On trend houseplants to green up your home: 15% off 15-26 March 2021
Houseplants have massively increased in popularity over the last few years. As well as adding greenery and colour to your home, research has shown that they are also great for physical and mental health, as they can improve air quality, reduce stress and boost productivity – great for those working from home. Caring for plants also encourages us to slow down and be mindful, improving our mood and wellbeing.
A growing number of people are becoming plant parents, opting to look after houseplant babies rather than the real thing! And the choice of houseplants gets better all the time, with some distinctive varieties to look out for in 2021. Style trends include:
- Bold foliage – as seen on the Rubber Plant, Dracaena Marginata and Swiss Cheese Plant
- Unusual textures and colours – of the Weeping Fig and Monstera Obliqua
- Flowering houseplants – such as the Peace Lily or Orchids
- Small succulents – Aloe Vera & Cacti are very popular
Jeremy Hall, Group Plant Buyer at Squire’s Garden Centres said; “Houseplants are in high demand right now as they are perfect for adding greenery, colour and air purifying benefits to your living space or home office. They are also great to give as a gift. Look out for foliage plants which are very on trend at the moment. Larger plants will refresh any room while smaller ones can be planted in a stylish terrarium.”
Squire’s Garden Centres has 15% off all houseplants and houseplant pots from 15-26 March 2021, many of which can be bought online for local delivery. How nice to answer the door and find a selection of lush houseplants waiting there for you! You can also shop in-store subject to strict social distancing measures.
So, reconnect with nature and green up your home. Whether you’re looking for bold shapes, colourful leaves or easy-care succulents, there’s a houseplant that’s perfect for you, browse the range here.
Rubber Plant – Ficus Elastica ‘Robusta’
Despite its name this plant is real. It is so named because its sap can be used to make rubber. It has large, oval-shaped glossy leaves, is very low maintenance, and is one of the best air-purifying indoor plants you can have. It can grow up to 2m.
(£18.99 for a 17cm pot, plant height approximately 50cm)
Dracaena Marginata
This plant will provide structural interest all year round. It has lovely bare stems with spiky leaf foliage on top, often with striped patterns. Easy to care for and has air purifying benefits.
(£18.99 for a 17cm pot, plant height approximately 80cm)
Swiss Cheese Plant – Monstera Deliciosa
This plant will add a touch of the tropics to your indoor space. Large shiny leaves with sizable hole formations are produced and splay out giving a wide, dense structure.
(£19.99 for a 17cm pot, plant height approximately 60cm)
Weeping Fig – Ficus Benjamina ‘Twilight’
Provides a stunning year-round show of vibrant green and cream variegation. This ficus has a weeping growth habit and is fantastic at providing a hint of colour to your living space.
(£34.99 for a 21cm pot, plant height approximately 100cm)
Monstera Obliqua
This monstera will give a tropical feel to your home as well as complimenting other houseplants. It has a lovely rich leaf system with leaves that feature an abundance of holes, and it has fantastic air purifying properties.
(£11.99 for a 12cm pot, plant height approximately 60cm)
Peace Lily – Spathiphyllum ‘Sweet Bellini’
Stunning white flowers framed by dense evergreen foliage. This peace lily has a lovely white ceramic pot cover included.
(£12.99 for a 13cm pot, plant height approximately 45cm)
Aloe Vera in Terracotta Pot
An easy care, attractive succulent plant with healing and air purifying properties. This aloe comes with a rustic terracotta pot cover which really complements the cool pastel shades produced by the plant.
(£11.99 for a 13cm pot, plant height approximately 13cm)
