2018 Inspiration Guide. explore indoor plant trends, design inspiration & care tips. surround yourself with. plants

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1 2018 Inspiration Guide surround yourself with explore indoor plant trends, design inspiration & care tips plants

2 Including plants in indoor spaces has been associated with an improved sense of health and well-being. Although there are no hard & fast rules for choosing plants for each room in your home, and personal preference and light conditions are perhaps the most important factors, here are a few suggestions! a dreamy bedroom oasis... The bedroom is where most of us go to escape. Adding some lush green foliage with air purifying properties can help create the perfect oasis to rest and relax in after a long day. Great bedroom plant picks When choosing plants for your bedroom, be sure to factor in your light conditions & space requirements. We suggest picking plants with air cleaning properties to keep your room fresh & free of toxins for a restful nights sleep. Below are our top four picks... Parlour Palm A dense, bushy palm that thrives in low to medium light and grows to only 3 feet high. Perfect for softening hard edges and totally happy placed in a corner, or on a plant stand, where it makes everyone around it happy too! Sansieveria (Snake Plant) Compact, upright form fits well where space is limited. Several varieties are available, each featuring sword-shaped leaves with a different colour and pattern of variegation. Pothos Vine Easy to grow, variegated leaves add colour & accent. Can be grown as a hanging plant or as a climbing vine. Considered to be an effective air cleaning plant. Grows well in low to medium light conditions. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Compact, often displaying white blooms, Peace Lilies do well in low to medium light conditions & are considered effective air-cleaning plants. Most have deep green foliage, but the variety Domino features cream & green variegated leaves. Spider Plant, Boston Fern, ZZ Plant, Dracaena & Ficus.

3 Every day life can be hectic. Why not create your own spa-like escape by adding lush, green foliage to your bathroom and plan a little getaway? bathroom spa companions Make your bathroom a place of relaxation and escape. Adding a touch of greenery can go a long way. Many tropical plants will thrive in a bathroom due to the humid conditions. For a darker bathroom with little to no light from a window, adding some cut foliage can also do the trick! Turn your bathroom into a spa getaway with these plant picks: Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea insignis) Calathea s grow well in low to medium light and cherish a little extra humidity. Calathea insignis varieties feature narrow green leaves marked with bands or splashes of contrasting green hues. The leaves also feature velvety rose undersides an added bonus! Anthurium If your bathroom enjoys bright light from a skylight or glass block window, Anthuriums are the perfect choice they love the higher humidity found in most bathrooms! With glossy green leaves, Anthuriums are beautiful even when not in bloom, but their heart shaped flower bracts, in shades of red, pink and white are spectacular! Spider Plant A tidy clump of arching variegated leaves that can be grown as a hanging plant or as a small specimen on a counter. A versatile foliage plant that will fit into any home décor from contemporary to vintage simply by choosing the perfect pot! Orchids, Ferns, Aloe Vera, Philodendrons, Bromeliads & Pothos Vines.

4 kitchen & dining The heart of any home is the kitchen. While fresh herbs on windowsills are iconic staples in many kitchens, we also suggest adding some non-edible options for extra life. Living Kitchens Kitchens are perfect rooms to grow plants. From windowsills to shelves & countertops, there are plenty of spots to place a new green companion. The humidity and warmth of a kitchen make for the perfect environment for many plants to thrive. Trailing and hanging plants make great options as do small, compact & low maintenance plants like succulents. Succulents & Cacti With dozens of interesting varieties and hundreds of display ideas, succulents & cacti are wonderful plants for a bright kitchen on a windowsill, counter or table centrepiece. Many feature strong visual forms which can be repeated in other rooms to draw your overall home décor together. Mrytle Topiary Small myrtle topiaries are a perfect kitchen counter or island plant! It s easy to keep the fragrant foliage neatly trimmed to create a classic focal point. Air Plants (Tillandsias) These amazing plants grow without soil, and can be displayed in decorative glass containers, on a counter or hanging. Make creative designs by combining different varieties along with a bit of Spanish moss for accent! Tillandisas can also be mounted on a variety of different accent pieces for unique kitchen conversation pieces. Pothos, Ivy, Spider Plants & Ferns. Fresh potted herbs like Rosemary, Thyme & Basil are always great to have on hand in the winter!

