{"title":"Indoor Flowering Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost indoor plants are grown for leaves. Everything here is chosen to actually flower inside an Australian home, from peace lilies that bloom at the dim end of the living room to anthuriums, cyclamen, bat plants and seasonal poinsettias. The range runs from $12.95 potted colour to advanced specimen plants. Light is the decision that matters: match the plant to the brightness of the room you have, not the room you wish you had, and the flowers follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatch the plant to your light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor flowering failures are almost always light failures, so be honest about the room before you choose the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow to moderate light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peace lilies are the only plants here that flower reliably away from a window. The compact 'Chico' and 'Stephanie' suit shelves and desks from $15.95, while the metre tall \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation\"\u003eSensation Peace Lily\u003c\/a\u003e makes a serious floor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright, filtered light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthuriums, \u003cem\u003eMedinilla myriantha\u003c\/em\u003e and the extraordinary \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-bat-plant-tacca-chantrieri\"\u003eBlack Bat Plant\u003c\/a\u003e all flower well within a metre or two of a bright window, out of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool and bright.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen are the winter specialists, flowering for months on a windowsill, in an entry or in the coolest room of the house. Most varieties here are $14.95.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sunny windowsill.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering succulents and cacti, including String of Pearls, Ruby Necklace and the small ball cacti, want the brightest spot you own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere they work around Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors flattens the climate map, but not completely. In humid northern homes, anthuriums, bat plants and Medinilla grow almost as easily as they would outside. In the southern states the challenge is winter heating, which dries the air, so group the tropical bloomers together and keep them off cold sills overnight. Cyclamen run the other way: they thrive through cool southern winters and sulk in subtropical humidity. Poinsettias colour naturally through the Australian winter, when short days trigger their red and cream bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics that keep flowers coming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top 2cm to 3cm of mix feels dry, which in most homes means weekly in summer and every 10 to 14 days in winter. Feed at half strength with a liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer, snip spent blooms at the base, and repot into fresh mix every second year. A drooping peace lily is asking for water, not dying, and stands back up within hours of a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy won't my peace lily flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, almost every time. Peace lilies survive dim corners but only flower freely near a bright window with filtered light. Move the plant brighter for a month and feed it, and flowering usually restarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these plants safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat most of this collection as not for chewing. Peace lilies, anthuriums and philodendrons contain sap that irritates mouths, and cyclamen tubers are toxic to dogs and cats, so use stands and shelves out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo cyclamen die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, they go dormant. When flowering finishes and the leaves yellow in late spring, ease off the watering and rest the pot somewhere dry and shaded. Fresh leaves return in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do the plants arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotted and secured for transit, delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95 and a 30 day healthy plant guarantee. There is a minimum order of $300 before delivery, which suits a shelf worth of plants rather than a single cyclamen, so browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent collection\u003c\/a\u003e to round out an order.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natal-lily-clivia-miniata","title":"Natal Lily - Clivia miniata","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatal Lily (\u003cem\u003eClivia miniata\u003c\/em\u003e) solves the bed nothing else wants: dry shade under established trees. It builds a clump of strappy, deep green leaves about 60cm tall and wide, then lifts heads of orange trumpet flowers above them, usually from late winter into spring. Where lawns give up and most shrubs sulk, clivias quietly get on with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt owns dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Root filled soil under trees, the dark side of the house, the strip beside the fence: this is the plant those spots have been waiting for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange flowers where colour is scarce.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big trumpet clusters glow against the dark foliage right at the gloomiest end of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching strap leaves look composed all twelve months, so the planting works even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established clumps are drought tolerant and need no staking, deadheading or regular feeding to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy confined.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers well with crowded roots, which makes it one of the most reliable plants for pots on shaded balconies and indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a massed shade planting that closes into a solid green understorey with a single season of orange each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row makes a neat, permanent edge along a shaded path or the southern side of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot in bright shade it flowers for decades. Indoors, give it a bright room away from hot glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Natal Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade; gentle morning sun is fine but hot direct sun scorches the leaves. It grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in colder districts plant it under an evergreen canopy or keep it potted and moved under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost or leaf litter. It tolerates dry, rooty ground once established but never soggy ground, which rots the fleshy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then only through long dry spells. Keep it on the dry side over winter: that rest period helps set up the spring flowering. Feed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove the odd tired leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause clivias are usually planted in groups, most of our sizes come as packs: 140mm pots in packs of 10, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants. All are established clumps rather than seedlings, so you are planting real presence. Expect settling rather than growth for the first month; clivias are slow and steady by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best plants for covering shaded ground\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\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow under established trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of very few flowering plants that will. The fleshy roots cope with the dry, root filled soil under mature canopies. Water it for the first summer while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbous roots and the berries are toxic to cats and dogs. Plant it where a digging dog cannot reach the roots, or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my clivia not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light or no winter rest. Move it to bright shade rather than deep gloom, and keep it cool and fairly dry through winter. Overfed plants also favour leaves over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and the leaves burn before the plant dies. Under a tree canopy it usually sails through; in the open in a frosty district, grow it in a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100271788351,"sku":null,"price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102050111,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102082879,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100271755583,"sku":null,"price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44127572001087,"sku":"QLD","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102115647,"sku":null,"price":588.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846496645439,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Natal-Lily-Clivia-miniata.png?v=1766221884"},{"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 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":"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. 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":"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, 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":"sweet-romano-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sweet-romano","title":"Sweet Romano Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Romano'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Romano Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sweet Romano') is the large growing peace lily, reaching about 1.2m tall and 1m across rather than the desk sized clump most people picture. Broad glossy leaves and tall white spathes make it a genuine floor plant for a shaded corner. Very few indoor plants flower reliably in low light. This one does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor plant scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1m it fills a corner or flanks a doorway, a job the standard peace lily is simply too small for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers away from a window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall spathes appear through the warmer months even well back in a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop visibly and lift again within hours of watering, which makes it forgiving for a first time plant owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, ensuites and sheltered subtropical verandahs suit it better than they suit most indoor plants.\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 filtered light or shade, 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, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a warm frost free position in a tropical, subtropical or warm temperate garden, in full shade or under a canopy. Direct sun scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all peace lilies it contains calcium oxalate crystals, which irritate the mouth and throat if chewed. Keep it away from cats, dogs and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Romano Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light or full shade, never direct sun. It is frost tender, so outside the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones treat it strictly as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix that holds moisture but still drains freely. Repot every two to three years, moving up one pot size at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, then empty the saucer. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer, none in winter. Brown leaf tips usually mean the mix dried too far or the water is heavily chlorinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and tired outer leaves right down at the base rather than trimming partway. Wipe dust off the foliage every few weeks so the plant can use the light it has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peace lily is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three. Those quantities suit a whole room, an office fit out or a run of matched planters rather than a single gift plant. Both sizes arrive established and already showing the broad foliage of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace lilies travel with their leaves folded down and can look flat on arrival. Water them, give them a shaded spot, and they lift within a day. Expect new growth inside a month and flowers in the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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 for the watering and light basics.\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\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eplants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor plants that actually 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 pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if a cat or dog chews them. Rarely serious, but keep the plant out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves drooping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always thirst. Give it a thorough soak and it should recover within a few hours. If the leaves stay limp after watering, the problem is the opposite one and the roots are sitting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a dark room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is its strength. It flowers in bright indirect light and in genuinely shaded rooms, though the blooms come less often the darker the position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100411183423,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100411216191,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546433954111,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140139274559,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Romano-Peace-Lily-Spathiphyllum-Sweet-Romano.jpg?v=1741858888"},{"product_id":"variegated-sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation-variegated","title":"Variegated Sensation Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Sensation Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Sensation Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation Variegated') is the biggest peace lily you can buy, reaching about 1.3m tall and 1.2m across with leaves the length of your forearm. Each one is streaked and splashed with cream, so the plant reads as a feature even when it is not in flower. It is a floor plant for a shaded corner, not a desk plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale you cannot get from other indoor plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.3m by 1.2m one plant fills the space beside a sofa that would otherwise need three smaller pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream variegation on every leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The marbling is irregular and no two leaves match, which is what separates it from the plain green Sensation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop noticeably before any harm is done, then lift within hours of watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers through the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall white spathes stand clear of the foliage and last for weeks indoors.\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 home or office your climate stops mattering, which is the practical answer for a plant this frost tender. Give it a bright spot out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a mature plant. It tolerates wet feet better than most indoor plants, but still needs a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it works in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in full shade with shelter from wind. Cold southern gardens should keep it inside over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Sensation Peace Lily 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 leaves first, and deep shade costs you flowers and variegation. It is frost tender and unhappy below about 12 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with added perlite or coarse bark. It likes moisture retention, so avoid free draining cactus blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix feels dry, roughly weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. It is humidity tolerant and prefers it, so a bathroom or a grouped position suits it in dry inland air. Liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly through spring and summer keeps the leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove finished flower stems at the base and wipe the leaves so they can use the available light. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalates and are toxic to cats and dogs, so place this one where a chewing pet cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, with the smaller sizes sold in packs. The 140mm and 200mm packs suit an office fitout or a run of matching pots. A single 300mm or 400mm plant is the one to buy for full size in the room straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace lilies often arrive with drooping leaves after a few days in a box. Water once on arrival and they usually lift within a day. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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Every leaf stalk on \u003cem\u003ePhilodendron squamiferum\u003c\/em\u003e is covered in soft red bristles, and the leaves above them are cut into five deep lobes rather than the plain hearts most philodendrons carry. Given a totem to climb it reaches about 1.5m tall and 1m across indoors, and it is far easier to keep alive than its collector reputation suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems you notice from across the room.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red bristled petioles are the point of difference, and they show best when the plant is lit from the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature leaves develop five lobes with an oak leaf outline, so a single plant reads as shape rather than a mass of green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without spread.\u003c\/strong\u003e It climbs. Given a support it goes up to 1.5m while keeping to a footprint around 1m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding for a rare aroid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, a chunky mix and water when the surface dries is the whole 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 A bright room out of direct sun suits it anywhere in Australia. This is the position where the leaf lobes and stem colour develop properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it with a moss pole or timber totem from day one. The aerial roots grip the support, and the leaves get larger and more deeply cut as it climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can go outdoors in deep shade under a canopy, sheltered from wind and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing red hairy philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never harsh sun, which bleaches the leaves. It is frost tender, so outdoor planting is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens. In every other climate it is an indoor plant year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e An open aroid mix of bark, perlite and a little coir holds air around the roots. Ordinary potting mix packs down and stays wet, which is the usual cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres feel dry, then let it drain fully. It appreciates humidity, so group it with other plants or keep it away from air conditioning. Feed monthly with a diluted liquid fertiliser through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Tie new growth to the totem as it extends, and cut back above a node if it gets leggy. The sap contains calcium oxalate, so wear gloves and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a 125mm pack of ten. These are young plants rather than a single finished specimen, which makes the pack the sensible choice for filling several pots, planting a shaded courtyard bed or setting up a green wall. Grown on with a totem each, they climb steadily through their first two warm seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling period of two to three weeks, then a new leaf every few 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003ePhilodendron 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=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExplore exotic and rare plants\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all philodendrons it is toxic if chewed, and the sap irritates mouths and skin. Keep it out of reach of cats, dogs and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have to climb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows without support, but it sprawls and the leaves stay small and less lobed. A moss pole or timber totem gives you the upright habit and the mature leaf shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a humidifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in most Australian homes. It prefers humidity but tolerates ordinary indoor air, provided it is not sitting in the draught from an air conditioner or heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves smaller than the old ones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually light or root room. Move it closer to a window, check the mix has not compacted, and pot up once roots fill the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546482155839,"sku":"QLD","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100412789055,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100412723519,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100412756287,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Hairy-Philodendron-Philodendron-squamiferum.jpg?v=1741858898"},{"product_id":"brasil-philodendron-philodendron-hederaceum-brasil","title":"Brasil Philodendron - Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrasil Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron hederaceum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brasil') is the fast, forgiving trailer that makes a shelf look furnished within a season. Each heart shaped leaf carries a lime green stripe down the centre against deep glossy green. It climbs a moss pole to about 2m, or trails the same length from a hanging pot. One caution: the leaves and sap are 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\u003eVariegation without a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lime stripe holds in moderate indirect light, where many variegated plants revert to plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows quickly enough to notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves appear through the warm months, and a young plant fills a hanging pot in one season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail it or climb it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant drapes from a shelf or climbs a moss pole, and the leaves grow larger when it climbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wilts visibly when thirsty and recovers within hours of a drink.\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 Bookshelves, kitchen benches, or a hanging pot in a bathroom where the humidity suits it. Keep it out of reach if your cat chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three or four plants in a 300mm pot fill it faster than one plant alone, and a working drainage hole is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free tropical or subtropical position, in shade or dappled light under a roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brasil philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best variegation and the fastest growth. Sun through glass scorches the leaves, while deep shade stretches the stems and fades the stripe. It is frost tender, so outdoors it belongs to the tropics and subtropics, and elsewhere it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or fine bark, holding moisture around the roots without ever turning to mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres feel dry, roughly weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter, then tip out the saucer. A half strength liquid feed monthly in spring and summer keeps new leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut long bare stems back to just above a leaf node in the warm months and the plant branches from that point. Those cuttings root in water in about three weeks, the cheapest way to thicken a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are young, with a few trailing stems each, and are the value option for filling several pots. The 200mm plants can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA creased leaf or two from the box is normal and settles. Give it a week to adjust before watering heavily, and expect new leaves within a month in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003ephilodendron care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for watering and repotting detail\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\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eindoor pot\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. Like all philodendrons it contains calcium oxalate crystals, and chewing the leaves brings on mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Hang or shelve it out of reach where pets roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my new growth plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window with bright indirect light and the stripe returns on later leaves. Prune the plain stems off once marked growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it bushier instead of leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune the long stems back to a node, root the cuttings, then plant them into the same pot. Regular tip pruning in spring and summer does more for fullness than feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free tropical or subtropical garden, in a shaded sheltered spot such as a covered courtyard. Further south a summer outside is fine, but it comes in before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50478866432319,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100413051199,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546484187455,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brasil-Philodendron-Philodendron-hederaceum-Brasil.jpg?v=1741858899"},{"product_id":"blushing-philodendron-philodendron-erubescens","title":"Blushing Philodendron - Philodendron erubescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlushing philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron erubescens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a climbing aroid grown for the deep wine red flush on its new leaves and stems. Given a moss pole it climbs to about 3m while staying only around 1m across, so it fills a corner vertically rather than sprawling. It is fast, forgiving and one of the easier large leafed indoor plants to keep looking good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe red flush is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves and petioles emerge burgundy and settle to glossy dark green, so there is always fresh colour at the top of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows upward, not outward.