Taming the Potted Beast: History of the Houseplant plant care Whether you prefer your leaves

Whether you prefer your leaves deeply-pleated or hot pink

Its deep green

This begonia features glossy leaves with intricate patterns and a slight pink blush

• Care Level: Easy – perfect for beginners

This tropical beauty is sure to be a showstopper in any room

Taming the Potted Beast: History of the Houseplant plant care Whether you prefer your leavesPeople have had plant companions since the hanging gardens of Babylonbut how did we start keeping plants in our living spaces, and why? From ancient Rome to Victorian England, this botanical adventure takes you through the colorful and curious history of the not so humble houseplant. Taming the Potted Beast presents the history of plant human relations in an entertaining narrative, detailing surprisingly dramatic stories of houseplant cultivation and