The tree is down, Christmas decorations are all stored away and the house looks bare and empty!
Not to fear, after the initial shock of the decoration clearance my mind immediately turns to houseplants and the freshness and vigour they can introduce to your kitchen and living room.
New houseplants are like a new start and what better time to get them than the New Year.
The Boston Fern (Nephrolepsis exal. Boston) From €4.99
One of my favourite ferns not only because of its beauty but also its ease of care.
They have long graceful fronds with lots of tiny leaves. They are easy to grow and prefer to be kept moist and in dappled light rather than full sunlight.
These ferns are also wonderful for cleaning the air and detoxing the house.
Photo CreditThe Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) From €6.99
This well known houseplant can give a room a very tropical feel.
With long glossy pointed and oval leaves with white spathe flowers these plants are native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
They enjoy shade, moisture and a draught free environment. Feed weekly in summer with Baby Bio to encourage continuous flowering.
The Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Fragrans) From €4.99
A delicate fern with very small fronds and a lace like appearance.
They prefer a shady spot and should not be exposed to full sun. Keep moist and feed every fortnight in summer with half strength fertiliser.
Photo CreditFlaming Katy (Kalanchoe) From €3.99
For a long flowering houseplant it is hard to beat the Kalanchoe also known as “Flaming Katy”.
Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, white and orange. These plants require very little care and are best kept in a bright sunny location with moderate watering even in summer. In winter allow the plant to dry out completely before giving a minimum amount of water.
Kalanchoes have a very long flowering period and can flower for up to six months at a time.
If you would like any gardening advice do pop into the Garden Pavilion and I will gladly help.
Best wishes,
Marianne Caplice
Horticulturalist at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion
Photo Credit
The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) From €6.99
This well known houseplant can give a room a very tropical feel.
With long glossy pointed and oval leaves with white spathe flowers these plants are native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
They enjoy shade, moisture and a draught free environment. Feed weekly in summer with Baby Bio to encourage continuous flowering.
The Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Fragrans) From €4.99
A delicate fern with very small fronds and a lace like appearance.
They prefer a shady spot and should not be exposed to full sun. Keep moist and feed every fortnight in summer with half strength fertiliser.
Photo Credit
Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe) From €3.99
For a long flowering houseplant it is hard to beat the Kalanchoe also known as “Flaming Katy”.
Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, white and orange. These plants require very little care and are best kept in a bright sunny location with moderate watering even in summer. In winter allow the plant to dry out completely before giving a minimum amount of water.
Kalanchoes have a very long flowering period and can flower for up to six months at a time.
If you would like any gardening advice do pop into the Garden Pavilion and I will gladly help.
Best wishes,
Marianne Caplice
Horticulturalist at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion 
