One houseplant in seven is bought in December, with Mother’s Day the other high point of the year. Surveys indicate that houseplants have a wide range of benefits; they enhance happiness, productivity, creativity, concentration, attention and promote lower stress levels.

During lockdown, houseplant sales soared by 500 per cent – and retailers report that demand has remained high. The rise in working from home has also raised houseplant demand. Suppliers have responded by growing more and adding variety to their offerings with plants to suit every taste, situation and budget.

Winter care for houseplants

For existing houseplants, finish potting or trimming as soon as possible as growth slows down now with falling light. Move plants into direct sunlight from their summer indirect sunli

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