A lush, tropical-looking house plant. Position: bright filtered or indirect light Soil: good potting compost Rate of growth: fast Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 65cm (+ or - 10% including the pot) Pot cover: choose a 30cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot It's easy to create a tropical feel with this impressive house plant, as the rich green paddle-shaped leaves are a really generous size. It's an easy to care for plant, so perfect for a novice, but in time it will make a big impact. Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, . Home care: Water freely when in growth, but keep drier in winter. Mist the leaves regularly with water to increase humidity and every so often put it under a cold shower to wash off the leaves. Make sure the winter temperatures stay above 10°C, and repot every couple of years.

60cm pot