Houseplant Blog
Sciarid Fly (fungus gnats)
Sciarid Fly (fungus gnats) are tiny flies, 2mm (1/10th inch) in length and black. They move about on the surface of the compost and if disturbed, fly up. The slender...
Sciarid Fly (fungus gnats)
Sciarid Fly (fungus gnats) are tiny flies, 2mm (1/10th inch) in length and black. They move about on the surface of the compost and if disturbed, fly up. The slender...
Pesky Greenfly!
It's that time of year when pesky bugs can start appearing on your houseplants. This post will focus on greenfly. Aphids (Greenfly) Like many pot plants, Streptocarpus can be infected...
Pesky Greenfly!
It's that time of year when pesky bugs can start appearing on your houseplants. This post will focus on greenfly. Aphids (Greenfly) Like many pot plants, Streptocarpus can be infected...
A collection of potted Streptocarpus
Just updated! A delightful quartet of Streptocarpus plants awaits in our latest offering! Each named variety comes established in a 10cm pot, bursting with buds ready to open into beautiful...
A collection of potted Streptocarpus
Just updated! A delightful quartet of Streptocarpus plants awaits in our latest offering! Each named variety comes established in a 10cm pot, bursting with buds ready to open into beautiful...
Bring Back Colour to Houseplants!
Our Indoor Plant Garden at RHS Malvern Spring 'bowled the visitors over with a colourful indoor garden, filled with shades of pink and purple Streptocarpus alongside textural greenery to create a fun...
Bring Back Colour to Houseplants!
Our Indoor Plant Garden at RHS Malvern Spring 'bowled the visitors over with a colourful indoor garden, filled with shades of pink and purple Streptocarpus alongside textural greenery to create a fun...
Have a go at growing Streptocarpus from seed
I was admiring the seedlings on the greenhouse benches yesterday. The image above showcases a selection of streps cultivated from our Dragon Seed – featuring a delightful variety of colours...
Have a go at growing Streptocarpus from seed
I was admiring the seedlings on the greenhouse benches yesterday. The image above showcases a selection of streps cultivated from our Dragon Seed – featuring a delightful variety of colours...
The nine original John Innes Hybrids from the 1...
Back in the late 1960's and 70s, the John Innes Institute, now best known for developing their compost formulae, had been working on a breeding programme of Streptocarpus hybrids. This...
The nine original John Innes Hybrids from the 1...
Back in the late 1960's and 70s, the John Innes Institute, now best known for developing their compost formulae, had been working on a breeding programme of Streptocarpus hybrids. This...
