{"title":"House \u0026 Indoor Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndoor plants live or die on one question: how much light the room actually gets. This collection covers the full indoor range, from low light survivors like snake plants, cast iron plants and pothos to bright room feature plants like the fiddle leaf fig and monstera, plus palms, peace lilies, calatheas and a run of indoor pots to put them in. Be honest about your light and your watering habits, and the guide below does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose indoor plants by light first\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every indoor plant failure traces back to light or water, and light is the one you cannot fix with better habits. Stand in the room at midday and be honest about what you see. A bright room with a large north or east facing window suits the glamour plants: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata\"\u003efiddle leaf fig\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa\"\u003emonstera\u003c\/a\u003e, philodendrons, crotons and figs. A few metres back from the window, peace lilies, calatheas, dracaenas and most palms are happier than the sun lovers. For genuinely dim corners, hallways and south facing rooms, the short list is the honest list: snake plants, cast iron plant, pothos and the lady palm hold their looks where almost nothing else will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatch the plant to the room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e One statement plant beats five small ones. Fiddle leaf figs, lady palms, weeping figs and corn plants all reach 1.5m to 2m indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam suits the humidity lovers: ferns, calatheas and peace lilies thrive where other plants crisp at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesks and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomias, haworthias, jades and trailing pothos stay compact and forgive a missed watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snake plants and peace lilies tolerate lower light and stay tidy without constant grooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering, feeding and the numbers that matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePush a finger into the mix and water only when the top 2cm to 3cm is dry. In practice that means roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter, but the finger overrules the calendar. Water until it runs from the drainage holes, let the pot drain, and never leave it standing in a full saucer for more than half an hour. Feed at half strength with a liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer, and not at all in winter. Give each plant a quarter turn every week or so to keep it growing straight, and wipe dust off large leaves so they can use the light you chose them for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePots, drainage and repotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the plant in its plastic nursery pot and sit that inside a decorative cover pot 2cm to 5cm wider. You get the look, the drainage and easy watering at the sink. When roots circle the base or water races straight through, repot in spring into a pot one size up using a premium indoor mix; most indoor plants want this every two to three years. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epots and planters collection\u003c\/a\u003e includes indoor cover pots sized to the nursery pots these plants arrive in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndoor growing across the Australian year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearly everything here is a tropical understorey plant, which is exactly why it likes our living rooms: 18 to 26 degrees, no frost, bright shade. In northern Australia growth barely pauses, so keep up the water and feeding for most of the year. In the southern states, winter is the danger season. Move plants off cold windowsills at night, keep leaves clear of heater draughts, and halve the watering. Yellow leaves in July are nearly always wet feet, not thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering, nine times out of ten. Check the mix before reaching for the watering can, and check the pot drains freely. Constantly wet mix suffocates roots, and the leaves report it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich indoor plants are hardest to kill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake plant, cast iron plant, pothos and jade. All four handle low light, erratic watering and being ignored over the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre indoor plants safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all of them. Monstera and peace lilies, for example, can irritate cats and dogs if chewed. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you share the house with a determined chewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size will my plant arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach product page lists the current pot size and height, from 130mm desk plants up to advanced specimens well over a metre. Indoor plants are delivered Australia wide, packed to travel, with delivery from $29.95, a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"croton-codiaeum-variegatum","title":"Croton - Codiaeum variegatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCroton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf colour alone. It reaches about 2m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying thick glossy leaves marbled in green, gold, orange, scarlet and almost black, and that colour holds all year rather than arriving for a brief flowering season. It is frost tender, so tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens can plant it out, while cooler districts grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never takes a break.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display comes from the foliage, not flowers, so a croton looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight controls the intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e In full sun to bright filtered light the reds and oranges deepen. In deep shade it survives but drifts back towards plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant works in a bright living room, on a balcony or in a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so it suits coastal gardens and hot inland courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to place anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1.2m spread and a 2m ceiling means it fits beside a path or a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One croton in a 400mm pot gives a small space more colour than a bed of annuals, and it can be moved under cover if a cold snap is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA low colourful hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for an informal hedge at knee to waist height, and tip prune two or three times through the warm months to keep it thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position in the room, ideally near a north or east facing window. Lower leaves drop when the light is too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Croton in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright filtered light, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts keep it in a container that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost. Crotons dislike sitting wet in cold soil more than anything else. Mulch about 50mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, more often in pots and through summer. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps new leaves large and well marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the start to build a bushy shape. If a plant goes leggy, cut it back hard in spring: it reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin and is toxic if chewed. Wear gloves when pruning, and choose something else if you have pets or small children who chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrotons are supplied in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm and 300mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs, so a low hedge works out well per plant. Young stock often looks greener than the photograph. That is normal, because the strong colours develop as the plant matures and gets more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a fortnight of settling in, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my croton losing its colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. Leaf pigments need strong light to develop, so a plant in a dim corner or under a dense canopy fades to green. Move it somewhere brighter and the new growth comes back marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot. Croton is frost tender, so keep it on a sheltered patio through summer and bring it into a bright room over winter rather than planting it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap is an irritant and the plant is toxic if eaten, so it is not one for households where pets chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44774644449599,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102148415,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102246719,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102181183,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100271919423,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102213951,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Croton-Codiaeum-variegatum.png?v=1766221885"},{"product_id":"lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa","title":"Lady Palm - Rhapis excelsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eLady Palm (\u003cem\u003eRhapis excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm for the dark corner nothing else will fill. It is a slow clumping fan palm reaching about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with glossy split fans on slim bamboo like canes, and it holds that shape for years. Deep shade indoors, a south facing courtyard, a shaded side strip: these are positions where most plants stretch and thin, and where this palm does well. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely tolerates shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or full shade outdoors both work. Direct hot sun is the one thing it will not accept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a safe choice for a living room or a courtyard the animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, which is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in scale in a pot for many years, so you are not repotting or replacing it every second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA narrow screen for tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumps widen gradually rather than sprawling, so a row along a 1m wide side path stays workable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best large indoor palms available here. Place it a metre or two back from a window with good ambient light, out of direct sun and away from air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits a single clump. Shaded balconies and enclosed courtyards, where light is limited and wind funnels, are exactly its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a screen along a shaded boundary or path, giving a soft layered green wall to about 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lady Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, indoors or out, since midday sun scorches the fans. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens outdoors and tolerates light frost only, so in cooler southern and inland regions grow it indoors or in a pot that can shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and potting mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and organic. Use a quality potting mix with added compost in containers, improve heavy garden soil with compost, and mulch 50mm deep outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warmer months and let the top few centimetres dry between waterings in winter. It is drought tolerant once settled, but a pot that dries out completely will brown the frond tips. Feed with a slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove browned fronds at the base with clean secateurs, and thin a crowded clump by cutting whole canes out at ground level. Never top a cane, because it will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are young multi cane plants and the practical choice for a run of shaded screening, though this palm is slow to build presence. The 300mm, 400mm and 500mm are the usual indoor and courtyard choices, and the 60L, 100L and 200L are mature dense clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight in its final position to adjust to the light level, and expect one or two new fronds a season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa-variegated\"\u003eSee the variegated form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eCompare the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens\"\u003eGolden Cane Palm for sunnier screening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a recognised non toxic species for both, so it suits a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, but it copes with genuinely low light better than almost any other palm. Keep it out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the mix drying out completely, or salt building up from tap water and fertiliser in a pot. Water more evenly, flush the pot every few months, and trim the tips with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100272574783,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102476095,"sku":null,"price":328.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102443327,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47615900811583,"sku":"QLD","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100272509247,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47615900844351,"sku":"QLD","price":569.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51638968779071,"sku":"QLD","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100272542015,"sku":null,"price":1021.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L (Backorder)","offer_id":44767101157695,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140102541631,"sku":null,"price":2818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140102508863,"sku":null,"price":3025.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100272607551,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lady-Palm-Rhapis-excelsa.jpg?v=1768454516"},{"product_id":"fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata","title":"Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus Lyrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fiddle Leaf Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant people buy when they want one specimen to carry a whole room. In a pot indoors it reaches around 3m tall and 1.5m across, on a single trunk topped with violin shaped leaves that can span 40cm. It is fast for an indoor plant, so a 300mm pot becomes a floor standing feature within a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant, whole room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few indoor plants have leaves this large. A single specimen in a corner does the work of a shelf full of small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for an indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e With good light and warmth it puts on real height each year, which is unusual among large leaved figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural as it ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare lower trunk and high canopy of an older plant is the look, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a warm Australian summer indoors better than most, and does well in a humid bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, near a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Position it within two metres of a large window in bright indirect light. A dark corner keeps it alive but it sheds lower leaves and stops growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot one size larger than the root ball, with real drainage holes. Snug roots are healthier than roots swimming in wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and warm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, subtropical and tropical areas it lives outside year round, sheltered from hot sun and wind. In the ground in the far north it can exceed 12m, so keep it clear of paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light all year. Midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and too little light causes leaf drop from the bottom up. Rotate the pot a quarter turn weekly so it grows straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly only when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, then let it drain completely. Never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Overwatering, not underwatering, is what kills most of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it clear of cold draughts and the blast of heating or air conditioning, which browns the leaf edges. Feed monthly from September to March and repot every two to three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning, sap and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader to force branching at the height you want, wearing gloves because the milky sap irritates skin. \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from animals that nibble houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots up to 100L. Small sizes are young, single stemmed and the value option if you are happy to grow it on. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual indoor feature, and the 500mm and 100L arrive as floor standing specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect two or three weeks of settling, and do not be alarmed if it drops a leaf while it adjusts to your light. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eIndoor plant care basics for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light or water. Move it closer to a bright window and let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, with shelter from wind and hot afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern gardens it stays an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it branch rather than grow straight up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring or early summer, cut the growing tip to just above a leaf node at the height you want the canopy to start. It will push two or three shoots below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641960366399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102836543,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102738239,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102771007,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102803775,"sku":null,"price":131.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100273525055,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44127711592767,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44127711625535,"sku":"QLD","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":45783655842111,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100273492287,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-Lyrata.png?v=1766221890"},{"product_id":"fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Fruit Salad Plant - Monstera deliciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit Salad Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Mature leaves are broad, deeply cut and full of holes, and one well grown plant fills a corner the way nothing else in the same pot size can. Given a stake or moss pole it climbs to around 3m and spreads about 2m, and outdoors in a frost free garden it keeps going higher wherever it finds something to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that do the work of furniture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature leaf can span half a metre, so three or four of them change the feel of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and accepts a range of light levels without sulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season with good light it puts out a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that explains the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the fully ripe fruit tastes of pineapple and banana, though indoor plants rarely fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window it never gets baked by. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves; deep shade gives small leaves with no splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a roof line or pergola it gets the filtered light and shelter it wants, and a container keeps the size in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it grows in the ground under a tree or against a shaded wall, where leaves get far larger than they do inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monstera deliciosa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and indirect is the rule. Young plants carry entire heart shaped leaves, and the famous splits appear only as the plant matures and climbs. Give it a pole and enough light and the splitting follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender and happy with heat and humidity. In Darwin, Brisbane, Perth and coastal Sydney it grows outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart it is an indoor plant brought under cover before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top three to five centimetres of mix dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. Less water in winter, and a liquid feed every four weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining premium mix and step up a pot size every two years. Tie the climbing stem to a moss pole as it grows, and wipe the leaves clean every few weeks: dust on a leaf that size cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from tube stock to 400mm. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as young plants with solid, unsplit leaves, which is normal and not a fault. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants usually show the first fenestrations, and 400mm plants arrive with several large split leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight to settle, then expect a new leaf within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eWeeping Fig, another large indoor feature plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed for outdoor planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my plant have no holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is either young or short of light. Splits develop as the plant matures and climbs, so give it a moss pole and more light and the next leaves should come through cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part except the fully ripe fruit contains calcium oxalate, which is toxic to pets and irritating to the mouth if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through winter. It is frost tender, so keep it indoors or on a protected verandah once the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643704607039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103229759,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100274737471,"sku":null,"price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103164223,"sku":null,"price":307.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44712457437503,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1742471625"},{"product_id":"sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation","title":"Sensation Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Sensation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSensation Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation') is the largest peace lily grown, and the one to choose when a room needs a plant with presence rather than another pot on a shelf. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1.2m across, with broad, deeply ribbed leaves that arch out to fill a corner, in light most indoor plants would sulk in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills a corner properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide it does the job a floor standing plant is meant to do, without a stake or a frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e A south facing room, an office away from a window or a shaded lounge all work, though flowering is lighter the darker it gets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves are the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, glossy, heavily ribbed foliage up to 60cm long, with white flower spathes rising above it through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop visibly before any damage is done, then recover within hours of a water. That makes it forgiving for a first indoor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an indoor plant first. