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They may be missing a leaf here or there

the Kentia hails from Lord Howe Island off the coast of Australia and has been lending interiors a little grandeur since Victorian times

its patterned leaves slowly lift and fold together

What you might not know about this colourful Calathea

this houseplant is said to bring good fortune and prosperity to its owner

Prickly Pear Cactus ig-campaign-exclude They may be missing aPrickly Pear Cactus Opuntia microdasys One of the most recognisable cacti in the world, and for good reason. The Prickly Pear grows in flat, paddle shaped pads covered in clusters of tiny golden bristles, and as new pads sprout from the top of old ones it builds up a charmingly lopsided shape over time. No two plants end up looking quite the same. Native to Mexico, Opuntia microdasys stores water in its thick pads and can go weeks between waterings