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Plectranthus madagascariensis ‘Variegata’
A Bright Little Trailing Plant Plectranthus madagascariensis ‘Variegata’ is a cheerful, easy-going foliage plant with small green leaves edged in creamy white. Its trailing growth habit makes it particularly useful for hanging baskets, terrariums and lush planted displays where you want a splash of variegated colour without a plant that takes over the entire show. Appearance The leaves are small, rounded to slightly oval and typically green through the centre with attractive
Nikki Smit
6 days ago5 min read
Catharanthus roseus ‘Variegated’ – Vinca
A Pretty Variegated Flowering Plant Catharanthus roseus ‘Variegated’, commonly known as Vinca or Periwinkle, is a cheerful little tropical plant grown for its attractive green-and-cream foliage and colourful flowers. It brings plenty of character to pots, hanging displays and outdoor garden spaces, while its compact growth makes it particularly useful when you want something colourful without a huge plant taking over. Appearance The leaves are oval, glossy and green with attr
Nikki Smit
6 days ago5 min read
Assorted Mini Ferns
A Little Greenery for Small Spaces Our Assorted Mini Ferns are a collection of petite, humidity-loving ferns perfect for adding a lush, woodland feel to terrariums, vivariums, plant cabinets and other humid growing spaces. Because this is an assorted selection, individual plants may vary in leaf shape, texture, colour and growth habit — making every little fern a bit of a surprise. Appearance These miniature ferns typically have delicate fronds ranging from fine and feathery
Nikki Smit
7 days ago5 min read
Ficus maclellandii Care Guide
Meet Ficus maclellandii Ficus maclellandii is an elegant tropical Ficus with long, narrow leaves that give it a completely different look from the broad, glossy foliage of many other Ficus varieties. It is often sold under names such as Ficus ‘Alii’ or Banana Leaf Ficus, and is loved as an indoor foliage plant because of its upright growth, attractive foliage and ability to develop into a beautiful small indoor tree. It has a slightly more relaxed personality than some of the
Nikki Smit
7 days ago7 min read
Syngonium ‘Aurea’ Care Guide
Meet Syngonium ‘Aurea’ Syngonium ‘Aurea’ is a beautiful variegated Arrowhead Plant known for its fresh green foliage splashed with golden-yellow to lime-green variegation. It has the classic arrow-shaped leaves associated with Syngonium, but the yellow variegation gives it a much brighter and more unusual appearance. As the plant matures, the leaf shape can change, making it an interesting plant to watch develop. It is also one of those plants that can happily change its pers
Nikki Smit
7 days ago8 min read
Monstera dubia Care Guide
Meet Monstera dubia Monstera dubia is a fascinating tropical aroid that looks very different from the big, fenestrated Monsteras most people know. Instead of immediately producing huge leaves with dramatic splits, young Monstera dubia grows flat against a surface, with its leaves overlapping like shingles. This unusual growth habit is what makes it so popular with collectors. Give it a suitable climbing surface and it can create a beautiful living wall of patterned foliage. A
Nikki Smit
7 days ago8 min read
Labisia ‘Turtleback’ Care Guide
Meet Labisia ‘Turtleback’ Labisia ‘Turtleback’ is a fascinating tropical foliage plant prized for its unusual leaves and compact growth. It belongs to the genus Labisia, a group of tropical plants from Southeast Asia that are particularly popular with collectors who enjoy plants that look a little different from the usual houseplant crowd. The name ‘Turtleback’ comes from the distinctive pattern and texture of its foliage, which gives the leaves an almost reptile-inspired app
Nikki Smit
7 days ago8 min read
Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame Moss’ Care Guide
Meet Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame Moss’ Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame Moss’, commonly known as Flame Moss, is a beautiful aquatic and semi-aquatic moss known for its distinctive upright, twisting growth. Unlike many mosses that spread flat across a surface, Flame Moss grows upwards in narrow, curling strands, creating a wonderfully textured, almost flame-like effect. It is especially popular for aquascaping, but its ability to thrive in consistently moist, humid environments also makes it
Nikki Smit
7 days ago7 min read
Monstera deliciosa ‘Aurea’ Care Guide
Meet Monstera deliciosa ‘Aurea’ Monstera deliciosa ‘Aurea’ is a highly sought-after variegated Monstera known for its bold splashes of yellow to golden-yellow variegation across its green leaves. Unlike the crisp white variegation of a Monstera ‘Albo’, ‘Aurea’ produces yellow or yellow-green sections, often creating marbled, sectoral or irregular patterns. Every leaf can look slightly different, which is a big part of its appeal. It has the same tropical, climbing growth habi
Nikki Smit
7 days ago9 min read
Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Marble’ Variegated Care Guide
Meet Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Marble’ Variegated Peperomia obtusifolia ‘Marble’ Variegated is a compact, easy-care foliage plant with thick, glossy leaves splashed and marbled with shades of green, cream and pale yellow. It has all the charm of a tropical plant without demanding tropical-plant levels of attention, which is always a bonus. Also known as the Baby Rubber Plant, Peperomia obtusifolia is naturally compact and makes an excellent choice for shelves, desks, plant displ
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Ficus ‘Lemon and Lime’ Care Guide
