Where Do House Plants Originate
Essentially, house plants come from the forests, jungles and deserts of the tropics and sub-tropics. However, that is not the complete picture. A number of species from the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands have ... [... more]
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Sago Palm
Despite its common name, this plant is not in fact a palm but in fact a cycad. Originally from Japan and Korea, it has been cultivated for centuries. It's undemanding and easy to care for, and can also be kept as a long-lived house plant. It has ... [... more]
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African Violets
Finaly place the cuttings on a window sill or in a greenhouse remembering to keep them out of direct sunlight as excessive heat during the day will prevent rooting. You shouls have about 50% of the cutting root in 4 ... [... more]
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Cheese Plant
After cutting the stem pack it with damp moss. Arrange the moss so that some of the moss is in the cut. The purpose is to get the cut moist whilst the stem produces some roots. Next wrap the area with a clear plastic ... [... more]
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Propagation
Propagation normally involves the removal of part of the plant i.e. the stem, leaf or root and encouraging the cutting to form the missing parts of the plant. For example a stem cutting will be encouraged to form new ... [... more]
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Houseplant Care
Repotting - Most houseplants will grow a lot better if they are regularly potted on into larger pots. If they become potbound, their growth rate will rapidly decrease. As ever, there are exceptions to this, and some ... [... more]
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Dr Hessayon's Houseplant Expert
A complete guide to the care and maintenance of houseplants. [... more]
£12.00
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Osmogro House Plant Watering System
Osmogro provides a simple solution to the problem of plant watering. The result of 20 years of biomaterials research it works in harmony with the plant's own natural osmotic processes to ensure it gets exactly the correct amount of water all the time. T [... more]
£9.00
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How to Grow House Plants and Exotics DVD
This How To Grow House Plants and Exotics DVD takes you through all activities required to create and maintain attractive plants. This DVD gives in depth coverage of topics from preparation soils and potting to choice and arrangement of species. Al [... more]
£10.00
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Levington Houseplant Compost 18 litre
A premium blend compost rich in nutrients for stronger more colourful plants. It contains the unique Stimulex bio-stimulant for vigorous healthy plant growth. Suitable for houseplant potting indoor hanging baskets and terraria. Pack size: 18 litres. & ... [... more]
£3.50
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Dr Hessayon's Houseplant Expert Book 2
'Must have' sequel to the world's bestselling houseplant book. [... more]
£9.00
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Baby Bio House Plant Spray500ml
Convenient ready to use houseplant insecticide containing permethrin and Bioallethrin. Controls most insect pests. 500ml. [... more]
£4.59
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