Winter has a way of sneaking into the bones, doesn’t it? There’s something about grey skies, wet socks, and the sun setting just after tea that makes me crave warmth in every corner of our home. And over the years, I’ve found that filling our winter spaces with living...
The one room that is often overlooked for indoor plants is your kitchen. Adding houseplants to the kitchen can freshen up the space and provide practical benefits. The right plants can help purify the air and add a splash of colour. However, not all plants thrive in...
Planning an end-of-year getaway is exciting, but if you're like me and a parent to indoor plants, the anticipation is mixed with worry about leaving my plant babies home alone. I proudly care for 45 plants, and the thought of coming home to find some of them dead is...
My journey with plants started many years ago in a bachelor's flat fresh out of my parent's house and a little cacti that I called Henry. Henry was rehomed, and today, I am the proud mamma of 42 indoor plants, and my collection is growing monthly. According to...
Most people want Indoor Plants for low light – but some homes, especially those along Camps Bay & Sea Point, are flooded with sunlight, as are some balconies, and need plants that can take high light to full sun.
So – here’s another list of plants that want lots of light…
Fiddle Leaf Figs have developed quite a reputation, a star status in a way, a much-coveted plant that almost becomes a pet to its owner. Why is this so? It needs to be cared for, and responds endearingly amazingly responsively by growing a new leaf! And a new leaf is a large event – the entire plantscape changes!
Two plants that are excellent for beginners, even those who neglect their plants, as they actually love being overcrowded and under-watered! Both have interesting succulent-type bulbs a little exposed above the soil, adding special textural interest to these plants.
