Here at the Palm Centre we believe that houseplants make the most wonderful housewarming gift. From students settling into a new share house to a young couple moving into their first home, giving someone a living organism is the most beautiful and sustainable way of wishing them success in their new environment.
It’s relatively easy to find houseplants that enjoy brightly lit indoor locations, either on a windowsill or nearby. But what about those darker corners of the room which don’t receive as much light? While no green plant can survive total darkness, you may be surprised to hear that there are plenty that can cope with lower light levels. Most of these plants originate from tropical and subtropical forests, where the dense canopy can greatly restrict the amount of light that filters down to the understorey, making them a perfect choice to lighten up those gloomy corners around the house.
Here are our top five picks for those tricky locations.
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Chlorosis in houseplants is a common issue where the leaves lose their green colouration due to insufficient chlorophyll production. This can be caused by various factors such as nutrient deficiencies, improper watering, poor soil quality, inadequate sunlight, and/or pests and diseases.
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As well as their aesthetic appeal, many houseplants also act as air purifiers, absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen. Read our top five picks below.
Banana plants are among the easiest of exotic plants to grow and new species are introduced all the time. The species of bananas that are suited for indoor use are dwarf varieties of the tropical species that actually make your everyday bananas. They can be add a touch of tropical to any indoor setting.
Peace Lilies (Spathiphyllum), with their lush green foliage and elegant white flowers, are popular choices for indoor plants in the UK. These versatile plants can thrive in a variety of conditions, making them suitable for both experienced and new plant parents.
Most of the plants sold online will be delivered to you in plastic nursery pots. These are not always the best looking and most likely won’t fit any home style you may have. Here are some tips on how to choose the decorative pot that is the appropriate size for your newly purchased plant.
The Bird of Paradise is a tropical plant in the family better known as gingers. This family includes 7 species of plants ranging from a few feet in height up to 5 metres (16 feet), like for example the Traveller’s Palm.
Prayer plants can seem a high-maintenance choice at first, because they require the perfect combination elements. They thrive best when provided with tropical forest like conditions: warm, moist, gentle airflow, and a bit of fertiliser. But when you set up the best conditions from the start and understand how to care for this plant, it will fairly easy to maintain it.
Have you ever seen a houseplant cry? Ok, well perhaps not actually weeping, but have you ever noticed that some houseplants drip a water-like substance from their leaves? If so, then you’ve witnessed a phenomenon that goes by the name of guttation.
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