Plant care guides for South African gardens

Half the secret to a garden that thrives is simple: right plant, right place, right pot. Over the years we have grown just about everything in a container, and these are our honest, practical care guides, written for South African conditions, from the Highveld frost to the Cape wind. Whether you are after a lush indoor jungle, a water-wise garden that shrugs off drought, an indigenous corner that feeds the birds, or fresh herbs by the kitchen door, start here.

Each guide covers a family of plants, with real advice on light, water and the one thing people usually get wrong, plus a nod to the pot that suits it best. Browse the four below, or use our Plant Library tool to match a plant to your exact spot.

Houseplants

Monstera, snake plants, pothos, ZZ plants, peace lilies and more, the easy indoor greenery that brings a room to life. Read the houseplant care guide.

Succulents and water-wise plants

Aloe, jade, echeveria, haworthia, spekboom and vygies, tough, beautiful and almost impossible to kill. Read the succulent and water-wise guide.

Indigenous South African plants

Agapanthus, clivia, plumbago, strelitzia, wild dagga and more, plants that belong here and ask for so little. Read the indigenous plants guide.

Growing food in pots

Tomatoes, basil, strawberries and even a lemon tree, fresh food from the smallest space. Read the guide to growing food in pots.

Whatever you choose to grow, the right pot gives it the drainage and room to thrive. Browse our handmade range in concrete pots, and let the Garden Planner help you plan the whole space.

Once you know what you are growing, the pot comes next. Concrete pots, explained covers cracking, weight, drainage and sizing, and best plants for full sun in pots is the place to start for a hot stoep.