Plants

1 Tradescantia zebrina

A stalwart of indoor plants and easy to propagate. There is a good selection of cultivars available, but I still prefer the species. Trails to 1m. AGM*. RHS H1C, USDA 9a-11†.

2 Goeppertia crocata ‘Tassmania’

Bright-orange, torch-like flowers for weeks. Repeat flowering, if happy. The leaves get easily scorched in direct sunlight. 50cm.

3 Begonia ‘Muddy Waters’

This rhizomatous Begonia dislikes wet feet, so be careful with watering. Has pale-pink flowers, but I grow it just for the leaves. Spreads slowly. 20cm. RHS H1B, USDA 10b-11.