Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) 'Picotee' BulbHippeastrum or "Amaryllis" are fantastic bulbs to plant in the autumn for an indoor flower display for winter holidays and the new year. Their large, bold flowers are held high on thick stems, emerging about 8 weeks after planting. Long strap like leaves will also emerge. After flowering has finished plants may be grown until their foliage depletes at which time they may be allowed to dry and rest in dormancy until their next annual cycle begins.

The 'Golden Heart' Dracaena has long leaves with a yellow chartreuse center and dark green margins

May be pruned in late winter

Makes for great cut flowers

but every gardener who has one counts their Hori Hori as one of their most loved and most used gardening tools

Consolea are a cactus that form a tree-like appearance with age as they develop a trunk and somewhat spineless flat branches/leaves above

a delightful selection

Short lived perennial worth growing for its exceptionally long bloom time and gorgeous color

Zones: 4 - 7

Now go water your plants

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' Japanese maple  has delicate leaves on multi branched

Dischidia ovata is a succulent epiphytic plant that's great for hanging baskets or terrariums

These frondly houseplants also have a bold stripe down the leaf making for some flashy foliage