Currently bang on trend with their own Instagram following, this golden barrel cactus is suitable for beginners and experienced indoor gardeners. Cacti have evolved for arid living - they are used to very little water, hot days and chilly nights, so are perfectly adapted to modern home living! Needing very little in the way of care, cacti are the ideal houseplant for everyone. Happy in a sandy compost, with plenty of light and a little water now and again, your cactus will thrive as it is built to conserve moisture. It will tolerate being dry and will explode into growth when watered correctly (just don't overwater them - they hate it and will curl up their toes!). If you want to do less and get more out of your plants, then these cacti are ideal as they are slow-growing, and this specimen is the perfect living sculpture for home decoration. Ideal to get kids interested in gardening, this cactus is ready to place anywhere you want, from windowsills to desks and shelves. Supplied as a single plant, ready to go on a windowsill near you now! Remember that cacti are prickly beggars - always wear protective clothing when handling.
Houseplants are definitely at the top of everyone's wish list at the moment, and as we spend more time in our homes it's vital that we can still get up close and personal with plants which have been proved to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Nurturing an indoor garden is a great way to reconnect with nature and the range of plants that are suitable for your home is ever-increasing and we're delighted to be able to bring the latest must-haves to you. Easy to grow, and supplied ready grown for instant impact, Calathea 'Medallion' takes its name from the unique roundness of its large, stunning leaves which have a feather-like pattern in two-tone green on the top and are rich purple underneath. It looks truly exotic! A popular house plant, Calathea is also referred to as the prayer plant as the leaves move upwards when light levels fall as if in prayer, making a fascinating addition to your home decor. This stunning tropical beauty will make an instant impact as a focal point where its lush leaves and vibrant colours will brighten up a shaded spot to perfection. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm pot, growing to a height and spread of 60cm (2ft).
The indoor palm is back! This classic houseplant has never really gone out of fashion and today is even more popular than ever! Dypsis lutescens, also known as golden cane palm, areca palm, or butterfly palm, is an instantly recognisable indoor palm and a favourite houseplant. Easy to grow and suitable for all levels of experience, palms make an ideal gift for anyone who hasn't got outside space to garden. As well as being a great plant to brighten up your indoors, the Areca Palm is well known for helping keep the air in your home clean as it filters out pollutants keeping it fresh and clean - according to a NASA study, it can remove formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene, found in furniture, fireplace smoke, and common household products. Decorative pot not included.
The hip n trendy Zamioculcas is the plant that is on everyone's wish list. Stylish and incredibly easy to look after, there's no wonder that it's become a social media superstar! This easy-going houseplant is one of the most forgiving that you can grow. It's OK if you forget to water it, tolerates low light, rarely needs feeding and shrugs off pests and disease - what's not to love?!! Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a member of the Arum (Araceae) family and is more widely known as the (much more pronounceable) ZZ plant. It's an evergreen houseplant with thick, succulent stems fringed with glossy, feathered leaves - a real sight to behold! Perfect for a sunny windowsill out of direct sunlight, the ZZ plant is so easy to grow that it's virtually indestructible, with a cast-iron constitution that makes it ideal for almost any position in the home. It'll put up with a degree of neglect almost without adverse effects - perfect if you occasionally forget to water your plants! Supplied as a 60cm tall (including nursery pot) specimen plant. Please note that the decorative pot is not included.
It's fascinating that a plant found everywhere in the UK, usually as a formal hedge, actually makes a fantastic bonsai, and that's exactly what Ligustrum, or Privet is! Grown in a shallow plastic pot, this bonsai has been lovingly grown into an 'S' shape to show off its trunk and branches. Covered in glossy oval leaves, summer will see it produce tiny white scented flowers which are followed by small black fruits (which shouldn't be eaten). A great choice for beginners wanting to learn about the enchanting art of bonsai, or for those who want to add to their collection, Privet is a strong plant that takes well to bonsai styling techniques and produces a good thick trunk. Very fast growing, low maintenance, easy to prune and not too fussy about where it should be positioned, it's no surprise that this is an all-time favourite! As it's so vigorous, this is a hungry tree needing plenty of food and water. It's important not to let the shoots grown too long, as the tree will lose its 'miniature' appearance, so when shoots are 4cm long trim them back to the first pair of new leaves. Ligustrum, like all bonsai, has a symbolic meaning, and in this case it is peace and friendship, making it a beautifully thoughtful gift to somebody special. Quite a hardy bonsai, it can be kept outdoors for much of the year if you wish, and especially summer.
