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An easy to grow selection which do not grow too big or need large supports for their growth

All tolerate central heating & thrive in a bright position, out of full sun. Many also clean the air, removing toxins often present in modern homes from carpets and furnishings

Model	Item Name	Price
1.5 litre pot	Adiantum 'Maidenhair Fern' This fern is a sub-tropical plant with very delicate filigree foliage with the light green leaves contrasting wonderfully with the jet black stems. Needs dappled shade and high humidity so ideal in a kitchen or bathroom, in drier rooms stand on a saucer of gravel which is kept moist. Feed regularly in growing season. Temp. minimum 5C. Bushy plants supplied in 1.5 litre pots, ht. 25 cm, spread 25 cm Available within 5 days	£4.99 ... more info
2 litre pot	Aspidistra elatior 'Cast Iron Plant' Aspidistra elatior has the common name of the Cast Iron Plant because it can tolerate considerable neglect. Loved by the Victorians for it's tolerance of shady corners and low termperatures. For a quick growing healthy plant feed fortnightly in spring and summer. Keep drier in winter. Temp above 5C Our aspidistras are in 2 litre pots and each plant has a minimum of four large leaves. Shipped within 3 days	£8.99 ... more info
1.5 litre	Clivia miniata - Kaffir Lily Clivia miniata or The Kaffir Lily is an easy to grow houseplant with large, strap like, glossy, dark green leaves. The large orange funnel shaped flowers appear once or sometimes twice per year. Clivia miniata is a very useful houseplant as it prefers some shade from direct sun and thrives in dry conditions. Supplied in a 1.5 litre pot, five to six leaves, each about 25cm in length. No flowers at present. Shipped within 3 days	£5.99 ... more info
1 litre pot	Dracaena marginata Easy to grow houseplant with rosettes of dark green leaves, each edged in crimson. Mature plants have bare stems with rosettes carried at the ends of each stem. Very architectural. Tolerates some shade. Feed fortnightly in summer, keep drier in winter. Prefers a small pot Supplied on a stem about 25 cm, two to three rosettes Available within 1 week	£4.99 ... more info
2/3 litre pot	Fatsia japonica 'False Castor Oil Plant' The False Castor Oil Plant has leaves similar in shape to the Castor Oil plant which gives it it's common name. Fatsia japonica has lush green foliage and is one of the most versatile of plants as it is suitable for the house, conservatory, patio or planting out in the garden. Indoors Fatsia will be evergreen, outdoors it will keep it's leaves in mild winters but lose them when really cold. Fully hardy, re-grows new leaves each spring. Happy in sun or shade, will grow where many other plants...	£4.99 ... more info
5 litre pot	Howea fosteriana Kentia Palm. Found only on Lord Howe Island, off the coast of Australia, this graceful palm is relatively easy to grow provided it is given a bright spot out of direct sunlight. Needs regular feeding and watering during the summer, but allow to dry out between each watering. Supplied ht. approx 80 cm, in 5 litre pots, very bushy plants with 6 or 7 fronds Available within 1 week	£19.99 ... more info
1 litre	Jasmine polyanthemum Twining climber covered in small white flowers which fill the air with a lovely fragrance. Flowers on and off through summer. Ideal for a sunny windowsill or conservatory. Feed and water often in spring and summer, keep slightly dry in winter Supplied in 1 litre pot, full of buds and flowers, trained around a wire hoop. Available within 1 week	£4.99 ... more info
1 litre	Licuala grandis 'Ruffled Fan Palm' Licuala grandis is a spectacular palm with a single, slim trunk and huge rounded, slightly pleated leaves. A good conservatory or house palm, needs some shade, morning sun is ok, or dappled shade. Licuala grandis really is an indoor palm and dislikes the cold or draughts. This palm also likes to be misted now and again to maintain humidity. Keep fairly dry in winter, minimum temp. 15C. Feed during growing season. From the New Hebrides Supplied in 1 litre pots, young plants with 4 or 5 fronds,...	£12.99 ... more info
Lemon, 12cm pot	Phalaenopsis 'Moth Orchid' Perfectly formed flowers which last weeks. Likes warm, centrally heated homes & good light, not in full sun. Feed occasionally in spring and summer. Water as it dries out in the growing season but do not allow to stand in water more than 20 minutes. Keep much drier in winter. Do not cut off flower spike once flower fades as they often flower again from the same spike The plant supplied is lemon colour (actual photo of plants supplied) with two flower spikes both with buds and flowers....	£14.99 ... more info
9cm pot	Phalaenopsis 'Moth Orchid' Perfectly formed flowers which last weeks. Likes warm, centrally heated homes & good light, not in full sun. Feed occasionally in spring and summer. Water as it dries out in the growing season but do not allow to stand in water more than 20 minutes. Keep much drier in winter. Do not cut off flower spike once flower fades as they often flower again from the same spike The plant supplied is a mini flowering plant with two to three leaves and a branched flower spikes with buds/flowers. They...	£8.99 ... more info