5 Make a BOLD Statement living rooms This is the perfect place to go big! Living rooms tend to have more room than other spaces in your home. Adding a large statement piece full of lush green foliage can make a big impact. As always, considering space and light requirements is important, but if you have the space, don t shy away from picking a large focal piece. Dracaena Palms There are many different types of Dracaena, each offering a different look with the same agreeable requirements. Some favourites: Dragon tree (D. marginata) is usually multistemmed with narrow deep green leaves. As they mature, older leaves fall off, giving Dragon trees their tree-like appearance. Corn Cane (D. massangeana) features thick straight stems topped by a clump of arching, variegated foliage. Lemon Lime Draceana (D. dermensis Lemon Lime ) is an eye-catching variety, featuring chartreuse leaves with gray-green centers and white stripes. Monstera Plant (Philodendron) Big and beautiful! With multiple stems and large eye-catching foliage, Monsteras contribute to a lush tropical appearance and can be easily maintained to control size. Happy in medium to bright indirect light. Makes great cut foliage perfect for a vase! Fiddle Leaf Figs (Ficus lyrata) Fiddle leaf figs are considered perhaps a bit more difficult to grow, but their distinctive appearance makes for a dramatic focal point. Find a spot with lots of bright indirect light that avoids drafts and water carefully to keep the soil moist but not wet. This should keep your fiddle leaf fig happy! Hawaiian Schefflera, Parlour Palms, Rubber Plants, Ferns, Pothos Vines and Crotons.

6 office & meeting space Improve your office space no matter the size by adding some fresh green foliage. Plants have been associated with an improved sense of health and well-being. What better place for them than at the office? There are lots of options for an office space. For desktops or small spaces, try compact plants like succulents. Air plants (Tillandsias) are perfect options that require very little care as well. For waiting rooms or larger areas, try larger statement pieces like Palms. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Compact, often displaying bright white blooms, Peace Lilies do well in low to medium light conditions, considered to be effective air-cleaning plants. Most have bold, deep green foliage, but the variety Domino features cream & green variegated leaves. ZZ Plant Also known as Zamioculcus, ZZ plants are quite adaptable, with a forgiving disposition. Upright, then slightly arching glossy leaves go well with pots that display clean lines, perfect for offices striving for a contemporary appearance. Palms Often requested for reception areas or common rooms, there are a few varieties that are favoured for office use. Lady Palm adaptable, featuring sturdy looking stems, lush and full, with dark green foliage. Bamboo Palm Chosen for offices because it is slower growing, with a dense, compact growth habit. It doesn t need as much light as other palms & has a beautiful shape. Kentia Palm Slow growers, Kentia palms feature a classic palm appearance of long, dark green, arching fronds displaying from one to three trunks. Favoured as statement pieces & often used by interior designers. Terrariums & Succulent Gardens Terrariums & succulent gardens require limited space on a desk, and are an excellent way to cultivate your mini-jungle or desert scape! Pothos Vines, Sanseveria, Dracaena & Spider Plants.

7 plant up in style Now that you have the perfect plant for the perfect space, a pot is required. Keep in mind your overall home decor and space to ensure the pot you choose will work with your style. Another important thing to keep in mind is drainage holes in the pot you select. Many plants do not like to sit in water, so ensuring proper drainage is key. Many smaller, decorative pots do not have drainage holes, but this is not a big deal. Simply take out your plant during watering, or for plants like succulents and cacti, just be mindful to not over-water. Big or small, picking the perfect pot is important to finish off your home decor. From rustic and natural terracotta, to sleek and modern high gloss or industrial and modern cement, there are plenty of options to choose from. Tree Bark Ceramic Pots Available in a variety of sizes & textures. Combine a few different glazes together to create a unique yet neutral look. (pictured left) Matte Black Collection These ceramic pots come in various textures & sizes making a sleek accent to any home. Great for statement plants! (pictured left) Cement Look Fibreclay Pots Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, UV resistant, durable, easy to drill for drainage & frost resistant. Featuring beech wood legs coated for outdoor use. A perfect addition to any modern or industrial home decor. (pictured right & below) new! The above is just a small sample of available pots styles, colours & textures.