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A decorative pot 400mm or wider with a drainage hole stops a plant this size going top heavy. Keep it out of a sealed cachepot that holds standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered outdoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works in deep shade on a covered patio, where the humidity suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sensation Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and the most flowers. Low light is tolerated but slows it down. Keep it out of direct sun through glass, which scorches the broad leaves. Outdoor use is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix that holds moisture without staying sodden, in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every two to three years in spring, dividing the clump if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, soaking it thoroughly and tipping out the saucer. Roughly weekly in summer and every ten to fourteen days in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and yellowed leaves right back at the base rather than trimming partway. Wipe the leaves every month or two, because dust on a leaf this broad blocks light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, then 300mm and 400mm as single plants. The smaller packs are young plants well short of full size, and this is a slow grower. The 300mm and 400mm pots already read as a floor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves are the one weak point in transit, so expect creasing and a droop on arrival. Water it, put it somewhere bright and indirect, and give it a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eSee more indoor plants that flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if a pet chews the leaves. It is rarely serious, but keep this plant out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the water rather than the plant. Peace lilies are sensitive to chlorine, fluoride and salt build up, so let tap water stand overnight and flush the pot every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light is the most common reason. Move it closer to a window with bright indirect light and feed through spring and summer. Sensation is also slower to flower than the smaller varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100274999615,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44129438171455,"sku":"QLD","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103295295,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129438236991,"sku":"QLD","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":44129438269759,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103262527,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103328063,"sku":null,"price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sensation-Peace-Lily-Spathiphyllum-Sensation.png?v=1766221933"},{"product_id":"dwarf-jade-plant-crassula-ovata-compacta-portulacaria-afra","title":"Dwarf Jade Plant - Crassula ovata 'Compacta' \/ Portulacaria afra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Jade Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta') is the succulent to choose when you want a miniature tree rather than a rosette. It builds a thick woody trunk and a rounded head of small glossy leaves, reaching about 900mm tall and 800mm wide over several years. Small white to pink flowers appear on mature plants in the cooler months, and it lives on a fraction of the water a normal shrub needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt looks like a tree at 900mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thickened trunk and layered branching give it real character in a pot, which is why it is a favourite for informal bonsai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought is its normal condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy leaves store water, so a fortnight of neglect does nothing. Overwatering is the only reliable way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, poor soil and salt are all fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles baking courtyards, thin gravelly soil and coastal exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shaping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch a branch and it forks in two, so you can build a canopy over a few seasons. A bright windowsill suits it as well as a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs. A wide, shallow terracotta pot suits the root system and the weight of the trunk, and terracotta helps the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among stone in a hot, well drained bed it needs no irrigation once established. Group three at different sizes rather than spacing them evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat before you buy: \u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so this is not the succulent for a floor level pot in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Jade Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or the brightest window indoors. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost tender, so cool temperate districts want a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand and gravel. The pot must have a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine; wet soil is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to three weeks from spring to autumn, monthly in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser twice over the warm season and no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring to shape, cutting just above a leaf pair. Leggy growth means too little light rather than too little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm pots, with the 250mm on backorder at times. The smaller sizes are young plants with no trunk character yet, while the 300mm and 400mm plants already have a thickened base and branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, and a few dropped leaves are normal. Leave the plant dry for a week after it lands before the first water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ripple-jade-plant-unlock-elegance-in-your-space\"\u003eHow to shape and style a jade plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eBalcony plants that cope with heat and wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plants are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting, drooling and lethargy. Keep it out of reach, and contact a vet if a pet eats any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry all the way through. Soft, yellowing or dropping leaves almost always mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant stretching and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it to full sun outdoors or the brightest window indoors, then cut the stretched growth back in spring and it will rebranch tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105851199,"sku":null,"price":137.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105818431,"sku":null,"price":295.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105916735,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44194317336895,"sku":"QLD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140105883967,"sku":null,"price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100280897855,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Jade-Plant-Crassula-ovata-Compacta-Portulacaria-afra_9b59a764.jpg?v=1768454649"},{"product_id":"song-of-india-dracaena-reflexa","title":"Song of India - Dracaena reflexa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSong of India (\u003cem\u003eDracaena reflexa\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you foliage colour indoors with almost no work attached. It reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide over many years, carrying narrow leaves striped cream and lime green in tight whorls up slim upright stems. It is drought tolerant and forgiving, so a missed week of watering does not show. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only, because it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated foliage is the display, not the flowers, which are insignificant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to let down.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and low maintenance, and it forgives a forgotten fortnight better than almost anything on the indoor bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits a real room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim and upright at about 1m wide when mature, so it holds a corner without taking the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt home in heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal summers all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts back cleanly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune a leggy stem at any height and it reshoots below the cut, usually with two or three heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest cream and gold striping. It survives a dimmer corner, but the variegation fades towards plain green and the stems stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheltered from wind and afternoon glare it is an easy container plant, and the narrow habit reads well in a group of three at staggered heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts it can go in the ground as a bright understorey shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomes with pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dracaena species are toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach or choose something else if your animals chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Song of India in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light indoors, or dappled shade outdoors in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate zones. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and frost prone southern gardens should keep it inside or in a pot that moves under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting mix and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining premium potting mix in a pot with open drainage holes. In the ground it wants a friable, well drained bed, so heavy clay needs a raised mound and compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry before watering again, then water until it runs from the base. Never leave it standing in a full saucer. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any stem back to the height you want in spring, and wipe the leaves a few times a year so dust does not dull the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in several sizes, from 125mm and 200mm through 250mm and 300mm pots up to 45L. The smaller sizes come in multi packs of three, six or ten, which suits a row of pots or a mass planting. The 300mm and 45L plants arrive tall and multi stemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks while it settles, then new growth from the crown in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light, such as a spot a metre or two back from a north or east facing window. It tolerates less, but the cream striping washes out and the stems stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, or salts building up in the mix from tap water and fertiliser. Flush the pot with plain water every few months and trim the tips with scissors, following the leaf shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. It is frost tender, and a single hard frost will damage the foliage badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100288139583,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625479864639,"sku":"QLD","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100287975743,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49325842661695,"sku":"QLD","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108439871,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49325842694463,"sku":"QLD","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100288008511,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44215490543935,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100288041279,"sku":null,"price":841.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100288074047,"sku":null,"price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100288106815,"sku":null,"price":1086.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Song-of-India-Dracaena-reflexa_c2c47d2e.jpg?v=1768454737"},{"product_id":"snake-plant-sansevieria-spp","title":"Snake Plant - Sansevieria spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnake plant is the one to choose when you want something green in the corner that is still alive after a fortnight away. It grows to about 1m tall and 60cm across, with stiff upright leaves banded in grey, cream and deep green that store enough water to ride out weeks without a drink. \u003cem\u003eSansevieria\u003c\/em\u003e species, now \u003cem\u003eDracaena trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e, is African, so heat and dry air barely register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every two to four weeks in the warm months, less over winter. Forgetting is fine. Overwatering is not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, bathrooms and windowless offices all work, though growth is faster in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape is upright and architectural.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall and 60cm wide it fills a vertical space without crowding a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe variegated foliage carries the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are insignificant, and it is happiest left root bound in one pot for three or four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors is where most snake plants end up, and it is the use they suit best: apartments, rentals, offices, bathrooms and dim hallways anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors it needs a frost free garden: tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid or semi-arid. Use it as a feature clump or mass planting set about 500mm apart, or pot it for a balcony and shift it under cover in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat: the leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it off floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing snake plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and strongest variegation. Low light is tolerated. Avoid hot sun through glass, which bleaches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand. The pot needs a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine, wet soil is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to four weeks from spring to autumn, every five to six in winter. If a finger finds damp, wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is all it asks. Cut damaged leaves back at the base, since a leaf trimmed partway never regrows its tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants come as tube stock or established in 200mm pots, sold in packs of six. Tube stock is young, usually a few leaves, and fills a 200mm pot within a season or two. The 200mm plants can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better than a snake plant. Thick leaves hold their own moisture, so they arrive in good order. Leave yours somewhere bright and indirect for a week before the first water, and expect a month of stillness before new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e covers the watering and light mistakes behind most indoor failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e, for rooms with very little natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions on the same schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epot or planter\u003c\/a\u003e that drains properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and chewing brings on drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation. Rarely serious, but keep the plant off the floor if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when to water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the mix is dry all the way through, roughly every two to four weeks in the warmer months. Soft yellow leaves at the base mean the opposite problem, so ease off and check the drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really purify the air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt absorbs small amounts of some airborne compounds in laboratory conditions, but the effect in a normal room is very small. Buy it for the foliage and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":48388874600767,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290335039,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100290400575,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109521215,"sku":null,"price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100290433343,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Snake-Plant-Sansevieria-spp_f9cc68b0.jpg?v=1766222083"},{"product_id":"bamboo-palm-tree-chamaedorea-seifrizii","title":"Bamboo Palm Tree - Chamaedorea seifrizii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBamboo Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea seifrizii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm to reach for when you need soft green screening in shade, indoors or out. It grows as a clump of slender, bamboo like canes to about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, each cane carrying feathery deep green fronds from top to bottom. It is listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, one of the safest ways to green a home or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamaedorea palms are non toxic to cats and dogs, so a curious chewer is an annoyance rather than an emergency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most screening plants demand sun. This one builds a soft green wall in bright shade, even under a patio roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim, clumping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes rise in a tight cluster about 1.5m wide, so it screens without swallowing a narrow bed or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in Australian conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity barely mark it, so it stays fresh through northern summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no shaping. Remove a spent frond occasionally and it carries on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most reliable indoor palms in the country. Bright, indirect light near a window keeps it furnishing a corner from floor to head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a shaded spot suits it perfectly, and potted plants shift under cover where winters turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy in frost free gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense clumping screen along a fence or around an outdoor room; the clumps knit together while each keeps its full skirt of fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bamboo Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, dappled or open shade outdoors; hot direct sun scorches the fronds. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and is frost tender, so cooler zones should keep it potted and under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in containers, or garden soil opened up with compost. The roots will not tolerate sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warm months, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings indoors, and ease right off in winter. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent fronds at the base. If an old cane loses condition, cut it out at ground level and new canes replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bamboo Palm in 125mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and as single established plants in 300mm and 400mm pots. The packs are the economical route to a screen, while the singles bring useful height on day one. A few bruised fronds in transit are normal and soon grow out; give a new plant a fortnight to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascade-palm-chamaedorea-atrovirens\"\u003eCompare the Cascade Palm for deeper shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chamaedorea species are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why this palm appears on most pet safe plant lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. The clumps fill the gaps within a few seasons, giving a soft screen at head height and rising to about 3m in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips turning brown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, inconsistent watering or salts from tap water. Water deeply until it drains, empty the saucer, and trim the browned tips with scissors. The palm recovers quickly once the routine is steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. It is frost tender, so in cool climates treat it as an indoor or patio plant rather than a garden shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625033859391,"sku":"QLD","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100292202815,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100292137279,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546463609151,"sku":"QLD","price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":45783507927359,"sku":"QLD","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50441008808255,"sku":"QLD","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44228746772799,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100292104511,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100292170047,"sku":null,"price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bamboo-Palm-Tree-Chamaedorea-seifrizii.png?v=1766222088"},{"product_id":"assorted-anthurium-anthurium-spp","title":"Assorted Anthurium - Anthurium spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) flowers for months rather than days, holding waxy red and pink blooms above deep glossy foliage. Plants reach about 60cm tall and 50cm across, which suits a side table, a bathroom shelf or a shaded balcony corner. Colours are supplied as a mix, so you are buying the look rather than choosing a shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each waxy spathe holds for six to eight weeks, and a healthy plant produces them in succession for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for indoor light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved on a rainforest floor, so the bright indirect light of a normal room suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal homes suit it better than they suit most flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it holds its shape for years without taking over a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once you learn its watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out and feed lightly in the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use and the one it does best: inside a house your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Give it bright indirect light, out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors year round in a sheltered shaded spot. A 250mm to 300mm pot with drainage suits a mature plant, and groups of three read better than singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outdoors, since direct sun scorches the leaves within days. Outdoors it needs a genuinely frost free tropical or subtropical garden. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant that summers on a shaded verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky, free draining mix: orchid bark, or potting mix opened up with perlite and composted bark. Dense wet mix is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm to 5cm of mix is dry, then drain the saucer fully, usually weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Feed at half strength every three to four weeks through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little to do. Cut spent flower stems and yellowing leaves back at the base with clean secateurs, and wipe dust off the leaves occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthuriums here are supplied in packs: 100mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 250mm in packs of three. The 100mm size is young and often not yet in flower, and it is the value option if you want numbers. The 200mm and 250mm plants arrive established and generally carry buds or open blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours are a mixed selection, so specific shades cannot be requested. Plants travel boxed and upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a fortnight of adjustment indoors, sometimes with one older leaf yellowing, before the plant settles. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eShop the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap and foliage contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. It is rarely serious, but keep the plant off floor level if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the flower colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are supplied as an assorted mix, mostly reds and pinks, and the selection varies with what is in flower at the time. If you need one consistent colour, order a single pack rather than several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering is the usual answer, particularly in winter when growth slows. Let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again and make sure the pot drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":50439027392831,"sku":"QLD","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293284159,"sku":null,"price":2854.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100293316927,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44760699961663,"sku":"QLD","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":50439027425599,"sku":"QLD","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Anthurium-Anthurium-spp_209d9aa4.jpg?v=1768454804"},{"product_id":"weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina","title":"Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e) works as a serious indoor tree and as a full sized garden tree, and which one you get depends almost entirely on the pot you keep it in. In the ground in a warm climate it reaches about 10m tall and 8m wide, with fine glossy leaves on arching branches that give it the weeping outline. In a container it stays a manageable indoor or courtyard tree for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10m canopy in open ground, or a controllable indoor specimen in a pot, so you set the scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, fine foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small glossy leaves along arching stems give a softer screen than a coarse leaved hedge, and it clips cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower light and dry conditioned air suit it better than most trees, which is why it has been an office plant for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and drought tolerant in the ground, so a settled outdoor tree asks very little of you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light and a position it can stay in. It drops leaves when moved or draughted, so settle it away from doorways and air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot restricts the roots and holds it at a workable size, and it is the safest option if you have paving or pipes nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. It shears well and holds foliage low, so it makes a solid green wall in a frost free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Weeping Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe root warning, first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are aggressive and invasive: they lift paving, get into pipes and drains, and damage pool shells and foundations. Do not plant in the ground within about 10m of any of those. If your block cannot offer that, use a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade outdoors. It is frost tender, an outdoor tree in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and cold inland districts, grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable free draining soil. Deep soak weekly through the first two summers in the ground, then it manages on much less. In a pot, let the top few centimetres dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes hard pruning and reshoots readily, which is what makes it work as a hedge and as a shaped indoor tree. The milky sap is a skin irritant and toxic to cats and dogs, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes, from a 140mm pack of ten to 400L. The 140mm, 200mm and 250mm packs are young multi stemmed plants, the economical way to plant a screen run. The 300mm size is the usual indoor starting point, and the 45L, 200L and 400L trees are advanced stock with full heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect some leaf drop in the first weeks as it adjusts to your light, which is normal rather than a sick plant. