Beautiful Gardens Spring Edition 2020 | Page 23

PLANT CARE HOUS E P L ANTS Boston fern TOP TIP 5 6 Combine hanging planters with feathery ferns for a modern effect 7 Emerald fern WARM & HUMID Exotic plants love the warm, moist air in your bathroom. Contrast leaf shapes for extra impact. 11 Emerald fern (Asparagus sprengeri); 12 Dragon tree (Dracaena marginata); 13 Peace lily (Spathiphyllum ‘Cupido Compacto’); 14 Flaming sword (Vriesea splendens Royale Mix); 15 Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) 10 9 8 COOL & SHADY Keeping a selection of leafy plants in your bedroom can help to boost general feelings of health and wellbeing. 5 Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata); 6 Double-stemmed orchid; 7 Swiss cheese plant (Monstera obliqua); 8 Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana); 9 Heart leaf (Philodendron scandens); 10 Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ 11 12 13 1 Inch plant (Tradescantia ‘Purple Flame’); 2 Elephant ear (Alocasia zebrina); 3 Aloe vera; 4 Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides) How often should I water my houseplants? It’s important to avoid overwatering. Only water if the compost feels dry, and always allow excess water to drain away: houseplants can rot if they sit in water. Will my houseplants need feeding? All houseplants benefit from a liquid feed during the growing season (from March to September). You can also buy specialist orchid food to encourage more flowers. Don’t feed houseplants in winter, though, or when your plant is dormant. Houseplant Focus Balanced nutrition for all houseplants Orchid Focus Formulated to prolong flowering BRIGHT & SUNNY The kitchen windowsill (pictured left) is the ideal spot for these easy- care, sun-loving plants. Houseplant Q&A STYLE NOTES Find an exciting selection of indoor pot covers in store Houseplant Myst Ideal for indoor plants, even cactus 14 15 BEAUTIFUL GARDENS/23