Houseplants: like the perfect man... long lasting, great looking and low maintenance.
What is not to love?
Which is why the Flower Council of Holland are continuing their Houseplant of the Month Campaign throughout 2016. Each month they have chosen their favourite Houseplant and given a ton of information on the history and uses of the plant, how to choose a nice healthy one, and how to take proper good care of it.
We thought we'd do you all a favour and follow their lead, condensing the info in our own monthly feature.
In the third part of this year's series...
March : White, fragrant plants
For this month, the houseplant focus is on scent for the first time.
Flowering houseplants such as Gardenia, Jasmine and Stephanotis smell flipping delicious and are a fair whack cheaper than a Jo Malone candle.
And when we're still not quite out of this blustery, chilly, rainy funk, a bit of floral interest in the home can perk you right up.
Like all flowers, white varieties speak their own language. These speak of purity, chastity, simplicity, innocence, truth, perfection, calm and natural love.
But don't be put off by all that - they are also totally badass.
Gardenia has shiny, waxy, green leaves and large, bloomy flowers which look quite rosey.
And Jasmine grows into tendrils with airy, small leaves and clusters of pinkish buds, which produce the tiny flowers.
Now, don't forget... it's Mother's Day on Sunday.
Get down to your local (independent) nursery or florist, buy a Jasmine, Gardenia or Stephanotis plant (or better yet, all three) and pot them up for your mam!
Then tell her to lovingly place her pressies in a light area of the house, to keep the plants well watered and well drained, and to pick off any sad looking flowers so that new, fresh buds can grow through thick and healthy.
And also, do a roast for your mum on Sunday, because you know, she deserves it.
March : White, fragrant plants
For this month, the houseplant focus is on scent for the first time.
Flowering houseplants such as Gardenia, Jasmine and Stephanotis smell flipping delicious and are a fair whack cheaper than a Jo Malone candle.
And when we're still not quite out of this blustery, chilly, rainy funk, a bit of floral interest in the home can perk you right up.
Luckily, Jasmine is a big fan of winter and peaks throughout these months. Stephanotis and Gardenia, while often available throughout the year, come into their flowery own in the Spring and Summer.
Like all flowers, white varieties speak their own language. These speak of purity, chastity, simplicity, innocence, truth, perfection, calm and natural love.
But don't be put off by all that - they are also totally badass.
So, who’s who?
Stephanotis is recognisable by its dark green leaves and clusters of tubular white flowers, like little antennae.
Gardenia has shiny, waxy, green leaves and large, bloomy flowers which look quite rosey.
And Jasmine grows into tendrils with airy, small leaves and clusters of pinkish buds, which produce the tiny flowers.
Now, don't forget... it's Mother's Day on Sunday.
Get down to your local (independent) nursery or florist, buy a Jasmine, Gardenia or Stephanotis plant (or better yet, all three) and pot them up for your mam!
Then tell her to lovingly place her pressies in a light area of the house, to keep the plants well watered and well drained, and to pick off any sad looking flowers so that new, fresh buds can grow through thick and healthy.
And also, do a roast for your mum on Sunday, because you know, she deserves it.
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