Eve Gunson and Matt Benetti have transformed their dilapidated, long forgotten Victorian home from worn-out to a wondrous oasis.

A small Sydney backyard had to deliver a play area, plantings and an entertaining spot – and succeeds on all fronts - by Jane Parbury

Sanserveria trifasciata 'Laurentii' & Calathea lutea against white plaster finish wall and pond By SALA Design Group

Cordyline - Rosebud

Strelitzia nicolai really love this for our living room in place of the majesty palm - just as big but less bushy. google says they can grow as much as 20 ft tall though!!

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loungin' (from apartment34.com)

heliconia indica rubra - A striking heliconia requiring a sunny warm sheltered position, grows to 2.4-3.5m high, prefers well-drained rich soils. Flowers in summer. A great foliage plant.

Selloum Philodendron is the common name of this striking tropical plant. The Selloum has very large showy leaves, grows very quickly and is easy to care for.

Growing indoor palm trees is easy if you pay attention to light, humidity, and soil conditions. We'll tell you what species of palm tree to buy and how to grow them.