Carex, two Falls favourites
March 2, 2026 3:40 pmWhen the hallmark characteristics of a successful hybrid are strong performance, texture, and reliability, new introductions are worth watching. The Carex Fall Series…
Xerogems
July 15, 2025 10:05 amWater-smart gardeners would group their plants together based on their watering needs. So, let’s do that with indoor plants with…
Dramatic Decor
May 13, 2025 3:09 pmWhen it’s gloomy outside, you can rely on bold-patterned foliage to bring brightness to your indoor landscape. Calatheas When it…
Trees for Indoors
February 28, 2025 11:54 amIndoor trees may be trendy, but they are also timeless plants that bring life to a home. There is an…
The versatility of Anthuriums
December 20, 2024 7:57 amWith their glossy heart-shaped leaves and colourful spathes, anthuriums are a vibrant and exotic addition to any houseplant family. Thriving…
10 of the best plant gifts
December 18, 2024 4:59 pmYou simply can’t go wrong giving a plant as a Christmas gift. We’ve put together our collection of the most…
Orchid Christmas
November 21, 2024 1:25 pmA Phalaenopsis orchid is the perfect gift for someone special and a décor item that will transform a festive table…
Grow a jungle
October 16, 2024 8:32 amStill very much a trend in houseplant circles, the over the-top topical feel transports us to exotic destinations and makes…
Beach vibes
September 20, 2024 2:37 pmA light, sunny interior with a beach vibe is one of the most serene you can get. Reminiscent of sandy…
Bring the Med indoors
August 19, 2024 1:22 pmPots of citrus and herbs in terracotta pots against a sapphire blue sea backdrop is an iconic Mediterranean-style look. But…
String Succulents for Indoors
August 1, 2024 11:34 amRead in Afrikaans Succulents are not usually easy plants to grow indoors. However, one category of succulents has completely taken…
Dopamine Décor
June 24, 2024 12:01 pmThe latest trend to hit the décor scene is called dopamine décor. Bring together vibrant colours, bold patterns, tactile textures,…
African Houseplants
May 19, 2024 4:27 pmIf your home is filled with houseplant favourites like monsteras and fiddle leaf figs, you may be looking for something…
Find the Eclectic in Your Houseplants
April 17, 2024 9:29 amWe often become eclectic designers as we grow older. We gather items from our travels and things we like and…
Calandiva ‘Else’
February 12, 2024 1:11 pmFor long-lasting blooms in great bold colours, try Calandiva ‘Else’, also known as Kalanchoe ‘Else’. A variety of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana,…
Moths On A Stem
January 12, 2024 10:03 amPhalaenopsis orchids are one of the prettiest flowering indoor plants and they are very easy to grow. The name Phalaenopsis…
Planting In Glass Containers
December 13, 2023 8:19 pmHere are 3 great ways to be creative when planting in glass containers – namely glass planters, terrariums, and cutting…
Back To School With A Plant
December 8, 2023 9:22 amIf you’re sending a kid off to boarding school or varsity, why not send a pot plant with them to…
Striking Houseplants
November 22, 2023 3:56 pmTake a closer look at these must-have striking houseplants The houseplant craze shows no signs of dying down. In fact,…
Add A Touch Of Joy With Poinsettias
November 15, 2023 2:43 pmThe number one houseplant over the festive season has to be potted poinsettias. Euphorbia pulcherrima, also known as Mexican flame…
Black Houseplants
November 8, 2023 2:27 pmRead in Afrikaans Set the mood by adding black houseplants into your home. Many homeowners shy away from the use…
Turn Your Cypress Into Christmas
October 16, 2023 9:58 amCompact, lush and evergreen, a potted cypress makes a beautiful, decorated tree for the festive season. Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ has…
Ginseng Ficus
September 14, 2023 11:29 amHouseplants that almost take care of themselves and have significant design value. Ficus microcarpa in its potted form is often…
Flamingo Party
August 16, 2023 1:42 pmAlso known as the flamingo flower or flamingo lily, anthuriums are known for their heart-shaped leaves and shiny flowers which…
Everblooming Begonias
July 19, 2023 2:49 pmHouseplant enthusiasts looking for flowering colour indoors can look no further than Begonia elatior. These semi-tuberous hybrids are known to…
Peace Lily Care