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a pole it reaches around 3m tall on a footprint barely a metre wide, which is rare in an indoor plant that size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast enough to feel rewarding.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm months it pushes a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top of the mix dries, feed occasionally, and it forgives the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a floor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright corner away from direct sun suits it. Give it a moss pole from day one, since the leaves size up once the plant can climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts it grows happily in a sheltered frost free spot with filtered light, and will climb a tree trunk or shaded post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all aroids it is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so place it out of reach in a pet household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing blushing philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves, deep shade stretches the gaps between them. Outdoors it needs a frost free climate, so cool temperate gardeners should treat it strictly as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky aroid mix, or potting mix opened up with bark and perlite. The aerial roots want air around them, so a heavy dense mix leads to trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top few centimetres dry out, then drain the saucer: roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through the warm season keeps the new leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie the stem to a moss pole and mist the pole so the aerial roots grab. If it outgrows the space, cut the top back to a node in spring. The cutting roots readily in water and the parent branches below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 125mm pots sold in packs of ten and 250mm pots sold in packs of three. The 125mm plants are young, with a few established leaves, and are the value option if you are filling several planters. The 250mm plants are further along and can go straight into a decorative pot with a pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a settling period. Aroids often drop a lower leaf after transit and hold still for two to three weeks before pushing new growth, so keep it warm, bright and slightly dry while it adjusts. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 indoor plants alive: light, water and placement\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-plants\"\u003eBrowse 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. Philodendrons contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth if chewed, bringing on drooling and vomiting in cats and dogs. 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Move it closer to a bright window without putting it in direct sun, and the new growth tightens up within a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100413837631,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546540155199,"sku":"QLD","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100413870399,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100413935935,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":50478842249535,"sku":"QLD","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100413804863,"sku":null,"price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blushing-Philodendron-Philodendron-erubescens.jpg?v=1741858904"},{"product_id":"black-bat-plant-tacca-chantrieri","title":"Black Bat Plant - Tacca chantrieri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Bat Plant (\u003cem\u003eTacca chantrieri\u003c\/em\u003e) produces one of the strangest flowers in cultivation: a pair of near black bracts spread like wings above dark blooms, with long thread fine whiskers trailing beneath. The plant is modest at about 0.8m tall and 0.6m across, with broad glossy leaves. It is a collector's plant, and it asks for warmth, deep shade and humidity in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower nobody recognises.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bat shaped bracts and trailing whiskers look closer to an orchid crossed with a sea creature than a garden plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely dark blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very few plants flower this close to black, and the colour holds rather than bleaching as the bloom ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome out of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleated deep green leaves carry the pot for most of the year, so it does not disappear between shows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the dark corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full shade plant by nature, so the shaded courtyard or dim end of a room that defeats most flowering plants is where it belongs.\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 For most of the country this is the practical answer. A warm room with bright indirect light, out of draught and away from an air conditioner that strips humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, shallow pot with a rich, open, free draining mix. A container also lets you move it under cover as the weather cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in the tropics.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it goes into the ground in full shade beneath canopy, sheltered from wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the black bat plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade or dappled light, because direct sun scorches the foliage quickly. It is tropical and subtropical by origin and frost tender, so outside the warm north treat it as an indoor subject. It dislikes cold roots, so keep it off unheated tiles in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, open and free draining, with composted organic matter or an orchid style bark blend through it. Stagnant heavy mix leads to rot at the rhizome, the usual cause of sudden collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through the warm months and ease back in winter. Humidity matters as much as watering: sit it above a tray of wet pebbles or run a humidifier in dry air. Feed lightly with a liquid fertiliser in spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little to do. Remove spent flower stems at the base and tidy yellowing leaves. It is a slow grower, so repot every couple of years and divide the rhizome then if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: a single tube, and a 140mm pack of ten for planting a shaded bed or growing a batch on. A tube is a young plant with a few leaves and no flower yet, and given how slowly this species grows, plan on a season or two before the first bloom. The 140mm plants settle faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf marking or a droop after transit is normal for a humidity loving plant, so set it up in shade, keep the mix damp and give it a fortnight. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 indoor plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eFind more plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExplore exotic and rare plants\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 thriving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard is it to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarder than an average houseplant, but not temperamental once the basics are right. Warmth, shade, steady moisture and humidity cover almost everything, and most losses come from cold dry air or a sodden mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the warmer months, once the plant has size behind it. From a tube expect to wait a season or two, because this is a slow grower that will not bloom until established.\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 needs sustained warmth and humidity, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean climates it belongs in a pot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51624959902015,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":56.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140057583935,"sku":null,"price":251.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100418195775,"sku":null,"price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100418163007,"sku":null,"price":133.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Bat-Plant-Tacca-chantrieri.png?v=1766222941"},{"product_id":"medinilla-myriantha-medinilla-myriantha","title":"Medinilla myriantha - Medinilla myriantha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedinilla (\u003cem\u003eMedinilla myriantha\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for one thing: long pink flower panicles that hang below the foliage like bunches of grapes, then set into rose coloured berries. It makes a rounded shrub about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, with broad ribbed leaves that look good even out of flower. It wants filtered light and warmth, so a shaded courtyard or a bright room suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that hang rather than sit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink panicles drop below the leaves on arching stems and hold for weeks through the warmer months, followed by berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for a courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1m it stays inside a large pot, on a balcony or under a tree without taking over a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the shade you already have.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light is what it asks for, so a covered patio or a well lit interior corner suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an asset here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical humidity that troubles other flowering shrubs is exactly what this one wants.\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 roots are shallow and fine, so a wide 300mm to 400mm pot with an open bark based mix beats a deep narrow one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light out of direct sun. Group it with other plants or stand the pot on damp pebbles to hold humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelter it from wind and hot afternoon sun. In tropical and subtropical gardens it can also go into a protected bed under canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Medinilla in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light only, since direct midday sun scorches the leaves. Outdoors this is a plant for tropical and subtropical gardens. It is frost tender and any frost damages it, so in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens keep it potted and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open and free draining with plenty of organic matter. An orchid or premium indoor mix with added bark suits it far better than a heavy potting mix, and it must never sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through spring and summer, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings, then ease off over winter. Liquid feed every three to four weeks while it is in growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim spent flower stems back to a leaf pair once the berries drop, and shorten leggy stems in early spring to keep it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as 125mm plants in packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm in packs of six, or as a single established plant in a 300mm pot. The smaller sizes suit filling several pots if you can wait a season. A 300mm plant is close to flowering size and can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are broad and soft, so a marked or creased leaf after transit is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth. 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanions: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to indoor exotic plants\u003c\/a\u003e covers light and humidity.\u003c\/li\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given bright filtered light and reasonable humidity. A dim corner gives you healthy foliage and no flowers, so move it nearer a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cooler garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot you can move. It is frost tender and built for tropical and subtropical conditions, so in a cold winter climate it needs to come inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun or a build up of salts in the mix. Move it out of harsh light, raise the humidity, and flush the pot through with plain water every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.2m tall and 1m across in the ground in a warm climate. In a pot it usually settles a little smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625608577343,"sku":"QLD","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100426420543,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625608610111,"sku":"QLD","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140058763583,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100426387775,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51625608642879,"sku":"QLD","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Medinilla-myriantha-Medinilla-myriantha.jpg?v=1768455853"},{"product_id":"anthurium-bugatti-royale-anthurium-hybrid","title":"Anthurium ‘Bugatti Royale’ - Anthurium hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthurium 'Bugatti Royale' (an \u003cem\u003eAnthurium\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid) is the indoor flowering plant to buy when you want colour that lasts months rather than days. It forms a clump about 600mm tall and 500mm wide, and each deep red spathe holds its shine for six to eight weeks.\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 for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e A settled plant opens spathes in overlapping succession through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, saturated red.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine dark red with a lacquered finish, not the washed out pink cheaper anthuriums drift towards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for a bench.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 600mm by 500mm it suits a kitchen bench, hall table or courtyard corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other indoor plants sulk through a humid Australian summer, this one grows harder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, in any climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms and kitchens suit it best, where the air is damper and the light indirect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 250mm pot suits a mature clump. On a covered balcony or shaded courtyard it does well in tropical and subtropical gardens, out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free tropical and subtropical gardens it can go into a shaded bed beneath palms or larger foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Anthurium 'Bugatti Royale' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light produces the most flowers. Deep shade gives leaves and little else, and direct sun bleaches the spathes. Outdoors it is a frost tender tropical and subtropical plant, so cool temperate, Mediterranean and inland gardens must bring it inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A coarse, open mix: orchid bark, perlite and a little potting mix, or a purpose made aroid blend. The roots need air as much as water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 25mm of mix feels dry, then drain completely and never leave the pot standing in a saucer. Use a half strength liquid fertiliser every three to four weeks from spring to early autumn, and stop over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove yellowing lower leaves. Repot every two years, one pot size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tubes: a young plant with a few established leaves, not usually in flower on arrival. Pot it into a 140mm pot to start, step up to 200mm as it fills out, and expect the first spathes within a year in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick leathery leaves travel well. Give yours a week in a bright, sheltered spot to settle. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\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. Anthuriums contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if leaves or flowers are chewed. Keep it on a bench or shelf if your pets sample plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually light or feeding. Move it nearer a bright window but out of direct sun, and feed every three to four weeks through spring and summer. Rooms below about 15 degrees also stall flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often the mix is staying wet, or the plant sits in a draught from an air conditioner. Check that it drains freely and move it away from vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Sydney or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot year round. 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In a warm room it flowers on and off most of the year, which is rare in a plant this small.\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 spathe holds for six to eight weeks, and a settled plant sends them up in succession.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a bench.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 40cm it suits a shelf, a desk or a bedside table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light and water when the mix dries covers almost all of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is a bonus, not a chore.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happiest in a bathroom or kitchen, where most homes already hold moisture.\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 counts for a plant this frost tender. A spot two metres back from a bright window is close to ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a 200mm pot with a drainage hole and empty the saucer after watering. It flowers better slightly snug than over potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaded balcony suits it over summer in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Bring it under cover before the first cold nights.\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 gives the most flowers. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves and bleaches the spathes. It is frost tender, so outdoors it belongs only in frost free tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in full shade. In cool temperate and Mediterranean areas keep it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky, free draining mix. Indoor potting mix opened up with orchid bark or perlite works well. Dense wet mix is the usual cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 2cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two weeks in winter. Never leave it standing in water. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems off at the base. Wipe dust from the leaves now and then, and repot every two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthurium is sold in one size, as tube stock, and it often runs on backorder while the next crop grows on. Tube plants are young, usually three or four leaves, and are generally not in flower when they land. Pot yours into a 140mm pot to start, then into a 200mm pot once the roots fill it. Expect the first spathes in the season after potting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well because the root ball stays intact. Water on arrival, keep it out of direct sun for a fortnight, and let it settle before repotting. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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Everywhere else it is an indoor plant, or a pot that comes inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639066427711,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Anthurium-White-Winner-Anthurium-hybrid.jpg?v=1766223174"},{"product_id":"texas-nipple-cactus-mammillaria-prolifera","title":"Texas Nipple Cactus - Mammillaria prolifera","description":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Nipple Cactus (\u003cem\u003eMammillaria prolifera\u003c\/em\u003e) is a clustering cactus that stays around 100mm tall and spreads to about 300mm, a low mound of small heads covered in fine white spines. Cream and yellow flowers ring the top of each head, followed by bright red fruit that often holds for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies into a colony.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each head offsets around its base, so a young plant becomes a tight cluster within a few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red fruit holds on the plant far longer than the flowers do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant, it wants a soak and then weeks of nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, almost no feeding and no repotting for years. It is happiest left alone in a tight pot.\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 shallow bowl 150mm to 250mm wide suits a plant that spreads sideways, on a bright windowsill or a balcony in full sun. Use free draining cactus mix in a pot with a drainage hole; a sealed decorative pot is the fastest way to lose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant into a gravel pocket where water runs away quickly. It suits arid, semi-arid, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens outdoors. In subtropical gardens keep it under eaves, because a wet humid summer is harder on it than any drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Texas Nipple Cactus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or the brightest light indoors. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts keep it in a pot under cover through winter. Dry winter cold is tolerated far better than wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with an equal part of coarse sand. Top dress with gravel to keep the base dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it thoroughly, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry all the way through before the next drink: every two to three weeks from spring to autumn, every six to eight weeks in winter. Half strength low nitrogen liquid feed twice over summer is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. If a head shrivels, twist it off at the base and let the wound dry. Wear gloves, since the spines are fine and catch in skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock: one head or a small cluster rather than a full mound. Pot it into a 150mm container within the first month and it will begin offsetting in its first warm season. A single tube is a small purchase, so most customers order several; extra tubes cost little, and a group planted together grows into a broad colony much sooner than one head on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better than a cactus. Leave yours dry and bright for a week before the first water so any disturbed roots heal. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, 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\/low-maintenance-cacti-options-for-your-front-facade\"\u003eLow maintenance cacti for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cacti\"\u003eBrowse the full cactus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot and dry climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants suited to balconies\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\u003eEvery two to three weeks through the warm months, once the mix is dry right through, and every six to eight weeks in winter. Soft or discoloured heads mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, but only in genuinely bright light. On a dim shelf it will survive without flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spines are the problem rather than the plant itself. They are fine, numerous and easily caught in a paw or a nose, so keep it up on a shelf in a home with cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643652702527,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Texas-Nipple-Cactus-Mammillaria-prolifera.png?v=1766223842"},{"product_id":"silver-ball-cactus-parodia-scopa","title":"Silver Ball Cactus - Parodia scopa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Ball Cactus (\u003cem\u003eParodia scopa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a neat globe of a cactus, densely covered in fine silvery white spines that catch the light from any angle. It reaches only about 250mm tall and 150mm across, which makes it a lifetime resident of a single decent pot. Glossy yellow flowers open around the crown in the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe silver is unusual.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most cacti read grey green. The dense white spination here gives a genuinely silver plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy yellow flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants ring the crown with bright yellow flowers through the warm months, a real display on a plant this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small for life.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 250mm by 150mm you are not repotting into ever larger containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant and unfussy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil suits it and it survives long stretches without water. The one thing it will not tolerate is staying wet.\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 A 150mm to 200mm pot in a gritty cactus mix will do this plant for many years. A hot west facing balcony that cooks other plants is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tucked among stones it gets the sharp drainage and reflected warmth it evolved for, and it needs no irrigation once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, in the brightest spot you have.