Something I’ve been thinking about recently is how my taste in plants has shifted and developed over the last few years, through owning a lot, selling plants for work and seeing plants on Instagram… all. the. time. This year, I would say that I have a newfound fascination with some plants that really didn’t bother…
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As I’ve been sorting my plants out for cooler weather, I thought I’d share an update with some of my succulent propagations that are dotted around my apartment. I seem to find leaves all over the place, and always still get a little excited when I spot roots or baby plants forming with absolutely no…
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I thought it was about time that I shared some of my experiences with succulent propagation as I get a lot of questions over on Instagram. After the obligatory period of trial and error, things have improved and I feel slightly more confident in beheading my succulents now, and less precious about pulling off leaves for leaf…
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Today’s post is one that has been requested by my readers (thank you!) – wanting me to share some string of hearts (ceropegia woodii) care tips. A beautiful hanging succulent plant that is also known as a rosary vine or chain of hearts, the ceropegia woodii is often seen tumbling off the bookshelves of Instagram.…
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For today’s post, I wanted to show some very recent gardening related discoveries I made in ALDI on Monday. I wanted to share this as soon as possible because you should probably act fast if there is something you have your eye on, as stock doesn’t hang around very long! Over the last few years, ALDI…
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🌿 HERE IS THE SECOND INSTALMENT OF THIS ‘MINI SERIES’ WHERE I DOCUMENT (SOME OF) THE PROCESS OF CARRYING OUT A WEEKLY CHECK ON MY HOUSEPLANTS. I HAVE DOCUMENTED IT TO SHARE HERE ON HPH. I LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS A ‘PLANT INSPECTION’. Those who have a bit of a plant collection will know…
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Today’s post concerns a mystery plant rescue job that I have been undertaking for around six weeks so far. Before I get into the mission itself, I just wanted to say a few words that concern persevering with plants. Patience is key here! As nice as it is to bring new plants into our homes, I…
Read MoreSo here’s a bit of a visual summary of the month long challenge hosted by @zoeshouseofhouseplants that I took part in – I’m sure you’ll all be familiar with it by now! #MYHOUSEOFHOUSEPLANTS As a round up, I thought it’d be nice to get all my photographs together from the month. Well done to Zoe for…
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So with October just around the corner, the evenings getting darker (here in the UK anyway!) and Autumn really taking hold, it seems the ideal time to bring a bit of greenery into our homes and celebrate the growing fascination with houseplants. Here at houseplanthouse I certainly love anything that shares the houseplant love! On Instagram, my…
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