Garden News (UK)

Indestruct­ible houseplant­s!

Try these fail-safe windowsill wonders that take care of themselves

- Words Karen Murphy

Many houseplant­s need more care than you might think, especially in winter, when you have to think about fluctuatin­g indoor temperatur­es and unwanted heat from radiators and fires. Often houseplant­s succumb to our overwateri­ng, too – we should just give them half as much as normal so they can have a bit of a rest. But what if we could grow plants indoors that bring us joy, but also need little in the way of direct care? It would be the ultimate in low maintenanc­e gardening! Here are a few ‘no-kill’ plants to consider that will decorate your windowsill­s and stand firm through thick and thin…

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