Small but mighty, these beautiful shots of green will pump oxygen into the air around you, revive the senses and send productivity soaring.

Sansevieria - 

This spiky succulent is also known as the African Spear plant. With striking stripes, like all Sansevierias it is a great plant for beginners as it is drought tolerant and very adaptable.

SUN
Bright, indirect sunlight.

WATER
Water only when the top 3 inches of soil are very dry to touch. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water.

TROUBLE SHOOT
Yellow/brown leaves or black stem = overwatering or too little sunlight. Scorched or curling tips = too little water or tap water may contain damaging minerals-water with rain or filtered water.

CHILDREN + PETS
Toxic to children and pets.

Rhipsalis:

With a wild ‘head of hair’ and Brazilian passport, this bossa nova of the plant world likes it hot, or at least warm. Despite being a cactus, he likes it humid soo keep the ‘hair’ spritzed.  

SUN
Bright yet indirect.

WATER
Water when top 2 cm are dry. Don’t allow to dry out completely.

TROUBLE SHOOT
Brown tips = too little humidity or water. Brown and soft at base = root rot.

CHILDREN + PETS


Mildly toxic to pets.

Pilea Plant - In 1946, this was the hippest must-have home accessory in Scandinavia after a Norwegian missionary brought it back from China. Today its moon-shaped emerald leaves are once again gracing the most fashionable homes. It’s not just a pretty face though, this pilea is said to bring good fortune and abundance into your home. Green cha ching.

SUN
Bright, indirect sunlight.

WATER
Water only when the top 2cm of soil are very dry to touch. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water. Mist weekly.

TROUBLESHOOT
Losing leaves = too little sunlight, too little water or too much water. Curling tips = too little water or exposed to draft.

CHILDREN + PETS

Toxic to children and pets.

Monstera Minima - The is a petite and no less striking version of the trailblazing architectural monstera, now found in any self-respecting plant lover’s home. When it arrived from Mexico, they ate it up - well not literally. Evidently its fruit must be perfectly ripe or its sharp needles lodge in the mouth (ouch). Despite this, the plant sparked a trend and sent the Victorians hunting for new and interesting plant specimens. They didn’t have NASA back then, but today NASA tells us that the monstera is one of the most effective plants for reducing air pollution. The plant that launched a thousand houseplants.

SUN
Bright yet indirect.

WATER
Water when top 7 cm are very dry. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water. Mist weekly.

TROUBLESHOOT

Yellow/brown leaves = too much water. Scorched or curling tips = too little water or tap water may contain damaging minerals. Water with rain or filtered water.

The Asparagus Fern:

The Asparagus Fern is in fact not a fern at all, this is an easy going member of the lily family. Its bright green feathery fronds will remind you of a fresh forest walk in a light spring shower. The asparagus will bring a little of nature’s calm optimism to your space.

SUN
Indirect sunlight.

WATER
Keep watered and don’t let soil dry out. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water. Mist weekly.

TROUBLESHOOT
Yellow leaves = too much or too little light. Brown stem = too much water. Light green leaves = too little water.




CHILDREN + PETS
Toxic to children and pets.

Ficus Ginseng -

This oldie but goodie (60 million years old to be exact) will bring back soothing memories of a favourite tree out in the wilds of the world. In Asia, this plant is revered as a treatment for fever, bronchitis and rheumatism and some believe that the plant is a home to spirits.

SUN
Bright, indirect sunlight.

WATER
Water only when the top 2cm of soil are very dry to touch. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water. Empty tray on excess water. Mist weekly.

TROUBLESHOOT
Losing leaves = too little light, too much or too little water. Yellow or curling leaves = too little water or tap water may contain damaging minerals-water with rain or filtered water.

CHILDREN + PETS
Non toxic.

Pleated Birds Nest - This little fern is robust, beautiful and functional, rated highly by NASA for its air purifying qualities. It is from the spleenwort family and its name is from the Greek ‘Asplenon’, which means spleen herb. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a healing drink against diseases of the spleen.

Zebra Plant -

Bring this beauty into your home as a vibrant reminder of the natural rhythm of life. The Calathea follows a circadian rhythm, spreading its leaves to the sun and moving throughout the day to maximize light intake, resting at night. The striking chevron pattern will raise your spirits and the graceful leaves will help clean your air.

SUN
Medium to bright, indirect sunlight.

WATER
Water only when the top 2cm of soil are very dry to touch. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water. Mist weekly.

TROUBLESHOOT
Faded leaves = too much direct light. Brown leaves = needs humidity, mist. Curling tips = too little water or tap water may contain damaging minerals-water with rain or filtered water.

CHILDREN + PETS
Non toxic.

Snake Plant - We think this beautifully compact snake plant is très chic + très intelligente. The colour of the leaves may change as it adjusts to varying light levels and efficiently cleans the air of toxins, including the dreaded formaldehyde. This little beauty is perfect for a baby or child’s bedroom to keep the air clear and it looks stunning in a gathering with other houseplants. Bonne chance  à tous!

SUN
Bright, indirect sunlight.

WATER
Water only when the top 3 inches of soil are very dry to touch. Ensure water drains, so roots don’t sit in water.

TROUBLESHOOT
Yellow/brown leaves or black stem = over watering or too little sunlight. Scorched or curling tips = too little water or tap water may contain damaging minerals-water with rain or filtered water.

CHILDREN + PETS
Toxic to children and pets.