March 29, 2023 11:48 amThe peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is an iconic houseplant that deserves attention for it’s almost indestructible nature, beautiful dark green leaves…
Curcuma – Tulips from the tropics
March 29, 2023 11:38 amThe Curcuma genus of plants includes the edible spice Curcuma longa, better known as turmeric. It also includes these lovely…
Plants for Balconies
February 27, 2023 12:30 pmFollowing on from our balcony feature, here are designer Karen’s top choices for container plants that can cope with the…
Potted Mini Roses
November 22, 2022 3:59 pmA potted rose has many uses – it can make a lovely gift and can spruce up a patio or…
Designing With Containers
July 15, 2022 3:11 pmThe existence of potted plants as contained gardens must surely stretch deep back into time immemorial. Imagine, if you will,…
Mastering Indoor Plant Propagation
June 15, 2022 1:12 pmCommon plants may be inexpensive, but propagated plants are free – nothing can beat that. Once you begin collecting plants…
Indoor Plant: Troubleshooting Guide
June 8, 2022 2:42 pmWhat is wrong with my houseplant? This is probably the most common concern in indoor gardening. There are many culprits…
Succulent Exhibitionists
May 12, 2022 11:48 amIndoor plants are considered to be part of the décor, so why not make them shine? Here are three ways…
Indoor Plant Care: Reading a Plants Needs
May 11, 2022 3:20 pmThe explosion in popularity of indoor gardening has had an unfortunate consequence – a rise in misinformation about indoor plants.…
Succulents to Grow Indoors
April 11, 2022 2:08 pmRead in Afrikaans It can be a challenge to keep indoor succulents happy as they generally need at least four…
When to Water Houseplants
March 4, 2022 3:11 pmMany houseplants are lost due to watering issues. So how do you actually figure out when they are thirsty? Although…
Three Plants for Inside and Outside
February 18, 2022 3:58 pmIn Mother Nature’s book there is no such a thing as an indoor plant per se. What we gardeners use…
A beginner’s guide to indoor plants
January 10, 2022 10:35 amIn the century of tiny apartments and blaring screens, young nature lovers struggle to get their gardening fix. The solution,…
A Peperomia for Every Season
December 1, 2021 1:58 pmLees in Afrikaans The peperomia is a houseplant collector’s dream. Also known as radiator plants (for their love of warm…
Tropical Style for Indoors
November 30, 2021 1:27 pmBromeliads can add intrigue as well as wonderful forms and colours to your home. Bromeliads have made an effortless leap…
The Great Indoors
November 22, 2021 10:51 amHow to enhance your interior with plants. The choices for indoor plant-scaping are endless – a large potted palm, a…
Build Your Own Plant Stand
July 1, 2021 12:08 pmThis epic plant stand is made with plumbing pipes and sealed with tinted Woodoc 50 Exterior Sealer. For this DIY,…
Balcony bulbs
April 26, 2021 9:42 amImagine a little balcony or patio decorated with pots filled with flowering daffodils and tulips in spring, and imagine windowsills…
Benefits of Indoor Plants
April 22, 2021 11:41 amWhy we need indoor plants As you may have noticed when strolling through interior shops lately, nature is a huge…
Frame Your Indoor Plants
November 5, 2020 4:56 pmThis simple frame is an unusual way to display plants on a desk or wall. Build this frame for indoor…
Calatheas
May 5, 2020 3:57 pmCalatheas make for great indoor plants, and even garden plants providing you are in a sub-tropical area. These plants originate…
Indoor Fern Care
March 18, 2020 12:30 pmPteridomania (Fern Fever) seems to have returned with the recent boom in indoor plant popularity. Ferns can be seen on…
Best Indoor Bromeliads
November 22, 2019 3:46 pmBromeliads have made an effortless leap from outdoor jungle to stylish indoor tropical plants. Elegant enough to match most modern…
Cover your plants in style
October 7, 2019 3:30 pmGet the best out of your potted plants. Indoor plants are a growing trend, one that is being embraced for…
3 Indoor Plants For Your Home
May 20, 2019 8:00 amFicus Elastica ‘Robusta’ Ficus Elastica, commonly known as the rubber plant, has become a recent indoor plant staple. Its large…
Fuchsia Electric Lights
January 9, 2019 1:49 pmFuchsia Electric Lights is the result of new breeding, which has produced a Fuchsia that thrives in full sun. It…
Potted Ferns