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will live indoors, but only against a north or east facing window. Away from strong light it grows soft and elongated instead of round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Ball Cactus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or the brightest available window inside. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and tolerates light frost only. In cool temperate and frost prone gardens, grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix cut by half with coarse sand and gravel. The pot needs a drainage hole, and lean soil produces the best spination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, then let the mix dry right through before the next drink: roughly every two to three weeks through the warm months. From late autumn to early spring keep it almost completely dry. Cold and wet together is what kills cacti, not cold on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed, repotting and spines.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice through spring and summer supports flowering, and fresh mix every three or four years keeps it going. The spines are fine but sharp, so keep it back from a doorway and away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Ball Cactus is sold as tube stock, so you receive a young plant, generally 30mm to 60mm across. This is a slow growing cactus: expect two to three years of steady growth before it takes on the full round form, and similar patience before the first flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti travel better than almost anything else we send. Leave yours dry and out of direct midday sun for the first week, then pot it on and begin normal watering. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cacti\"\u003ecactus range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-cacti-options-for-your-front-facade\"\u003elow maintenance cacti for a front facade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a dry bed in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, and only once the mix is dry all the way through. Through winter, water barely at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the plant reaches a reasonable size, usually two or three years on from tube stock. Full sun through the previous season is what sets the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided it sits directly at a bright window. In average room light it stretches into a soft elongated shape, and that growth never rounds up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51644982329663,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100490285375,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Ball-Cactus-Parodia-scopa.png?v=1766223954"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-ferrara-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Ferrara’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Ferrara' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic deep red poinsettia, and given a warm spot it grows into a proper shrub rather than a throwaway gift pot. It reaches about 80cm tall and 60cm wide. The red is not flower but bract, modified leaves that hold colour for months, and in an Australian garden those bracts colour naturally through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that lasts months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracts rather than petals, so the deep red display holds far longer than any flowering pot plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows into a real shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept warm and pruned each spring it makes an 80cm by 60cm plant, not a one season purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Central American by origin, so a northern Australian summer suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright indoor position, a sheltered courtyard or a warm garden bed all work.\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 spot with plenty of indirect light, away from air conditioning vents and draughts. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is the practical answer for most of the country given how frost tender it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot suits a single plant, and lets you move it into shelter when the weather turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens it can go straight into the ground, in a sheltered spot with morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth, shelter and bright light. Outdoors it is limited to tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens: Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, the northern rivers and warm coastal Sydney. Anywhere that frosts, grow it in a pot under cover through winter. Bract colour depends on long uninterrupted nights, so a plant under a street light may never colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and moderately rich. A quality potting mix in containers, or garden soil improved with compost. Waterlogged roots are how most of these are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top few centimetres of mix are dry, then drain fully and empty the saucer. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back hard in early spring once the bracts have finished, taking the stems back by about half. That keeps the plant bushy rather than a set of bare sticks. Wear gloves: the milky sap irritates skin and eyes and is toxic if eaten, so keep it away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Ferrara' is grown in tube stock, and it is currently listed on backorder, so check the product page for the next availability date. Tubes arrive as small green plants without bracts, which surprises people who have only ever seen a coloured Christmas pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal, and rather the point: a tube grows into a shrub that colours on its own cycle instead of the grower's. Expect a season of green growth before the first display. Pot it up promptly, keep it warm and bright, and pinch the tips through spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for more colour under a roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e if you are gardening in a warm climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs poinsettia poisonous to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap irritates skin, eyes and mouth, and it causes drooling or an upset stomach in cats and dogs that chew it. Serious poisoning is rare, but do not leave it within reach of an animal that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my poinsettia not turn red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBract colour needs a run of long, dark nights. Indoor lighting or a lamp on late keeps it green, so move it somewhere genuinely dark overnight from about eight weeks out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free climate. In tropical, subtropical and warm coastal gardens it makes a good shrub. Everywhere else, keep it potted and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647804670271,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100493201727,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Ferrara-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224013"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-frozen-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Frozen’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Frozen' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Frozen') is a compact white bracted selection grown for colour indoors at the end of the year. It holds to about 600mm tall and 500mm wide in a pot, which is a manageable size for a table, a bench or a bright entry. The cream white bracts sit against deep green leaves and hold for weeks, far longer than any cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that lasts weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display comes from bracts, which are modified leaves, so it stays fresh long after a bunch of flowers would be finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA softer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white reads calmer than traditional red and suits any room scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 600mm it stays a pot plant rather than sprawling into the shrub poinsettias become in warm gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles warm Australian summers indoors and out.\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 spot with plenty of indirect light, out of draughts and away from heating or cooling vents. Direct hot sun through glass burns the bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 250mm to 300mm pot suits a single plant on a sheltered balcony or courtyard in a frost free climate. Bring it under cover in cold or wet weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can go into a warm sheltered bed, where it grows on as a small soft shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poinsettia 'Frozen' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or a warm sheltered position outdoors in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so anywhere with cold winters it needs to live inside or in a pot that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality free draining potting mix. The pot needs a drainage hole and the saucer emptied: standing water kills more poinsettias than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix are dry, then let it drain right through. Feed with a liquid fertiliser fortnightly through spring and summer, and stop while it is in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and recolouring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back by about half in early spring to keep it compact. To colour again it needs roughly 14 hours of complete darkness for six to eight weeks in autumn, so a room with a lamp on each evening will stay green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock, so you are buying a young plant, not the fully coloured plant sold in florists at Christmas. Expect a small rooted plant with green leaves that needs potting up and a season of growth before it makes a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot it into a 200mm container first, then a 250mm to 300mm pot as it fills out. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 covers light and watering basics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for year round colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFind a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplant suited to a pot\u003c\/a\u003e to sit alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ebalconies and small spaces\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 and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is toxic and irritates skin, eyes and mouths, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Keep it out of reach of pets and children, and wash your hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my plant stay green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight at night. The bracts only colour after about six to eight weeks of long, completely dark nights, and even a hallway lamp or streetlight through a window is enough to stop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free climate. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it in a sheltered bed. Elsewhere keep it potted and movable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a sudden change: cold draughts, a hot vent, or roots sitting in water. Settle it in one bright position and empty the saucer after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647805161791,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100493332799,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Frozen-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224017"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-polar-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Polar’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Polar' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Polar') is the white bracted form of a plant most Australians only ever meet in a foil wrapped pot in December. Grown properly it becomes a shrub about 800mm tall and 600mm wide, and the cream to white bracts hold for months rather than weeks. In a frost free garden it is a genuine perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite instead of the usual red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bracts open cream and age to a clean white, which sits far more comfortably in a modern interior than traditional scarlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of colour, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracts are modified leaves rather than petals, so the display holds long after a flowering pot plant would be finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 800mm by 600mm it works as a potted feature indoors or a low shrub in a warm garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, so it performs through a subtropical summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a seasonal feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with plenty of indirect light suits it, and inside your climate stops mattering, which makes it workable in cool southern homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider holds it for two or three years. On a balcony give it shelter from wind, which tatters the bracts faster than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it can go in the ground, in a sheltered spot with morning sun and afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or partial shade outside with protection from harsh afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so outdoor planting is limited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Anywhere colder, keep it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in a pot with a drainage hole, and empty the saucer. Water once the top of the mix has dried, then soak it through and let it drain. Erratic watering causes the sudden leaf drop poinsettias are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed, pruning and colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced liquid fertiliser monthly from spring until the bracts colour, then stop. Cut back by half once the bracts fade in late summer. Bracts colour in response to long nights, so for about ten weeks beforehand the plant needs fourteen hours of unbroken darkness each night: an evening lamp will keep it green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSap.\u003c\/strong\u003e All euphorbias bleed a milky latex when cut. It irritates skin and eyes and is toxic if eaten, so wear gloves when pruning and keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is sold as tube stock: a young plant, generally 100mm to 200mm of growth, and it will not arrive carrying coloured bracts. Pot it on into a 200mm container, grow it through a warm season, and the first real display comes the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal and not a fault, so settle it somewhere bright and water evenly. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003eFind companions among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my poinsettia drop all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly always a sudden change: a cold draught, a hot window, or soil that swung between bone dry and saturated. Keep it in one stable, bright position and water evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the white bracts back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back by half after the bracts fade, feed through spring and summer, then give it fourteen hours of complete darkness every night for about ten weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it poisonous to cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is an irritant and is toxic if eaten, causing drooling, vomiting and skin or eye irritation. Serious poisoning is rare, but keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647806177599,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100493431103,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Polar-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224020"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-premium-ice-crystal-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Premium Ice Crystal’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Premium Ice Crystal' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Premium Ice Crystal') is the marbled form, with red bracts broken by irregular cream and white variegation rather than the flat scarlet of the standard poinsettia. Grown as an indoor pot plant it sits around 60cm tall and 50cm across, and the bracts hold for weeks once they colour. In a frost free garden it becomes a much larger shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled bracts, not plain red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white feathering through the red gives it more depth than a standard poinsettia at the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lasting colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bracts are modified leaves rather than petals, so once they colour up they hold for weeks indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 60cm by 50cm in a pot, which suits a table, a bench or a sheltered balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a tropical plant, so a warm Australian summer suits it far better than a cold room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in a bright room.\u003c\/strong\u003e A position near a window with plenty of indirect light is ideal, away from air conditioning vents and draughts, which are the usual cause of leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider on a sheltered verandah works well in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted out where frost never reaches it grows into a shrub of 2m or more, colouring naturally in winter: a very different plant from the compact pot version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or a warm sheltered position with morning sun outside. It is frost tender, so it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, or in a pot that moves indoors in cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in a pot with a working drainage hole, or improved free draining soil in the ground. Wet roots cause more losses than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix are dry, then empty the saucer. Feed a liquid fertiliser fortnightly through spring and summer, and stop once the bracts colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and colouring up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by about half in early spring to keep it bushy. Bracts colour only in response to long nights, which is why an indoor plant near evening lighting often stays green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poinsettia is sold as tube stock. Your plant arrives young and green, a small rooted cutting rather than the fully coloured pot plant sold in shops before Christmas. That is worth knowing before you order: the coloured version is forced under controlled light, and yours will colour in its own time, usually in its second winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle it with care, because the milky sap is an irritant. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse other indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare the 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 safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as unsafe. The milky sap of all euphorbias irritates skin, eyes and mouths, and a chewing pet will usually drool and be off its food. Keep it out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the bracts still green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoinsettias colour in response to long nights. From autumn the plant needs about 14 hours of complete darkness each night for six to eight weeks, so a lamp or a streetlight nearby will keep it green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually cold draughts, a heating or cooling vent, or roots sitting in water. Move it away from the airflow, check the drainage, and let the top of the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a frost free garden with free draining soil. Expect a much bigger plant, often 2m or more, colouring naturally in winter and needing a hard prune each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647806734655,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100493693247,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Premium-Ice-Crystal-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224024"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-prestige-red-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Prestige Red’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Prestige Red' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prestige Red') is the compact red poinsettia grown for pots, reaching about 1m tall and 80cm wide outdoors and staying smaller in a container. The red is not flower but bract, the modified leaves that colour up as the nights lengthen, which is why the display peaks in December. Kept in a bright spot it holds that colour for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red at the right time of year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bracts colour through late spring and early summer and hold well past Christmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and well branched.\u003c\/strong\u003e This selection was bred for pot culture, so it builds a rounded shape without the leggy stems of older poinsettias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Central American by origin, it takes a hot subtropical summer in its stride where many potted colour plants collapse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works in a bright room, or as a shrub 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with plenty of natural light suits it, out of direct hot sun through glass. Keep it away from air conditioning vents, which dry the bracts and drop the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot with free draining mix is ample. Grouping three pots gives the mass of colour that a single plant cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens it can go straight into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light, morning sun or filtered light outdoors. It is frost tender, so gardens that get frost should keep it in a pot and bring it under cover in winter. Outdoor planting suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate zones only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix or garden soil. Wet roots are the fastest way to lose one, so a pot must drain freely and never sit in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, then let it drain. Liquid feed monthly through spring and summer, and stop feeding once the bracts colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by about a third in late summer to keep it compact. Bracts only colour after several weeks of long uninterrupted nights, so a plant under a streetlight or a lamp indoors may stay green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock, a young rooted plant rather than a finished pot of colour. That is the honest position: you grow it on yourself, potting up into a 200mm and then a 300mm pot over the first season, and colouring your own bracts the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is an irritant, so wear gloves when pruning and wash your hands afterwards. It is not safe for cats and dogs, and chewed leaves can cause drooling and stomach upset, so keep plants out of reach in a home with pets. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse flowering plants for indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap irritates skin and mouths, and chewed leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and stomach upset in cats and dogs. 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Anywhere colder, keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647807193407,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100493824319,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Prestige-Red-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224025"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-prestige-sunrise-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Prestige Sunrise’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Prestige Sunrise' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e) is the compact form of the plant most Australians only meet in a foil wrapped pot at Christmas. Grown properly it makes a rounded shrub of about 1m tall and 80cm wide, topped with broad pink and red bracts. Those coloured parts are modified leaves rather than petals, which is why they hold for months instead of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that lasts months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the bracts are leaves, once they turn they stay showy through the whole cool season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot cultivar selected to hold around 1m by 80cm, so it suits a container rather than sprawling like an old garden poinsettia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room out of direct hot sun suits it, which makes it one of the few genuinely showy indoor flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from Central America and takes tropical and subtropical summers in its stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in a bright room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it in plenty of indirect light, away from heating vents and cold draughts. