Hoya
If you're keen on growing hoyas, then you've come to the right place. There are so many gorgeous varieties to choose from!
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You’ll literally go bananas with this stunning succulent. String of Bananas (Senecio radicans) is a hardy succulent plant that tolerates most conditions. It has white flowers that appear at various times of the year, with light green leaves that look just like bananas hanging from the stem. Perfect to flow over a bookshelf, windowsill or even in the office.
How to grow a string of bananas
- Choose a well-lit spot indoors or a full sun, protected position outdoors.
- Fill the pot with Yates Thrive Succulent & Cacti Potting Mix.
- Remove the plant from its container, try not to disturb the roots excessively. Give the foliage a light prune to encourage new shoots.
- Position the plant in the middle of the new pot. A hanging basket would be ideal. Fill in around the plant with potting mix and water in well.
- Water regularly in summer but reduce in cooler months.
Growing tips
To keep tidy, tip prune every couple of months. This will promote new dense growth.
Plants can be propagated easily by stem and leaf cuttings.
Check for pests and diseases regularly and treat accordingly.
ZZ Plant
ZZ plant is a beautiful leafy plant with thick, glossy green leaves. It can be grown outdoors and makes a fantastic almost un-killable indoor plant.
Monstera
Swiss cheese plant or fruit salad, which ever name you choose; this gorgeous plant would make a stunning addition to any room.
Chain of Hearts
Chain of hearts is a gorgeous trailing plant that’s perfect for hanging pots or baskets. The chains can reach 4m long & the heart shaped leaves are sweet.
Recommended products
Yates Thrive Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix
Specifically formulated for the successful growing of cacti and succulents, both indoors in pots and outdoors in the garden bed or pots.
Yates Thrive Plant Food Spikes Cacti & Succulents
Specially designed to feed your cacti & succulents where they need it most, at the roots. Just push into the potting mix & water!
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