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Houseplant of the week
Gynelle Leon picks out the perfect plants for the home
2 August 2024
Houseplant of the week: Agave ‘Praying Hands’
This recently bred succulent is ideal for novices, though experienced plant enthusiasts will love it too
26 July 2024
Houseplant of the week: heart leaf fern
Kept wet and warm, this attractive and mystical plant will thrive in a kitchen or bathroom
19 July 2024
Houseplant of the week: Madagascar palm
This tropical beauty will make a dramatic addition to your indoor jungle – and may even surprise you with fragrant white flowers
12 July 2024
Houseplant of the week: Epiphyllum ‘Beavertail’
What this cactus lacks in striking foliage it makes up for showstopping flowers
5 July 2024
Houseplant of the week: Japanese stonecrop
This little beauty thrives on neglect, rewarding even the laziest owners with star-shaped yellow blooms
28 June 2024
Houseplant of the week: bamboo palm
This low-maintenance plant will find home in even the shadiest corner
21 June 2024
Houseplant of the week: zebra basket vine
The light green stripes contrasting with its dark green leaves, make this trailing plant a stunner
14 June 2024
Houseplant of the week: crocodile fern
Resilient, easy to care for and irresistible to touch, this wild-looking beauty also purifies the air
31 May 2024
Houseplant of the week: Philodendron mayoi
Get exotic fern looks without the usual upkeep with this adventurous Brazilian beauty
24 May 2024
Houseplant of the week: sword fern
This tall North American fern has graceful fronds that bring a touch of the forest to a home
17 May 2024
Houseplant of the week: baby rubber plant
This low maintenance plant is perfect for novices who want to bring a bit of natural colour to their rooms
10 May 2024
Houseplant of the week: century plant
This South African beauty is that rare thing – an attention grabber that doesn’t mind being neglected
3 May 2024
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
26 April 2024
Houseplant of the week: emerald ripple rosso
Adding a touch of red to all that green will energise your houseplant collection
12 April 2024
Houseplant of the week: calathea orbifolia
Add a tropical touch to your space with this bold-leafed beauty, which loves ample natural light and high humidity
5 April 2024
Houseplant of the week: dumb cane
Vibrant, hardy and ideal for the workplace – perfect if you want a striking but low maintenance plant
29 March 2024
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
22 March 2024
Houseplant of the week: avocado plant
After spreading it on toast, keep the stone and witness the magic of propagation
15 March 2024
Houseplant of the week: sweetheart plant
This succulent vine is adorned with heart-shaped leaves and produces star-shaped flowers
8 March 2024
Houseplant of the week: roadkill cactus
This sun-loving original is as undemanding as it is cheerful
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