Winter has arrived, and it's time to embrace the coziness of the season. As the days grow shorter, let's transform your indoor space into a warm and inviting haven. With the return to Standard Time, we're all spending more time indoors. Why not elevate your home with beautiful houseplants that purify the air and add a touch of nature? And let's not forget the power of mood-enhancing elements like scented candles and decorative bowls filled with autumnal treasures. Visit our garden centre in St Albans for inspiration and all the essentials to create a warm and welcoming winter atmosphere.
Houseplants with leaves in warm autumn colours
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The Calathea boasts a stunning array of varieties, each with unique vein patterns and corresponding colors. This dynamic plant showcases its captivating movement by folding its leaves together at night and gradually unfurling them as the light returns. To protect its leaves from browning, avoid placing the Calathea in direct sunlight. It appreciates occasional misting, as it thrives in humid conditions.
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Leaf begonias, including the stylish polka-dot begonia (Begonia maculata), are making a comeback. These captivating plants offer a stunning array of leaf colors and patterns, from rust brown to green and red. Discover the 'Indian Summer' begonia rex, with its captivating purple leaves and almost black veins. All begonias prefer moist soil and a bright location, but avoid direct sunlight.
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Bring a piece of the jungle into your home with the versatile Philodendron. Available in various forms, from cascading vines to upright plants, Philodendrons offer a stunning addition to any space. Their unique, leathery leaves, ranging from heart-shaped to deeply serrated, add a touch of exotic beauty. While most Philodendrons boast classic dark green foliage, you can also find captivating varieties with lime green, dark red, pink, or even variegated leaves. As a low-maintenance plant, the Philodendron thrives in bright, indirect light. For climbing varieties, consider training them up a moss pole or along a wall to create a lush, tropical tapestry.
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The Croton, also known as the wonder tree, is a captivating plant that can grow over two meters tall. Its variegated leaves showcase a stunning array of colors, including yellow, red, orange, and even purple. Thriving in direct sunlight, the Croton is ideal for a sunny windowsill. Maintain lightly moist soil for optimal growth.
Houseplants with flowers in fiery autumn colours
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Bromeliads and Guzmanias are exotic beauties, featuring tubular flowers (actually bracts) in vibrant reds, yellows, and other stunning shades. These captivating plants prefer a bright location, but avoid direct sunlight. Water them in the central cup or rosette. They appreciate a humid environment, so mist them occasionally.
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The Flamingo Plant (Anthurium) is another tropical gem, showcasing beautifully glossy leaves and striking white, bright red, soft red, or orange flowers (actually bracts). Like Bromeliads and Guzmanias, the Flamingo Plant prefers a bright location, but avoid harsh sunlight, and mist it regularly. Water it once or twice a week.
Create an autumn bouquet
Bring the beauty of autumn indoors with a vibrant floral display. Fill large vases with a mix of chrysanthemums, alstroemerias, and dahlias, or create a charming arrangement using small vases and bottles. Add natural elements like orange lantern plant twigs, rose hips, and berry twigs for a touch of rustic charm. Foraging for these treasures in your garden, rooftop terrace, or balcony can be a delightful autumnal activity. Alternatively, visit our gift shop to discover a stunning selection of artificial flowers, blossom branches, and stylish vases to elevate your home decor.
