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common camellia

common camellia

Camellia japonica

A variable, upright to spreading, branching, evergreen shrub which can reach a height of 10m. Leaves are a deep glossy green, oval to ovate, tapering to a short point and 7-10cm long. Solitary, white or pink flowers 6-10cm in diameter are borne at the end of branchlets in spring

string of beads

string of beads

Curio rowleyanus

A tender, evergreen succulent with long trailing stems and fleshy mid-green spherical leaves. Produces paintbrush-shaped, white/cream fragrant flowers in summer

weeping fig

Ficus benjamina

An evergreen shrub or tree to 3m or more, with pendulous branches bearing glossy, slender-pointed ovate leaves to 12cm in length. Flowers insignificant, followed by reddish-orange fruits 1cm in length, becoming black

mother-of-pearl plant

mother-of-pearl plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense

A clump-forming succulent forming basal rosettes to 10cm wide of pointed, grey-green leaves that are often tinged with pink and are borne at the end of trailing stems. Short sprays of star-shaped, yellow and red flowers are borne in summer

tongue-shaped guzmania

tongue-shaped guzmania

Guzmania lingulata

An evergreen bromeliad forming rosettes of strap-shaped, glossy bright green leaves, from the centres of which arise short-stemmed spikes of yellow and white flowers with spreading orange or red bracts

zebra haworthia

zebra haworthia

Haworthiopsis fasciata

A rosette-forming succulent to 12cm tall, with stiffly fleshy, narrowly triangular, dark green leaves; these bear distinct bands of white, warty tubercules on the outer surface. In summer, wiry stems to 40cm long carry tubular white flowers

Amaryllis

Hippeastrum hybridum

Hippeastrum hybridum, commonly known as amaryllis, is a bulbous perennial producing large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, white, orange or bi-colors. The leaves are strap-shaped, arising from the bulb after flowering or concurrently, and can reach 30–60 cm in length. Plants typically grow 30–60 cm tall and 15–30 cm wide, with an upright habit. The showy blooms make it a popular indoor plant for winter and spring decoration.

old lady cactus

old lady cactus

Mammillaria hahniana

M. hahniana is a cactus with solitary or clustered stems to 20cm in height, with dense white bristles and fine spines; flowers 1cm in length, rose-red, followed by small red fruits

Thai Constellation Monstera

Thai Constellation Monstera

Monstera deliciosa Thai Constellation

Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation' is a striking variegated cultivar with large, heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy white to pale yellow patches and streaks. The leaves develop characteristic fenestrations and splits as they mature, adding to its architectural appeal. This climbing evergreen can reach 1.5–2.5 metres indoors, with a bushy, upright habit when supported. Its dramatic foliage makes it a sought‑after specimen for interior tropical displays.

watermelon begonia

watermelon begonia

Peperomia argyreia

P. argyreia is a bushy perennial to 20cm tall, with ovate green leaves, attractively striped with silver bands between the veins, borne on red stalks; flowers greenish, minute, in short spikes

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum

Philodendron gloriosum is a stunning tropical plant with large, heart-shaped leaves that have a velvety texture and prominent white veins. The leaves can reach up to 40 cm in length, creating a dramatic display. It grows as a creeping or climbing perennial, making it ideal for indoor trellises or hanging baskets. The foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round interest.

elephant bush

Portulacaria afra

A slow-growing, evergreen succulent shrub with small, fleshy, glossy green leaves. Mature stems have greyish bark and young stems are often flushed with red. Clusters of tiny, saucer-shaped pale pink flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in summer

Bengal rose

Rosa chinensis

China rose, an ancestor of most of our modern garden hybrid roses. Variable growth about 1.2 to 1.8m tall with stout branches and glossy green leaves composed of 3-5 leaflets and single crimson or pink, occasionally white blooms 5cm across, flowering continuously from June to September, then scarlet fruits (hips) follow

Satin Pothos

Scindapsus pictus

Scindapsus pictus is an evergreen tropical climber with heart-shaped, rich green leaves flecked with silvery-grey blotches and small dots. The leaf surface has a soft, satin-like sheen that gives the plant its common name. It climbs by means of aerial roots when given a moss pole or other support, yet the stems also trail attractively from hanging baskets or shelves. Mature leaves often become larger and more deeply marked as the plant climbs. Although it belongs to the arum family, flowers are small and rarely produced indoors.

pinwheel

Aeonium haworthii

An evergreen subshrub, each branch ending with a fleshy rosette of broad grey-green leaves. Panicles of small pale yellow or pink-tinged flowers

Frydek Alocasia

Frydek Alocasia

Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'

Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek' is a striking evergreen perennial with large, arrow-shaped, deep green leaves that have a velvety texture and prominent white veins. It forms a clump of upright stems, each bearing a single leaf. This compact cultivar is prized for its dramatic foliage and adds a tropical feel to indoor spaces.

Black Velvet Alocasia

Black Velvet Alocasia

Alocasia reginula

Alocasia reginula, commonly known as Black Velvet, is a compact, evergreen perennial with striking heart-shaped leaves. The foliage has a deep velvety black-green surface and silvery-white veins, creating a dramatic contrast. It typically reaches a height of 30-60 cm and forms a clump of upright stems. This plant is prized for its unique ornamental foliage and is ideal for indoor containers or terrariums.

Clarinerved Anthurium

Clarinerved Anthurium

Anthurium clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium is a striking foliage plant with large, heart-shaped leaves that have a velvety texture and prominent silvery-white veins. It grows as an epiphytic clump-forming perennial, typically reaching 30-60 cm in height and spread. The main ornamental value lies in its ornate leaves, though it also produces greenish-white spathes with a pinkish spadix under ideal conditions.

King anthurium

Anthurium veitchii

Anthurium veitchii is an evergreen epiphyte prized for its enormous, leathery, deeply pleated leaves borne in a loose rosette. Each ribbed leaf is dark green and can reach 1 m or more in length in mature plants, with a distinctly corrugated surface created by prominent parallel veins. The inflorescence is a slender greenish-white spathe and a cream spadix, but the dramatic foliage is the main ornamental feature. Plants form a clump over time as the short stem produces new leaves from the crown.

Zebra plant

Aphelandra squarrosa

Aphelandra squarrosa is a compact, evergreen shrub with upright, branching stems and large, glossy dark green leaves marked by bold white or cream stripes along the veins. In late summer and autumn it bears striking terminal spikes of bright yellow flowers surrounded by golden bracts. The strongly veined foliage and showy flower spikes give it a long season of ornamental interest, and it is widely grown as a foliage houseplant. A native of warm Brazilian forests, it needs consistently warm and humid conditions.

marguerite

Argyranthemum frutescens

Argyranthemum frutescens is a variable, rounded subshrub producing coarsely-dissected bright green leaves and profuse white daisy-like flower heads, to 2cm across, with yellow disc-florets.

bird's nest fern

bird's nest fern

Asplenium nidus

An evergreen fern forming a striking rosette of strap-shaped, undivided, bright green, fronds to 1.2m in length

paper flower

Bougainvillea glabra

A virgorous climber with semi-glossy leaves to 13cm long. In summer it bears flowers formed of papery, petal-like magenta bracts. It requires the protection of a temperate glasshouse or conservatory, although potted plants can be moved outside in the summer months

common box

Buxus sempervirens

A large, evergreen shrub or small tree to 5m tall, with glossy, dark green leaves to 3cm long, and small, yellowish flowers in clusters, produced in the leaf axils during spring