One of my absolute favourite houseplants, this common species of Monstera makes an attractive statement in the home, without taking up a lot of space! Vines ...

With many of you set to gift or receive a terrarium in the next couple of weeks, we thought a quick blog-post on the subject might be timely. Terrariums are ...

Trees - all plants in fact- use carbon dioxide, water and the sun's energy to photosynthesize. They're the planet's most effective natural carbon dioxide ca...

Killing with kindness? Or perhaps forgetfulness... we're all guilty of improper watering sometimes, but with a little knowledge and a few tricks, bad waterin...

Here in the UK, the next five or six months represent quite a challenge for the indoor gardener, as plants struggle with an unwelcome combination of shorter ...

The newest addition to my collection, this stunning aroid from The Plant Den would add a timeless colour combination to any home. It's pink petioles make thi...

Little was known about this quirky plant until it was first identified in 1978 at Kew herbarium. Though the leaves resemble some species of Peperomia in Pipe...

If you're looking to fill a space in your home, add some zen to your living room or perhaps create a backdrop for your indoor garden, then let me introduce y...

Some of you may have heard about a London company launching the World's first 'Plant Hotel', offering such luxuries as plant specific climate control, with c...

We're always being asked about "entry level" plants here at The Plant Den; those that require straightforward care for the novice plant-parent. (Or for those...

So you've brought your new plant home and you're keen to give it a good start. The most important things to get right are: 1) Placement. Where will your plan...