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa\"\u003eFruit Salad Plant for a bold indoor contrast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing ground properly before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my weeping fig dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a change in conditions: a new position, a draught, a cold snap or a shift in watering. Keep it where it is, water steadily, and it usually settles within four to six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, allow about 10m from paving, pipes, pools and foundations. If you cannot give it that clearance, keep it in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is toxic to cats and dogs and it irritates human skin. Wear gloves when pruning and keep it away from animals that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115452223,"sku":null,"price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115386687,"sku":null,"price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140115353919,"sku":null,"price":274.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115419455,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100308226367,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":47941320638783,"sku":"QLD","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100308095295,"sku":null,"price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47941320671551,"sku":"QLD","price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":47941320704319,"sku":"QLD","price":7567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100308128063,"sku":null,"price":5981.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100308160831,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000L","offer_id":55100308193599,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Weeping-Fig-Ficus-benjamina_b8c69442.jpg?v=1768455004"},{"product_id":"gold-dust-croton-codiaeum-variegatum-gold-dust","title":"Gold Dust Croton - Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Dust Croton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Dust') earns its place on foliage alone: deep green leaves flecked with yellow gold, as though someone flicked paint at them. It builds a dense upright shrub around 1m tall and 80cm wide, slowly, which is part of the appeal in a pot. Note that the sap irritates skin and the plant is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold speckling holds all year, so a pot or a bed never has an off season waiting for something to bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows slowly and keeps its shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 400mm pot it holds its proportions for years instead of outgrowing the position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are its home ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, so a long humid subtropical summer does not faze it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqually good inside and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A feature pot indoors near a bright window, or a block of colour massed in a frost free garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a 300mm to 400mm pot near a bright window, out of direct midday sun. That is where the leaf colour does the most work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it holds a strong colour note against plain green foliage, in a sheltered spot with bright light and no frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 60cm apart, a little tighter than their 80cm mature width, for a low colour band along a path, clear of where pets and children brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gold Dust croton in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light drives the gold speckling, and in shade it fades back to green. It is frost tender: outdoors it is a tropical and subtropical plant only, and everywhere colder it lives indoors or comes under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in containers, or well worked garden soil with compost through it. Crotons resent sitting wet, and cold wet roots are what kills them over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through the warm months, watering once the top two centimetres dry, then ease right off in winter. A liquid feed every four to six weeks in spring and summer keeps new leaves brightly marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring to keep it branching low rather than going bare legged, and wear gloves, since the milky sap is a skin irritant. Leaf drop after a move or a cold snap is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are young and largely single stemmed, the sensible buy for a border run. The 200mm plants are branched and ready to pot up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrotons dislike being moved, so expect a few lower leaves to yellow and drop in the first fortnight. That is a settling response, not a failure. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, with our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eGrowing exotic plants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e to pair with it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The plant is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the milky sap irritates skin and eyes. Plant it clear of paths, and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my croton lost its gold colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. In a dim position new leaves come through mostly green. Move it somewhere brighter, out of direct midday sun, and the colour returns on later growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt dropped leaves after I moved it. Is it dying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not. Crotons drop leaves after any change in light, temperature or watering, then reshoot once settled. Keep the watering steady and give it a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical gardens, so further south grow it in a pot that spends summer outdoors and winter inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117451071,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792914247999,"sku":"QLD","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100314124607,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100314157375,"sku":null,"price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gold-Dust-Croton-Codiaeum-variegatum-Gold-Dust.jpg?v=1741858192"},{"product_id":"arabic-coffee-plant-coffea-arabica","title":"Arabic Coffee Plant - Coffea arabica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arabic Coffee Plant (\u003cem\u003eCoffea arabica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the species behind most of the coffee worth drinking, and it earns its place before you pick a single cherry. In a pot or a sheltered bed it settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide, carrying dense glossy leaves all year. Fragrant white flowers cluster along the stems in spring, then set cherries that ripen to red. Plantation trees run far taller, but a pruned home plant stays at picking height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from your own plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ripe cherry holds two seeds. Pulp, dry and roast them and a mature plant supplies a household's weekend coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white spring flowers carry a jasmine perfume across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the better indoor trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evenly branched, dark and glossy, it reads as a real small tree, not a leafy prop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, warmth and two feeds a year is close to the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e From equatorial highlands, so a muggy Australian summer suits it rather than stressing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural home for it in most of Australia. Start in a 300mm to 400mm pot, step up every second year, and shift it out of frost and wind in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near an east facing window, clear of heating and cooling outlets. Lower light is tolerated, but growth goes leggy and fruiting stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3m canopy fits where a citrus will not. In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant a group 2m apart under taller trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Arabic Coffee Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Harsh all day sun bleaches the leaves. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and inland gardeners should keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. Work compost through the bed and mulch 50mm deep, clear of the trunk. In pots, use a premium mix with added compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist but never sodden, watering once the top 3cm has dried. Coffee is hungry: controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer, plus a monthly liquid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build a bushy frame at picking height, and cut a lanky plant back hard in spring. Leaves and cherries contain caffeine, which is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and single 300mm pots. The smaller sizes are young and single stemmed, and are the sensible choice if you want several or intend to shape the plant yourself. The 300mm is a season ahead and moves straight into a display pot. Flowering usually begins in year three or four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright for transit and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after potting up, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eWatering and light for indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot and saucer to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003ePlanting ideas for small courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really produce coffee here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate conditions, and under glass elsewhere. Expect first flowers in year three or four, and a few kilograms of roasted coffee a year at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lives happily indoors for years in bright indirect light, though fruiting inside is less reliable. Many growers move it to a sheltered patio for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun through glass, or a pot that dried out too far between waterings. Move it out of hot light, water more evenly, and group it with other plants to lift humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546261954879,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625071804735,"sku":"QLD","price":400.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44792925159743,"sku":"QLD","price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Arabic-Coffee-Plant-Coffea-arabica.jpg?v=1741858198"},{"product_id":"baby-panda-bamboo-pogonatherum-paniceum","title":"Baby Panda Bamboo - Pogonatherum paniceum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Panda Bamboo (\u003cem\u003ePogonatherum paniceum\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the look of miniature bamboo without any of the reasons people fear bamboo. It forms a soft arching clump about 50cm tall and 50cm across, with fine bright green leaves on slender jointed canes. Despite the name it is a clumping ornamental grass rather than a true bamboo, so the roots stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo character, no running roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive and clump forming, so you can plant it beside paving or a shared fence without a barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays genuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 50cm tall and wide, and slow growing, so it holds its shape in a pot for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, worth knowing for a grassy plant that dogs sometimes chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few fine textured grasses that genuinely performs as an indoor plant in good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a soft low border along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing the clumps meet without merging, so the arching shapes stay readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 250mm to 300mm wide holds a full clump. It suits the shaded, sheltered conditions of a balcony, and grouped in threes it screens at bench height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room out of direct sun it works long term. Massed at 40cm centres under trees it gives a light grassy underplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Panda Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light suits it best; harsh afternoon sun scorches the leaf tips. It grows outdoors in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and handles heat and humidity. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and frosting districts need it as a potted or indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary good quality potting mix or garden soil with compost through it. Drainage should be free, but this is not a plant that wants a lean gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most plants are lost. It has no real drought tolerance, so the mix should stay evenly damp. Water two or three times a week in summer, less in winter, and feed a liquid fertiliser monthly through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole clump back to about 10cm in early spring every second or third year to clear out old canes, and it will reshoot quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tube stock, and 140mm plants in packs of ten. Tube stock is young, a small tuft of a few canes, and is the value choice for a border run or mass planting. The 140mm plants arrive as established clumps and look right in a decorative pot straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine grassy foliage can look tired after transit, and some leaf tip browning is normal. Water it in well and keep it damp and shaded for a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bamboo-plant-highlights-a-green-touch-for-every-home\"\u003eusing bamboo and bamboo look plants at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eornamental grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003epet safe plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ebalconies and small outdoor spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread like running bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a clumping grass, not a true bamboo, and the roots are non-invasive. A plant slowly widens its own clump and stays where you put it, so no root barrier is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always the mix drying out, or hot direct sun. Keep the soil evenly damp and move it out of harsh afternoon sun. Trim the browned tips and new growth comes through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is not toxic to cats or dogs. 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Each leaf is streaked cream, white and green on top and deep pink underneath, and the plant lifts its leaves at dusk to show that pink. It makes a clump about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours in one leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, white and green above, raspberry pink below, so the plant reads as flowering even though the blooms are insignificant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves fold upright at night and lower through the day, which is where the prayer plant name comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe around cats and dogs, which narrows the field considerably for a plant with this much colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull without being large.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 60cm it fills a corner or a plant stand, and it suits humid rooms most indoor plants dislike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs in most of the country. A bright spot out of direct sun, ideally a room that holds some humidity, keeps the variegation strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm or 300mm pot suits a clump for two or three years. Use a pot with drainage and empty the saucer after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered shaded courtyard works over summer in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Bring it in before cold nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Triostar Prayer Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the pale sections of the leaf within days, and deep shade fades the variegation toward green. Frost tender in every state, so treat it as an indoor plant outside the tropics and subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor mix that holds moisture but drains freely. Adding coir or perlite gives the balance it wants, since it dislikes both drying out and sitting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist, watering when the top 2cm feels dry, and ease back over winter. It is sensitive to salts and chlorine, so use rain water or let tap water stand overnight. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut crisped leaves off at the base, divide a congested clump in spring, and raise humidity with a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, 250mm pots in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The 300mm is the one to choose for a decorative pot, since it arrives as a full clump. The packs suit several rooms, a shaded courtyard or a commercial fit out. The 200mm pack often runs on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some leaf curl and crisped edges after transit, which is normal for a humidity loving plant in a box. Water on arrival, keep it out of direct sun, and give it a fortnight before repotting. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003ePet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eThe wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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The rosette opens to about 1.2m tall and 1.2m across, a symmetrical bowl of broad grey green leaves that holds its shape all year with almost no input from you. Mature plants send up a tall spike carrying red and yellow flowers well clear of the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture without maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rosette is naturally symmetrical, so you get a designed look with no pruning, staking or shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stores its own water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf bases hold a reservoir, which is why it is drought tolerant and forgives a missed fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and unbothered by heat and humidity, with no leaf drop into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which is unusual among bold feature plants of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant carries a corner of a courtyard or a bed on its own. Set it where the rosette can be seen from above as well as from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a single plant, and the clean leaves and lack of litter make it a genuinely low fuss choice beside paving and pool fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a bold massed bed. That spacing lets each rosette hold its full 1.2m spread without leaves overlapping and spoiling the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alcantarea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered sun, with a few hours of morning sun bringing out the best leaf colour. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it needs a pot that can move under cover, or a bright indoor position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else: a coarse orchid or bromeliad mix, or garden soil opened up with bark and grit. Wet feet rot the base faster than any other mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the centre of the rosette and let the mix dry between drinks. Flush the cup out every few weeks in still weather so it does not stagnate. A weak liquid feed twice over spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Pull off old outer leaves as they brown, and after the flower spike finishes, remove the spent rosette and let the pups around its base take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as a single plant in a 300mm pot, or as a 200mm pack of six for massed planting. Both arrive well short of the full 1.2m: this is a slow growing plant, and reaching mature size takes several years rather than a season. What you buy is a young rosette with the shape already forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromeliads travel better than most plants because the thick leaves carry their own moisture. Leave yours somewhere sheltered and bright for a week before planting out. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/diverse-bromeliad-varieties-discover-them-all\"\u003eA guide to bromeliad varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the wider list of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual rosette does, which is normal for this genus and takes many years to arrive. Before it goes it produces pups at the base, so the planting continues without you buying again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level indoors or in a garden where pets roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade to filtered sun is ideal. Full afternoon sun in a hot inland garden will bleach and scorch the leaves, so give it overhead protection there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright spot with indirect light, which is also the practical answer in frosty districts. Keep the potting mix free draining and water into the cup rather than soaking the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140122497343,"sku":null,"price":566.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100335161663,"sku":null,"price":381.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846383169855,"sku":"QLD","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100335128895,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bromeliad-Plant-Alcantarea-extensa.jpg?v=1741858339"},{"product_id":"new-guinea-shield-plant-aglaonema-new-guinea-shield","title":"New Guinea Shield Plant - Aglaonema 'New Guinea Shield'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Guinea Shield (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'New Guinea Shield') is the indoor plant for the corner of the room the light never really reaches. It forms a broad clump about 90cm tall and 90cm across, with wide shield shaped leaves marbled in cream, silver and deep green. Growth is slow and steady, so it holds its shape for years without repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles genuinely low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, south facing corners and offices lit by ceiling panels all work, though variegation stays brightest in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe foliage is the whole show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are insignificant and easily removed, so the cream and silver leaf pattern carries the plant every month of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing means low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in the same pot for three or four years and rarely needs more than a tidy up of older leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial without being wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 90cm each way it reads as a floor plant, filling space a smaller aglaonema cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a heated or cooled home your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender. Position it 2m to 3m back from a window, out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with a drainage hole and a saucer you can empty. A 300mm to 400mm decorative pot suits a mature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is limited to frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade under a roof. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing New Guinea Shield in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to low light. Direct sun through glass bleaches the leaves within days. It is frost tender and stops growing below about 15 degrees, so keep it clear of cold draughts and unheated rooms in southern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. Free drainage matters more than richness, because this plant will not accept sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. It appreciates humidity, so group it with other plants in dry inland air. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent leaves off at the base and wipe dust from the foliage so it can use what light it gets. Aglaonema is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it off the floor in a home where pets chew leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots and sold in packs of six, which suits a hallway run, a shaded balcony or a small office fitout rather than a single specimen purchase. Plants arrive established and already showing their mature leaf pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dropped lower leaf after transit is normal. Unpack promptly, water once, then give it a fortnight in stable light before expecting new growth. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eWatering and light mistakes that kill indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare other variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and sap contain insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Keep it on a stand or shelf if your pet is a nibbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark can I put it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives in genuinely dim rooms, but the leaves lose contrast and growth almost stops. Bright indirect light gives the strongest pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air or salts building up in the mix. Flush the pot through with water every few months and move it away from air conditioning outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44846395982143,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/New-Guinea-Shield-Plant-Aglaonema-New-Guinea-Shield.jpg?v=1741858341"},{"product_id":"pink-bicajoux-calathea-calathea-bicajoux-pink","title":"Pink Bicajoux Calathea - Calathea 'Bicajoux Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Bicajoux Calathea (\u003cem\u003eCalathea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bicajoux Pink') is grown for its foliage, and the foliage does not need help. Broad leaves are painted in pink and deep green, with the pattern repeating on every new leaf, and the plant holds a neat 50cm tall by 40cm wide indoors. Calatheas are recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, which makes this one of the few genuinely colourful indoor plants a pet owner can put at floor level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and green variegation is there in every season, with no waiting for a bloom and nothing to deadhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, unlike most patterned indoor plants of a similar size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for real rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm tall and 40cm across it fits a side table, a shelf or a desk corner without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes the humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and laundries are where it performs best, and those are the rooms most plants struggle in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use and the one it is bred for. Set it back from a window where the light is bright but no direct sun reaches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm decorative pot with a drainage hole suits it for two or three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade and out of the wind. It is frost tender, so anywhere colder it comes inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Bicajoux Calathea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the pink out of the leaf within days, and deep gloom makes the pattern fade the other way. Keep it warm, away from air conditioning vents and open winter windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or fine bark, in a pot that drains freely. It hates sitting in water, so tip the saucer out after each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp, never soggy and never bone dry, which means a drink once the top 20mm has dried. Calatheas react to the salts in some tap water with crisp brown edges, so rainwater is worth the effort. