Houseplants

An ancient palm-like plant which dates back to the dinosaur era. Makes an eye-catching specimen plant for a tub indoors, eventually forming a thick trunk and growing to around 2m but can be kept more compact by keeping in a moderate sized pot.

POISONOUS TO PETS AND HUMANS

A low-growing relative of the Papyrus, this makes good groundcover for the edges of a pond in mild gardens.

A curious little bulbous plant with fleshy, spotted, hosta-like leaves and spikles of small white flowers in April to May.

Epiphytic (tree-dwelling) cactus with trailing stems with reddish tips. Spectacular pink or red flowers in spring or summer.

4 x 6" (15 cm) unrooted cuttings.

An epiphytic cactus, living on trees in tropical rainforests. Large powerfully night-scented flowers appear on mature plants, each lasting only 24 hours.

A beautiful little succulent producing fanned rosettes of chunky smokey grey-green leaves. Great for a sunny windowsill

A delightfully fleshy, soft, hairy, branching succulent that just begs to be stroked! The thick felt-like leaves grow on stems to about 90cm. A fine specimen for a sunny room or conservatory

A shrubby upright succulent from Madagascar, its main attraction are its spoon-shaped leaves which are covered with white felt.

A neat little cactus for a sunny windowsill, The little tufts consist of glochids, rather than spines.

Tall Pelargonium with lovely double pale and mid-pink, rosebud flowers in summer. Tall but sturdy stems to around 60cm. May need a plant support in windier locations