Polka Dot Begonia
Get to know this newly fashionable houseplant, along with some of its relatives. Su Whale explores the benefits of begonias.
Su Whale
May 11, 20232 min read
Versatile Campanula
More hardy than they look, Campanula suit every type of home and should be an easy plant to sell. Su Whale explains.
Su Whale
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Carnivorous Plants
Su Whale shares her top tips for keeping these fascinating houseplants alive!
Su Whale
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Houseplant Guide – All About Ficus
There's a fig houseplant for every situation. Su Whale shares her top picks.
Su Whale
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Failsafe Houseplants
Encourage your customers to buy more houseplants by offering them one of Su Whale's indestructible favourites.
Su Whale
Mar 7, 20232 min read
National Houseplant Week 9th – 15th January
Houseplants present a welcome sales opportunity at a tricky time of year.
Su Whale
Jan 3, 20232 min read
A Cactus for Christmas
Su Whale shares her secrets to success with Schlumbergera, the Christmas cactus.
Su Whale
Dec 15, 20222 min read
30 ways to use a Poinsettia
If there is one plant that typifies Christmas it has to be the Poinsettia .... available in a whole host of colours ... we are deffo not...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Champagne care for Poinsettia
It is maligned for being old fashioned and a nightmare to look after but we reckon the Poinsettia is THE Christmas plant and no home is...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Horrible Houseplants!
Set the scene for Halloween with Su Whale's pick of the creepiest houseplants for your horror-loving customers.
Su Whale
Oct 19, 20222 min read
Houseplants with Autumn Allure
Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.
Su Whale
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Summer Succulents
Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!
Su Whale
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Let Loose with Scissors: Lovely weather for…Cacti?
Cacti aren't as heat tolerant as you might think, so learn how to look after them as the temperature rises.
Su Whale
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Houseplant Styling: Creating an Outdoor Retreat
Take inspiration from RHS Chelsea's music-inspired houseplant displays to create a green retreat of your own.
Su Whale
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Put the vibe into your houseplants – Chelsea Style!
Su Whale shimmies into the funktastic world of houseplants on display in the Chelsea Flower Show's Houseplant Studios!
Su Whale
Jun 13, 20222 min read