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group plants together or stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles to lift humidity. Cut damaged leaves off at the base, since a leaf trimmed partway never regrows its edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calathea is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits a whole room, an office fitout or a shared order rather than a single purchase. Each plant is established and goes straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea leaves often arrive curled after a few days in the dark of a carton. That is a transport response, not damage. Water them and give them a week in bright indirect light before judging them. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eOther pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eThe wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eIndoor pots that drain properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Calatheas are recognised as non toxic to cats and dogs, so a chewed leaf is a loss to the plant rather than a trip to the vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or tap water. Lift the humidity, switch to rainwater, and move the plant away from any heating or cooling outlet. Brown edges will not turn green again, so trim that leaf off at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves move through the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas belong to the prayer plant family and raise their leaves at night, then lower them by morning. It is normal behaviour and a good sign the plant is comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44846481441087,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Bicajoux-Calathea-Calathea-Bicajoux-Pink.jpg?v=1741858357"},{"product_id":"rojo-congo-philodendron-philodendron-rojo-congo","title":"Rojo Congo Philodendron - Philodendron 'Rojo Congo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRojo Congo Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron 'Rojo Congo'\u003c\/em\u003e) is indoor presence without fuss: a self supporting clump around 1.2m tall and 1.2m across, with broad glossy leaves that emerge deep burgundy and settle to dark green on wine coloured stems. It needs no stake and no training, unlike the climbing philodendrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stands on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and self supporting, so there is no moss pole and no vine escaping across the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew leaves arrive red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf unfurls deep burgundy and darkens over a few weeks, so colour shifts through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick stems and leathery leaves hold reserves, so it copes with dry indoor air better than most tropical foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal scale from one pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m one plant does the work of several smaller pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where most Rojo Congos live: bright rooms, offices, entries and stairwells. Inside your climate stops mattering, which suits a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a warm, sheltered, frost free spot in tropical, subtropical or warm temperate gardens. A pot 400mm or wider holds it for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it makes an understorey block in dappled shade. Plant 1m apart and it closes over in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat: philodendrons contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. If your pet samples foliage, keep this one raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rojo Congo Philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best leaf size and the strongest red on new growth, and lower light slows it. Outdoors it is strictly for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in part shade out of afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean regions keep it indoors or under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality potting mix opened up with perlite or bark, in a pot with a working drainage hole. Waterlogged roots are the fastest way to lose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix have dried, weekly in summer and every two to three weeks over winter, and tip out the saucer. Feed a slow release foliage fertiliser in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut older lower leaves off at the base as they yellow to keep the clump tidy. Dust the leaves now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three and single 300mm plants. Tube and 140mm plants are young and take a season or two to look like the photographs. The 250mm and 300mm plants arrive already clumped and are the ones for immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves show transit stress, so expect a bent leaf or a marked edge on arrival. Give it a week somewhere bright and indirect before the first proper water, then expect new growth within four to six weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plant options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eGuide to growing exotic plants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other philodendrons it contains calcium oxalate, toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed, causing drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a moss pole?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a self heading philodendron rather than a climber, so it builds an upright clump on its own. If it leans it is reaching for light, so turn the pot every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves not red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight. The burgundy tone develops in bright indirect light, and in a dim corner the leaves emerge green and stay green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51625546514751,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140123513151,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100341518655,"sku":null,"price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140123480383,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140123578687,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140123545919,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100341420351,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100341453119,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100341485887,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rojo-Congo-Philodendron-Philodendron-Rojo-Congo.png?v=1766222560"},{"product_id":"imperial-red-philodendron-philodendron-imperial-red","title":"Imperial Red Philodendron - Philodendron 'Imperial Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial Red Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Imperial Red') is the indoor plant to reach for when you want one bold shape rather than a tangle of foliage. It forms a self heading rosette about 1m tall and 1m across, and each new leaf unfurls a deep wine red before settling to glossy dark green. It holds that form without staking, climbing or trailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew leaves arrive red.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is nearly always a burgundy leaf opening in the crown, so the plant carries colour without ever flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf heading, so it stays tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pole, no trellis and no trailing stems, just a neat rosette that fills a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives dim rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal, but it holds condition in a darker corner better than most large leaved plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a room.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m each way it fills a corner or flanks a doorway without taking the room over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, offices and hallways anywhere in the country, set back from a window rather than in direct sun. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outside year round in a shaded courtyard or under cover. Elsewhere it is a container plant that comes in for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and sap are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach in a home with animals that graze on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Imperial Red Philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or full to part shade outdoors in tropical and subtropical gardens only. Direct sun scorches the leaves. It is frost tender, so anywhere colder it lives inside from autumn onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with extra perlite or bark. The pot needs a drainage hole, and empty the saucer after every water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Yellowing lower leaves almost always mean too much water. A monthly liquid feed through spring and summer keeps the new leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the leaves to keep them glossy. Cut spent leaves off at the base of the stalk rather than part way, and repot every two or three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The 200mm plants are young, carrying three or four leaves; a 300mm plant is already presentable in a floor pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge leaves can arrive with a bent edge or bruise after transit, which is cosmetic rather than a fault. Expect new leaves within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete philodendron care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003ePlants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other philodendrons it contains calcium oxalate crystals, which cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. Keep it on a stand or in a room your pets do not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves green instead of red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow light. The red pigment holds far longer in bright indirect light, so move the plant closer to a window, but out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m tall and 1m wide, and it takes a few years to get there. Older listings quoting 2m describe plants grown in the open tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, and only in shade. Elsewhere it stays a container plant that comes under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846548353343,"sku":"QLD","price":251.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140123676991,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140123709759,"sku":null,"price":66.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Imperial-Red-Philodendron-Philodendron-Imperial-Red.jpg?v=1741858375"},{"product_id":"dracaena-black-knight-dracaena-marginata-black-knight","title":"Dracaena Black Knight - Dracaena marginata Black Knight","description":"\u003cp\u003eDracaena Black Knight (\u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Knight') is the darkest of the marginata forms, with narrow leaves in near black burgundy held on slim upright canes. It reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide, taking up very little floor space for the height it gives. It is drought tolerant and forgiving, which is why it survives offices and holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you rarely get indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is deep burgundy to almost black, so it reads as a dark accent against pale walls where most indoor plants read green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall without being wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2m by 1m on slim canes, so it fills a corner or flanks a doorway without crowding furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt would rather be dry than wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and low maintenance, so a missed watering does no harm. Overwatering does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane at any point and it reshoots below the cut, so a leggy plant becomes a fuller one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any room with a window suits it, and it copes with the middling light of an office or hallway. Colour is deepest in bright indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered balcony works in warm gardens, out of harsh afternoon sun. In cooler areas it needs to come inside before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it can go in the ground as a dark upright accent among green foliage. Dracaena are toxic to cats and dogs, so place it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dracaena Black Knight in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest colour. Low light is tolerated, but growth slows and the burgundy dulls towards green. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens in part shade. It is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts, keep it potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining premium potting mix, and a drainage hole is not negotiable. Repot every two or three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, roughly every 10 to 14 days in warm weather and monthly in winter. They are sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water, which show as brown leaf tips, so rainwater is worth the effort. Liquid feed monthly in spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut canes back to the height you want in spring. New shoots break just below the cut, and the top can be struck as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, and a 90 litre size for an instant indoor specimen, which is currently on backorder. Smaller sizes carry one or two canes at knee to waist height, while 400mm plants usually have several at staggered heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves can crease in transit, though the canes themselves travel well. Give it a bright spot and expect a month of stillness. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003edragon tree care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have pets, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewed leaves bring on drooling, vomiting and lethargy. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually fluoride or salt build up from tap water, or very dry air. Switch to rainwater and flush the pot every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it really need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is best and holds the darkest colour. It will live in a dim corner, but growth almost stops and the leaves lose their depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I make it bushier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut a cane back in spring and it will send out two or three new shoots below the cut, the standard fix for a bare stemmed plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124463423,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140124528959,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124430655,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140124496191,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652212851007,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dracaena-Black-Knight-Dracaena-marginata-Black-Knight.jpg?v=1741858390"},{"product_id":"colorama-dragon-tree-dracaena-marginata-colorama","title":"Colorama Dragon Tree - Dracaena marginata 'Colorama'","description":"\u003cp\u003eColorama Dragon Tree (\u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Colorama') is the indoor plant for a corner that needs height but has no floor space to give. It grows slowly to about 2.5m tall and only 1m across, on slim cane stems topped with narrow leaves striped in cream, green and hot pink. It tolerates dry indoor air and long gaps between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2.5m by 1m it fills a corner beside a stairwell or sofa without spreading into the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is in the leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and pink edges on a green centre give year round colour with no flowers to wait for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick cane stores water, so a fortnight away is not a problem. Overwatering does far more damage than forgetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to reshape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane at any height and it branches from just below the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near an east or south facing window gives the strongest pink. It holds on in lower light, but the colour fades toward green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free position, so it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, or a pot further south that comes under cover for winter. A 400mm pot holds one plant for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three canes of staggered height in one pot give the layered look you see in hotel foyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Colorama Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outside; hot direct sun through glass scorches the leaf edges. It is frost tender, so anywhere colder than warm temperate it lives inside or comes under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining premium potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse sand. The pot must have a drainage hole; sitting in a decorative sleeve that holds water kills one fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top third of the mix is dry, roughly every ten to fourteen days in summer and every three to four weeks in winter. Dracaenas are sensitive to fluoride and salts, so rainwater keeps the leaf tips cleaner than tap water. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. Cut the cane back to the height you want in spring and new heads shoot from below the cut within six to eight weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorama comes in three sizes: a 200mm pack of six, a 250mm pack of three, and a single 300mm plant. The 200mm and 250mm plants are young, usually one or two canes under a metre. The 300mm plant is the one to buy for presence in one spot straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a few lower leaves to yellow and drop in the first fortnight while it adjusts to your light, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eEverything about dragon tree care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore plants with variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, bringing on drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep the pot out of reach if you have a pet that nibbles foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually fluoride and salt build up from tap water, sometimes dry air. Water with rainwater or filtered water where you can, flush the pot every few months, and trim the brown tips with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 2.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the cane at whatever height suits the room in spring and it branches from just below the cut. 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It holds at about 1.5m tall and 80cm wide, carrying the same glossy violin shaped leaves at roughly half the size, and it branches into a bushy shape rather than running for the ceiling on a bare stem. If you have wanted the look but not the height, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe look at a workable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same sculptural leaves and deep gloss, on a plant that tops out around 1.5m and fits beside a sofa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy rather than bare stemmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches naturally and holds foliage low, so you avoid the leggy trunk standard fiddle leaf figs develop indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradual growth means it stays in proportion for years instead of outgrowing the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is a plus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles humid air well, so bathrooms and warm kitchens suit it better than they suit most indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, your climate stops mattering.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, but as a house plant it grows the same in Hobart as in Cairns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright indirect light, a metre or two back from a north or east facing window. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot with a drainage hole suits a plant this size. Slip it inside a decorative outer pot rather than potting straight into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is limited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in a frost free spot with morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, turning the pot a quarter every few weeks so it grows evenly. It is frost tender, so outdoor planting only suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Keep it away from air conditioning vents and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. Figs hate sitting wet, and a heavy mix in a pot without drainage is the usual reason these plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly once the top 50mm of mix has dried, then empty the saucer. That is roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring to encourage branching, cutting above a leaf node. Wear gloves, because the milky sap is a skin irritant. Wipe the leaves every month or two, since dust cuts the light they receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes. Tube and 140mm plants are young rooted cuttings and take a few years to reach any presence. The 200mm pack of 6 and 250mm pack of 3 suit several rooms. For a single indoor feature the 300mm is the value pick, while the 400mm and 500mm plants arrive already bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal, because figs react to any change in light. Settle it in its final spot straight away. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-and-caring-for-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees\"\u003eGrowing ficus lyrata indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eCompare relatives in the ficus collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap is an irritant to skin and mouths, and the small figs are toxic to pets if eaten. Keep it out of reach of animals that chew foliage, and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a change of position, a cold draught, or watering too often. Figs dislike being moved and respond by shedding. Give it a stable, bright spot and let the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m tall and 80cm wide over several years, roughly half a standard fiddle leaf fig. Tip pruning in spring keeps it lower and encourages branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641952305471,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125217087,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125151551,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140125249855,"sku":null,"price":282.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140125282623,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100345221439,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49546538942783,"sku":"QLD","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140125184319,"sku":null,"price":810.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-lyrata-Bambino.png?v=1766222577"},{"product_id":"ruby-rubber-plant-ficus-elastica-ruby","title":"Ruby Rubber Plant - Ficus elastica 'Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby') is the pink variegated rubber tree: thick, glossy leaves marbled in cream, green and a genuine rose pink, strongest on the new growth. In a pot it makes an upright plant to about 2m tall and 1m wide. It has the same tough constitution as the plain green rubber plant, which separates it from most pink foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink that actually holds.