Marimo moss balls were given their name by Japanese botanist Tatsuhiko Kawakami - Mari meaning 'bouncy play ball' and Mo is a generic term for aquatic plants. But despite their nickname, they actually aren't moss at all - they're a form of algae. They're found naturally in the lakes of Japan and Iceland, meaning they like cold temperatures and low light conditions, making them super easy to care for!
Tradescantias (also known as Inch Plant, Spiderwort or Wandering Dude) are some of my favourite houseplants - not only have they got stunning foliage, but they're pretty low maintenance too. Fast-growing plants and easy to propagate, they thrive in different environments. There are so many beautiful variations available, they look amazing trailing down a wall or shelf!
The first succulent I ever bought was a completely unintended purchase - it was simply in a set with a couple of cacti I was after. I thought I should probably figure out how to keep this little plant alive, and ended up becoming completely hooked on them.
Do you remember the first plant you ever bought? Mine was a cactus - just a little one, covered in fine spines and white tufty bits of fluff (Cephalocereus senilis). I had absolutely no idea what to do with it, and often forgot to water it for at least a month at a time (oops)
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