Our Houseplant area showcases a magnificent display of Trevena houseplants, including miracle air plants, and all their accessories, from colour coordinated pots to houseplant food.
As you wander into the extensive houseplant section you will become immersed in a real houseplant experience. Hanging above you, seated below you, and pretty much surrounding you wherever you walk, they will capture your attention, and your heart! Be it a Calethea, a Philodendron, a Sansevieria or a Ficus – there is so much choice and so many shapes and sizes to ensure a perfect choice awaits every visitor and every home.
We aim to offer something for everyone, from small pocket money purchases for the houseplant newbie, to collector’s items for houseplant enthusiasts, like the highly sought after Monstera deliciosa Variegata.
Houseplants make you feel good. They bring a bit of nature into the home, can lift your mood on darker days and nights and they actually improve the quality of air we breathe. This is one of the reasons we’ve also made them a key feature inside the bistro – being surrounded by nature and greenery whether you’re inside or outside just makes sense.
Houseplants also remove toxins from the air – according to NASA research, up to 87% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs, emitted from furnishings, detergents, paint etc), every 24 hours!… and all in return for little more than a bit of understanding and TLC.
According to numerous recent scientific studies, the psychological benefits of indoor plants can include:
- Improved mood
- Reduced stress levels (caring for houseplants provides a sense of purpose)
- Improved attention span
- Increased worker productivity (e.g. in workplaces)
- Increased pain tolerance (e.g. in hospitals)
…And the physical benefits include…
- Reduced blood pressure
- Reduced fatigue and headaches
- Decreased post-operative pain (e.g. in hospitals)
Top tip... Don't over water!
The most common cause of houseplant death is too much water. People kill them with kindness, believing they need much more to drink than they actually do. Water displaces oxygen in the roots and if kept in a waterlogged state will begin to rot. The roots need a chance to properly drain before receiving more water. A good rule of thumb, is to to allow the top centimetre or two of soil to become dry before applying any more water.