Kalanchoe: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
If there’s one plant that’s ubiquitous in big-box stores, it’s the Christmas kalanchoe! You’ll see them in tiny pots asContinue Reading
Category: Houseplant of the month
Zebra Plant: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
November, winter is upon us… With winter comes low light, with heating comes atmospheric dryness and with the short daysContinue Reading
Fittonia: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
The last few years have seen the emergence of some absolutely striking new cultivars of Fittonias, with their particularly brightContinue Reading
Spider Plant: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
A classic among office plants, the good old spider plant was the first houseplant for many. And it deserves everyContinue Reading
Coleus: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
A classic for summer terraces, coleus can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Although sold as an annual, it doesContinue Reading
Celebes Pepper: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
Piper crocatum holds a special place in my heart, and I’m delighted to present it as a plant of theContinue Reading
Jasmine: Origin, Varieties and Growing Tips
Whether used to scent tea, rice or perfume, jasmine has a rich, sensual floral scent that many appreciate. While mostContinue Reading
Episcia: Origins, Varieties and Growing Tips
This summer I bought an unidentified episcia in a hanging basket, because the plant has beautiful leaves and flowers. DespiteContinue Reading
Creeping Saxifrage: The April 2024 Houseplant of the Month
Creeping saxifrage is an ornamental plant used outdoors in many countries, not least because of its ease of cultivation, resistanceContinue Reading
The Lipstick Plant: The March 2024 Houseplant of the Month
Few houseplants are guaranteed to bloom, or even to bloom without managing resting or cooling cycles (which is not alwaysContinue Reading