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves open a deep rose and keep their colour as they harden, provided the light is bright enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick leaves, forgiving nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leathery foliage stores moisture, so a missed watering does no lasting harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2m by 1m on a single trunk, so it fills a corner without spreading across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader where you want it and the plant branches below the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is the whole game with this plant. In a dim room the pink fades back towards plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered balcony out of wind suits it, since the large leaves tear in a strong breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in a pot. Planted into the ground in a tropical or subtropical garden a rubber tree becomes a very large tree with vigorous roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ruby Rubber Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, roughly a metre or two back from a well lit window. Direct sun burns the cream sections, and low light costs you the pink. It is frost tender, so outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in a sheltered shaded spot. Anywhere colder, grow it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining premium potting mix with added perlite, in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every two or three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3 to 4cm of mix has dried, roughly weekly in warm weather and every two to three weeks in winter, then tip out the saucer. Liquid feed monthly through spring and summer. Wipe the leaves occasionally, because dust dulls the colour and cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring, cutting the stem back to the height you want. The sap is a milky latex that stains and irritates skin, so wear gloves and cover the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as 140mm plants in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single plants in 300mm and 400mm pots. The small sizes are single stemmed and roughly knee high. A 400mm plant is well grown, often already branched, and ready to drop into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crease or a rub mark on a leaf after transit is normal and does not spread. New leaves emerge from a red sheath that drops away as the leaf unfurls, so expect three to four weeks between leaves in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003efig and ficus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot really. The milky latex in the stems and leaves irritates cats and dogs if chewed, and irritates skin too. Keep it away from a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the pink fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light, nine times out of ten. Move it closer to a bright window, out of direct sun, and the next few leaves should come through with better colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two or three years in spring, moving up one pot size. It tolerates being slightly snug, while an oversized pot holds water and invites root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a sheltered, shaded position in a tropical or subtropical garden, and best kept in a pot. 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Each is a deep, almost metallic green arrow, scalloped at the edge and cut through with thick white veins. A mature plant sits around 80cm tall and 70cm across, which makes it a feature rather than a filler. It is not the most forgiving indoor plant, and it is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that look engineered.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrow shaped, dark and glossy with bold white veining, they read as sculpture rather than foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature scale without bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 70cm it fills a corner or a plant stand without sprawling across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is its friend.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and sheltered subtropical verandahs suit it better than a dry lounge room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you what it needs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drooping leaves mean water, browning edges mean dry air. That feedback makes it easier than its reputation suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bathroom or an east facing room with filtered light is ideal. Shower humidity keeps it out of the dry air that browns leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a 250mm or 300mm pot with a drainage hole. Alocasias sulk in oversized pots, where the mix stays wet around roots not using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors in the tropics and subtropics only.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free garden it can go into a shaded, sheltered bed under a canopy. Anywhere colder it stays indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing African mask plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves and deep shade slows it to a standstill. It is a frost tender tropical and subtropical plant, so in temperate and cool gardens it lives inside all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor mix opened up with perlite or fine bark. Heavy mix holding water around the roots is the most common way these are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist through the warm months, watering once the top two centimetres dry, and tip out the saucer. In winter it slows and may drop leaves, so water sparingly. A half strength liquid feed monthly in spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is very little to prune. Remove old leaves at the base as they yellow, which is normal while new ones unfurl. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and check the undersides for mite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 250mm pots, in packs of three. Plants at that size are established, usually carrying several full leaves, and can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge soft leaves do not love a courier box, so expect a creased leaf or two. Remove anything badly damaged at the base and the plant carries on. Give it a fortnight in stable light and warmth before you look for new growth. 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Slow growth is the trade off and the reason larger sizes cost what they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady palm is a recognised non toxic species, so it suits a home where pets chew what they reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream striped fans.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation lifts a dim corner in a way a plain green palm cannot, and it holds through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved under canopy, so bright indoor light or a shaded courtyard suits it better than a sunny window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m wide and growing slowly, it will not outgrow a room or a planter in a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room away from direct sun is ideal. It copes with air conditioning better than most palms, provided it is not sitting in the draught from a vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a shaded outdoor position it thickens into a clump and works as a soft green screen at seated height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in a warm garden, plant 1.2m apart in a shaded bed for a low screen, or use a single clump as a feature beside a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Lady Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade, filtered light or bright indoor light. Direct sun scorches the variegated fans faster than the plain green form. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler southern homes should keep it inside year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium free draining potting mix with added perlite or coarse bark. In the ground it wants friable soil improved with compost, mulched 50mm deep and kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix dries, and empty the saucer afterwards. Never let it stand in water. Feed with a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and summer, at half rate indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove browned fans at the cane and wipe the leaves occasionally. Brown tips usually mean dry air or salt build up from tap water, not underfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs from a pack of six in 200mm pots through 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm, up to 100L, 110L, 160L and 200L specimens. Most sizes are currently backorder, with 400mm usually ready to send. Because the plant grows so slowly, the size you buy is close to the size you will have for a year or two, so buy the presence you want now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eShop pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest plants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lady palm is a recognised non toxic species for both, which is why it is a standard recommendation for homes with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery slowly, and the variegated form is slower again. Expect a small number of new fans each year rather than noticeable height, which is why larger sizes are priced as specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry indoor air, salt build up from tap water, or a pot left standing in a saucer. Flush the mix thoroughly every few months and raise the air moisture around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts treat it as an indoor plant or keep it potted under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133114175,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133081407,"sku":null,"price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133048639,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44967230669119,"sku":"QLD","price":585.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133146943,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133212479,"sku":null,"price":1837.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":44967230701887,"sku":"QLD","price":1954.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":44967230734655,"sku":"QLD","price":2299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133179711,"sku":null,"price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Lady-Palm-Rhapis-excelsa-Variegated.jpg?v=1741858618"},{"product_id":"money-tree-pachira-glabra","title":"Money Tree - Pachira glabra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Money Tree (\u003cem\u003ePachira glabra\u003c\/em\u003e) gives an indoor corner real presence without a maintenance routine. Grown with a braided trunk and topped by fans of glossy green leaflets, it settles at about 2m tall and 1m wide in a pot indoors. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and it forgives a forgotten fortnight as readily as a heavy hand on the watering can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe braided trunk does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young stems are plaited as they thicken, giving a sculptural base most indoor plants cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e From seasonally flooded ground, it shrugs off a soggy week that would finish a fiddle leaf fig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, water when the top few centimetres dry out, and two feeds in the warm months is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright living room, office foyer or landing beside a window suits it. Keep it a metre back from hot west facing glass, which scorches the leaflets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tops out near 2m under a roof, so one plant in a 400mm to 500mm container reads as a small tree indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it can stay outside all year with morning sun and afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Money Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, filtered light to part shade outside. It is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and cold inland districts keep it indoors or under cover for winter. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens grow it outdoors permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and potting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium potting mix in a pot with open drainage holes. Standing water in a sealed cover pot will still rot the roots, so tip the saucer out after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly once the top 3cm to 4cm of mix feels dry: roughly weekly in summer, every two to three weeks in winter. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps the leaves deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back any stem that outgrows the shape in spring and it reshoots below the cut within weeks. Wipe dust off the leaflets a few times a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes. The 300mm holds a well furnished braid around waist height, right for a desk or a smaller room. The 400mm is taller and heavier, with a thicker plait and broader crown, for immediate presence in a large room or foyer. Both arrive in their growing pot, ready to drop into a decorative container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect one or two older leaflets to yellow and drop in the first fortnight as the plant adjusts to your light, with new growth in four to six weeks. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a decorative pot to match\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for small courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003eCompare palms and tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, one of the few tall indoor plants we recommend for homes with curious pets. A mouthful of any plant can still upset a small stomach, so discourage chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too much water rather than too little. Let the top few centimetres dry before watering again, and check the pot drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in a sheltered spot out of hot afternoon sun. In cooler districts keep it in a pot you can bring indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it outgrow the room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. In a container it settles at about 2m tall and 1m wide, and a light prune in spring holds it at whatever height suits your ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44971594154303,"sku":"QLD","price":136.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44971594187071,"sku":"QLD","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Money-Tree-Pachira-glabra.jpg?v=1741858652"},{"product_id":"finger-leaf-philodendron-philodendron-goeldii","title":"Finger Leaf Philodendron - Philodendron goeldii","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinger Leaf Philodendron (\u003cem\u003eThaumatophyllum spruceanum\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron goeldii\u003c\/em\u003e) carries its leaflets in a flat whorl on the end of a long stalk, so each leaf reads like an open hand. It builds to about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, one of the few indoor plants that can hold a corner on its own. Growth is steady rather than quick, and it asks little once the pot and the light are right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture, not clutter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiered whorls of narrow leaflets give a sculptural outline against a plain wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom filling scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.5m it does the job of a small tree indoors, in a footprint you can still walk past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no staking, no fussy feeding schedule. Water it properly and groom it twice a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where many indoor plants sulk through a humid summer, this one is at home in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with filtered light suits it best. Set it back from a window rather than against the glass, because direct midday sun scorches the leaflets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start it in a pot 400mm or wider with free draining holes, so the crown has something to balance against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it will live outdoors year round in a sheltered spot with overhead cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Finger Leaf Philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outside. It is frost tender, so outdoor planting is limited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cool temperate and Mediterranean areas keep it indoors, or move the pot under cover before the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or bark chip. It wants moisture held around the roots but never sitting water, so a pot that drains freely matters more than the mix itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix has dried, usually weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Feed a liquid indoor plant fertiliser monthly through the warmer months and stop over winter. Wipe the leaflets with a damp cloth every few weeks so dust does not block the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Cut old lower leaves off at the base as they yellow, which keeps the trunk clean, and repot every two to three years as the roots fill the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in one size, a 300mm pot, arriving as an established plant with several full sized leaves rather than a young cutting. Some leaf marking or a dropped lower leaf after transit is normal. Give it a fortnight in its final position before you judge it, then expect new leaves within six to eight weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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Keep it out of reach of pets and young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light. It will hold on in a dimmer room, but the new leaves come through smaller and the plant stretches towards the window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow outdoors in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean climates keep it in a pot indoors, or outside only through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly and steadily. Expect a few new leaves each warm season and several years to reach its full 1.5m spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100389261631,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44971636162879,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Finger-Leaf-Philodendron-Philodendron-goeldii.jpg?v=1741858654"},{"product_id":"imperial-green-philodendron-philodendron-imperial-green","title":"Imperial Green Philodendron - Philodendron 'Imperial Green'","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial Green Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Imperial Green') is a self heading philodendron, which means it builds a neat rosette from a central crown instead of climbing. It settles at roughly 900mm tall and equally wide, with broad glossy leaves held on short stems. There is no pole to hide and no trailing growth to tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt keeps its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves radiate from a central crown, so it never needs a moss pole, a stake or tying in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are large and deep green with a high shine, which reads well in low indoor light where matt foliage looks flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal, but it holds condition in a dimmer corner better than most large leaved plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow enough to stay in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is measured rather than rapid, so it suits a spot where you need a plant to stay the size you bought it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home. A floor pot in a living room, an office corner or a wide hallway all suit the rosette shape, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can live outdoors in a sheltered frost free spot in tropical and subtropical gardens, under a verandah or in filtered shade rather than open sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all philodendrons the leaves and stems are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so place it out of reach in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Imperial Green Philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the biggest leaves. Avoid direct sun through glass, which scorches them. Outdoors it is frost tender and suited only to tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor potting mix, ideally opened up with bark or perlite, in a pot with a working drainage hole. Wet mix around the crown is the usual cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top three centimetres are dry, soak it through, then empty the saucer. Water less through winter. A half strength liquid fertiliser monthly across spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old lower leaves at the base as they yellow. Wipe the leaves occasionally so dust does not dull them, and repot every two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 125mm packs of ten, 175mm packs of six, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm pots. The smaller sizes are young plants with a handful of leaves, suited to bulk planting or growing on. The 300mm and 400mm plants already have the full rosette shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilodendrons travel well, though a leaf or two may bruise after transit, which is not a fault. Expect it to hold still for a month before pushing new leaves. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete philodendron care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Philodendrons contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. Rarely serious, but keep the plant off floor level if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it actually need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is the target: a metre or two back from a window that never gets harsh afternoon sun. It survives dimmer rooms with smaller leaves and slower growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA yellow leaf at the base every so often is normal ageing. Several at once usually means the mix is staying too wet, so check that the pot drains and let the surface dry before the next water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625586000191,"sku":"QLD","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100389392703,"sku":null,"price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625586032959,"sku":"QLD","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140133966143,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140133900607,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133933375,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44971665719615,"sku":"QLD","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100389359935,"sku":null,"price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Imperial-Green-Philodendron-Philodendron-Imperial-Green.jpg?v=1741858655"},{"product_id":"narrow-lobed-philodendron-philodendron-stenolobum","title":"Narrow Lobed Philodendron - Philodendron stenolobum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrow Lobed Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron stenolobum\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for its long, deeply cut leaves held on tall stalks above a thick creeping stem. It reaches about 2m tall and 1.2m wide indoors or in a sheltered warm garden, and the leaf shape gives a room structure that softer foliage cannot. Like all philodendrons it is toxic to cats and dogs, so place it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves with real shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply lobed and narrow, carried on long stalks, so one plant fills a corner without looking like a hedge in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives an imperfect routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth and bright indirect light are the main requirements, and it takes a missed watering better than most large leaved plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA visible trunk over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick creeping stem builds character as it ages and can be staked upright or allowed to lean across a wide pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Brazilian rainforest plant, so a steamy summer is a benefit rather than a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it a metre or two back from a bright window, out of direct sun, and allow for a plant that eventually fills a 2m corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 400mm or wider with a chunky, free draining mix. The creeping stem needs room to travel, and a shallow bowl will not hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it lives outside year round in dappled shade, sheltered from wind that tears the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Narrow Lobed Philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, dappled shade outdoors. It is frost tender, so it lives outside year round only in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; cool temperate districts should treat it as an indoor plant. Direct midday sun burns the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky aroid mix: potting mix opened up with orchid bark and perlite. Air around the roots matters more than richness, and it needs repotting every two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist from spring to autumn, letting the top 3cm to 5cm dry between waterings, then ease right off in winter. A balanced liquid fertiliser monthly through the warm months is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old yellowing leaves at the base of the stalk. When the stem outgrows its pot, cut the leading section below a root node and replant it, since cuttings root readily in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown, 300mm and 400mm pots, and both are currently on backorder, so allow time for the next crop. A 300mm plant is established with several full sized leaves; the 400mm carries more stem and more height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge soft leaves crease and can tear in transit, and one or two may yellow and drop in the fortnight after arrival. That is settling in, not a fault. Keep it warm, bright and on the dry side for two weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003ephilodendron care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind more options for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ebalconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage, and of small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light, a metre or two inside a north or east facing window. In low light the stalks stretch, the leaves come through smaller and the lobing becomes shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much water, or a pot without free drainage, especially in winter when growth slows. Check that the mix dries slightly between waterings and that no water sits in the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100389458239,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44971672928575,"sku":"QLD","price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44971672961343,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Narrow-Lobed-Philodendron-Philodendron-stenolobum.jpg?v=1741858656"},{"product_id":"zebra-plant-calathea-zebrina","title":"Zebra Plant - Calathea zebrina","description":"\u003cp\u003eZebra Plant (\u003cem\u003eCalathea zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e) has the best foliage of any easy indoor calathea. The broad leaves are velvet to touch, mid green with dark banding running out from the midrib like brushstrokes, on a plant that reaches about 80cm tall and 60cm across. It is also genuinely pet friendly, which narrows the field fast if you have a cat or a dog that investigates plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does not need flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The banded velvet leaves carry the plant all year, so nothing about it looks off season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few striking indoor plants you can put at floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the shady side.