Hidden Histories of Houseplants Book

Hidden Histories of Houseplants BookThe Hidden Histories of Houseplants by Alice and Maddie Bailey is a book that explores the social, cultural, and scientific stories behind 20 common houseplants. The book, published in 2021, features stunning illustrations and delves into fascinating facts, such as why Monstera leaves have holes or how Calathea leaves move. The authors, who run the plant and homewares shop Forest London, come from a family with a long history in horticulture.

Climate - Native to tropical

A wonderful version of the easy to care for peperomia plants

vibrant green succulent with spiked leaves

With its unique characteristics and captivating growth pattern

James Merrill

this rare Ficus specimen is a prized addition to any plant collection

and calatheas

reminiscent of the Lemon Lime varieties

The Dracaena Sol is a perfect house plant striped green leaves adorning the majority of the cane

Most are tender-stemmed plants that keep a relatively low

Humidity - Prefers humidity

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