Foliage plants for the Home

One of the original house plants dating back to Victorian times. Long arching dark green leaves with a prominent central vein reaching up to 1m, shade and drought tolerant so ideal for the office or conservatory as will take low temperatures.
Size: 3L pot

Beacarneas are curious plants with a heavily swollen base and grass like foliage giving it a unique appearance. The base of the stem is used to store water which is a great help to those of us that forget the odd watering or are absent for a week or so. From 8 foot specimens to dinky infants these plants are invaluable in a bright room.
Site: A bright position will enjoy some direct sun but will also handle light shade.
Temp: Average warmth, don't let it freeze though.
Water: Easy. Water it when it's dry. No need for misting this will be able to tolerate a dry environment.
Feeding: A liquid feed every month or so.
Size: 3L pot

Bromeliads consist of a large family of plants. Bromeliad house plants feature exotic looking foliage with colors varying from marbled green, red-striped, greenish gray and more.
Site: A bright position will enjoy some direct sun but will also handle light shade.
Temp: Average warmth, don't let it freeze though.
Water: Water when nearly dry. Misting if in a dry environment is advisable.
Feeding: A liquid feed every month or so from April to October.
Size: 2L pot

The colorful Croton, pictured here, features vibrant green, red and orange foliage that will really brighten up the place. Comes in a black pot.
Site: Will cope with some direct sun but will also handle light shade.
Temp: Average warmth.
Water: Water well in the growing season, little over winter.
Feeding: A liquid feed every month or so from April to October.
Size: 2L pot

This Croton, with its gold-dusted leaves, makes a striking addition to your home or office. Comes in a handsome black pot.
Site: Will cope with some direct sun but will also handle light shade.
Temp: Average warmth.
Water: Water well in the growing season, little over winter.
Feeding: A liquid feed every month or so from April to October.
Size: 2L pot

Size: 2L pot

Pictured here is the Dieffenbachia, an elegant broadleaf featuring tender cream-colored foliage outlined in green. Comes in a handsome black pot.
Site: A bright position will enjoy some direct sun but will also handle light shade.
Temp: Average warmth, don't let it freeze though.
Water: Easy. Water it when it's dry. No need for misting this will be able to tolerate a dry environment.
Feeding: A liquid feed every month or so from April to October.
Size: 2L pot

The Kentia Palm is a wonderful specimen palm, taking low light levels and needing little specialist care it will add an air of the exotic into any room. Site: Bright indirect light to bright shade. Temp: Average warmth.
Water: Water well in the growing season little over winter. If you live in a hard water area water with rainwater.
Feeding: A liquid feed every month or so over the growing season.
Tips: If reppoting use an ericaceous compost and do not use leaf shine.
Size:3L pot