Here's the perfect place to start if you want to cultivate your own bonsai and enjoy this ancient and fascinating horticultural art form. This Brush Cherry - Syzygium has been trained by skilful cultivation into perfect miniature form. Already fully established in its own decorative plasticplanter this beautiful little tree will provide an instant focal point to any well lit room. It may even treat you to white flowers in spring, followed by red fruits in the autumn! Syzygium are native to Australia and New Zealand and are particularly well suited to bonsai culture, readily branching and forming impressive gnarled trunks as they age. They're easy to care for needing only a light trim each autumn to encourage branching. Water well as the compost becomes dry but avoid the tree standing in water. Feed occasionally with bonsai feed and your tree should thrive and last a lifetime or more! Your tree will enjoy a summer holiday on a table outdoors, but be careful to keep it watered.
Alocasia 'Cucullata', also known as the Hooded Dwarf Elephant Ear is an evergreen, ornamental houseplant that makes a wonderful addition to your home. The glossy green foliage is lush and heart-shaped, bringing an exotic touch to your home. This fast growing foliage plant originates from the tropics of Asia, and prefers a shady area so when growing it in your home, give it plenty of light and water but not direct sunlight -position it by a bright window. Not only spectacular to look at, leafy tropical houseplants also provide a beneficial air-cleaning service. It has been found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as an established plant in a 12cm nursery pot, Alocasia cucullata will grow to a height of about 90cm.
Alocasia 'Polly', is a stunning evergreen, ornamental houseplant that makes a wonderful addition to your home. The glossy, variegated arrow-like leaves are lush and heart-shaped, dark emerald green with contrasting veins and even darker undersides, perfect for adding a tropical feel to your home. This fast growing foliage plant originates from the tropics of Asia, and prefers a shady area so when growing it in your home, give it plenty of light and water but not direct sunlight -position it by a bright window. Not only spectacular to look at, leafy tropical houseplants also provide air-cleaning benefits. It has been found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm nursery pot, Alocasia 'Polly' will grow to a height of about 40cm.
Instantly recognisable, almost everyone must have had the classic Spider Plant in their home or office one time or another! Hugely popular because it's so easy to grow, and fantastic for beginners, you just can't go wrong with these low maintenance lovelies. Long, arching variegated foliage hangs down the side of the pot making it ideal for sitting on a shelf or in a hanging basket, and as the plant grows, you'll see small white flowers and cascading stems appear carrying baby plants at their ends. You can let these hang down, or cut them off and pot them up to give you more plants. Indoor gardening is a great way to reconnect with nature and the range of plants that are suitable for your home is constantly growing, and tending your plants is a great way to improve mental health and wellbeing. Also, houseplants clear the air and remove toxins and in the case of Chlorophytum, particularly benzene and formaldehyde. Supplied as a potted plant in a 12cm pot, reaching a height and spread of 50cm (1½ft).
Crassula ovata, more commonly known as the Jade Plant or Money Plant, is a fabulous succulent that's said to be lucky, attracting wealth, and is incredibly popular all over the world, and deservedly so! The shiny leaves of this evergreen, bushy plant are a rich jade green in colour with a slight red tinge to their edges. Although slow growing, Crassula can reach 2m in height, so it makes a bold and dramatic specimen houseplant, and as it loves the sun, you'll find the perfect spot on a bright windowsill or in conservatory. During late summer, clusters of lightly scented, small star-shaped white or pale pink flowers appear all over the plant. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. One of the easiest houseplants to look after, Crassula needs nothing more than a regular feed during the growing season, and little water. Supplied as a potted plant in a 12cm pot, reaching a height of 2m (6½ft) and spread of 1.25m (4ft).
