Plants

1 Pteris ensiformis ‘Evergemiensis’

This striking brake fern will brighten up a room. Keep away from direct sunlight and cool drafts and keep the soil moist at all times. 90cm. USDA 8b-11.

2 x Oncidopsis ‘Nelly Isler’

This orchid loves rainwater or distilled water and dislikes direct sunlight or drying out. High humidity is beneficial, but mine does well on a windowsill. 60cm. AGM. RHS H1A.

3 Nepenthes alata x ventricosa

A carnivorous plant that needs soil to be kept damp at all times, but make sure water drains off completely. No additional feeding required; capturing just two or three insects a month will suffice. Trails to 60cm. AGM. USDA 10a-11.

4 Platycerium bifurcatum

The staghorn fern does best mounted on a frame and hung on a wall, but smaller plants are usually grown in pots. 1.5m. AGM. RHS H1B, USDA 10a-11.