Southsea Jungle

A journey into plant parenthood

Welcome to the jungle

Hello, I’m Lianne! Welcome to my advice on plant care to friends and family and anyone else who’s getting started with houseplants.

Though I’m no botany expert, I’m love sharing my experience to help others also find the joy of houseplants.

Planty updates

Here are my latest posts over on Instagram @SouthseaJungle:

Still daydreaming about last week's trip to @westdeangardens 🤩 My first visit, and was blown away by the the stunning collections in the glasshouses. Begonias, orchids, succulents, fragrant fruit and more. The fingery leaves of Hoya Linearis always look quite graceful, especially in the summer sunshine. Summer days are here ☀️ The first of this year's tomatoes! 🍅 More hoya peduncle spam. The always knowledgeable @happywithhoyas helped me identify this one, Hoya Publicalyx Royal Hawaiian Purple 💜 I popped into the office and got a whiff of a floral scent... Looked up and found our Hoya with not 1, not 2, but 4 sets of flowers (or peduncles). This one was a small cutting many years ago but now it's matured it flowers every year.

Advice from me

Some of my recent posts with plant advice:

  • Large monstera deliciosa leaf
    3 mistakes that lead to houseplant burnout
    Feeling overwhelmed by a hobby seems to be more common than I thought – and collecting houseplants is no exception. Here’s what I wish I’d known when setting out on my plant journey.
  • Post winter tidying session
    As the weather warms up its a good time for a spring clean.
  • Soil mixes
    Choosing the right soil for your houseplant can seem daunting, but there are some simple rules to follow