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot with free draining mix is ideal. Never leave it standing in a full saucer, because wet roots kill more poinsettias than cold does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in frost free gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it goes straight into a bed, where left unpruned it can reach 2m or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Outdoors this is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only, because it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, with compost through a garden bed or a good quality mix in a container. Heavy wet clay is the one thing it will not forgive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top few centimetres of mix are dry, then let it drain fully. A liquid feed monthly from spring to autumn is enough. Overwatering shows first as yellow lower leaves that drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back by a third to a half once the bracts fade in spring, then pinch the tips through summer to build a bushy frame. The milky sap is an irritant, so wear gloves. Bracts also colour in response to long uninterrupted nights, so a plant under a streetlight may never colour properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a single size, as tube stock. That means a young single stemmed plant with green leaves and no bracts, not a finished coloured plant, and it needs a season of growing on. Pot it up to 200mm first, then into its final container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft leafy plants like this can drop a leaf or two in transit, which is normal rather than a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect steady new 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=\"\/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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eThe full indoor plant collection\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\u003eWhy is mine not coloured at Christmas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Australia a garden poinsettia colours through the short days of winter, around June and July, not in December. Plants sold in full colour for Christmas have been grown under controlled day length to force that timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap of all euphorbias is an irritant, and a pet that chews the leaves or stems can drool, vomit or develop a sore mouth. It is rarely dangerous, but keep it out of reach of animals that chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender and needs a warm winter outside, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens keep it potted and bring it into a bright sheltered spot over the cold months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647808078143,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100493988159,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Prestige-Sunrise-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224027"},{"product_id":"poinsettia-red-glitter-euphorbia-pulcherrima","title":"Poinsettia ‘Red Glitter’ - Euphorbia pulcherrima","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoinsettia 'Red Glitter' (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Glitter') is the Christmas poinsettia with a difference: red bracts flecked and splashed with cream, so no two heads are quite alike. Left to grow in a frost free garden it becomes a 2.5m by 1.5m shrub, though in a pot it stays far smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled colour, not flat red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flecks over deep red give a livelier effect than the standard glasshouse poinsettia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bracts turn as day length shortens in early summer and hold for weeks, right through the Christmas season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on real size in a season, so a small plant becomes a proper shrub or a full pot quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks inside or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A garden shrub in warm frost free areas, or a potted feature on a balcony, in a courtyard or indoors by a bright window.\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 300mm to 400mm pot holds it at roughly knee to hip height, which is how most people grow it, and lets you move it under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it goes straight into a bed as a 2.5m shrub, giving a bank of colour when little else is performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds colour indoors for weeks in a bright, draught free spot, then goes back outside once the bracts drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Poinsettia 'Red Glitter' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade outdoors, bright indirect light indoors. It is frost tender, so only tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens can grow it permanently in the ground. In cool temperate and inland frost districts, grow it in a pot and shift it to a sheltered position or indoors for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or a quality potting mix. It will not tolerate wet roots, so drainage matters more than richness, and pots need working drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the growing season, letting the top of the mix dry between drinks. It is drought tolerant once established but sheds leaves if it dries out badly. Liquid feed monthly from spring to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by roughly half in early autumn once the bracts have faded, which is what keeps it bushy rather than leggy. To colour up on time it needs long uninterrupted nights, so keep it away from streetlights and porch lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown here as tube stock, so it arrives as a small young plant rather than a coloured up specimen in a decorative sleeve. Tubes establish faster and let you grow it into the pot or position you want. Expect a season before the first real display of bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some leaf drop after transit is normal for a soft stemmed plant and new growth follows within a few 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eco-friendly-christmas-top-plant-gift-ideas\"\u003ePlant gift ideas for Christmas\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=\"\/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\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants suited to 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 pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all euphorbias it bleeds a milky sap when cut or broken, and that sap is toxic to cats and dogs and irritating to skin and eyes. Keep it out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did it not turn red this year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light at night. The bracts colour only after a run of long, genuinely dark nights, so a plant near a streetlight or an indoor lamp stays green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually knee to hip height in a 300mm to 400mm pot, well short of the 2.5m it reaches in open ground. An annual prune keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a pot, yes. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens need to move it to a sheltered spot or indoors before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647808471359,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100494283071,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Poinsettia-Red-Glitter-Euphorbia-pulcherrima.png?v=1766224030"},{"product_id":"rebutia-cactus-rebutia-fabrisii-aureiflora","title":"Rebutia Cactus - Rebutia fabrisii aureiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rebutia cactus (\u003cem\u003eRebutia fabrisii\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eaureiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tiny clustering cactus that flowers out of all proportion to its size. A single head is only about 10cm tall and 15cm across, yet in spring it rings itself with yellow and orange blooms that can hide the plant underneath. It is a South American species from high, dry country, which is why it asks for so little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore flower than plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms open in a complete ring around the base of each head, and a good cluster carries dozens at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e New heads form around the parent, so one plant becomes a mound over a few years without any work from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to unkillable, if you leave it alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. The only reliable way to lose one is overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fits absolutely anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm high it suits a windowsill, a dish garden, a rockery pocket or a shelf on a balcony.\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 shallow terracotta pot with a gritty mix is ideal, because the clay breathes and the plant dries out between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest windowsill in the house. In dim light the heads stretch, lose their compact shape and stop flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it wants sharp drainage and shelter from long wet spells, so a raised gravel pocket or a sunny balcony shelf suits it better than open garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rebutia cactus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very bright light. It is at home in warm temperate, Mediterranean, arid and semi-arid gardens, and it handles light frost only, so cold districts should keep it in a pot under cover for winter. In humid subtropical and tropical areas, grow it beneath eaves where summer rain cannot sit on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, opened further with coarse sand or fine gravel, in a pot with a working drainage hole. Rich potting mix holds too much water and rots the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix, then let it dry completely before the next drink, which is roughly every two to three weeks in the warm months. Keep it almost dry through winter, since cold wet mix is what kills these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low nitrogen cactus fertiliser once or twice over spring and summer is plenty. A cool, dry winter rest is what triggers a heavy spring flowering, so resist the urge to water and feed it year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, so your plant arrives small: one or two heads with a good root system, ready to pot into a 100mm to 150mm container. Give it a week somewhere bright and dry before the first watering, which lets disturbed roots seal over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacti travel better than almost anything else we send. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/cactus-collection\"\u003eBrowse the cactus collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-cacti-options-for-your-front-facade\"\u003eLow maintenance cacti for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti together\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit a balcony\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\u003eEvery two to three weeks in spring and summer, and only once the mix is dry all the way through. Through winter, water barely at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things usually explain it: not enough light, or too much water and warmth in winter. A bright position and a genuinely dry, cool winter rest bring the spring display on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spines make it a poor choice at floor level or anywhere small hands can reach. Keep it on a high shelf or a windowsill and it causes no trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647811158335,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rebutia-Cactus-Rebutia-fabrisii-aureiflora.png?v=1766224036"},{"product_id":"viking-poinsettia-euphorbia-pulcherrima-viking","title":"Viking Poinsettia - Euphorbia pulcherrima ‘Viking’","description":"\u003cp\u003eViking Poinsettia (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking') is the compact red poinsettia grown for indoor colour through the Christmas months. It settles at around 800mm tall and 600mm across, small enough for a side table or a courtyard pot. Viking branches low and holds its bracts on short sturdy stems, so it stands up on its own rather than leaning like older poinsettias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of red, not days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits in modified leaves, not petals, so a well lit plant holds it for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self supporting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 800mm by 600mm it fills a pot without staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for humid summers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity tolerant, which is more than most flowering pot plants manage in an Australian December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, and water when the top of the mix dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt comes back each year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut hard in early spring, it rebuilds over summer and colours again next 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 Give it the brightest indirect light in the room, well away from air conditioning vents. Draughts and cold snaps are what strip the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 250mm to 300mm wide is ample, and one plant reads as a feature beside a door. Keep it under cover on an open balcony, because heavy rain marks the bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens can plant it straight into the ground. Anywhere that frosts, it stays potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Viking Poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light all year indoors. Outdoors it is reliable only in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool temperate, Mediterranean and cold inland gardens want it potted and under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in a pot with a working drainage hole. In the ground it wants light, well drained soil and will not sit in wet clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 20mm of mix is dry, then empty the saucer. Constant wet is the quickest way to lose one. Liquid feed every four weeks from spring to late summer, and stop once the bracts start to colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by about half in early spring once the bracts fade, then tip prune through summer to build branches. The sap is an irritant, so wear gloves. Colour is triggered by long nights: from mid autumn it needs about 14 hours of complete darkness for six to eight weeks, well clear of lamps and street light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, tube stock: a young rooted plant of a few branches, not a coloured display plant. It needs a season of growing on before the first real show of bracts. Pot it into a 200mm container on arrival and it will colour the following Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is light and compact, so it travels well. Expect a quiet fortnight after potting, then new growth. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e for potting tube stock on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eco-friendly-christmas-top-plant-gift-ideas\"\u003ePlant gift ideas for Christmas\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. Poinsettia is a euphorbia, and the milky sap irritates the mouth and stomach of cats and dogs, and human skin as well. Reactions are usually mild, but keep it out of reach of pets and children and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my poinsettia stayed green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracts colour in response to long nights. If a lamp or a street light reaches it in the evening, the plant reads the night as short and stays green. Give it true darkness from mid autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, where it makes a shrub of about 800mm. It is frost tender, so in cooler and inland districts keep it in a pot you can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647812829503,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Viking-Poinsettia-Euphorbia-pulcherrima-Viking.png?v=1766224046"},{"product_id":"tapestry-poinsettia-euphorbia-pulcherrima-tapestry","title":"Tapestry Poinsettia - Euphorbia pulcherrima ‘Tapestry’","description":"\u003cp\u003eTapestry poinsettia (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tapestry') is the variegated form, and it earns its place for eleven months of the year rather than one. The leaves are marbled cream, gold and green on a shrub reaching about 900mm tall and 700mm wide, so it holds interest long before the red bracts colour up. It is frost tender, which makes it a pot plant across most of the country and a garden shrub in the warm north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage, not just bracts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, gold and green marbling carries the plant through the year, unlike a plain green poinsettia out of season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed bracts through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long nights trigger the colour, so in an Australian garden the display arrives around June and July rather than December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real shrub, not a gift pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown properly it makes a 900mm shrub that returns year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens where summer runs hot and sticky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and in courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright position near a window suits it, and a balcony or courtyard with overhead cover works better again. Indoors it needs strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 350mm or wider gives it room for a season or two, and a potted plant can be shifted into shelter when the weather turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it goes straight into the ground, reaching its full 900mm by 700mm and colouring each winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tapestry poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with protection from harsh afternoon sun, which scorches the pale variegation. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and is frost tender: any frost will damage or kill it, so in cool temperate districts keep it potted and under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and that is the main requirement. Use a good potting mix in containers, or a bed improved with compost and raised if the ground is heavy. Waterlogged roots are the fastest way to lose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate water. Keep the mix evenly moist through the growing season, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings, then ease off in winter. A liquid feed monthly from spring to late summer supports the winter display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by about a third in early spring once the bracts fade, which keeps the plant bushy rather than leggy. Wear gloves, because cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tubestock. Tubes are young single stemmed plants that need a season in a pot before they look like anything: you are buying a plant to grow on, not an instant display. Pot up on arrival into a 200mm container, then move it to its final 350mm pot or garden position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect bract colour in the second winter rather than the first, and some leaf drop in transit, which is common with poinsettia. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, 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\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003evariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e for how to keep the marbling strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eguide to keeping indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a bright room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it turn red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter, usually June and July across most of Australia. Poinsettias colour in response to long nights, so the Christmas display in shops is the result of growers manipulating light, not the plant's natural timing here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it with care. All euphorbias carry a milky sap that irritates skin, eyes and mouths, so keep it away from pets and small children. Wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland gardens it needs a pot that can move under cover until the risk passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647814435135,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tapestry-Poinsettia-Euphorbia-pulcherrima-Tapestry.png?v=1766224056"},{"product_id":"red-oak-poinsettia-euphorbia-pulcherrima-red-oak","title":"Red Oak Poinsettia - Euphorbia pulcherrima ‘Red Oak’","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Oak poinsettia (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Oak') is a compact selection with deeply lobed, oak shaped bracts that colour a rich red through the cool months. Planted out in a warm frost free garden it builds into a shrub of about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, and stays smaller in a pot. Buy it if you want the colour back every year rather than for one season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when little else is flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red bracts hold for weeks through the cool months and read as a solid block from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe oak leaf bract is different.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobed rather than pointed, so it looks less like the supermarket poinsettia and more like a garden shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer or garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs indoors in a bright spot, on a balcony, or planted out in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast in warm weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tube puts on real height in a single warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot suits it, and a container lets you move it somewhere prominent while it is colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in a bright room.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works near a well lit window, out of direct hot sun through glass and away from air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free districts it goes straight into a bed as a 1.5m shrub and makes a strong seasonal feature against a green backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e The milky sap irritates skin and is toxic to pets if chewed, so wash your hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light outdoors, bright indirect light inside. It is frost tender and suited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, so cooler southern districts should keep it potted and under cover for winter. Bract colour is triggered by long uninterrupted nights, so a plant lit every evening by a porch or street light may never colour properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, in the ground or a pot. It takes drought once established but not wet feet, so avoid heavy clay and use a pot with a working drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, then let it drain fully, easing right off in winter. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser through spring and summer, and stop once the bracts colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back hard in early spring once the bracts finish, taking each stem to about a third of its length. That single prune keeps the plant compact and produces the stems carrying the next display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Oak is grown as tube stock, so plants arrive young, around 15cm to 25cm tall, and green rather than coloured. That is normal: bracts colour in response to shortening days, not plant age, so a tube bought in spring is a well built plant by the cool months. Pinch the tips twice over the first warm season, since each branch carries a bract cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 indoor plants alive: light, water and placement\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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore 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\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap irritates skin and mouths, and chewed leaves can cause drooling and vomiting in cats and dogs. It is rarely serious, but keep the plant up off the floor if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my poinsettia not turn red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always night light. The bracts need around six weeks of long, completely dark nights to colour, so a plant beside a lamp, a porch light or a street light stays green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts with free draining soil, where it makes a shrub near 1.5m tall. It is frost tender, so colder gardens should keep it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647815254335,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Oak-Poinsettia-Euphorbia-pulcherrima-Red-Oak.png?v=1766224064"},{"product_id":"senecio-dolphin-necklace-succulent","title":"Senecio ‘Dolphin Necklace’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eSenecio 'Dolphin Necklace' (\u003cem\u003eCurio x peregrinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing succulent whose leaves curve into the shape of a leaping dolphin, fin and all. The plant is only about 200mm high, but the stems trail to roughly 600mm, so it is grown almost entirely in hanging pots and over the top of a retaining wall. It is a hybrid of string of pearls and candle plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaf shape is the whole plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf carries a genuine dolphin silhouette, complete with a dorsal fin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong trails from a small plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems reach around 600mm, so a single 200mm hanging pot fills a window corner with no support structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles heat and neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and heat tolerant, storing its own water in those thick leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any trimmed stem strikes readily in the same pot, which is how a thin young plant becomes a full one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the obvious use and the best one. A 150mm to 200mm hanging pot with sharp drainage lets the stems hang clear, which is when the leaf shape reads properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free garden it will spill down the face of a warm wall or over the edge of a raised bed, softening hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered spot with morning sun suits it. Keep it out of harsh afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves, and out of driving wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dolphin Necklace in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light is what keeps the dolphin shape: in dim conditions the leaves elongate and the shape is lost for good. Give it full morning sun outdoors, or the brightest window indoors. It is frost tender, so outdoor growing suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand and perlite. A hanging pot without a drainage hole is the fastest way to lose this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix through, let it drain, then wait until it is dry to the base: roughly every two to three weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Soft translucent leaves mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed, pruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half strength liquid feed once or twice through spring and summer. Trim straggly stems and lay the cuttings on the mix, where they root within weeks. Senecio and Curio species are toxic to cats and dogs, so hang it well clear of the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolphin Necklace is sold as tube stock, so you receive a young plant with short stems rather than the long trails you see in photographs. Pot it on into a 150mm hanging pot and expect real trailing growth through its second warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because the leaves hold their own moisture, though a few detached leaves in the box are normal for a trailing type. Leave it dry for the first week somewhere bright. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a wall edge in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind indoor companions in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have my leaves lost the dolphin shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. In low light the leaves stretch out and flatten into an ordinary oval, and that growth never reverts. Move the plant somewhere much brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecio and Curio species contain compounds toxic to cats and dogs, and the trailing stems are exactly what a curious cat reaches for. Hang it high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make a thin plant look fuller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the longest stems back and lay the pieces on the surface of the same pot. They root within a few weeks and fill the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647845073215,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Senecio-Dolphin-Necklace-Succulent.png?v=1766224154"},{"product_id":"senecio-radicans-string-of-bananas","title":"Senecio radicans - String of Bananas","description":"\u003cp\u003eString of Bananas (\u003cem\u003eCurio radicans\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as Senecio radicans) is the trailing succulent for people who have killed a string of pearls. The glossy crescent leaves are thicker and tougher than pearls, so it forgives inconsistent watering, and the strands run to about a metre from a hanging pot while the plant stays only 40cm across. It is fast, easy to propagate and hard to overfeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFar more forgiving than string of pearls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The banana shaped leaves hold more water and shrivel rather than shatter when a watering is missed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick trailing length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strands extend through the warm months, so a small plant becomes a proper curtain within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat and dry air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerance suit a hot western balcony or an air conditioned room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree plants from every trim.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut strands root wherever they touch mix, the easiest way to thicken a thin pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anywhere the strands can hang clear is ideal. A 200mm hanging pot suits one plant and looks full within a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in a bright spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs the brightest position you have, close to a window. In a dim corner the strands stretch and the leaves space out along bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in the right climate it spills over a wall, a rock ledge or the side of a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing String of Bananas in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with a few hours of gentle direct sun, avoiding harsh afternoon glare through glass. Outdoors it suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid zones in a sheltered sunny spot. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate gardens it lives indoors or under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gritty succulent or cactus mix, never ordinary potting mix alone. Drainage holes are essential, and a shallow pot dries faster than a deep one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, then let the mix dry right out before watering again, usually every two to three weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Feed once or twice in the warm months at half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any strand back to the pot rim to control length or encourage branching. Lay the cuttings on the same pot and they root within weeks, filling the bare top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock: a young rooted plant with short strands rather than a finished hanging basket. Pot it into a 150mm to 200mm hanging pot of gritty mix on arrival and it will trail properly through its first warm season. Starting small also lets you pinch the tips early for a fuller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling fortnight, then visible extension 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eGrowing blue chalksticks, a close relative\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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for bright rooms\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 pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecio group succulents, including this one, are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Hang it well out of reach, and pick up any strands that break off onto the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the strands bare at the top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light, or age. Move it to the brightest spot you have, then trim long strands back and lay the cuttings on the mix so they root and fill the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderwatering shrivels them evenly, and they plump up after a good soak. Soft, yellowing or mushy leaves point to overwatering instead, and that damage does not reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, yes, in a sheltered spot shaded from fierce afternoon sun. Anywhere that frosts, bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647845302591,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100496675135,"sku":null,"price":406.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Senecio-radicans-String-of-Bananas.png?v=1766224156"},{"product_id":"string-of-pearls-senecio-rowleyanus","title":"String of Pearls - Senecio rowleyanus","description":"\u003cp\u003eString of Pearls (\u003cem\u003eCurio rowleyanus\u003c\/em\u003e, long sold as \u003cem\u003eSenecio rowleyanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the trailing succulent that does the work of a curtain. Strands of pea sized leaves spill to about 90cm from a hanging basket while the plant itself stands barely 20cm tall. Water it every two to three weeks and otherwise leave it alone. The leaves and sap are 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\u003eLong trailing strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth hangs to roughly 90cm, enough to frame a window or drop over a high shelf within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants to be forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant, so a fortnight away costs it nothing. Overwatering is the only real risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall flowers with a real scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny white brush flowers appear in the warmer months, carrying a distinct cinnamon fragrance up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits hard, hot positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright balconies, sheltered courtyards and rockery pockets in subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in a hanging basket.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light within a metre of a window is ideal. Grown inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens it lives outside year round, provided it sits under cover from heavy rain and out of hard afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and raised edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted at the top of a rockery pocket or a low wall, the strands cascade over the face. Frost free positions only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing String of Pearls in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or morning sun with afternoon shade outdoors. Midday sun through glass scorches the pearls, and deep shade stretches the strands. It is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it needs a pot that comes 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. The basket must have a drainage hole. Roots are shallow, so a wide shallow pot beats a deep one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix, drain it, then wait until it is dry all the way through: every two to three weeks in warm weather, every four to six in winter. Shrivelled pearls mean thirsty. Soft, translucent pearls mean too wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any strand that runs too long or goes bare, then lay the cutting across the mix. It roots where the nodes touch, which is how you thicken a sparse basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock, so you are buying a young plant with a few short strands rather than a finished hanging basket. That is the fastest route to a full basket: set three to five tubes around the rim of a 200mm to 250mm hanging pot and they knit together within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better than a succulent, because the leaves carry their own water. Expect a quiet week, and do not water until the mix has dried right through. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the wider succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and small spaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my pearls shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always underwatering, or a mix that has dried so hard it repels water. Soak the basket until water runs from the base, and the pearls plump within days. If they are soft and see through instead, the cause is the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and sap are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing brings on drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation. Hang it well above floor level, or choose a different trailing plant if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free garden. Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates suit it. Everywhere else it should live in a pot that moves under cover before the first cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647845663039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100496904511,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100497002815,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100496773439,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100496970047,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/String-of-Pearls-Senecio-rowleyanus.png?v=1766224158"},{"product_id":"variegated-string-of-pearls-senecio-rowleyanus-variegata","title":"Variegated String of Pearls - Senecio rowleyanus ‘Variegata’","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated String of Pearls (\u003cem\u003eCurio rowleyanus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus', still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eSenecio rowleyanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the trailing succulent worth hanging at eye level. The plant sits only about 200mm deep in its pot, but the strands run out to around 600mm, so it reads as a curtain of beads rather than a shrub. Each pearl is marbled cream over pale green, which gives it something to look at in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbling on every bead.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and green pattern holds all year in bright light, so one basket carries a corner on foliage alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only once the mix has dried through. Far more of these are lost to kindness than to neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging pots, high shelves and the top of a retaining wall all let the strands drop clear, which is how it looks best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and dry air suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e African by origin, it takes hot afternoons and the dry air of an air conditioned room without complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang it so the strands finish clear of a bench or floor, and turn the pot a quarter every few weeks to keep growth even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and covered balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spot within a metre of a bright window works anywhere in the country, which matters with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along the top of a wall in free draining soil it spills over the face in warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated string of pearls in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Deep shade thins the strands and dulls the cream. It only lives outdoors year round in warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, so colder districts should grow it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand. A drainage hole is not optional, and a pot standing in a full saucer rots the strands from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak, drain, then wait until the mix is dry through: roughly every two to three weeks in warm weather and every four to six in winter. Shrivelled pearls mean thirst, soft translucent pearls mean the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any bare strand back to the pot and it branches from that point. The trimmings strike easily on fresh mix kept barely damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a single size, tube stock. That is a young plant with several short strands rather than a finished basket, so pot it into a 150mm to 200mm hanging pot and give it a season to drape properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because the leaves carry their own water, though a few loose pearls in the box are normal rather than a fault. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eGrowing blue chalksticks\u003c\/a\u003e, a close relative on the same watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else carries \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eplanting the top of a retaining wall\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. Curio and Senecio species are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the pearls brings on drooling, vomiting and stomach upset. Hang it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the pearls shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always underwatering. Soak the pot until water runs from the base, drain it, and the beads plump up within days. Soft, see through pearls point to the opposite problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free gardens. In warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid districts it lives outdoors under cover. Anywhere that frosts, treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647845925183,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-String-of-Pearls-Senecio-rowleyanus-Variegata.png?v=1766224159"},{"product_id":"senecio-teardrops-succulent","title":"Senecio ‘Teardrops’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eSenecio 'Teardrops' (\u003cem\u003eSenecio\u003c\/em\u003e, also sold under the name Curio) is a trailing bead succulent for a hanging pot or the front edge of a shelf. It sits around 20cm high and spreads to about 40cm before the stems hang, with plump teardrop shaped leaves on fine strands. It wants a bright spot and very little water, which makes it one of the easier succulents to keep alive indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt trails without taking over.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine stems spill over the rim of a pot and keep growing slowly, so one plant suits a small shelf or hanging planter for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering is occasional, not weekly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The beads store their own water, so a soak every two to three weeks in summer is plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright light indoors is enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e A position near a window without direct midday sun keeps the beads plump and the stems compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo spines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thornless stems make it safe to handle and easy to repot, unlike many other succulents of this size.\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 Hanging pots, high shelves and the edge of a bookcase all suit it, and indoors your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered spot with bright light and protection from heavy rain works well in subtropical, warm temperate, arid and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it can spill between rocks or over a low wall, provided drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Senecio Teardrops in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled light and morning sun outside. It is frost tender, so anywhere that gets a winter frost it needs to come inside or under cover. Hot afternoon sun through glass will scorch the beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, in a pot with a drainage hole. Standard potting mix holds too much water and is the most common reason these plants collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix, let the excess drain away, then wait until it is dry right through before watering again: roughly every two to three weeks in the warm months and monthly over winter. Shrivelled beads mean it is thirsty; soft, translucent ones mean too much water. A half strength liquid feed twice over spring and summer is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any bare or straggly strands back to the crown. The cuttings root easily if you lay them on dry mix and leave them for a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis succulent is sold as tube stock. Your plant arrives young, as a small rooted crown with short trailing strands rather than a full curtain of beads, so allow a season or two of growth before it hangs properly. Succulents travel better than almost anything else we send, because the leaves carry their own moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it dry and somewhere bright for a week after it arrives before the first water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eGrowing blue chalksticks, a close relative with the same needs\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=\"\/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\"\u003eOther indoor plants on the same watering schedule\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. Senecio species are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and can cause vomiting and drooling. Hang it well out of reach or choose a different trailing plant if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warmer months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry through. When in doubt, wait a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the beads shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually underwatering, or root damage from sitting wet earlier. Check the mix drains freely, give it a full soak, and look for improvement over a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a frost free garden, sheltered, with sharp drainage and shade from hot afternoon sun. In most southern gardens keep it in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647846187327,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Senecio-Teardrops-Succulent.png?v=1766224161"},{"product_id":"peace-lily-spathiphyllum-blue-moon","title":"Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum ‘Blue Moon’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily 'Blue Moon' (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Moon') is the large flowered form, and the one to choose when a peace lily needs to hold a room rather than sit on a desk. It builds to about 1.2m tall and a metre across, with broad ribbed leaves and tall white spathes standing clear above them. It is the rare indoor plant that flowers reliably in a shaded corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt actually flowers indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most foliage plants never do. This one throws white spathes through the warmer months, and 'Blue Moon' carries larger blooms than the common forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal presence at 1.2m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big enough to fill an empty corner or flank a doorway, without the width of a palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop, then recover within hours of a water. No guesswork for a first time plant owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in partial shade and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal, but it holds condition in a room with one window, and bathrooms suit it better than a dry lounge.\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, bedrooms, offices, bathrooms and shaded entries anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which is what a frost tender tropical plant needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm to 400mm wide suits a mature plant. Use an inner nursery pot inside a decorative outer so you can water at the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outdoors in deep shade year round, under trees or grouped in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing peace lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, away from hot glass, which scorches the leaves and browns the spathes. Outdoors it belongs only in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, in full shade. Cooler gardens should grow it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with added perlite or coco coir. It wants to stay evenly damp but never sodden, so the pot must drain and the saucer be emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 20mm to 30mm of mix feels dry, usually weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Brown leaf tips mean salts in tap water or dry air, so use rainwater. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems down at the base, and remove any yellowing leaf at soil level rather than trimming it partway. Divide a congested clump every three or four years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock, 200mm pots in packs of six, and 250mm pots in packs of three. Tubes are young single crowns that take a season or two to reach display size, and suit potting up a group. The 200mm and 250mm plants arrive as established clumps that can go straight into a decorative pot, often already carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the leaves to be drooping when the box is opened. That is dehydration, not damage, and a thorough water usually has it upright within hours. New growth follows in four to six weeks. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, 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=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eCompare the other indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants for a dark corner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/expert-tips-for-choosing-the-right-indoor-plants-to-improve-air-quality\"\u003eAir purifying indoor plants for Australian homes\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 lily contains calcium oxalate crystals that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, causing mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Keep the pot off the floor if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light, or a plant sitting in the same tired mix for years. Move it somewhere brighter but out of direct sun, feed through spring and summer, and divide a pot bound clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe leaves are drooping. Have I killed it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly not. Drooping is its normal thirst signal and it recovers within hours of a deep water. If the leaves stay limp and the mix is wet, the roots need to dry out instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647867388223,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100497461567,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100497592639,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140082127167,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140082159935,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100497494335,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100497527103,"sku":null,"price":393.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peace-Lily-Spathiphyllum-Blue-Moon.png?v=1766224169"},{"product_id":"peace-lily-spathiphyllum-stephanie","title":"Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum ‘Stephanie’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily 'Stephanie' (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stephanie') is the indoor plant that tells you when it needs water and forgives you for waiting. It forms a glossy dark green clump about 70cm tall and 60cm across, sending up white flowers on slim stems above the foliage several times a year. It is a mid sized selection, so it fills a floor pot properly without taking over a small room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers indoors, reliably.