Evergreen Plants
A shrubby succulent with rosettes very dark purple, almost black leaves. An excellent plant for a sunny conservatory by patio doors or as a specimen for the summer patio. This plant can get top heavy so grow it in a heavy terracotta pot. Colouration is best in full sun. Water very sparingly especially in winter
Shrubby succulent with glossy green leaves. Needs good light all year & to be kept on the dry side in winter. Grow in loam-based compost and a heavy pot for stability. Min temp 2°C.
Shrubby, well branched succulent with very dark purple leaves in summer which turn green in winter. More vigourous though not as dark as 'Zwartkop'
Attractive succulent forming geometric mounds of tight rosettes of short softly spined leaves. Spikes of orange flowers in summer. Reasonably winter hardy if kept dry.
This species one of the 'grass' Aloes, has narrow spotted leaves held in fan shaped clumps which divide at the base. Red flowers should appear on 2 ft. stems.
This popular succulent is very useful to have around the home. The fleshy interior of the leaves can soothe and help heal minor skin ailments and burns. Works superbly to alleviate pain from stinging nettles. Spikes of yellow flowers appear in summer
A striking Cane Begonia with glossy green leaves generously sprinkled with white spots. Pendant clusters of pink flowers in summer. Evergreen
A pretty cane begonia, growing to about a metre, with medium-sized, long spotty leaves, and hanging clusters of pink flowers. A great easy to look after house plant. Shade from hot sun.
An easy to grow bromeliad with funnel-shaped leaves which hold water and exotic, red and blue pendant flowers on long stems in mid-summer.
An easy to grow bromeliad with funnel-shaped variegated leaves which hold water and exotic, red and blue pendant flowers on long stems in mid-summer.
A hybrid between nutans and decora, with the hardiness of the former and the larger and longer flowers of the latter. Because the flowers hang down it makes a good plant for a shallow hanging pot or basket.
Spider Plant with green leaves with a white-cream central stripe, giving it an overall lighter appearance than 'Variegatum'.
Evergreen slow-growing tender shrub with lovely cream marbling on the leaves and orange berries on mature plants from late summer-autumn. Ideal for a pot.
An attractive shrubby succulent. The large pale grey leaves have a fine powdery bloom which contrasts nicely with their narrow red margins. Clusters of orange bell-shaped flowers may appear on mature plants which can reach 1m high.
A neat, compact succulent with bright green leaves arranges in a spiral pattern going up the stem. Mature plants may produce white flowers in Spring. Ideal for a windowsill.