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How to house houseplants
Our homes are becoming greener than ever and houseplants have become style accessories as much as exuberant celebrations of the natural world. A new store in Broad Street, Chapter 22 Roots and Records, has taken this chillingout-among-the-greenery vibe to heart, with a visionary retailing combination of houseplants and rock and roll. We asked plant expert Nicola Taylor to recommend a selection of houseplants that will suit different rooms in the house...
KALANCHOE THYRSIFLORA (PADDLE PLANT)
ALOCASIA (RED SECRET)
Eye-catching succulent with a fantastic form and large paddle-like leaves growing vertically. Care: needs little water, bright light and some direct sunlight. What room: bedroom, conservatory
The Red Secret has extraordinary foliage, large leathery leaves of rust and metallic colours with almost translucent stems. Care: indirect light and regular watering, very light misting. Dry out between watering. What room: living room
CALATHEA MEDALLION (ROSE PAINTED PRAYER PLANT)
CALATHEA NETWORK (PRAYER PLANT)
NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA (BOSTON FERN)
Arguably one of the most beautiful low-light plants with medallion-like leaves with a brilliant green pattern on top and deep burgundy underneath. Care: water once a week, allowing the top two inches of soil to dry out partially. What room: bedroom
The Prayer Plant has a distinctive cross-hatch pattern on its bright green leaves, resembling a mosaic or stained glass. Care: very simple to look after, water once a week and will tolerate low light. What room: garden flat or basement
This fern has broad green flowing fronds and grows up to 4ft long and 6in wide. Care: maintain evenly moist soil, allowing the top quarter to dry out in between watering. Avoid overwatering. What room: any southfacing or north-facing window, away from direct light or deep shade.
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