Gardening Articles: House Plants

Articles on ornamental and non-native plants that are only suitable for growing indoors in the UK.

How to Propagate Orchids

How to Propagate OrchidsOrchids are notoriously difficult to propagate, but with a little patience rewarding results can be achieved.

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How to Care for Cymbidium Orchids

How to Care for Cymbidium OrchidsThe Cymbidium genus of Orchid, or Boat Orchid as it is commonly known, is not as popular as the Phalaenopsis, but still proves a reliable favourite.

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How to Grow and Care for Orchids

How to Grow and Care for OrchidsCreating the optimum growing conditions for Orchids is unfortunately not a "one size fits all" affair, but once achieved should result in flowers for many months.

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An Introduction to Orchids - Part 2

An Introduction to Orchids - Part 2No one really knows how many species of Orchids grow in the wild around the world, but estimates vary from 6,000 to 10,000, making it a family with more flowering species than any other.

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An Introduction to Orchids - Part 1

An Introduction to Orchids - Part 1

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How to Care for a Poinsettia

How to Care for a PoinsettiaHow to look after a Poinsettia and a guide to reproducing that wonderful colourful display again next Christmas.

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How to make sure your Christmas Cactus flowers again next Christmas.

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