Crassula ovata, commonly known as the Jade Plant or Money Plant, is a fabulous succulent that's said to be lucky, attracting wealth. Incredibly popular all over the world and 'Sunset' is a stunning variety! Evergreen and bushy, the leaves of this plant are a beautifully warm golden yellow colour with red edges. Slow growing, 'Sunset' can reach 1m in height, so it makes a bold and dramatic specimen houseplant, and as it loves the sun, you'll find the perfect spot on a bright windowsill or in conservatory. During late summer, clusters of lightly scented, small star-shaped white or pale pink flowers appear all other the plant. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. One of the easiest houseplants to look after, Crassula needs nothing more than a regular feed during the growing season, and little water. Supplied as a potted plant in a 12cm pot, reaching a height of 1m (3ft) in height and spread.
The coconut palm tree is a spectacular indoor plant and makes an exotic specimen for any homeSure to spark conversation, this unusual houseplant is the ultimate in tropical decoration and will become a focal point in any room. With its tall, slender trunk topped by large, tropical palm leaves, the coconut is one of the more recognisable palms and makes a splendid house guest. Plants are robust when established, but need constant humidity which can be provided by spading your coconut in a tray of wet pebbles or hortag. Your palm will not tolerate the cold and should be kept indoors. Supplied as a rooted coconut ready to go straight into the room of your choice.
Carmona, the Oriental Tea Tree, is such a simple yet artistic bonsai! Skilfully trained into an elegant 'S' shape, this perfect miniature tree is already established and presented in a shallow plastic pot. The lush, unusually shaped waxy green lobed leaves are densely packed in clusters on the branches and dotted with pretty white flowers for many months of the year, followed by tiny round fruits that can be green, red or black. The Oriental Tea Tree is popular amongst bonsai growers who have some experience, as it can be a little more challenging than other varieties. It easily develops a thick, knotted trunk which turns light grey in colour as it ages, and the attractive cracked appearance of the bark gives it an ancient look. A truly stunning and incredibly rewarding specimen, symbolising courage and heart. A native of Southeast Asia, these are a classic-looking evergreen bonsai and a real project for you to work on. Grow in a well-lit location and feed and water regularly. There is no need to use wire to shape Carmona and it can be pruned as desired for shaping and styling. The leaves are naturally small. Your tree will benefit from time on a table outdoors during summer.
Indoor gardening is a great way to reconnect with nature and the range of plants that are suitable for your home is ever-increasing and we're delighted to be able to bring the latest must-haves to you. Also known as the Never Never Plant, Ctenanthe oppenheimiana has gorgeous silver and green striped oval leaves which have dark red undersides. Perfect for a focal point in a bright spot in your home. Related to Calathea and a member of the Prayer Plant family, Ctenanthe shares their fascinating and unusual habit with leaves that close upwards at night, showing off the dark red undersides. Beautiful to look at, these leafy tropical houseplants also help to clean the air in your home. It has been found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm pot, growing to a height and spread of 75cm (2½ft).
If you are looking for an unusual trailing succulent that is totally 'on trend' and that's easy to care for Peperomia prostrata is the perfect choice. Its unusual heart shaped leaves are dappled with green and sage patterns with shaded red undersides. Commonly referred to as the String of Turtles vine it has long trailing stems which can grow up to 1 metre long. It will thrive in a light position with some shade which makes it wonderful for placing high up on a shelf where the stems can hang freely. Supplied in a 14cm hanging pot.
'Scandens Brasil' is a gorgeous vine-forming Philodendron that can be trained up a support or grown in an indoor hanging basket and allowed to trail towards the ground. This bright and striking houseplant boasts beautiful heart-shaped variegated foliage in lime green, yellow and dark green and pale yellow and green stems that will clamber and climb to a length of about 1.2m (4ft). Also known as the Sweetheart Plant because of the shape of its leaves, it's easy to see why this is such a popular houseplant. Found naturally in Southern Thailand and Malaysia, it looks wonderful with its handsome leaves and grows quickly during spring and summer. It is incredibly easy to care for, requiring a bright spot away from direct sunlight and slightly damp soil. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK plant lovers at every level of experience. You can therefore grow this houseplant with confidence. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm nursery pot with a mosspole, growing to a height of 1.2m (4ft) and width of 40cm (16in).
