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Fresh air Dodu bed in Light Grey, $2499 for queen, and Amicable Split bench in White Oak, $1299, Blu Dot. Reaction Poetique side table in Ashwood Stained Black,
$2527, Cult. Vertical clothing rail, $330.65, The Minimalist. ON BED Good Vibes quilt cover, $575 for queen, and Peach Bauhaus and Half Hearts pillowcases, $69
each, The Vallentine Project. Linen sheet set in Navy (includes 2 pillowcases, 1 shown), $380 for queen, and Linen Euro pillowcase with border in Olive, $95 for pair
(only 1 shown), Cultiver. Penny Round velvet cushion cover in Charcoal, $49, Castle. ON SIDE TABLE Hay “Paper” porcelain coffee cup & saucer, $58, Cult. Raw
Space planter, $55, Have You Met Miss Jones; holding peperomia from Garden Life. ON BENCH Mr Kitly x Decor self-watering plant pot, $35, Mr Kitly; holding Fatsia
japonica from Garden Life. Pink Street framed print, from $950, The Artwork Stylist. Moon Phase votive, $24, Have You Met Miss Jones. ON RAIL Lightly brass and
leather hanging planter, $250, Terrace; holding Stephanotis floribunda from Garden Life. ON WALL Mira mirror in Oak, from $269, Life Interiors. Concrete Japanese
wallpaper, $90 a sq m, Scandinavian Wallpaper & Decor. ON FLOOR Formica laminate flooring in Western Jarrah, $52.56 for 2.4 sq m, Bunnings.
THE USE OF INDOOR PLANTS as decor items has had a resurgence. But
what types are trending? We asked Richard Unsworth, owner of Garden Life
in St Peters, Sydney (Gardenlife.com.au), to give us the lowdown on what’s
hot in the indoor plant world. Read on...
1//STEPHANOTIS FLORIBUNDA Hanging planters with cascading climbers are
the new “it” plant. This one’s native to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and is happy in
filtered light but will only flower in direct sun. Also try mistletoe cactus and devil’s ivy.
2//PEPEROMIA Small plants in petite decorative pots add an element of freshness
to any bedside table vignette or kitchen benchtop. Choose one with dark, waxy,
textured leaves, like a peperomia, for a hint of drama, and a striking pot to match.
3//FATSIA JAPONICA Plants with large glossy leaves are perfect for creating
a relaxed, tropical vibe. More trending types are philodendron or Ficus elastica
(rubber plant). Elevate them on a table, bench or pedestal in dappled light. ASTEPHANOTIS FLORIBUNDAPEPEROMIAreal living