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blooms appear in flushes through the warmer months, which very few foliage plants manage in a living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 70cm by 60cm it suits a floor pot beside a lounge or a desk in an office, without needing a corner to itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt shows you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop visibly and lift again within hours of a water, which makes it a forgiving plant for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade, warmth and steady moisture are the whole requirement. No pruning, no staking, no seasonal work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, in every climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so inside is the reliable answer nationally. A shaded room or a spot a few metres back from a bright window suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot with a drainage hole holds a mature clump. It likes being slightly snug, so there is no need to move up a size every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can stay outside year round in full shade under cover, where the humidity suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade indoors. Direct sun burns the leaves within days, while very deep shade produces good foliage but few flowers. Outdoors it is limited to shaded, sheltered positions in tropical and subtropical gardens and will not take frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with a little extra perlite. It wants consistent moisture with drainage, and the saucer should be tipped out after every water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 2cm of mix feels dry, usually weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Brown leaf tips often point to tap water salts, so flush the pot thoroughly every few months. A half strength liquid feed monthly in spring and summer supports flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems right back at the base once they turn green then brown, and remove old outer leaves the same way. Divide a congested clump in spring if it stops flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold as tube stock: young plants with a small crown and several leaves, grown on to fill a 200mm pot within a season or two in warm conditions. Tube size is the economical route if you are planting up several pots, though it means waiting for the first flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft foliage travels reasonably well, and a droop on arrival is usually thirst rather than damage. Water it, keep it out of direct light for a fortnight and it settles. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/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\u003e\n\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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor 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. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate and are toxic to cats and dogs, causing drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light. Peace lilies survive in deep shade but flower in bright indirect light, so move it closer to a window without putting it in direct sun. A monthly half strength feed in spring and summer also helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat causes brown leaf tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often salts from tap water building up in the mix, sometimes dry air or uneven watering. Flush the pot thoroughly every few months and water more consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647868764479,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100497756479,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100497789247,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100497854783,"sku":null,"price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100497822015,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peace-Lily-Spathiphyllum-Stephanie.png?v=1766224172"},{"product_id":"peace-lily-sweet-chico-spathiphyllum-sweet-chico","title":"Peace Lily Sweet Chico - Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Chico'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeace Lily 'Sweet Chico' (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sweet Chico') is a compact peace lily that holds to about 60cm tall and 50cm wide, so it suits a desk, a shelf or a shaded courtyard pot rather than a whole corner of the room. Glossy dark leaves carry clean white spathes through the warmer months, and it flowers in far less light than most flowering plants accept. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, 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\u003eCompact by breeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it stays in proportion on a side table, where a standard peace lily quickly outgrows the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e White spathes keep coming in light levels that stop most flowering plants, which is why it works in offices and hallways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop dramatically, then lift within hours of a water, so the guesswork is gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repotting every two to three years, a monthly feed in the warm months and the occasional tidy 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 The main use, and the one it suits best. Bathrooms, bedrooms, offices and shaded living rooms all work, because indoors your climate stops mattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaded, frost free balcony or courtyard pot is ideal in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Keep it out of direct sun and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm frost free gardens it makes a neat low edge under trees or along a shaded path, set about 50cm apart to match its mature width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peace Lily Sweet Chico in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, never direct sun through glass, which scorches the leaves. Outdoors it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens in full or part shade. 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Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and tired leaves back at the base rather than trimming partway, and repot every two to three years when roots crowd the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock, in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and as single 300mm pots. The 300mm is the one to buy for an instantly full decorative pot, while the multi packs suit a shaded border or several rooms at once. Tube stock is the value option if you are happy to grow it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a week or two of stillness after arrival, then new leaves once it settles. 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It is a collector's plant, not a beginner's, and it rewards a shaded, warm, humid position with a flower nobody else on the street will have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuinely unusual flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e White bracts, deep purple centres and whiskers up to 30cm long make it one of the most talked about plants in a shade garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the position most plants refuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shade under a canopy or on a covered patio is exactly where it performs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 60cm it suits a container on a sheltered verandah, where you can control humidity and move it out of cold snaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering in warmth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given steady heat and humidity it produces flushes of flowers through the warm months rather than a single brief display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in deep shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under an established canopy in a tropical or subtropical garden is where it looks most at home. Give it a spot you walk past, because the flowers deserve a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot is the safest choice outside the tropics, since you can shift it under cover before the first cold night and keep the mix consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will grow as a houseplant in a bright, warm bathroom or a room with a humidifier. Dry indoor air is the usual cause of failure, not low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white bat plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep to dappled shade, never direct sun. This is a tropical and subtropical plant only. It is frost tender, so anywhere with cold winters it must be grown in a pot and brought under cover, or treated as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, open and free draining, with plenty of compost or an orchid style mix opened up with bark. It wants moisture without sitting in water, a balance easier to strike in a pot than in heavy garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through the warm months and mist or group plants together to hold humidity around the leaves. Ease back in winter when growth slows. A dilute liquid feed every three to four weeks during active growth suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing structural. Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove tired leaves as they yellow, which keeps the clump tidy and airflow good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 180mm in packs of six and 200mm in packs of six. Tubes are young plants that need a season or two in a protected spot before they flower, while the 180mm and 200mm plants are established and much closer to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a soft leaved tropical, so expect some leaf tatter after transit. It is normal and grows out once the plant settles. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eBrowse exotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eCompanions from the tropical garden range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but in a pot. It is frost tender and needs warmth and humidity, so in temperate gardens it lives outdoors in summer shade and comes under cover before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or dry mix. Raise humidity by grouping plants, sitting the pot on a pebble tray, or moving it somewhere more sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the flowers last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual flowers hold for two to three weeks, and a healthy plant produces several through the warm season. Cutting spent stems encourages the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737763303743,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737763336511,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54737763369279,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54737763402047,"sku":null,"price":318.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-bat-plant-tacca-integrifolia-2e62c6.jpg?v=1785941290"},{"product_id":"bisous-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-bisous","title":"Bisous Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Bisous'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBisous Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bisous') is a compact florist cyclamen that holds at roughly 20cm tall and 25cm across, with ruffled petals in a mixed colour range. It flowers through the cool months, which is exactly when most pots and courtyards have nothing else going on. Small enough for a windowsill, and it repeats the display every winter once you understand its dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs through autumn and winter, filling the gap between summer colour and spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuffled petals in mixed colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bisous series is grown as a mix, so a group planting gives a range of tones rather than one flat block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm by 25cm it fits a small pot, a table setting or the front edge of a shaded bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a house plant in a bright, cool room, and equally well in a sheltered pot outside.\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 150mm to 200mm pot is plenty. Cyclamen dislike being overpotted, and a snug pot with free draining mix is the best thing you can do for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest, coolest room you have, away from heaters and direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a shaded path edge or clustered on a balcony, plant them about 20cm apart so the leaf mounds touch and the flowers read as one drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bisous Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade and shelter. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean plant that takes light frost only, so a hard frosting garden wants it in a pot under eaves. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is a short lived seasonal plant rather than a permanent one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix, with the top of the tuber sitting just proud of the surface. Buried tubers rot, which is the most common way a cyclamen is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer or around the rim, never over the crown, and tip out what is not taken up within half an hour. A half strength liquid fertiliser every three weeks through the flowering season is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the weather warms the leaves yellow and fall, which is normal rather than a failure. Move the pot somewhere dry and shaded, stop watering, and begin again in late summer when new shoots appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock. Tubes hold a young plant with a small tuber and a few leaves, so expect foliage rather than a pot in full bloom. Potted into a 150mm container and grown on through autumn, it will flower in its first cool season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some leaf droop after transit is normal and lifts within a day of a careful water. 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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halios-curly-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-curly\"\u003eHalios Curly Cyclamen, for fringed and twisted petals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich colour will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBisous is grown as a mixed series, so the colour is not selected. Ordering several and grouping them gives a deliberate mix rather than a gamble on a single pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber is the toxic part and it is the part pets dig at, so keep the pot off the floor or out of reach in a garden that dogs use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy cyclamen has gone yellow and floppy. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. In late spring that is dormancy arriving on schedule. In mid winter the cause is almost always water sitting in the crown, or a room that is too warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower again next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it rest. Keep the tuber dry and shaded through summer, then resume watering in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996022079,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bisous-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-bisous-b9569b.jpg?v=1785940635"},{"product_id":"halios-curly-flame-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-curly-flame","title":"Halios Curly Flame Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Halios Curly Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalios Curly Flame Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Halios Curly Flame') is a compact pot plant that flowers through the cold months, when almost nothing else is in bloom. Ruffled scarlet petals stand on upright stems above silver marbled, heart shaped leaves, and the whole plant sits at about 25cm tall and 30cm across. That size suits a windowsill, a shaded doorstep or the front edge of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when the garden is quiet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs from autumn through winter into early spring, covering the leanest months of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuffled, twisted petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Curly form has fringed flowers with a texture the standard cyclamen lacks, and the red carries across a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver marbling on heart shaped leaves keeps the pot worth looking at between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a small pot, tolerates dry spells and asks little once the watering is right.\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 One plant per 150mm to 200mm pot, or three grouped 15cm apart in a wider bowl for a fuller display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, cool room with indirect light suits it. Keep it away from heaters and hot afternoon glass, which shorten flowering sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart under deciduous trees or along a shaded path in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Curly Flame Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade outdoors, bright indirect light inside. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, takes light frost only and dislikes humid summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix, never heavy garden soil. Set the tuber so its top sits just above the surface, because a buried crown is the usual cause of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water at the edge of the pot or from the saucer, and keep water off the crown and leaves. Let the top of the mix dry slightly between drinks, then feed a half strength liquid fertiliser fortnightly while it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming and dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull spent flowers and yellow leaves away with a sharp twist at the base rather than cutting them. Through summer it goes dormant and looks dead. Ease off the water, keep the pot dry and shaded, and it reshoots in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, a tube, so what arrives is a young plant with a small rosette of leaves and usually no flowers yet. Pot it straight into a 150mm container and it will build a full crown over its first season. Most customers order several at once, since tubes cost little each and a group of three or five fills a bowl or a shaded border edge far more convincingly than a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyclamen travel well in cool weather and less well in a heatwave, so expect a few limp leaves after a hot transit; they firm up within days. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eHow to choose the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halios-timboon-curly-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-timboon-curly\"\u003eHalios Timboon Curly Cyclamen\u003c\/a\u003e for a mixed colour version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants suited to containers\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. Cyclamen tubers contain saponins toxic to cats and dogs. Keep pots off floor level if your pet digs or chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower again next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you respect the summer rest. Once the leaves yellow in late spring, stop watering and store the pot dry and shaded, then resume in early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring this is normal dormancy. At any other time it usually means too much water or water sitting in the crown, so check the drainage and water from the saucer instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in Brisbane or Darwin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. Summer humidity rots the tuber in warm northern gardens, so treat it as a seasonal indoor plant there and enjoy it through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996054847,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/halios-curly-flame-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-curly-flame-987948.jpg?v=1785940979"},{"product_id":"halios-curly-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-curly","title":"Halios Curly Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Halios Curly'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalios Curly Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Halios Curly') is the one to buy when the flower shape matters as much as the colour. Each petal is fringed at the edge and twisted along its length, so a plant at 25cm tall and 30cm across looks far more worked than a standard cyclamen. It flowers through winter, in a range of colours, when a shaded courtyard has least to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFringed and twisted petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e The curled, ruffled flower is the point of this series, and it holds that form from first bud to last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter is its season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through the cold months, so it earns its place on a table or a sheltered step when little else performs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful small size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm by 30cm it is compact without being tiny, which suits a decorative pot better than the very small florist types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is its preference, not a compromise, so it fills positions that defeat most flowering plants.\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 150mm to 200mm pot with free draining mix is right. Cyclamen resent an oversized pot, because the extra wet mix around the tuber is what starts rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light and a cool room, well away from heaters and reverse cycle vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a shaded bed set plants about 25cm apart so the mounds of marbled foliage meet. On a balcony, a row of three in matching pots reads better than one alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Halios Curly Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade, sheltered from hot afternoon sun and drying wind. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes light frost only, so in a hard frosting district keep it in a pot that can move under cover. Humid northern summers are too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, free draining potting mix. Sit the tuber so its crown is just above the surface, never buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water around the rim or from the saucer so the crown stays dry, then pour off anything not absorbed. Through flowering, a half strength liquid feed every two to three weeks keeps new buds coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the weather warms the leaves yellow and fall. That is the plant resting, not dying. Keep the pot dry and shaded over summer, then water again in late summer to bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock. A tube holds a young plant with a small tuber and a few marbled leaves rather than an open flower, so this is a plant you grow on, not one you unwrap in bloom. Pot it into a 150mm container, keep it cool and shaded, and expect flowers in its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. A little wilt on arrival is normal and recovers within a day once watered properly. 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\/discover-the-secret-to-long-lasting-blooms-in-your-garden\"\u003eHow to get a longer display from flowering plants\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\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bisous-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-bisous\"\u003eBisous Cyclamen, the compact ruffled alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it stay in flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral months across autumn and winter if it is kept cool and the crown stays dry. In a heated room the same plant may finish in a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tuber is the toxic part, and it is exactly what a digging dog goes for, so keep the pot raised or out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it straight into the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a temperate garden, yes, into a sheltered, shaded, well drained bed. In heavy soil or a wet summer climate it lasts longer in a pot where you control the drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I remove spent flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and pull rather than cut. Take the stem near the base and twist sharply so the whole stalk comes away, because a cut stub can rot into the tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996087615,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/halios-curly-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-curly-219ad1.jpg?v=1785940977"},{"product_id":"halios-timboon-curly-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-timboon-curly","title":"Halios Timboon Curly Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Halios Timboon Curly'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalios Timboon Curly Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Halios Timboon Curly') is a compact winter flowering plant with fringed, twisted petals that catch the light in a way plain cyclamen do not. Plants sit at about 25cm tall and 30cm across, and the Halios Curly range runs through white, pink, red and purple. It is what to reach for when a balcony or windowsill has to carry colour from autumn to early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetals with real texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Curly form twists and ruffles each petal, giving the flower depth rather than a flat face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt performs off season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through the cold months, filling the stretch of the year when most flowering plants shut down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth keeping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart shaped leaves marbled in silver and deep green hold the pot together between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and thrifty with water.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 25cm plant that tolerates dry spells suits a balcony where nothing gets watered every day.\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 One plant to a 150mm to 200mm pot, or a run of three at 15cm centres in a trough for a longer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered spot with morning light and afternoon shade is close to ideal. They dislike reflected heat, so keep them off a west facing concrete edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 25cm apart along a shaded path or beneath deciduous trees in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Timboon Curly Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool and bright rather than hot and sunny: part shade outdoors, indirect light indoors. