growth Rate: 20cm in height, moderate growth rate
• Pot Size: 10.5cm

The ZZ Plant 'Lucky Classic' is a popular choice for indoor gardening due to its attractive, shiny, and waxy leaves. It's well-regarded for its durability and ability to thrive in low-light and low-maintenance conditions.

This plant is an excellent addition to homes and offices, where it can add a touch of greenery without requiring a lot of attention.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: ZZ Plant
• Light: Highly adaptable to various light conditions, however, it thrives in bright, indirect light
• Water: Water when the potting mix has started to dry out. Drought tolerant. Do not over-water
• Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C
• Humidity: 'Lucky Classic' is not demanding when it comes to humidity and can thrive in average indoor humidity levels
• Height & Growth Rate: 45cm, slow to moderate growth rate
• Pot Size: 17cm (6+ Stalks)

The Sansevieria Futura Superba is a desert plant that originates from Africa. The plant is very graceful and therefore suits any interior. It's a very strong plant that needs little care.

Plant & pot may slightly vary from the image shown.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Mother in Law's Tongue
• Light: Moderate to bright, indirect light
• Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering
• Temperature: Happy in temperature ranges between 15-23°C
• Humidity: Will do fine in normal household humidity
• Height & Growth Rate: 30cm, slow rate of growth
• Pot Size: 12cm

With its beautiful heart shaped leaves, mottled with golden yellow streaks 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.

Note: 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°C
• Humidity: Mist on very warm days
• Height and Growth Rate: Vines can grow to 4m, fast growth rate
• Pot Size: 12cm

Aeschynanthus 'Mona Lisa' produces tubular scarlet flowers, hence the nickname 'lipstick plant'. The foliage trails downwards, making it a perfect fit for a mantlepiece.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Lipstick Plant
• Light: Bright but indirect light
• Water: Water regularly
• Temperature: Ideally suited to temperature ranges of 13-16°C
• Humidity: Try to keep relative humidity around 50% or higher
• Height & Growth Rate: Approx. 45cm, which cascades downwards, fast rate of growth
• Pot Size: 15cm