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Small contenders for indoors

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• Philodendr­on ‘Prince of Orange’ has unique yellow-hued leaves, which change colour over time. Rotate your plant periodical­ly to ensure even growth on all sides.

• Philodendr­on ‘Xanadu’ and Philodendr­on ‘Hope’ are compact versions of the larger varieties that bring in tropical ambience with their lush evergreen leaves.

• The polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostac­hya) is perfect for pots with its brightly spotted leaves in shades of pink, purple, white and red.

• Calandiva, known also as flowering kalanchoe, is a drought-tolerant plant boasting profuse long-flowering blooms available in a variety of colours.

• Fittonia is ideal for indoor décor with striking contrastin­g veins running through its foliage, available in a variety of colours.

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