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, tolerates light frost only, and struggles where summers are humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A gritty, free draining potting mix. Sit the tuber so its shoulders show above the surface, because burying the crown is what causes most rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer or around the rim, never over the centre of the plant. Let the surface dry between waterings, and add a half strength liquid fertiliser every two weeks while it is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming and dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist spent flower stems and tired leaves away at the base instead of cutting them, which reduces rot. From late spring the plant dies down for a summer rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, a tube. That means a young plant with a modest rosette of leaves and no flowers on arrival, ready to pot into a 150mm container, where it builds a full crown over its first season. This variety is supplied across the Halios Curly colour range, so the flower colour you receive may be white, pink, red or purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyclamen dislike heat in transit more than cold, so a few soft leaves after a hot run are normal and firm up within days. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, 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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants suited to balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/halios-curly-flame-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-curly-flame\"\u003eHalios Curly Flame Cyclamen\u003c\/a\u003e if you want red specifically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot a plant properly\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will mine be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Halios Curly range, so it may be white, pink, red or purple, and we cannot guarantee a particular shade. Buyers who need one colour should pick a named single colour cyclamen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber holds saponins that are toxic to cats and dogs, and dogs that dig are the usual problem. Keep pots up on a bench or a plant stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it flower for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral months in a cool position, typically autumn until early spring. Warmth ends it early, so a heated room or hot balcony cuts the display short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I do with it over summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing, which surprises people. Once the leaves yellow, stop watering, move the pot somewhere dry and shaded, and start again in autumn when fresh shoots appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996120383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/halios-timboon-curly-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-timboon-curly-3b5f83.jpg?v=1785940981"},{"product_id":"halios-timboon-winter-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-timboon-winter","title":"Halios Timboon Winter Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Halios Timboon Winter'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalios Timboon Winter Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Halios Timboon Winter') is a large flowered florist cyclamen bred to perform through the cold months, when almost nothing else is in bloom. It makes a neat mound about 300mm tall and wide, with silver marbled heart shaped leaves and upswept flowers in pink and white tones held clear above the foliage. It is a pot plant first, indoors or on a sheltered verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs across the coldest months and can hold for eight to twelve weeks in a cool bright spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage carries it between flushes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver marbled leaves are worth having on their own, so the pot never looks empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 300mm across it fits a windowsill, a table or a narrow border without crowding anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers cool rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most indoor plants it does best somewhere unheated, so it suits rooms others sulk in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm to 200mm pot is ideal. Give it a bright position out of direct sun, and keep it away from heaters, which shorten the flowering badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered spot with morning sun suits it in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, provided it stays out of frost and heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a cool climate garden it works as a seasonal edging under deciduous trees, planted 25cm apart and left to go dormant once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Halios Timboon Winter Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light and cool air. Around 15 degrees suits it; warm rooms bring the flowering to an early end. It is frost tender, so outdoors it needs shelter, and in subtropical and tropical gardens it is best treated as a short term indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining potting mix with the top of the tuber sitting slightly proud of the surface. Buried tubers rot, which is the single most common way these plants are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer rather than over the crown, let it soak up what it needs, then tip out the rest. Liquid feed at half strength every three weeks while it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the weather warms the leaves yellow and die back. This is normal. Stop watering, keep the pot dry and shaded through summer, then start again in early autumn and it will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock, so you are buying a young plant rather than a flowering pot from a florist. Expect a small rooted plant with a few leaves that needs potting into a 150mm container and a season of growing before it flowers well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Pot it up on arrival and settle it in a cool bright place. 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 covers light, watering and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e for a plant this small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for winter colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants suited to pots\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\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 tuber is toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting and more serious effects in quantity. Keep the pot off the floor in a home with pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the leaves gone yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often summer dormancy, which is normal and expected. If it happens in the middle of the flowering season, look instead at heat, direct sun or water sitting around the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom below. Stand the pot in water for ten minutes, then drain it fully. Water poured over the crown collects between the leaf stems and rots the tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower again next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it rest through summer. Resume watering in early autumn, and repot every second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996153151,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/halios-timboon-winter-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-timboon-winter-4b763e.jpg?v=1785940984"},{"product_id":"halios-winter-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-winter","title":"Halios Winter Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Halios Winter'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalios Winter Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Halios Winter') flowers through the months when almost nothing else in a pot is doing anything. It forms a neat mound about 30cm high and wide, with silver marbled leaves under large upswept flowers. Stock is grown as a mixed batch, from white and pink through to red and purple, so the shade varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works from autumn into spring, exactly when a courtyard or a front step looks bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge flowers on strong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Halios selections carry bigger blooms than seedling cyclamen and hold them clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves are half the plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart shaped and marbled silver over deep green, so the pot still reads well between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits a small space.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm each way it fits a windowsill, a balcony pot or the front edge of a shaded border.\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. A 200mm to 250mm pot of free draining mix gives the tuber the air it needs, and three pots grouped read better than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room out of direct sun keeps it flowering, though it wants cool air. A warm living room shortens the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens it can go into a shaded bed, planted 20cm apart under deciduous trees or along a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Halios Winter Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light, protected from hot afternoon sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, takes light frost only, and dislikes heat, so subtropical and tropical gardeners should treat it as a seasonal indoor pot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, free draining potting mix. Sit the top of the tuber level with or slightly above the surface, because a buried tuber rots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water around the rim rather than over the crown, and tip out anything left in the saucer. Let the surface dry between drinks. A half strength liquid feed every three weeks through flowering is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the leaves yellow, stop feeding and cut water back to almost nothing. The tuber rests through the warm months and returns when the nights cool, so do not throw it out because it looks dead in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock: a young, well rooted plant rather than the finished flowering pot you see in a florist window. Expect to grow it on for a season before the first full display, which is the honest trade off for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot it up on arrival into a 200mm container and keep it cool and bright. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under 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\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoose the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e before potting it on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cyclamen safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts are toxic to cats and dogs, and the tuber is the most concentrated, so a dog that digs is the real risk. Keep pots off the floor and out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will mine be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Halios Winter range runs from white and pink to red and purple, grown as a mixed batch. We cannot guarantee a specific shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the season this is normal dormancy. Out of season it usually means too warm or too wet, so move it somewhere cooler and check that water is not sitting in the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it for more than one year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it rest. Keep it dry and shaded through the hot months, then water again once the nights cool and it will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996185919,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/halios-winter-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-halios-winter-8a7f82.jpg?v=1785940986"},{"product_id":"latinia-crispino-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-latinia-crispino","title":"Latinia Crispino Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Latinia Crispino'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLatinia Crispino Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Latinia Crispino') is a midi cyclamen, the size class between the tiny florist minis and the full sized pot plants. It makes a neat mound about 25cm high and wide, with silver marbled leaves and upswept flowers held clear above them. It does its best work in the cold months, flowering from autumn through winter and into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour through the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs when the rest of the garden is resting, which makes it one of the few genuine winter plants for a pot by the door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat, contained habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm by 25cm it stays in proportion in a small pot, a window box or the front row of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart shaped leaves carry silver marbling, so the plant earns its spot between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lasting blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers hold for two to three weeks in cool conditions, and a healthy plant sets successive buds for 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 One plant suits a 150mm to 200mm pot. Cyclamen resent crowding at the crown, so give each its own space rather than packing several into a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors in a cool bright room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light and cool nights keep it flowering. Heated rooms shorten the display considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart along a shaded path edge, or in a courtyard where winter rain does not sit on the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Latinia Crispino cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light with morning sun and afternoon shade. Warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it outdoors. It takes light frost only, so in frosting districts keep pots under eaves, and in humid tropical and subtropical areas treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining premium potting mix, or a raised bed improved with compost and coarse sand. Plant so the top of the tuber sits just proud of the surface, because a buried crown rots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer or at the pot edge rather than over the crown, and tip out anything not taken up within half an hour. Feed fortnightly with a diluted liquid fertiliser while it is in leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves with a sharp twist at the base rather than cutting, which leaves less tissue to rot. Let it dry out and rest through summer, then restart watering as new leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as tube stock, which means a young plant with a developing tuber rather than a florist pot in full bloom. That is the honest trade off: you pay far less and grow it on for a season before it performs. Pot it up on arrival and keep it cool and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Latinia is a series grown in a range of colours, the shade you receive can vary. Plants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/discover-the-secret-to-long-lasting-blooms-in-your-garden\"\u003eHow to keep flowering plants blooming longer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse flowering plants for indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich colour will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatinia Crispino is grown as a mixed series, so the colour is not selected at ordering. If you need one matched shade for a formal display, order in a single batch and expect some variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did it collapse in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is dormancy, not death. Cyclamen shed their leaves and rest through hot weather. Keep the pot dry and shaded, and water again when new leaves appear in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber is the most toxic part and causes vomiting and worse if dug up and eaten, so keep pots out of reach of dogs in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds failing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually heat, or water sitting in the crown. Move it somewhere cooler and brighter, and water from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996218687,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/latinia-crispino-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-latinia-crispino-1f884e.jpg?v=1785941057"},{"product_id":"latinia-fantasia-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-latinia-fantasia","title":"Latinia Fantasia Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Latinia Fantasia'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLatinia Fantasia Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Latinia Fantasia') is a compact pot cyclamen bred for bicoloured and picotee flowers in pink, red, purple and white. It stays around 25cm tall and wide, flowering through winter and into spring when little else is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers in the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter and early spring are its season, exactly when a courtyard or a windowsill needs colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Picotee edges and bicoloured petals across pink, red, purple and white mean a small group gives real variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 25cm each way it fits a windowsill, a balcony pot or the front edge of a shaded border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterned leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart shaped foliage marbled in silver and deep green carries the pot between flushes of flower.\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 pot 150mm to 200mm wide suits one plant, and a shallow bowl of three or five makes a far better display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, bright room out of direct sun and away from heaters is ideal. Warm indoor air is the most common reason a cyclamen collapses early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it wants a sheltered, shaded spot with protection from heavy rain, which marks the flowers. Space plants about 20cm apart along a border edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Latinia Fantasia Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it best, in partial shade or bright indirect light. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts keep pots under an eave. In hot, humid climates treat it as a seasonal indoor plant rather than a garden perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix, with the top of the tuber sitting just proud of the surface. Burying the tuber is the classic mistake and it leads to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer or around the rim rather than over the crown, and tip out what is not taken up within an hour. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser every three weeks while it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the weather warms the leaves yellow and fall and the plant goes dormant. That is normal, not failure. Move the pot somewhere dry and shaded, withhold water through summer, then water again in early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock: young plants with a small tuber and a handful of leaves, so they will not be in full flower on arrival. Give one a season and you get a stronger plant than a supermarket cyclamen already in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle tubes by the pot rather than the leaves, because the stems snap easily. Pot them up promptly and keep them cool. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse more indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants suited to pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eSmall courtyard garden ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-pots\"\u003eSmall pots 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 pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of a cyclamen are toxic to cats and dogs, and the tuber is the most concentrated part. Keep pots up off the floor and out of reach of any pet that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late spring it is dormancy arriving and nothing is wrong. At any other time it usually means water sitting around the crown or too much warmth, so check the drainage and move the pot somewhere cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it rest. Keep the tuber dry and shaded through summer, then resume watering in early autumn and it will push new leaves and a fresh round of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a hot climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the garden. It is a cool season plant, so in subtropical and tropical areas grow it in a pot indoors over winter and treat it as a seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996251455,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/latinia-fantasia-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-latinia-fantasia-6d03cd.jpg?v=1785941060"},{"product_id":"metalis-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metalis","title":"Metalis Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Metalis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetalis Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Metalis') is grown as much for its leaves as its flowers. Every heart shaped leaf carries a silver marbled overlay, and at only 25cm tall and 30cm across the whole plant fits a windowsill pot or the front edge of a shaded border. Flowers rise on slender stems through the cool months, in pink to red depending on the batch.\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 carries the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The marbled leaves look good with or without flowers, which is unusual for a flowering pot plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom comes through autumn and winter, filling the gap in a cool season garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm by 30cm it suits a windowsill, a balcony pot or a low border edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills the shaded positions that defeat sun loving plants.\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 150mm to 200mm pot is plenty. Group three for a fuller display and use a free draining mix, because cyclamen rot faster than almost anything else in wet potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, cool room away from heaters suits it best. Warm indoor air shortens the flowering season noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens it can go into the front of a shaded bed, planted 25cm to 30cm apart under deciduous trees or a sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Metalis Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light, out of direct afternoon sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and tolerates light frost only. In humid subtropical and tropical areas grow it indoors or under cover and treat it as a seasonal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining mix with plenty of grit or perlite. Plant the tuber with its top just proud of the surface, never buried, which is the single most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water from below where you can, and keep water off the crown. A half strength liquid fertiliser fortnightly while it is in leaf and flower is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the weather warms the leaves yellow and die back. That is normal. Keep the pot dry and shaded through summer, then resume watering in early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetalis is supplied as tube stock, so you receive a young plant with a small tuber and a few leaves rather than a florist plant in full bloom. That is the trade off: a fraction of the price, and a season of growing before it flowers properly. Pot it up on arrival into a 150mm pot and keep it in bright shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plants travel well when packed upright. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. 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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\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\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eCompare plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cyclamen safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber is toxic to cats and dogs and is the most concentrated part of the plant. Keep pots up off the floor if your pet digs or chews, and wash your hands after repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy plant collapsed over summer. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly not. Cyclamen go dormant in warm weather and lose their leaves by design. Keep the pot dry and shaded, resume watering in early autumn, and new leaves should follow within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will the flowers be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetalis is a series rather than a single variety, so plants arrive in pink and red shades and the exact tone varies between batches. The silver marbled foliage is consistent across all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, in a sheltered shaded spot with good drainage. Elsewhere, use a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737996284223,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/metalis-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metalis-c55940.jpg?v=1785941102"},{"product_id":"metis-abanico-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metis-abanico","title":"Metis Abanico Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Metis Abanico'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetis Abanico Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Metis Abanico') flowers through the coldest, dullest months, when most pots have nothing to offer. It is a compact midi type, about 22cm tall and 25cm across, with frilled bicoloured petals on upright stems above marbled heart shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs through winter into spring, covering the months a courtyard or balcony goes quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled two tone petals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruffled and shaded through two colours, with far more character than a plain cyclamen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves worth having on their own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver marbled and neatly mounded, good for weeks before the first bud opens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 22cm it suits a windowsill, a table or a balcony rail planter.