All hail the houseplant

BRING THE GARDEN INDOORS AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN TO ADD SOME BRIGHTNESS TO YOUR HOME

- DAVID DOMONEY

BRIGHT: Twist off faded cyclamen stems

FESTIVE cheer is quietly gathering so it's the ideal time to brighten your interiors.

A handful of well-chosen houseplants can bring colour, texture and calm as we move into December.

Begin with Cyclamen persicum. Water when the surface of the compost dries, then let excess drain so the tuber never sits in water. Twist off faded stems to keep buds coming.