Kitchens are often warm and ideal for plants that need humidity, from elegant peace lilies to the vibrant Begonia rex. There’s a lot more moisture in the air in kitchens than other rooms of the house, due to cooking as well as use of appliances such as washing machines and tumble driers. Not all kitchens are warm and humid, however, and there are other factors to consider when choosing the best plants for your space – some kitchens are cold at night, a south-facing kitchen with big glass doors will receive lots of direct sun, while an old cottage kitchen may have dim lighting and small windows. Your kitchen may have windowsills in sun and shelves in shade. The key is to determine heat and light levels in the different parts of your kitchen and buy plants to suit your specific environment.
15 kitchen plants to grow Moth orchid
Phalaenopsis is an attractive flowering plant that will thrive in the humidity of a bright kitchen. Keep it out of direct sunlight, on a north- or east-facing windowsill or counter top. Moth orchids don’t do well in temperatures below 15ºC so don’t buy for a kitchen where the temperatures drop too low in winter.
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African violets (Streptocarpus)
These compact house plants can flower all year round if they have the right growing conditions. The flowers can be pink, red, white, mauve or violet and appear above furry leaves. African violets thrive in warm, humid rooms, in bright indirect light, although they will be ok on a south-facing windowsill through winter. Avoid temperatures below 16ºC.
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Home-grown carrots have plenty of flavour, and there’s a much wider variety of carrots to grow at home than anything you can buy in the shops. As well as the standard orange carrot, you can also grow purple, yellow and white carrots, along with rounded carrots that are best suited to growing in pots.
From traditional soil planting to innovative water-based techniques, we’ll explore Different Ways to Grow Narcissus that’ll surely tempt you into growing one!
There's a new plant feed range on the block, and it's scientifically designed to help your plants perform better than ever before! Empathy Mycorrhizal Fungi Rootgrow is a new selection of organic plant feed that uses science to help your plants thrive. But what is Mycorrhizal Fungi? And what can it do for your plants that your average feed can't? Let's find out.
Discover the names of 5 fascinating varieties of Scindapsus plants, each with unique leaf markings that make them great for a houseplant collection. From the captivating leaves of “Moonlight” to the seductive depth of “Dark form” and the beautiful variegation of “Jade,” let’s check out below.
Whether you’re considering a full kitchen renovation—so long, rickety cabinets and outdated backsplash—or simply need to stock up on a few essential kitchen tools, there’s no getting around it: kitchens are expensive. Not every aspect of your kitchen needs to blow your budget, though. We tapped two interior designers, both with extensive kitchen experience, to spill the kitchen items they say aren’t worth the splurge. “There are so many choices when it comes to outfitting a kitchen, with just as many price points to choose from,” according to interior designer Kristina Phillips. “Most would agree that countertops and appliances are worth spending money on, but there are a few items that don't need splurging to be effective.” Read on for their recommendations, both big and small—your budget will thank you.
Many gardeners grow sweet peas – aromatic annual vines with lovely varied colored blooms, but there is also a perennial sweet pea vine. Also referred to as everlasting sweet pea, this perennial pea vine is an old fashioned bloomer that will continue to reward you with color year after year. Interested in growing your own everlasting pea vine? Read on to learn all about a sweet pea vine perennial.
Wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) is a creeping woodland perennial in the Oxalidaceae family. It’s native to parts of Asia and most areas of Europe, including the UK. It’s used as an indicator of ancient woodland in southern and eastern England.
As winter sets in and most gardens enter a period of dormancy, White Christmas Cactus bursts into a spectacle of snowy blossoms, offering a stark yet stunning contrast to its green, arching stems!