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In this easy-to-make display, we've combined aloe with a contemporary planter to produce a simple but striking result. Aloe is a succulent plant which, although frost tender, will survive in a sheltered spot in summer. May - AugustMay - October30

Ensure your orchids last for years with Sarah Raven's video advice on caring for cymbidium and phalaenopsis varieties as houseplants.all year roundCaring for house plantsGrowing hippeastrum.How to grow orchids.Installing an automatic watering system

. More tropical planting inspirationCreating a tropical display of begonia and banana plants.Growing tropical plants canna and eucomis in a pot.Planting Aloe variegata in a pot.

are formed of segments (e.g. prickly pears, Christmas cacti), always remove whole segments as cuttings – don’t split segments in half.Succulents that form clumps, such as aloes, haworthias and agaves, should be divided by simply taking the plant out of its

.If frost is forecast in May, bring the pot under cover to protect it.More tropical plant displaysCreating a tropical display of canna and eucomis.Growing tropical aloe variegata in a pot.Planting eucomis bulbs.

black pebbles on top of the compost - they not only look smart, but they also help to keep the plants' roots cool and moist.More contemporary planting ideasPlanting up a contemporary display of aloe variegata.Growing rudbeckia in a modern metal planter

.Don't let orchid plants get too hot in summer: they will stop growing above 30°C so make sure they receive adequate ventilation.Growing house plantsCaring for orchids, with advice from Sarah Raven.Growing cacti.Planting aloe in a container.Moth orchid blog

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