This recently bred succulent is ideal for novices, though experienced plant enthusiasts will love it too
July 2024
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: heart leaf fern
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: Madagascar palm
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: Epiphyllum ‘Beavertail’
59 summer problems solved – from sunburn and sweating to wasps and wedgies
June 2024
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: zebra basket vine
The light green stripes contrasting with its dark green leaves, make this trailing plant a stunner
May 2024
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’
This succulent’s stunning geometric form looks like a miniature pagoda, and it even has densely clustered flowers in summer
April 2024
British succulent society chair quits over row about taking specimens from wild
Resist the urge to fill all gaps in your borders, but if you must, sow hardy annuals
What even is mulch? 27 of the most basic gardening questions answered
Houseplants aren’t really meant for inside, so give them some attention
March 2024
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: pencil tree
This sparse, elegant plant is easy to grow and gives off a desert vibe. Just beware of its toxic sap
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: sweetheart plant
This succulent vine is adorned with heart-shaped leaves and produces star-shaped flowers
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: purple passion plant
Striking foliage makes this a good low-maintenance choice for elevating an indoor space
February 2024
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: tropical pitcher plant
Houseplant of the week: the sensitive plant
January 2024
Houseplant of the week
Houseplant of the week: rex begonia vine
This velvety-leaved tropical climber is a botanical work of art
I was struggling with an underperforming poinsettia. Then I discovered how to make it shine
Adrian Chiles
Every year these houseplants delight us with their fiery foliage – and every year they sadden us when they lose it. Binning them is not the solution, writes Adrian Chiles
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Terrible memories of broken record players
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December 2023
Jeepers creepers! Devil’s ivy, the houseplant that’s suddenly absolutely everywhere
From offices to shops to bars and cafes – the heart-shaped leaves and twisty vines of the pothos are climbing up a bare brick wall near you …
