Plant Profiles

Evergreen citrus with fragrant spring blossom and tart yellow fruit. Glossy foliage year-round; grows well in a large pot in a sunny spot.

Succulent with thick gel-filled leaves prized for skin care. Thrives in a sunny pot with sparse water and a free-draining mix.

Medium-hot chilli that fruits heavily through summer. Pick green for crunch or let pods ripen red for sweeter heat.

The home garden staple, with countless varieties for salads, sauces and snacking. Fruits through summer with sun, water and feeding.

Aromatic summer herb for Italian and Asian cooking. Pinch the tips often and the plant stays bushy and full of leaf.

Indoor tree with large violin-shaped leaves that make a statement. Stable warmth, bright light and a fixed spot keep it happy.

Tropical climber with big split leaves that suit modern interiors. Give it a moss pole, bright indirect light and warm humid air.

Spherical cactus with golden spines and deep ribs. Slow-growing and long-lived, it suits pots in a sunny spot or a dry garden bed.

Compact windowsill plant with velvety leaves and flowers that keep coming. Bottom water and steady warmth keep it in bloom all year.

Moth orchid with arching sprays of long-lasting blooms in many colours. The easiest orchid for a bright room, and safe around pets.

Classic rose with large, high-centred blooms on long stems. The first choice for cut flowers, with repeat flushes from spring to autumn.

Western Australian native with velvety paw-shaped flowers that draw birds. Drought tolerant once settled and superb as a cut flower.