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants indirect light, so it thrives in the south facing rooms where most indoor plants sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves lift in the evening and lower again by morning, which is quietly good company in a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs, anywhere in the country. Two or three metres back from a bright window, out of direct sun, gives the strongest banding and the least edge burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm pot suits a mature plant. Group two or three at different heights, and keep them off cold draughts and heating vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it will grow outdoors in deep shade, under a covered patio or beneath established canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zebra Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light only. Direct sun bleaches the banding and scorches the velvet surface. Outdoors it is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens because it is frost tender, and cold draughts indoors will brown the leaf edges just as quickly as frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor mix with added coir or fine bark, in a pot that drains freely. It likes moisture held around the roots but not water sitting in a saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly damp, watering when the top 2cm dries: usually weekly in summer, fortnightly in winter. Rainwater or filtered water is worth the trouble, since salts in tap water are a common cause of brown leaf tips. Liquid feed at half strength monthly in the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry indoor air is its main enemy. Group plants, sit the pot on a tray of damp pebbles, or run it in a bathroom. Cut damaged leaves off at the base rather than trimming edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five sizes: 125mm and 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and 300mm singly. The smaller packs suit anyone planting up several rooms or a shaded courtyard bed. The 300mm plants fill a decorative pot on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas travel in the dark and often arrive with the leaves folded upright, which is normal and resolves within days. Give it a settled, humid spot and expect new leaves within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our list of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/10-best-pet-friendly-plants-for-your-home\"\u003epet friendly plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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It builds slowly into a small shrub around 80cm tall and 60cm wide, with a thickening trunk that gives it the look of a natural bonsai. Clusters of small white flowers appear on mature plants in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage does all the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rippled blue grey leaves hold their form and colour every day of the year, with no flowering season to wait for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, so a missed fortnight of watering does no harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows on a bright windowsill as well as in a courtyard pot, which few succulents manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is measured rather than rapid, so a plant stays in scale with its pot for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm pot with free draining succulent mix suits it for several years. Terracotta helps, because it lets the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is salt tolerant and handles reflected heat off walls and paving, so it holds up in the hard conditions of a west facing balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted between rocks with sharp drainage it forms a low sculptural mound, and the grey foliage sits well against dark stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing ripple jade in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light is essential. Full sun outdoors, or the brightest window indoors, gives compact growth and rosy leaf edges. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and tableland districts keep it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage above all else. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or garden soil opened up with coarse sand and gravel. Wet soil in winter is the most common cause of losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only when the mix has dried right through, perhaps fortnightly in summer and monthly in winter. Feed once in early spring with a diluted liquid fertiliser. More water and more feed both cause soft, floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch or cut back leggy stems in spring to build a fuller shape. Cuttings root easily: let the cut end dry for a few days, then push it into dry mix and water sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six are young plants, the sensible choice for filling a rockery or a run of pots. The 250mm pack of three and the single 300mm plant are bushier, with the beginnings of a woody trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well, though a leaf or two may drop in transit, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Hold off watering for a few days after arrival, then resume normally. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ripple-jade-plant-unlock-elegance-in-your-space\"\u003eRipple jade growing and styling guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore plants for indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other jade plants it is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it on a shelf or in a room pets do not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and wrinkled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrinkled leaves usually mean it is too dry, and soft translucent leaves mean too wet. Check the mix before watering, and when in doubt with a jade, wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender and cold damage shows as blackened leaf tips. In frosty districts keep it in a pot and move it under an eave or indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":45783526768959,"sku":"QLD","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100397977919,"sku":null,"price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783526801727,"sku":"QLD","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":45783526834495,"sku":"QLD","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140136423743,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100398043455,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ripple-Jade-Crassula-arborescens-undulatifolia.heic?v=1742473029"},{"product_id":"bluebird-jade-crassula-bluebird","title":"Bluebird Jade - Crassula ‘Bluebird’","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluebird Jade (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bluebird') is a compact jade plant with fleshy blue grey leaves that builds slowly to about 1m tall and 80cm wide. It is the succulent to buy when you want structure without commitment: full sun or a bright room, weeks between waterings, and a plant that quietly improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey colour year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage reads silver blue against greens and terracotta, often picking up red edges in full sun and cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives forgetfulness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leaves store water, so a missed fortnight of watering is nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and heat proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray, sea wind and hot summers leave it unbothered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally at home in a courtyard pot, a rockery pocket or a bright room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants carry clusters of small starry white and pink blooms in the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth and modest roots suit pots for years. A 200mm to 300mm pot with a drainage hole is a fine long term home, moving up a size as it fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it among stones or into a dry bank in a frost free garden and it holds its shape with almost no attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Near a sunny window or on a north facing balcony it makes a sculptural plant that tolerates dry air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bluebird Jade in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light brings out the best colour. Outdoors it suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates. It is frost tender, so in frosty districts grow it in a pot and winter it under eaves or indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is everything. Use a cactus and succulent mix in pots, or open garden soil up with coarse sand. Wet roots are the one reliable way to kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak, then let the mix dry out completely: every two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly or less in winter. A half strength feed once or twice over spring and summer is ample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch or cut stems any time to shape it. Trimmings left to dry for a few days strike easily as cuttings, so pruning becomes propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebird Jade comes in 140mm packs of 10, 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm pots. The packs are the economical way to plant a rockery drift or line a sunny ledge; the 300mm plants arrive with an established branching structure. Succulents travel exceptionally well, arriving plump and unfazed, and yours will appreciate a week to adjust in bright shade before its first water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ripple-jade-plant-unlock-elegance-in-your-space\"\u003eRipple jade, a sculptural cousin worth knowing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eBrowse all succulents and cacti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plants are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it on a shelf, bench or hanging position out of a pet's reach, indoors and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the mix has dried right through: roughly every two to three weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Wrinkled leaves mean thirsty; soft yellowing leaves mean too wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given genuinely bright light, ideally with some direct sun through a window. In a dim corner it stretches and loses the tight blue grey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost kill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hard frost can. It is frost tender, so in frost prone areas keep it potted and move it under cover for winter, then bring it back out in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50478823997759,"sku":"QLD","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783535550783,"sku":"QLD","price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100398338367,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":45783535583551,"sku":"QLD","price":146.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100398272831,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100398403903,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100398305599,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bluebird-Jade-Crassula-Bluebird.jpg?v=1741858730"},{"product_id":"gollum-jade-crassula-gollum","title":"Gollum Jade - Crassula ‘Gollum’","description":"\u003cp\u003eGollum Jade (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gollum') is the jade plant with tubular, finger like leaves, each one flared at the tip like a tiny suction cup and often rimmed in red. It builds slowly into a thick trunked little shrub about 80cm tall and 60cm across, more sculpture than shrub. Neglect suits it: overwatering is the one thing that reliably kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shape nothing else has.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tubular leaves and gnarled trunk give it a bonsai look with no training required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and heat tolerant, it holds enough water in its leaves to ride out weeks without a drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light suits it either way, so the same plant can live on a windowsill in Melbourne or a hot balcony in Perth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool season flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants carry clusters of small white to pink starry flowers when most of the garden is quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its natural home. Use a pot barely wider than the root ball, with a drainage hole and a gritty mix, and let the plant grow into it slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright window with a few hours of direct light keeps the leaves compact and red tipped. In dim rooms the stems stretch and the shape falls apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and heat tolerant, it handles a hot coastal balcony or a gravelly rockery pocket in any frost free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gollum Jade in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright indirect light. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens in the ground. It is frost tender, so in cool districts grow it in a pot you can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand or perlite. Rich, moisture holding mixes rot the stem at soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to three weeks in the warm months and monthly over winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips in spring to encourage branching. Larger cuts are best made in warm weather, and every piece you remove strikes readily as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm packs of 10, 200mm packs of 6, 250mm packs of 3 and single 300mm plants. The smaller sizes are young and lightly branched, ideal for potting several or filling a rockery. The 300mm plants have thickened at the base and read as a specimen straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything else, though a leaf or two may come loose in transit. Leave it dry for a week before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e for plants on the same watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ripple-jade-plant-unlock-elegance-in-your-space\"\u003eripple jade\u003c\/a\u003e, a curlier relative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e that cope with heat and wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork out the right \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003epot size for a potted plant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plants are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting, loss of coordination and lethargy. Keep it up high or choose a different plant if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry through. Wrinkled leaves mean it is thirsty; soft yellow leaves mean the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender and a hard frost turns the leaves to mush, so in cool districts keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":45783541875007,"sku":"QLD","price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140136456511,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":45783541907775,"sku":"QLD","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140136489279,"sku":null,"price":160.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100398633279,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100398534975,"sku":null,"price":437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100398666047,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gollum-Jade-Crassula-Gollum.jpg?v=1741858730"},{"product_id":"silver-spoons-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-silver-spoons","title":"Silver Spoons Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe ‘Silver Spoons’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Spoons Kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Spoons') is grown for its foliage, not its flowers. Thick, spoon shaped leaves carry a fine silver grey felt that holds colour through the hottest part of summer, on a tidy plant about 0.6m high and wide. Against green foliage or dark mulch it reads almost white, which is the point of it: a succulent that brings light into a bed without a flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver every month of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits in the leaf coating rather than a seasonal flush, so it looks the same in July as in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it lives on rainfall in most warm districts, so it suits the strip of garden you keep forgetting to water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and salt are not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes reflected heat off paving, and enough salt for a coastal courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.6m by 0.6m it stays in scale in a pot or a border and does not sprawl into its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 300mm pot and looks deliberate on its own, and three matched pots make a low water way to dress a hard edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, borders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart. The plants meet within a season or two and hold a continuous silver mat that keeps weeds down, and sharp drainage on a slope suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Spoons Kalanchoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. The silver is brightest and the plant most compact in full sun; in deeper shade it stretches and dulls towards grey green. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, mediterranean and arid districts. It is frost tender, so where frosts are regular, grow it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, and sandy or gritty ground is ideal. On heavier soil plant on a raised mound, or use a cactus and succulent mix in a pot. Water deeply but infrequently, letting the soil dry between waterings and cutting back through winter, because cold wet roots kill these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it wants, since heavy feeding produces soft, leggy growth and weaker colour. This is a foliage selection that rarely flowers in cultivation, so buy it for the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKalanchoe\u003c\/em\u003e species contain cardiac glycosides and are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. If you have an animal that chews plants, keep this one raised or out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: a 140mm pack of ten, a 200mm pack of six, and a single 300mm plant. The 140mm pack is the value option for mass planting, covering around 1.6 square metres at 40cm spacing. A 300mm plant is close to mature size and gives a finished pot on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well, and plants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. A few lower leaves may drop in transit, which is normal. Hold off watering for a couple of days after planting, then water in once. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eA complete guide to growing succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess often than you expect. 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A pack of ten covers roughly 1.6 square metres and closes over in one to two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100399354175,"sku":null,"price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136554815,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100399157567,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783587750207,"sku":"QLD","price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100399223103,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140136522047,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100399288639,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Spoons-Kalanchoe-Kalanchoe-Silver-Spoons.png?v=1768455509"},{"product_id":"corn-plant-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana","title":"Corn Plant - Dracaena fragrans Massangeana","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorn Plant (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massangeana') is the indoor tree for a bare corner in a room that does not get much light. Thick woody canes carry arching strap leaves with a broad gold stripe down the centre, reaching about 2m tall and 1m wide indoors. It is slow, steady and remarkably hard to kill, as long as you water it less often than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2m it fills the corner a floor lamp cannot, and the bare canes keep the floor space usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, stairwells and offices away from a window all work, though growth is faster in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold centre stripe lifts a dim room, and there are no flowers or leaf drop to manage indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes store water, so a fortnight away does no harm. Overwatering is the only real threat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a home or office the outdoor climate stops mattering, which matters for a plant this frost tender. Living rooms, receptions, stairwells and dim hallways all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free tropical or subtropical garden and a sheltered spot out of hot afternoon sun. Further south, keep it potted and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caveat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves contain saponins and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so this is not the plant for a household with a pet that grazes on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Corn Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal and low light is tolerated. Avoid direct sun through glass, which bleaches and burns the leaves. Indoors it wants normal room warmth and no cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with extra perlite or bark for drainage, in a pot with a working drainage hole. It is content slightly root bound, so avoid sizing up every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, then soak and drain: usually every one to two weeks in the warm months and every three to four in winter. Feed at half strength monthly from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and if it grows too tall, cut the cane cleanly at the height you want and let it branch from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 125mm and 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The smaller pots hold young single stemmed plants well under a metre, useful where you need numbers. The 300mm is the one to choose for presence in a corner straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick leaves and stored water make this an easy traveller. Expect a quiet month after it lands, then new growth from the top of each cane. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eChoose an indoor pot with proper drainage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, which cause drooling, vomiting and appetite loss in cats and dogs if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the fluoride and salts in tap water, which this genus is sensitive to. Switch to rainwater or filtered water, flush the pot occasionally, and trim the brown tips off with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really live in a dark room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives in low light, but survival and growth are different things. Expect very slow growth and paler variegation away from a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it hitting the ceiling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the cane at whatever height suits with clean secateurs. New shoots emerge just below the cut within a couple of months in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546482024767,"sku":"QLD","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136653119,"sku":null,"price":275.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783597547839,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140136587583,"sku":null,"price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140136620351,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100399485247,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100399518015,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Corn-Plant-Dracaena-fragrans-Massangeana_ceb685db.jpg?v=1768455521"},{"product_id":"striped-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-humilis","title":"Striped Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe humilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriped Kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe humilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for its leaves, not its flowers. It makes a compact succulent about 30cm tall and 45cm wide, with fleshy grey green paddles marked by irregular purple bands that deepen the more sun it gets. It thrives on neglect, which makes it a sound choice for a hot balcony or a bright windowsill you forget to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The purple striping is present all year, so it never has an off season waiting for flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds water in its leaves and comes through a hot dry summer on a balcony that would finish most potted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 45cm it fits a windowsill, a rockery pocket or the front row of a mixed succulent bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fallen leaf or a snapped stem roots readily in dry mix, so one plant becomes a row of pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a shallow pot with a drainage hole and free draining mix. It suits a west facing balcony where reflected heat builds through the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest window in the house. In dim light the stems stretch and the purple banding fades, so this is a bright position plant rather than a dark corner one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it settles between rocks and gravel where the drainage is sharp and the soil is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Striped Kalanchoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright partial shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens outdoors. It is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart or any frosting inland district keep it in a pot that comes under cover or indoors before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or standard potting mix opened up with coarse sand or perlite. Poor soil is fine. Wet soil is what kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through before the next drink: roughly every two to three weeks in warm weather and monthly in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the tips to keep it bushy and remove the flower spike once the small maroon flowers finish, since it is dull and takes energy the foliage could use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as 140mm plants in packs of ten, which suits a mass planting, a run of pots or a shared order rather than a single specimen. Each plant will be young but well rooted, usually a single rosette that branches within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything else, though a leaf or two may drop in transit and that is not a fault. Leave the plants dry for a week after they arrive before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kalanchoe is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewed leaves can cause vomiting and, rarely, heart problems. Keep it on a shelf or a high sill if your pet nibbles foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the purple stripes faded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The banding intensifies with sun and washes out in shade, so move it to a brighter spot and the new leaves will come through marked again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry right through. 