Houseplant Travel to South Africa

When it comes to enjoyable South African exports, the cape marigold comes to mind.Dimorphotheca sinuata is a self-seeding daisy-like annual in th

Gerbera daisies are native to South Africa and offer large, vibrant daisy-like blooms in red, pink, purple, orange, off-white, and peach. If you want to enjoy its bloom and save time–try Growing Gerbera Daisy from Cuttings! Here are all the details.

Ixia (Ixia spp.) is a beautiful spring-flowering plant belonging to the iris family, boasting star-shaped flowers in a range of colours including pink, red, white, blue and purple. It’s native to South Africa, where it grows in the wild on rocky hillsides and in grasslands. A perennial plant, ixia flowers come back year after year.

Saturday was dark and rainy, the sort of day that you spend indoors huddled up, moving slowly, drinking warm liquids, binging on movies or a series, and making stuff.

Drought-tolerant plants, usually native to dry regions such as the Mediterranean, have evolved to thrive in dry soils with little rainfall. With climate change and extreme weather events such as drought increasingly likely in the UK, growing drought resistant plants means you can still have an attractive garden during a hosepipe ban.

Amaryllis is native to Peru and South Africa. The name is derived from the Greek word ‘Amarysso,’ which means ‘to sparkle.’ The flowers can be single or double and size up to 4-10 inches. They mainly come in red and white but are also available in salmon, pink, apricot, rose, or deep burgundy. If you have liked reading about it so far, scroll down to learn about Growing Amaryllis Indoors!

Everybody and their mother seems to own a succulent or two. And why wouldn’t they?Succulents are easy to care for, extremely portable, and can ha

The bold flower clusters of Clivia in early to mid-spring and their arching, often symmetrical, strap-like foliage make them stunning additions to an indoor plant collection.This guide will discuss how to care for them as hous

Arum Lily Care and Growing is easy if you follow the procedure correctly. Read on to learn about How to Grow Arum Lilies in this detailed article below!

Blue flowers bring a sense of calmness and tranquility to your outdoor space. If you’re looking for blue flowers to grow in your garden, there are plenty of options. Here are some types of Best Blue Flowers to consider.

While there is hope and optimism on the horizon as the easing of lockdown approaches, there’s still uncertainty about the possibility of travelling abroad this year. According to the Amex Trend report, people are missing travel so much that it’s taking an emotional toll and impacting their wellbeing, with nearly half (48%) of respondents citing that not being able to travel makes them feel anxious and stressed. We partnered with The Joy of Plants for our latest project to reveal how you can transform your home with houseplants to immerse yourself in another country, even if you’re planning a staycation at home.

Seems that finally – after this long, warm autumn – the cold weather is about to arrive. With this in mind I have been busy bringing vulnerable plants undercover. The brugmansia was still flowering prolifically, but I took a deep breath and cut it back to about 50cm and have now given it a fleece cover as it is far too large to move. Succulents