Fiddle-leaf fig

Got a fiddle leaf fig problem? You've come to the right place. Our expert Garden People have put together solutions to the most asked-about fiddle leaf fig common problems and issues - they know exactly how to fix your fiddle leaf fig. Put their advice to good use and we're sure you'll have a happy fiddle leaf fig in no...

The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular, enduring and iconic indoor plants. With its massive leaves and imposing presence, it's no wonder it's been a home decor mainstay for so many years! Some people think fiddle leaf figs are high-maintenance - but we disagree entirely. If you get the basics right, your fiddle leaf fig...

For some, when it comes to indoor plants, bigger is better! From fiddle leaf figs to philodendrons there are many lush and leafy indoor plants to grow to decorate your home. In general, large-leaved indoor plants need a brightly lit spot indoors out of direct sun, which can burn the lush foliage. It is important to keep these large and...

Coastal inspired decorations and tones are right on trend. If you’ve been inspired to bring the coastal look inside, what plants do you select to match your interior theme? Seaside plants tend to have tough green leaves and include palms, ferns and the tall, lush umbrella tree. The robust green foliage of many indoor plants also complements the blues and...

Workspace in need of an upgrade? If you want something pretty that also helps aid office (or work-from-home!) productivity, you can't go past a touch of living greenery. Much like indoor plants help beautify the home, they also make the office a much more pleasant place to be - transforming it from sterile to inspirational. There are known benefits to...

As the quarter-acre block becomes less and less of the norm, and small-space living continues to rise, green thumbs are becoming more innovative in finding ways to bring the outdoors in. Living areas, kitchens, bedrooms and even bathrooms are now fair game for creating green oases. One need only watch an episode of The Block to know that gardening is now...

Indoor plants are brilliant, beautiful things... until, of course, they start to flop or lose their leaves, and leave you feeling like a terrible plant parent. The truth is, most indoor plants are killed with kindness, rather than neglect. So here are three very simple ways to turn things around and get your indoor plants back to beautiful. Start with the...

Fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is a stylish and desirable indoor plant. This ornamental fig grows well in a large container positioned in a brightly-lit spot in your home. While it is important for the plant to have lots of light, don’t allow it to sit in hot, direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Also keep the plant away from air-conditioners...

Soft-tip yucca Soft-tip yucca Yucca elephantipes Also known as a spineless yucca, there’s nothing timid about this bold South American native. Bring out its natural beauty and enhance its sculptural shape by removing old leaves from the bottom of the trunk. You can also keep its width and height in check by cutting back the top and stems. To ensure your yucca looks...

Leaves are the plant’s powerhouse. They capture sunlight and using chlorophyll, the enzyme that makes leaves green, turn it into sugars to fuel growth. The transformation is known as photosynthesis and it is a fundamental part of life on earth. Although all plants carry out photosynthesis a myriad of leaf types have evolved. Some are big, some are small, some shiny...