\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 130mm to 200mm pot with free draining mix is ideal. Group three in a wider bowl, crowns kept clear of each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, bright room out of direct sun. Keep it away from heaters, because warmth is what ends a cyclamen early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A winter filler for a sheltered path edge or a courtyard pot, anywhere bright without harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Metis Abanico Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool and bright, never direct sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes light frost only, so keep it under cover where frosts are hard. In warm humid regions grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining mix, ideally an African violet blend or a standard mix opened up with perlite. The tuber sits with its top just proud of the surface, because burying it invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer rather than over the crown, let the surface dry slightly between drinks, and tip out anything left after twenty minutes. Half strength liquid fertiliser every three weeks while it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist spent flowers and yellow leaves off at the base rather than cutting them. Yellowing in late spring means dormancy, so move it somewhere dry and shaded, stop watering, and start again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown as tube stock, so plants arrive young rather than in flower. Pot yours up on arrival and expect a leaf mound first, with flowering once it has filled its pot. That costs a fraction of a flowering plant and gives you several seasons from the same tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eCompact plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003eFind a pot to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate in the season this is normal dormancy. Out of season it usually means the plant is too warm or has been watered over the crown, so move it somewhere cooler and water from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it flower for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough winter into spring, several months in a cool position. Warmth shortens the season more than anything, so a heated room can cut it to a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get it to flower again next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Let it rest through summer once the leaves yellow, keep the tuber shaded and dry, then resume watering in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cyclamen are toxic to cats and dogs, the tuber most of all, so keep pots off the floor in a home with pets that chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737998905663,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/metis-abanico-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metis-abanico-2f4cbf.jpg?v=1785941104"},{"product_id":"metis-pom-pom-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metis-pom-pom","title":"Metis Pom Pom Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Metis Pom Pom'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetis Pom Pom Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Metis Pom Pom') is a compact double flowered florist cyclamen that reaches about 25cm tall and wide. The ruffled pom pom blooms come in a mixed range of pink, red, white and purple shades, held above marbled heart shaped leaves. It flowers through autumn and winter, one of the few plants doing anything worth looking at on a cold, shaded balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers in the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen grow and bloom while most potted colour is dormant, filling the gap from autumn through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble blooms on a small plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pom pom form carries far more petals than a standard cyclamen, so a small plant still reads strongly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth having.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver marbled leaves look good even between flushes, unlike most seasonal colour that turns scruffy the moment it stops flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is what it wants, so it works in the cool, part shaded spots where sun lovers sulk.\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 A 150mm to 200mm pot suits a single plant, and three in a wider bowl gives a fuller display. Keep them out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, brightly lit windowsill is ideal. Cyclamen are one of the few flowering indoor plants that actively prefer a room on the cold side, and a warm living room shortens the display considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens they work as a seasonal edge under deciduous trees or in a shaded bed, planted about 20cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, never direct hot sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and tolerates light frost only. In subtropical and tropical areas, treat it as an indoor plant for the cooler months rather than a garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining potting mix with good structure. The critical detail is planting depth: the top of the tuber should sit slightly proud of the mix, because burying it invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water from the base by standing the pot in a saucer for twenty minutes, then tipping out the excess. Water sitting in the crown is the single most common way people kill cyclamen. Feed with a half strength liquid fertiliser fortnightly while it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the weather warms the leaves yellow and die back. This is normal, not failure. Stop watering, move the pot somewhere cool and dry over summer, then resume watering in early autumn to restart it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cyclamen is supplied as tube stock, so it arrives young rather than as a nursery pot in full bloom. Pot it up on arrival into a 150mm container and expect a season before it reaches flowering size. Buying at this stage costs a fraction of a finished plant and gives you a tuber that returns each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle it by the leaves rather than the tuber when transplanting. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003erange of plants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cyclamen safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tubers are toxic to cats and dogs, and the concentration is highest underground. Keep pots on a shelf or bench out of reach, particularly with a dog that digs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is late spring, this is normal dormancy and the plant is simply shutting down for summer. Out of season, yellowing usually means overwatering or water sitting in the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will mine be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are grown as a mixed range covering pink, red, white and purple shades, so the exact colour is not selectable. Order several for a spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737998938431,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/metis-pom-pom-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metis-pom-pom-6d0908.jpg?v=1785941107"},{"product_id":"metis-summer-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metis-summer","title":"Metis Summer Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Metis Summer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetis Summer Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Metis Summer') is the mini cyclamen bred to keep going once the weather warms. It forms a neat mound about 20cm high and 25cm across, with silver marbled leaves under upswept flowers, and unlike older florist cyclamen it holds up through heat. In a pot by a shaded door it flowers for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Metis series was selected for warm conditions, so it keeps flowering where standard cyclamen give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom after bloom rises above the foliage through the cooler half of the year, more colour per pot than almost anything its size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves earn their keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart shaped foliage marbled in silver and deep green still looks good between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fits small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm by 25cm it suits a windowsill, a table pot or a narrow border edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm to 200mm pot in bright, cool, shaded light is its natural home, indoors or on a sheltered balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens it edges a shaded bed neatly, planted about 25cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few genuine indoor flowering plants. Keep it in a bright room away from heaters, the usual cause of a sulking cyclamen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light and cool air. Outdoors it wants morning sun and afternoon shade. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts grow it in a pot that can shelter under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix, with the top of the tuber sitting slightly proud of the surface. Buried tubers rot, the most common way cyclamen are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the mix around the plant rather than over the crown, and only once the surface has dried. A liquid feed for flowering plants every two to three weeks in bloom keeps the buds coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull spent flowers and yellow leaves away at the base with a twist. As the weather warms it slows and rests, so ease off the water, let it sit dry through the hottest months, then start again when new leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetis Summer is sold as tube stock: a young plant with a small tuber and a handful of leaves, not a finished pot of flowers. Potted up into a 150mm container it bulks up over a couple of months and flowers in its first season. Buying at this stage costs a fraction of a flowering pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well because there is little top growth to bruise. Pot up soon after arrival, water once, and keep it out of direct sun for a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and 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-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\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\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs cyclamen safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber in particular is toxic to cats and dogs, and eating it causes vomiting and, in quantity, more serious effects. Keep the pot up off the floor in a home with a chewing pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither heat and dry air, or the natural end of the flowering cycle. If it is late in the season, let the plant dry off and rest rather than watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the tuber is kept dry through its summer rest and started again with water when new leaves appear. Treated that way a plant lasts many seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens it works as an edging plant in shade, spaced about 25cm apart. It needs drainage and shade from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737998971199,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/metis-summer-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-metis-summer-bc4d73.jpg?v=1785941111"},{"product_id":"midi-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-midi","title":"Midi Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Midi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidi Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Midi') flowers hardest when the rest of the garden has gone quiet. It stays under 20cm tall and about 25cm across, lifting long stemmed blooms in pink, red, purple and white above silver marbled foliage right through the cool months. The Midi series sits between the tiny florist minis and full sized pot cyclamen, the size most people want on a table or a doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers when almost nothing else in a temperate garden does, from autumn to early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm by 25cm it fits a windowsill, a 150mm pot or the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled leaves earn their keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even between flushes the silver patterned foliage looks deliberate rather than tired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance if you leave it alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, bright, lightly watered. Most cyclamen are killed by kindness, not neglect.\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 150mm to 200mm pot is plenty. Tip the saucer out half an hour after watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, in the cool.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room away from heaters is ideal. Warm rooms shorten the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 20cm apart along a shaded path or under deciduous trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Midi Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light without hot afternoon sun. It is at its best in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens: Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart and the tablelands. It takes light frost only. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens treat it as a seasonal indoor pot rather than a garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and open. In pots use a quality mix with extra perlite, and sit the tuber with its shoulder just proud of the surface so water cannot pool on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top of the mix dry between drinks, then water from below. A weak liquid fertiliser every fortnight while buds form is enough. Reduce water once the leaves yellow in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist spent flowers and yellow leaves out at the base rather than cutting, which leaves no stub to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidi Cyclamen is supplied as tube stock: young plants with a small tuber and a few leaves, not a pot in full bloom. Expect to grow them on for a season before the first real flush. That is the trade off for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey travel well because the foliage is low and firm. Pot into a 150mm container within a week, keep them cool and bright, and hold water back until you see fresh leaves. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. 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 wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants range\u003c\/a\u003e for more colour through the cool months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e matters with a tuber that hates sitting wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare edging options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\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\u003eNo. The tuber contains saponins that are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing it causes drooling, vomiting and worse in quantity. Keep pots up off the floor if your animals dig or chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my cyclamen collapse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water sitting in the crown, or a room that is too warm. Water from the saucer, keep the tuber shoulder above the mix, and move it somewhere cooler and brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come back the next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it rest. Leaves yellow in late spring and the tuber goes dormant over summer, so keep it dry and shaded, then resume watering in early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737999003967,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/midi-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-midi-54123a.jpg?v=1785941112"},{"product_id":"smartiz-fantasia-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-smartiz-fantasia","title":"Smartiz Fantasia Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Smartiz Fantasia'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmartiz Fantasia Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Smartiz Fantasia') flowers through winter, which is the whole point of it. It makes a neat clump about 25cm high and wide, holding pink and white blooms flecked and edged in two tones above patterned silver green leaves. In a season when most pots have nothing to show, it carries colour for months. One caution before you buy: the tubers are toxic to pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour through the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers when the garden is at its quietest, from the first cool weather through to early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlecked two tone blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and white markings differ from flower to flower, so a single pot has real variation in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm across it fits a windowsill, a balcony rail planter or the front edge of a shaded border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth having.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart shaped leaves are marbled silver and green, worth looking at between flushes.\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 200mm pot suits one plant, or group three in a 350mm bowl about 15cm apart. Pots also let you lift the plant out of sight once it goes dormant in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, cool room is ideal. It resents heat, so keep it away from heaters and hot north facing glass and it flowers for weeks longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a winter edging where it gets morning sun and afternoon shade, or on a sheltered balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean plant. It dislikes heat and humidity, so in subtropical districts treat it as an indoor or seasonal pot plant rather than a garden perennial. Outdoors it wants bright shade or morning sun, and it takes light frost only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and open. Set the top of the tuber just above soil level rather than buried, because a tuber sitting in damp soil rots quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the saucer or around the rim, not over the crown, and let the surface dry between drinks. Give a half strength liquid feed every three weeks while it is in leaf, then stop once it yellows off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is normal, not failure. As the weather warms the leaves yellow and die back and the plant rests underground. Keep the pot dry and shaded through summer, then water again when the first leaves appear in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cyclamen is sold as tube stock, a young plant with a developing tuber rather than the flowering specimen in the photographs. Pot it on into a 200mm container with free draining mix and expect flowers in its first cool season, fuller in the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyclamen leaves are soft, so some flattening or wilting in transit is normal and lifts within a few days. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants alive through the seasons\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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eSee other plants suited to pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eCompare the wider flowering 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. Cyclamen tubers are toxic to pets, with the highest concentration below soil level. Keep the pot off the floor and out of reach if your cat or dog digs or chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy plant has yellowed and collapsed. Have I killed it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly not. Cyclamen go dormant over summer and the leaves die back naturally. Stop watering, move the pot somewhere dry and shaded, and it will shoot again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers not lasting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarmth is the usual reason. A spot near a heater or in hot afternoon sun shortens the display considerably, while a cool bright room stretches it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably in the ground, since it dislikes heat and humidity. Grown in a pot in a cool sheltered spot, or indoors, it still performs well through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737999036735,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/smartiz-fantasia-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-smartiz-fantasia-9d81ab.jpg?v=1785941237"},{"product_id":"tianis-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-tianis","title":"Tianis Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Tianis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTianis Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tianis') is a mini cyclamen that flowers through the cold months, when almost nothing else in a pot is doing anything. Plants stay compact at roughly 200mm tall and 200mm wide, with silver marbled leaves and upswept petals held clear above them. It is sold as a mixed colour series, so a group of pots gives a spread of shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when the garden is quiet.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers through autumn and winter, when most flowering plants have stopped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 200mm by 200mm it fits a windowsill, a step or the front edge of a shaded bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart shaped leaves are marbled with silver, so it stays decorative between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed colours in every batch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tianis series covers whites, pinks, reds and bicolours.\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 150mm to 200mm pot is plenty. Three grouped on a step give far more impact than one on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, bright room with indirect light keeps the flowers coming for weeks. Warm rooms and heater vents shorten the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 200mm apart along the front of a shaded bed for a low ribbon of winter colour. Mark the spot before they die down, so nothing gets dug up in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tianis Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool and bright, with indirect light indoors or partial shade outdoors. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and tolerates light frost only. Tropical and subtropical gardens are too humid: the tubers rot over a wet summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and open, with coarse sand or perlite through a quality mix. Set the tuber with its top level with the surface rather than buried, the single biggest cause of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water around the edge of the pot or from the base, never over the crown, and let the surface dry between drinks. Feed half strength liquid fertiliser fortnightly in flower, then stop as the leaves yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers and tired leaves with a sharp twist at the base rather than cutting, which leaves no stub to rot. After flowering it dies down and rests through summer. Keep it dry and shaded and it returns in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, tube stock, so this is a young plant rather than a flowering specimen in a decorative pot. Depending on the season it may arrive in leaf, in bud, or resting with little showing above the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot it up on arrival in a cool bright spot. Expect the first proper flush that autumn or winter, and a heavier one the year after as the tuber builds. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eindoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a container in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet ideas from \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plants for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more options for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003esmall 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. Cyclamen tubers are toxic to cats and dogs, with the highest concentration underground, so a pet that digs is the real risk. Keep pots off the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll the leaves died off over summer. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly not. Cyclamen go dormant in summer and lose their foliage completely. Keep the tuber dry and shaded and new leaves appear as the weather cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it straight in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a shaded, well drained bed in a cool temperate, warm temperate or Mediterranean climate. Raised beds and rockery pockets beat heavy flat ground, since drainage keeps the tuber sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I water it without rotting the crown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour around the rim, or stand the pot in a shallow tray of water for ten minutes and drain it. Water sitting in the crown among the leaf stems is what starts the rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737999069503,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tianis-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-tianis-324396.jpg?v=1785941269"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants.jpg?v=1749348465","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants.oembed?page=2","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}