Property News · May 10, 2024

Houseplant of the week: century plant


This South African beauty is that rare thing – an attention grabber that doesn’t mind being neglectedWhy will I love it?Its dramatic, architectural, fleshy leaves and impressive size make it one of nature’s finest living sculptures – and one of my favourite plants. The century plant (Boophone disticha) also has a fascinating structure: at the heart of this succulent lies a bulb – a reservoir of nutrients and water – that allows the plant to withstand periods of drought (AKA neglect) with ease.Light or shade?It thrives in bright, indirect light. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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