February 19, 2018 10:35 amFashions may change but ferns in pots have always been trendsetters. Potted ferns have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental decoration…
Mini Rose Garden
February 16, 2018 9:10 amIt takes less than 30 minutes to create a mini rose garden using one patio rose in bloom and two…
Indestructible houseplants
February 15, 2018 3:12 pmToo much kindness – rather than neglect – might kill off these nearly indestructible houseplants! If you have children, there will…
Pot some Azaleas
February 8, 2018 3:26 pmRhododendrons, or Azaleas as they are referred to here in South Africa, are amongst the most beautiful of all flowering…
Sansevieria trifasciata
January 11, 2018 1:17 pmMother-in-Law’s Tongue Sansevieria trifasciata is a tough, hardy and enduring succulent from Africa is making a strong fashion statement in…
Pachypodium lamerei
January 8, 2018 2:31 pmMadagascan Palm A tall, ultimately tree-like succulent from Madagascar, hence the name Madagascan Palm, with a pronounced stem covered in…
Monstera deliciosa
January 8, 2018 10:45 amSwiss Cheese Plant, Delicious Monster These are completely at home in a retro-style décor setting, the Delicious Monster is a…
Euphorbia trigona
December 19, 2017 9:18 amAfrican Milk Tree, High Chaparall, Cathedral Cactus Euphorbia Trigona – a tall, slender and erect succulent from Namibia. The dark…
Cymbidium hybrids
December 15, 2017 1:16 pmBoat Orchid The genus Cymbidium in the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family consists of about 50 species, from which many thousands of…
Cussonia Paniculata
December 15, 2017 1:07 pmHighveld Cabbage Tree or Kiepersol Cussonia Paniculata, the ‘Highveld Cabbage Tree’ or ‘Kiepersol’, is a small, decorative and evergreen tree,…
Cactus
December 15, 2017 12:01 pmThe benefits of displaying indoor plants in our homes are huge. Plants are a décor tool, moisturiser, therapist, climate improver…
Asparagus Densiflorus ‘Myersii’
December 14, 2017 11:16 amFoxtail or Cat’s tail Asparagus Densiflorus ‘Myersii‘ (Foxtail or Cat’s tail), which has remained popular for decades. A cultivar of…
Alocasia cucullata
December 13, 2017 2:54 pmSpear Queen Alocasia Cucullata is a spectacular evergreen foliage plant belonging to the Elephant’s Ear family. Upright, fleshy, rhizomatous stems…
Aglaonema varieties
December 13, 2017 2:06 pmSilver Queen, Maria Compacta, Pattaya Beauty The benefits of displaying indoor plants in our homes are huge. Plants are a…
Ficus Hanging Around
December 7, 2017 1:44 pmIf you visit any stockist of indoor plants you are sure to come across small potted trees called Ficus Microcarpa…
Cinerarias by any other name
April 19, 2016 11:55 pmThis beautiful flowering plant with daisy flowers in a spectacular range of bright colours is still affectionately called cinerarias by…
Scaevola aemula
January 14, 2016 11:21 amOne Australian perennial that contributes a new hybrid almost yearly is Scaevola Aemula, and sometimes the new release differs only…
Philodendrons
September 2, 2015 8:48 amThe last couple of decades have seen many hundreds of thousands of these leafy Philodendrons absorbed into gardens around the…
Hellebores
July 28, 2015 6:55 amFalling in love three or more times a day (and not getting into trouble) is a distinct possibility when you…
Euphorbia pulcherrima
June 8, 2015 11:08 amPoinsettia Euphorbia Pulcherrima is a deciduous large shrub or small tree that has rich green leaves with dentate (toothed) margins.…
Distictis buccinatoria
May 8, 2015 7:59 amThis showy climber, the Mexican Blood Trumpet, from Mexico was planted extensively by local gardeners during the latter half of…
Coloured Leaves from the Tropics
March 27, 2015 8:30 amIn the tropical climates around the globe, leaves are often as bright and colourful as the flowers. The hot, humid…
How to Grow Bleeding Heart (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
March 26, 2015 11:06 amFew climbers rival the dramatic charm of Clerodendrum thomsoniae, commonly known as Bleeding Heart. When in full bloom, its brilliant red flowers emerge from…
Clerodendrum nutans
March 26, 2015 10:46 amNodding Clerodendrum, Bridal Veil There is no need to mourn the end of summer when splendid autumn flowerers like Clerodendrum Nutans…
Balcony Planters
March 24, 2015 11:08 amThese new balcony planters in fashionable colours are idea to plant up with easy to grow plants in complementary colours.…
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