Also known as the Japanese Grey Bark Elm, Zelkova serrata is a wonderful starting point as you enter the magical world of bonsai. It is a delightful deciduous tree with a naturally upright growing habit, peeling grey bark and serrated glossy dark green leaves. Years of highly skilled training and pruning have resulted in an elegantly shaped miniature tree, grown in a special ceramic bonsai pot and already well established. A native of Japan and China, Zelkova is happy in a cool, bright room away from heat sources, and it will also thrive outdoors from early summer, where it will soon acclimatise to cooler nights and warmer days. As a deciduous tree, it will lose its leaves in the autumn, and it's at this time that you should bring it back indoors for the winter, gradually reacclimatising. Trees that have been kept indoors year-round may retain some of their foliage over winter. Bonsai need regular watering as they can easily dry out. This is especially important if your Zelkova is growing outdoors, when the small amount of compost in the pot can dry out amazingly quickly on a warm, sunny day. Also, regular feeding between March and September is necessary to keep it growing healthily. Pruning will be required to maintain the shape of your tree, so give it a light trim each autumn. Also, during the growing season any long shoots or crossing branches should be trimmed back. Supplied ready planted, 22-25cm tall including a 12cm ceramic bonsai pot with tray.
House plants are back, and more popular than ever. A native of Lord Howe Island, the Kentia Palm will make a fabulous addition to your home. It gets its botanical name 'Howea forsteriana' from the island and was brought over to the UK in the 1870s where is because an exotic status symbol with the Victorians. A beautiful indoor palm, it produces tall stems of glossy green, arching leaves that grow to different heights creating an architectural statement wherever you decide to house it. The Kentia palm has very simple needs and will tolerate some neglect, just position it somewhere that is light but out of any direct sunlight. Keep the leaves fresh with regular misting, making it perfect choice for all levels of experience. This gorgeous palm also makes a great gift idea for anyone who hasn't got an outside space to garden. House plants are fantastic at helping keep the air in your home clean as it filters out pollutants keeping it fresh and clean. According to a NASA study, it can remove formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene, found in furniture, fireplace smoke, and common household products. Supplied as an established plant in a 20cm pot, approx. 120cm tall.
Ficus 'Lyrata' is a magnificent indoor specimen tree with huge, glossy, violin shaped leaves that give it its more common name, the Fiddle Leaf Fig. The lush, shiny leaves have prominent pale green veins and face upwards and are much larger than other Ficus, growing to 30cm long and 13cm wide. This is a great plant for adding some serious and dramatic greenery to your indoor space. Eventually growing to a height and spread of 3m (10ft), but this will be restricted by pot size and pruning. Being a native to tropical parts of Africa, 'Lyrata' prefers slightly humid conditions, so it will benefit from a misting of fresh water from a spray bottle every day. Alternatively, place the pot on a tray of pebbles filled with water, but don't let the bottom of the pot sit in the water. Supplied as a potted plant in a 17cm nursery pot.
With large, uniquely shaped leaves, Alocasia 'Zebrina' is an evergreen, ornamental houseplant that makes a unique addition to your home. The glossy, green foliage is arrow headed and heart-shaped, and this is an indoor plant that's sure to get a lot of attention. Quick and easy to grow, Zebrina has a distinctive, striped stem with markings that look like a zebra's stripes, hence its name. This unique, one-of-a-kind foliage plant originates from the tropics of Asia, and prefers a shady area so when growing it in your home, give it plenty of light and water but not direct sunlight -position it by a bright window. Not only spectacular to look at, leafy tropical houseplants also provide a beneficial air-cleaning service. In a 20-year study by NASA, it was found that houseplants can actually improve the environment in our homes, clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm nursery pot, Alocasia Zebrina will grow to a height of about 1m.