Meet Ficus ‘Lemon and Lime’ Ficus ‘Lemon and Lime’ is a striking variegated Ficus with bright green and yellow-green foliage that brings a fresh splash of colour to an indoor plant collection. It is a cultivar of Ficus benjamina, the Weeping Fig, and has the classic upright, branching growth habit of this popular Ficus group. Its colourful foliage makes it especially eye-catching, but like many variegated plants, it does appreciate good light to keep those beautiful colours l
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Ficus ‘Monique’ Care Guide
Meet Ficus ‘Monique’ Ficus ‘Monique’ is a beautiful, upright-growing Ficus with glossy green foliage and a slightly more refined look than some of the larger-leaved Ficus varieties. It is a cultivar of the popular Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the Weeping Fig, and is valued as an attractive indoor foliage plant. ‘Monique’ has a reputation for being a little particular when conditions change, but once it finds a spot it likes, it can become a very rewarding and elegant ho
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Begonia ‘Oh No’ Care Guide
Meet Begonia ‘Oh No’ Begonia ‘Oh No’ is a striking foliage Begonia that brings plenty of personality without needing to produce big, showy flowers. Its attractive leaves and compact growth make it a great choice for plant collectors who enjoy unusual foliage plants. Like many Begonias, it appreciates warmth, humidity and good airflow, and once it settles into the right spot, it can put on steady, attractive growth. Appearance Begonia ‘Oh No’ is grown primarily for its foliage
Nikki Smit
Sep 38 min read
Tradescantia zebrina: The Fast-Growing, Colourful Trailing Favourite
Meet Tradescantia zebrina Tradescantia zebrina is a classic trailing houseplant that has earned its popularity for very good reason. It grows quickly, propagates ridiculously easily and produces beautiful striped foliage in shades of green, silver, purple and sometimes burgundy. It is one of those plants that is difficult to ignore once it gets going. Give it warmth, light and something to spill over and it will happily turn one little pot into a waterfall of colourful foliag
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Selaginella willdenowii: The Iridescent Blue-Green Beauty
Meet Selaginella willdenowii Selaginella willdenowii is a spectacular tropical spike moss best known for its unusual blue-green to blue-iridescent foliage. When the light catches the leaves at the right angle, the plant can develop an almost metallic blue sheen, making it one of those plants that looks slightly unreal. It has a naturally creeping growth habit and loves warm, humid conditions, making it particularly well suited to tropical terrariums and vivariums. Appearance
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas): The Fast-Growing Trailing Show-Off
Meet Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine, botanically known as Ipomoea batatas, is a fast-growing tropical vine grown primarily for its gorgeous foliage and vigorous trailing habit. While it is related to the sweet potato grown as a food crop, ornamental varieties are selected for their decorative leaves and colourful foliage rather than their edible roots. This is an excellent plant if you want something that fills space quickly. Give it room, warmth an
Nikki Smit
Sep 38 min read
Ruellia portellae: The Jewel-Toned Trailing Beauty
Meet Ruellia portellae Ruellia portellae is a beautiful tropical plant grown primarily for its colourful foliage and relaxed trailing growth habit. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is closely related to other Ruellia species, but this one is especially attractive for its patterned leaves and compact growth. It is a lovely choice for humid plant displays, hanging pots and tropical terrariums, where its trailing stems can soften hard edges and add plenty of colour. Appe
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Begonia ‘Berry Cherry’: A Little Burst of Colour
Meet Begonia ‘Berry Cherry’ Begonia ‘Berry Cherry’ is a compact foliage Begonia with colourful leaves that bring a lovely splash of pink, red, burgundy and green to a plant collection. It has the classic Begonia combination of interesting foliage, delicate stems and a naturally bushy growth habit, making it a great choice for humid indoor spaces and planted displays. It is particularly appealing when you want something colourful without needing a huge plant to make an impact.
Nikki Smit
Sep 37 min read
Begonia ‘Don Miller’: The Velvet-Leaf Showstopper
Meet Begonia ‘Don Miller’ Begonia ‘Don Miller’ is a striking foliage Begonia grown for its large, velvety leaves and dramatic colouring. The foliage is typically deep green to almost charcoal, often with a metallic sheen and contrasting silver markings, while the undersides can carry rich reddish tones. It is a plant that doesn't need flowers to make a statement; those leaves are quite capable of doing all the showing off themselves. It makes a beautiful indoor specimen and c
Nikki Smit
Sep 38 min read
Fittonia Albivenis ‘Pink Anne’: The Pink-Veined Little Drama Queen
Meet Fittonia Albivenis ‘Pink Anne’ Fittonia Albivenis ‘Pink Anne’ is a gorgeous little tropical plant famous for its striking green leaves covered in delicate pink veins. Also known as the nerve plant, Fittonia stays relatively compact and has a naturally spreading habit, making it brilliant for terrariums, vivariums, plant shelves and humid indoor spaces. It is small, colourful and wonderfully easy to squeeze into a plant collection. It is also famously dramatic when thirst
Nikki Smit
Sep 27 min read
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