BRINGING THE o u t d

Biophilic design, which describes the act of incorporating nature in your home design has been proven to make one happier, healthier and more productive We asked Lewis Cox at Urban Tropicana on Northfields Avenue which plants work best for bringing the outdoors in

Ficus (Rubber Plant) is a must have to any indoor jungle and they are pretty easy to care for Ficus thrive in bright light but might start to burn if left in strong, direct light for too long Give the leaves a wipe fortnightly to help keep them healthy and to remove dust For extra impact consider using a leaf shine spray to really boost their look and make their leaves glisten Let the top two inches of the soil dry out before watering The leaves also absorb moisture so get the mister out every few days and give them a good spray

Sansevieria (Snake Plants) is a truly remarkable and striking easy care houseplant Known for being almost unkillable, it really is the perfect plant for known plant assassins They prefer medium to bright indirect light, but can also tolerate lower light levels as well as direct sun, so it really is an extremely adaptable plant Water Sansevieria only when the soil is completely dry and even if you forget to water them for several weeks they will forgive you

Epipremnum N’Joy (Pothos) A stunning variegated trailing plant, its delicate leaves with a rich green centre spreading out to white edges of its leaves They prefer bright indirect sun, but can be quite adaptable and will be fine in a spot with low light Allow the top inch to dry out between waterings and ensure there is good drainage to prevent soggy soil Popping it in the shower once every few weeks will help clean the leaves and keep it looking fresh For all indoor plants make sure to use a decent fertiliser www.urbantropicana.co.uk