Calathea insignis

Calathea insignisThe plant more commonly known as the Rattlesnake Plant (the Calathea Insignis) is yet another member of the Calathea genus which copes extremely well in a variety of indoor environments with other house plants. It prefers humid environments such as a bathroom or conservatory but would also appreciate a location where partial shade is almost an ever present. Twice or three times a month in Summertime you should water this plant so that the soil is kept

and that's where dward varieties like 'Little Purple' come so in handy

The tree holds its leaves for a long time and the autumn display can last for many weeks

allowing them to thrive in style

Obvallaris is a division 13

dark green leaves which are speckled with white and pale pink

also known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia

birds and butterflies visiting your garden

In early autumn

air-purifying plant with elegantly patterned

Fagus grows at around 1-2 feet per year but can be cut to a manageable size

or in the dappled shade beneath trees and shrubs

This variety of birch was discovered in a garden in Grayswood Hill