
Zia Allaway
Zia Allaway is a garden book author, editor, and journalist, and writes for a range of gardening and women’s magazines, including Easy Gardens, Homes & Gardens and Livingetc, as well as The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph newspapers. She has also written books for the Royal Horticultural Society and Dorling Kindersley publishers, including Eco-Gardening, Compost, Low Maintenance, Practical House Plant Book, Practical Cactus & Succulent Book, Indoor Edible Garden, What Plant Where, and the Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers.
Latest articles by Zia Allaway
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Chinese money plant care and growing guide: expert advice for these leafy indoor plants
Plants Follow our Chinese money plant care advice to keep your indoor foliage looking beautiful all year round
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Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tips
Plants Keep your fiddle leaf fig plants in peak condition all year round with our essential care advice
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Dracaena care and growing guide: how to grow a dragon tree
Plants Keep your dracaena looking great all year round with our essential care tips for the dragon tree indoor plant
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Calathea plant care and growing guide: top tips for these popular houseplants
Plants Calathea are almost unbeatable for their incredible leaf patterns, and with our care advice you can keep your plants looking beautiful all year
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Best indoor succulents: 11 varieties to grow in your home
Plants Loved for their foliage and shapes, indoor succulents range from tiny types ideal for a windowsill to large, leafy plants that make a bold statement
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12 office plants to liven up your desk and workspace
Plants Creating a lush oasis of office plants around your workspace is the perfect way to increase concentration levels and improve your sense of wellbeing.
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Conservatory plants: 13 sun-loving options for garden rooms
Plants Create a leafy indoor paradise with conservatory plants that can cope with bright light and heat in summer and colder conditions in winter
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13 kitchen plants that will thrive in your indoor cooking space
Plants The best kitchen plants will bring a touch of the tropics into your cooking area, and there are plenty of options for rooms large and small
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Air purifying plants: 12 indoor varieties to grow
Plants All plants help to make us feel better, but these air purifying plants can reduce airborne pathogens such as bacteria, fungi and mold
By Zia Allaway • Published