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20 plants
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Alocasia X amazonica
(A sanderiana X A lowii, Elephant-ear plant)
Small plant with striking foliage. Ideal for planting in groups in feature beds. Tolerates low light.
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Beaucarnea recurvata
(Elephant's foot, Nolina recurvata, Nolina tuberculata, Pony-tail palm)
Unusual plant with a swollen stem base and long grassy leaves. A variegated form has recently become available.
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Chamaerops humilis
(European fan palm)
Only European native palm species. Hardy outside down to a minimum of -5 Celsius.
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Echeveria species
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Echinocactus grusonii
(Golden barrel cactus, Mother-in-law's cushion)
This plant has very sharp spines and must not be placed where children or other vulnerable people may be harmed.
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Ensete ventricosum
(Musa arnoldiana, Musa ensete)
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Epipremnum aureum
(Devil's ivy, Golden pothos, Pothos aureus, Scindapsus aureus, Taro vine)
An easy-to-care for climber or trailing plant, often with highly variegated leaves. Some modern varieties have very large leaves and make good specimens when trained around a moss pole.
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Epipremnum pinnatum
(Monstera nechodomii)
An easy-to-care for climber or trailing plant, often with highly variegated leaves. |
Eriobotrya japonica
(Japanese loquat, Japanese medlar, Nispero)
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Euonymus japonicus
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Euphorbia enopla
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Euphorbia ingens
(Cactus euphorbia, Naboom)
Sculptural succulent, often sold as 'Cowboy cactus', although it is not closely related to true cacti. The plant has sharp spines and the sap is irritating.
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Euphorbia lactea
Unusual succulent that is ideal for desk bowls or where you need a sculptural look. The plant has numerous spines and the sap is irritating.
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Euphorbia pulcherrima
(Flor de Noche Buena, Poinsettia)
A small colourful pot plant produced seasonally, usually for Christmas displays.
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Ficus benghalensis
(Banyan, Bengal fig, East Indian fig, Indian banyan)
As a less formal and more exotic alternative to the rubber plant, Ficus elastica. A good container plant that tolerates relatively low light.
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Hedera helix
(Common ivy, English ivy, Ivy)
Trailing plant for hanging baskets, troughs and balconies. It also provides ground-cover for landscaped beds.
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Olea europaea
(European olive)
Beautiful trees with grey-green foliage. Adapts well to interior conditions. |
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
(Easter cactus, Haitoria gaertneri, Schlumbergera gaertneri)
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Rhipsalis pilocarpa
(Erythrorhipsalis pilocarpa)
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Spathiphyllum large hybrids
(Euro 92, Mauna loa, Peace lily, Sensation)
Hybrid forms of Spathiphyllum species that are often used as stand-alone specimens. |