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It is one of the few large statement plants that forgives a forgotten watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without a single flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves flush deep red in bright light, and each new leaf opens from a scarlet sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in a narrow footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m tall and 1.2m across it fills the space beside a stairwell or tall window where a spreading plant would not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leathery leaves store water, so it copes better with being left dry than kept wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leading stem in spring and it branches, turning a single trunk into a fuller, shorter plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position that avoids direct midday sun through glass. In dim corners the leaves space out along the stem and the red tones wash out to plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so outdoor life suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Shelter it from hot dry wind, which tears the large leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a large pot beside a sofa or doorway does more than a group of small plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Burgundy rubber tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors anywhere in the country. Outdoors it belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens; from Sydney and Perth southward keep it in a pot that can move under cover before the first cold nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium free draining indoor mix, in a pot with real drainage holes. Keep it in a container rather than open ground, because the roots run hard and lift paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry before watering again, then water until it runs from the base. A liquid feed monthly through spring and summer is enough; wipe the leaves occasionally so they keep their gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring. Cut stems bleed a milky latex that irritates skin and is an irritant to pets, so wear gloves and clear the trimmings away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes. The 300mm and 400mm are single plants and the ones to choose for an indoor feature, the 400mm already branched and carrying height. The 140mm pack of ten, 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are young plants at a lower price each, which suits a fit out or several rooms at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a few weeks of sulking and possibly a dropped leaf while it adjusts to your light, then new growth through the warm months. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003eFicus care guide for Australian conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant basics for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light, close to a window but out of the harshest sun. 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Each glossy leaf splits into fingers marbled in cream and gold, and in a pot it settles at about 2m tall and 1.2m wide. It is the simplest way to get a tall, bright indoor plant that will not sulk if you go away for a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright variegation without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold and cream marbling carries the plant all year, which matters in a room with no seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2m it fills a corner or flanks a doorway where a low plant would disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems store moisture, so short dry spells do no lasting harm. Constant wet does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily below a cut, so it stays dense at the height you want instead of going bare and leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with light filtered through a curtain is ideal, anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a covered patio it grows faster than it does inside, and in tropical and subtropical gardens it can go in the ground and reach about 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair in identical pots at an entry reads as formal, and the variegation lifts a dark wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Madame De Smet Dwarf Umbrella Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light keeps the variegation strong; in dim rooms the new leaves come through mostly green and the stems stretch. Outdoors it wants part shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Being frost tender, it is an indoor or verandah plant everywhere colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium potting mix with extra perlite or coarse bark for drainage. The pot needs a working drainage hole, and the saucer should be tipped out rather than left full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed monthly through the warm months, then stop over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring for a fuller plant, and cut leggy stems back by a third. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth a few times a year, since dust dulls the variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a 300mm pot and as a 200mm pack of six. The 300mm plants are established and already carrying height, ready for a decorative pot. The 200mm plants are younger and bushier, useful when you want several through a room or along a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a few older leaves to yellow and drop in the fortnight after it arrives; that is the plant adjusting to your light, not a fault. Leave it in one position and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order $300 before delivery, with our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare other variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all scheffleras it contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats and dogs, causing drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. Keep it where pets cannot reach the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the new growth coming through plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window with filtered sun and the following leaves come back marbled, though the green ones stay green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the main stems back by a third in spring and it branches below the cut, holding at whatever height suits the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free gardens. In part shade it grows happily outdoors, but a single hard frost will damage it badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100401844543,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140136915263,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100401811775,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":45842878333247,"sku":"QLD","price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Madame-De-Smet-Dwarf-Umbrella-Tree-Schefflera-arboricola-Madame-De-Smet.jpg?v=1741858756"},{"product_id":"split-leaf-cyclanthus-cyclanthus-bipartitus","title":"Split Leaf Cyclanthus - Cyclanthus bipartitus","description":"\u003cp\u003eSplit Leaf Cyclanthus (\u003cem\u003eCyclanthus bipartitus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a foliage plant that looks like a palm and a philodendron argued and settled somewhere in between. It forms a clump about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, made of long paddle shaped leaves that split cleanly down the middle on strong upright stalks. It is a genuine rainforest plant from Central and South America, so warmth, humidity and shade are what it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The split paddle leaves are the whole point, and they hold their shape year round without a flowering season to wait for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon in Australian gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most people will not be able to name it, which is exactly what a feature plant should do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt shrugs off heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e A muggy summer that flattens other foliage plants is the weather this one was built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning regime, no staking, no deadheading. Water, shade and warmth cover it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room out of direct sun suits it anywhere in the country, and indoors your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot or larger holds a mature clump. Shaded balconies and courtyards in warm cities are close to its natural conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works in the ground under a canopy, where the split leaves catch light against darker foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Split Leaf Cyclanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered light. Direct sun bleaches and tears the leaves. It is frost tender and belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors. In warm temperate and cooler areas grow it indoors or in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, free draining mix with plenty of organic matter. In the ground, dig compost through and mulch to hold moisture. It will not tolerate a pot that sits in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through the warm months, easing back over winter when growth slows. Liquid fertiliser at half strength every month from spring to autumn is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut older leaves off at the base as they yellow, rather than trimming them partway. New growth comes from the centre of the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, a 400mm pot, so you receive an established plant with several full sized leaves rather than a small division. That is a substantial plant, and it can go straight into a decorative pot or a prepared shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge soft leaves can pick up bruising or a torn edge in transit. That is cosmetic and grows out. Give it a fortnight in a warm, shaded, sheltered spot to settle before you move or repot it, and expect new leaves within six to eight weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e on a similar schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e covers layering foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces an unusual spiral flower spike on mature plants, but the flowers are insignificant next to the foliage. Buy it for the leaves and treat any flowering as a curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Sydney or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, so further south keep it potted and move it indoors or under a verandah before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts toxicity has not been established, so we cannot call it pet safe. Treat it as you would any unknown plant and keep it out of reach of animals that chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun or a mix that has dried out completely. Move it out of the light, keep the moisture even, and remove badly marked leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100403974463,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100404007231,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47180129042751,"sku":"QLD","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Split-Leaf-Cyclanthus-Cyclanthus-bipartitus.jpg?v=1741858774"},{"product_id":"midnight-beauty-ficus-ficus-benjamina-midnight-beauty","title":"Midnight Beauty Ficus - Ficus benjamina 'Midnight Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidnight Beauty Ficus (\u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Midnight Beauty') is a weeping fig with foliage so deep a green it reads almost black. Grown in a container, the way most Australians should grow it, it holds around 3m tall and 1.5m wide, a dense, glossy column that gives a room or courtyard instant structure. The dark leaf sets it apart from every standard green ficus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage in the darkest green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small glossy leaves in a shade close to black give it a formal, expensive look that ordinary weeping figs cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contained, it sits at about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, and regular tip pruning holds it lower with no complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy indoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as an indoor tree in a bright room anywhere in the country, and outdoors in warm, frost free gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for warmth and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humid summers suit it, a reliable choice from Sydney north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, an occasional feed and a light trim are the whole job description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a bright room and it becomes the anchor plant: a small tree with real presence, not another pot on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair either side of a door, or a row along a terrace, makes a portable screen about 3m tall in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting, with a caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm frost free ground it will grow into a large tree with vigorous roots. Only plant it in the garden well away from pipes, paving and pools, where a big fig can be a big fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Midnight Beauty Ficus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light indoors, or morning sun to light shade outside. It is frost tender, so outdoor growing suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cooler areas keep it potted and indoors, which it handles indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality potting mix in a pot with real drainage holes. In the ground it is unfussy, provided water moves through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix dry out, then water deeply. Feed with a liquid or slow release fertiliser through spring and summer, nothing over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune any time in the warm months to keep the shape tight and the size in hand. Wear gloves: the milky sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Midnight Beauty from tube stock through 140mm, 200mm and 250mm pack sizes to single 300mm pots and advanced 45L trees, so you can start small or buy immediate presence. Weeping figs famously drop leaves when they move house. Expect some leaf drop in the first fortnight, keep the plant in one bright spot without draughts, and it re-clothes itself within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/caring-for-ficus-benjamina-plant\"\u003eHow to care for Ficus benjamina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eCompare the classic green Weeping Fig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants for pots and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a change of position, a draught or a swing in watering. It is the standard weeping fig response. Settle it in one bright spot and new leaves follow within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is an irritant and toxic to cats and dogs if leaves are chewed. In a home with a plant chewer, keep it out of reach or choose something from our pet safe range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a warm, frost free climate with serious room. In the ground it becomes a large tree with vigorous, water seeking roots, so keep it well away from pipes, paving, pools and boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I hold it at 2m in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Tip prune two or three times through the warm months and it stays a dense 2m column. The smaller you keep it, the fuller it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641945194815,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140137570623,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140137537855,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140137603391,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140137505087,"sku":null,"price":302.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100405023039,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":48895713575231,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Midnight-Beauty-Ficus-Ficus-benjamina-Midnight-Beauty.png?v=1766222832"},{"product_id":"zebra-plant-alocasia-zebrina","title":"Zebra Plant - Alocasia zebrina","description":"\u003cp\u003eZebra Plant (\u003cem\u003eAlocasia zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e) is bought for its stems as much as its leaves. Each arrow shaped leaf sits on an upright stalk banded in dark green and cream, and the plant holds at about 1m tall and 800mm across. Indoors it is a genuine feature, provided you give it bright indirect light, warmth and a mix that dries back between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe markings are on the stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most striking foliage plants pattern the leaf. This one patterns the stalk, so it holds attention from across a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and architectural.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall and 800mm wide it occupies vertical space in a corner without sprawling into the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick in warm weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given warmth and humidity it pushes new leaves through spring and summer, so the plant visibly changes rather than sitting still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you what it wants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drooping stalks mean thirst, yellow lower leaves mean too much water. Few plants give feedback this readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors is where most of these live, and it is the position they suit best: a bright room, the plant a metre or two back from a window, out of direct midday sun. Inside, your climate stops mattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors it needs a warm, sheltered, shaded spot in a tropical, subtropical or warm temperate garden. A covered balcony or walled courtyard is ideal, but not an open bed or anywhere frost reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution for households: like all alocasias, the leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals, toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing zebra plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest stem banding and the biggest leaves. Direct midday sun scorches the foliage, and deep shade produces long weak stalks that lean. It is frost tender and wants steady warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky, free draining mix: potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. The pot needs a drainage hole and must never sit in a full saucer. Alocasias rot from the base faster than they dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, let the top third dry, then water again: weekly in summer, fortnightly in winter. Humidity is what it misses in an Australian house, so group it with other plants or use a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks through spring and summer, nothing over winter. Cut spent leaves off at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tube stock and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tube stock is a young plant with one or two leaves that takes a season or two to fill a decorative pot. The 200mm plants are established and drop straight into a cover pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasias are the more delicate travellers in the indoor range, so expect the odd creased leaf and be ready for the plant to shed one while it adjusts. Leave it somewhere bright and indirect, hold off watering until the mix has dried back, and look for a new leaf in four to six weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to growing exotic houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alocasia-silver-dragon-alocasia-baginda\"\u003eAlocasia 'Silver Dragon'\u003c\/a\u003e for a smaller alocasia with silver leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Alocasia leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals, toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, causing drooling, mouth pain and vomiting. Keep it out of reach of a pet that nibbles foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the stalks drooping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually thirst, and the plant recovers within hours of a proper soak. If the mix is already wet, the cause is the opposite problem, so check the drainage and let it dry back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped growing in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes semi dormant when temperatures drop, and may shed a leaf or two. Cut the watering right back, stop feeding, and it will push new growth once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":50438023545151,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100405547327,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140138062143,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100405612863,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100405514559,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100405678399,"sku":null,"price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Zebra-Plant-Alocasia-zebrina.png?v=1766222836"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-plant-aspidistra-elatior","title":"Cast Iron Plant - Aspidistra elatior","description":"\u003cp\u003eCast Iron Plant (\u003cem\u003eAspidistra elatior\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its common name honestly. It grows into a clump about 700mm tall and 700mm across of broad, deep green, upright leaves, and it does it in the deep shade where almost nothing else holds on. It is also not toxic to cats and dogs, one of the few dark corner plants safe at floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep shade is where it thrives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not tolerates, thrives. The dry side of a fence, under a dense tree, a windowless hallway: these are its conditions, not its compromises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so a floor level pot or a border along a dog run is not a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, poor soil tolerant and humidity tolerant. Missing a fortnight of watering does not register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe foliage carries the plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad glossy leaves give an even, architectural texture year round. The cream and maroon flowers sit at soil level and are rarely noticed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a dark bed. At that spacing the clumps close into an even green floor over two seasons, the most reliable way to cover ground under a mature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its 700mm height and upright habit make a clean, formal edge along a shaded path, held at 50cm centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, pots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any room with some natural light suits it, including bathrooms and hallways that defeat most houseplants, and a 300mm pot holds a clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing cast iron plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade to part shade outdoors, bright indirect light indoors. Direct sun is the one thing it will not take, scorching the leaves and leaving permanent pale patches. It grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and handles light frost only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains. It copes with poor, root filled soil under established trees, which is precisely why it is used there. Mulch 50mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only when the top of the soil dries out. It is far more likely to be killed by overwatering than by drought, so a pot needs a working drainage hole. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old, marked or yellowing leaves off at the base with secateurs. It grows slowly, so a leaf trimmed partway carries that cut edge for a year or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm plants in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. The 140mm and 200mm packs suit mass planting a shaded bed at 50cm centres. A 300mm plant is the one for a decorative pot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better, because the leaves are thick and leathery. Be patient after planting: this is a slow grower, and it is normal to see nothing new for two or three months before the first fresh leaf pushes up. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eWhat to plant in the shaded parts of a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eBrowse plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eSee the range of plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cast iron plant is not toxic to cats or dogs, which is unusual among the tough shade plants and is one of the main reasons people choose it for a home with animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark a spot will it really handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark. It grows under established trees, on the southern side of a fence and in rooms with no direct sun. Growth is slower there, but the plant stays healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is worth knowing before you buy. A clump adds only a handful of new leaves a season, so buy the larger packs for a bed you want covered quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138127679,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100405842239,"sku":null,"price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316006723903,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140138094911,"sku":null,"price":253.