Cuttings resulting from the pruning operation will .root with little difficulty in standard potting compost; several pieces should be inserted in each pot. The colour of this plant will be considerably improved if there is good light, but some protection should he given from strong sunlight. As with almost all the tradescantia tribe saturated compost should he avoided, particularly during the winter months.

Leaves are fleshy to the touch, but otherwise resemble those of the smaller hederas, and many is the time we have had flower show visitors come up and whisper that we have made a mistake with one of our labels, only to be assured in an equally low whisper that it isn’t an ivy!

Cuttings root very easily at most times of the year and should be inserted several to a small pot filled with standard potting compost. The tips should be removed almost as soon as the young plants show signs of growth to keep the plants much fuller and more attractive at the base.

Also known as the indoor lime5parmannia africana is a rather beautiful plant which is also easy to manage, but one does not see nearly enough of it. Perhaps there is a reluctance on the part of the purchaser that deters the nurseryman from producing them as part of his range.

The heavily scented wax cluster flowers of this plant make it a particular favourite, and individual ‘pips’ (flowers) are ever in demand by florists for making up into wedding bouquets. In ideal conditions the growth may even be described as rampant, therefore some form of trellis or other support is essential for the twining growth to attach itself to.

They will also benefit from annual potting on in early spring using J.I.P.3 compost. Rather than potting plants on and keeping them within bounds. by cutting back, it is better to keep them for two or three years and then replace them.