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":49316008395071,"sku":"QLD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cast-Iron-Plant-Aspidistra-elatior_9d26e425.jpg?v=1766222848"},{"product_id":"grey-star-ctenanthe-ctenanthe-setosa-grey-star","title":"Grey Star Ctenanthe - Ctenanthe setosa 'Grey Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey Star Ctenanthe (\u003cem\u003eCtenanthe setosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grey Star') brings silver into shade, which is harder than it sounds. Each broad leaf is a soft pewter grey banded with darker green, held on upright stems to about 1m tall and 80cm wide. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and it does its best work in the shaded positions most plants refuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage for a shaded spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pewter banding reflects what little light reaches a dark bed or a south facing courtyard, so the planting does not read as flat green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level in a home with animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright rather than sprawling.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 80cm the clump stays tidy and fills a pot without flopping over the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No flowering to manage, no pruning beyond removing old leaves, and it clumps slowly instead of running through a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window, away from heaters and draughts. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded beds and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it wants full or dappled shade with shelter from wind, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. Frost ends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider suits a single clump. Group three on a shaded balcony for a fuller effect than one plant can give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grey Star Ctenanthe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade and shelter. Direct sun bleaches the silver banding and burns the leaf edges. In cooler southern gardens grow it indoors or under cover, because it will not take frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter, but able to hold some moisture. Work compost through garden beds, and use a quality indoor mix with added perlite in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist without letting it sit wet, roughly weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Liquid feed at half strength monthly through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old or damaged leaves off at the base rather than trimming the blade, since a cut leaf never regrows its tip. Divide a crowded clump in spring if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: tube stock, packs of ten 140mm, six 175mm, six 200mm or three 250mm pots, and single 300mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are young, usually two or three leaves, and fill a 200mm pot within a season. The 300mm plants arrive as established clumps ready to drop straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves can crease or bruise in transit, and this settles as new leaves open. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a fortnight of stillness after unpacking, then fresh growth from the centre of the clump. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ctenanthe is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a floor level pot is fine in a home with pets. Chewed leaves will still upset a stomach, as any foliage would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air, or heavily treated tap water, rather than underwatering. Group plants together to raise humidity, keep the plant away from heaters and air conditioning outlets, and use rainwater where you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly under cover or indoors. It is frost tender and wants warmth and humidity, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean districts it belongs in a sheltered pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":49316016259391,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138225983,"sku":null,"price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140138291519,"sku":null,"price":274.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140138160447,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140138193215,"sku":null,"price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140138258751,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grey-Star-Ctenanthe-Ctenanthe-setosa-Grey-Star.png?v=1766222851"},{"product_id":"chinese-evergreens-aglaonema-eileen","title":"Chinese evergreens - Aglaonema Eileen","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Evergreen Eileen (\u003cem\u003eAglaonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eileen') is the quiet one in the aglaonema family, and the easiest to place. Broad leaves are washed silver grey through the centre with a fine dark green margin, so it lightens a dim corner without shouting. The clump reaches about 0.7m tall and 0.6m wide, and it grows slowly enough that it stays in proportion for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage that suits any interior.\u003c\/strong\u003e The muted grey and green sits comfortably with timber, concrete and white walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in genuinely low light, which is where most indoor plants thin out and stretch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing, so it stays put.\u003c\/strong\u003e No annual repotting and no sudden takeover of the shelf it was bought for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, occasional dusting of the leaves, and a feed in summer is the entire routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light suits it. Keep it out of direct sun through glass, which bleaches the silver centres to a papery beige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 250mm pot with drainage holes holds a mature clump. Choose one only slightly larger than the root ball, since a big pot holds too much wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it grows outdoors in full shade under cover, where it makes a good understorey filler beside ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Evergreen Eileen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors it grows anywhere in the country. Outdoors it is restricted to tropical and subtropical gardens in deep shade, because it is frost tender and marks at the first cold snap. Humidity suits it, dry air conditioning does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix with perlite added for air. Compacted, waterlogged mix is the usual cause of yellow lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top few centimetres dry before watering, then drain the pot fully. It slows right down in winter and needs much less water. Feed monthly in the warm months with a diluted liquid indoor fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply remove old leaves at the base as they yellow. If a stem lengthens and leans, cut it back and it will shoot again from lower down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube size, currently supplied on backorder, so allow extra time when ordering. Tube plants are young, with a few well marked leaves, and are best potted straight into a 175mm or 200mm container. Because it grows slowly, expect a year or two before it fills a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a settling in period of two to three weeks in a new position, then a new leaf. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003ePlants that cope with low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eSee the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants alive long term\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sap holds calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat of cats, dogs and children if a leaf is chewed. Place it high or choose a different plant if pets graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the red and pink aglaonemas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEileen is silver grey and green rather than pink or red, and it handles deeper shade. It is also slower, so it is the better pick for a spot you do not want outgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much water or a pot that does not drain. Let the mix dry a little between waterings and tip out any water sitting in the outer pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade and out of wind. 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It stays compact at about 600mm tall and wide, which suits a side table, a shelf or a shaded courtyard pot, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work of a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The markings are the whole reason to buy it. Flowers are insignificant and you will barely notice them indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few strongly patterned indoor plants safe within reach of a curious pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the light most plants refuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or genuine part shade suits it, so it fills corners a sun lover cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 600mm each way it will not outgrow a shelf, and it needs repotting only every few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside a heated or cooled home your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender. Bathrooms and kitchens are easiest because the air is naturally more humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a warm, sheltered, shaded spot and belongs only in tropical and subtropical gardens. Elsewhere, keep it in a pot you can bring under cover. Group several together and they raise the humidity around each other, which is the simplest fix for crisp leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peacock Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or part shade outside. Direct sun bleaches the pattern and scorches leaf edges within days. It is frost tender and only suits tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, so treat it as an indoor plant everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix loosened with perlite or coarse bark. It must drain freely while still holding moisture, and the pot needs a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist, never soggy and never bone dry. Water when the top 20mm feels dry, and use rainwater or filtered water if you can, because the brown crispy edges most owners see come from the fluoride and chlorine in tap water. Feed at half strength monthly through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pebble tray or a humid room helps; misting does very little. Snip damaged leaves off at the base rather than trimming the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes, all sold as multi packs: 125mm and 140mm in packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm in packs of six, and 250mm in packs of three. The smaller sizes suit anyone covering several rooms, while the 250mm plants are full and can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalatheas dislike the dark of a box more than most plants, so expect the leaves to look flat or curled on arrival. Unpack them the day they land, water lightly, and give them a week somewhere bright and indirect before you judge them. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eThe watering and light mistakes behind most indoor plant failures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003ePlants for rooms with very little natural light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges turning brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or the minerals in tap water. Move it away from heating and cooling vents, raise humidity with a pebble tray, and switch to rainwater or filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peacock plant is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it one of the better choices for a floor level pot in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a sheltered shaded spot. It is frost tender, so in cooler parts of the country keep it in a pot indoors or under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100406235455,"sku":null,"price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546427367743,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138324287,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140138357055,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100406333759,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316037656895,"sku":"QLD","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":49316037689663,"sku":"QLD","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100406300991,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peacock-Plant-Calathea-makoyana.png?v=1766222853"},{"product_id":"never-never-plant-ctenanthe-oppenheimiana","title":"Never Never Plant - Ctenanthe oppenheimiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eNever Never Plant (\u003cem\u003eCtenanthe oppenheimiana\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place indoors on foliage alone. Each leaf is a long lance of deep green brushed with silver bars above and burgundy underneath, and the clump settles at about 1m tall and 80cm across. It is one of the few statement foliage plants that is safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work of a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves lift and lower through the day, flashing their burgundy undersides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to pets, so it can sit at floor level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or dappled shade outside suits most rooms and covered balconies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture and warmth are the only real demands. No pruning, no staking, no feeding schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room out of direct sun: near an east facing window, or a metre or two back from a brighter one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm or wider pot with good drainage holds it for years. On a covered balcony or shaded courtyard it can live outdoors all year in a frost free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 50cm apart under a canopy and they knit into a continuous band within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Never Never Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, dappled to full shade outdoors. 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Cut tired or damaged leaves back to the base, and divide a crowded clump in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and a single 300mm pot. The 200mm plants suit a mass planting. The 300mm plant is a finished specimen for a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves bruise in transit, so expect a folded leaf or two and a few days of sulking. Settle it somewhere warm and bright, hold off feeding for a fortnight, and expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e, the habits behind most indoor failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e if cats or dogs share the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eVariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e, and why patterned foliage behaves differently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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Anywhere that frosts, it belongs in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316081959231,"sku":"QLD","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":49316081991999,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Never-Never-Plant-Ctenanthe-oppenheimiana.jpg?v=1741858854"},{"product_id":"milky-way-dumb-cane-dieffenbachia-milky-way","title":"Milky Way Dumb Cane - Dieffenbachia 'Milky Way'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilky Way Dumb Cane (\u003cem\u003eDieffenbachia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Milky Way') carries broad leaves heavily speckled cream over deep green, held on upright canes to about 1.2m tall and 60cm across. It is one of the few big leafed indoor plants that keeps its markings in ordinary household light. The sap is an irritant and toxic to cats and dogs, which is worth knowing before it goes into a room with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that holds indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream speckling stays strong in bright indirect light, where many patterned foliage plants revert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills a corner without spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth runs up the cane rather than outwards, so it suits a hallway or the gap beside a sofa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal summers are exactly its conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One watering routine, an occasional wipe of the leaves and a feed in the warm months is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Two to three metres back from a bright window is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with a drainage hole and a saucer you can empty, and repot every two to three years as the canes gain height. In tropical and subtropical gardens a shaded balcony works year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Milky Way Dumb Cane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never direct sun through glass, which scorches the leaves. It has no frost tolerance, so outside the tropics and subtropics treat it as an indoor plant year round, away from cold draughts and air conditioning outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium indoor potting mix that drains freely. Perlite helps if your watering hand is heavy, because soggy mix is the usual cause of a collapsed cane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top three to five centimetres of mix are dry, roughly weekly in the warm months and fortnightly in winter. Liquid fertiliser at half strength every four weeks from spring to autumn keeps new leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards. Remove lower leaves as they yellow, and cut a leggy cane back to about 150mm in spring; it reshoots from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as established 200mm plants in packs of six, which suits a larger home, an office fit out or several rooms at once. 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Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003ehow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for dim rooms in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why markings fade in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eour guide to variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause mouth irritation, drooling and swelling if chewed, and it stings human skin and eyes. 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It is slow growing and genuinely low maintenance, which is why it turns up in so many offices and apartment corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt keeps its shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the looser dracaenas, the foliage stays in dense whorls, so the plant looks deliberate rather than shaggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 60cm it gives vertical interest in a hallway or beside a lounge without eating floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving about water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick cane stores moisture, so a missed week does no harm. Overwatering is the far greater risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growing, which is a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds the same proportions for years, so there is no constant repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most of them live. Bright indirect light in a lounge, office or hallway suits it, and your climate stops mattering once it is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider carries it for several years. Drainage holes are not optional, since standing water rots the cane from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works outdoors in a sheltered shaded spot, out of hot afternoon sun and away from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth; it tolerates lower light but slows right down. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves. Outdoors it is a tropical and subtropical plant only, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it belongs inside or under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality free draining potting mix, opened up with perlite or coarse sand. It is happiest slightly root bound, so resist the urge to move it into a much larger pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top few centimetres dry before watering again, roughly every one to two weeks in summer and less over winter, and tip the saucer out afterwards. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove lower leaves as they yellow with age, which is normal. If the cane gets too tall, cut it at the height you want in spring and it will branch from just below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits a hallway run or an office fitout rather than a single desk plant. Each is established, with the cane and rosette form already developed, ready to slip into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDracaenas travel well: firm foliage, sturdy cane. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Give it a week to settle in its new light before you water, then expect slow, steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003ecomplete dragon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for dim rooms in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003epot that drains properly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaenas are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and lethargy. Keep it raised or in a room your pet does not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, fluoride in tap water, or letting the mix dry out too far between drinks. Try filtered or rainwater and trim the brown tips off at an angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it actually need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, and it holds on in a dim corner, just growing slower. Direct sun is the one thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery three or four years, and only one pot size up. It prefers being snug, so frequent repotting sets it back rather than helping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316100407615,"sku":"QLD","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Compact-Dragon-Tree-Dracaena-compacta.jpg?v=1741858855"},{"product_id":"multi-planted-corn-plant-dracaena-fragrans-massangeana","title":"Multi Planted Corn Plant - Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulti Planted Corn Plant (\u003cem\u003eDracaena fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massangeana') is what to reach for when an indoor corner needs real height rather than another pot on a shelf. Several canes of staggered length share the one pot, giving a layered column of arching leaves striped green and gold that builds to about 2m tall and 900mm across. It holds that look for years on bright indirect light and a drink every week or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2m tall and under a metre across, so it fills the space beside a lounge without crowding the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlready layered.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short, medium and tall canes in the one pot give a finished shape from day one, not a single bare stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with partial shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quickest in bright indirect light, but it holds condition in a room with one window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold central stripe is the point, and it rarely flowers indoors, so nothing depends on a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, entries, offices and stairwells anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which suits a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 300mm or wider with working drainage. Potted, it usually settles between 1.5m and 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outside year round in a sheltered, part shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing corn plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, out of hot sun through glass, which bleaches the stripe. Outdoors it belongs only in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens. Warm temperate and cooler gardens should keep it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse sand. Drainage matters more than richness, and the pot should never sit in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 30mm to 50mm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Brown tips point to salts in tap water, so use rainwater. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane straight across at the height you want and it shoots two or three new heads below the cut within a couple of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and as single 300mm and 400mm plants. Smaller sizes carry shorter canes and suit a bench or a plant stand. For a floor standing column straight away, choose the 300mm or 400mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel boxed upright, and a yellowed lower leaf after transit is normal rather than a fault. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants for darker rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters that drain properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena foliage contains saponins that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, bringing on drooling, vomiting and a lost appetite. Rarely life threatening, but keep the pot away from a pet that chews leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water quality or dry air rather than neglect. Switch to rainwater, or stand tap water overnight before using it, and trim the brown tip off at an angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a sheltered part shaded spot with no frost. Anywhere colder it should be a potted plant that comes under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138422591,"sku":null,"price":275.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316132323647,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140138389823,"sku":null,"price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49316132356415,"sku":"QLD","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":49316132389183,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100406661439,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Multi-Planted-Corn-Plant-Dracaena-fragrans-Massangeana_533fba1c.jpg?v=1768455605"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/house-indoor-plants.jpg?v=1749348458","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/house-indoor-plants.oembed?page=8","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}