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We will suspend sending mail orders from Wednesday 4th December, starting again, weather permitting,  from 6th January 2025. Most of our plants will be under cover, dormant and probably not looking at their summer best, so we encourage you to look at our eGift Vouchers as an alternative.

Homalocladium platycladum

£6.50
Currently being propagated, please ask as we may have some, or we can at least let you know when they will hopefully be available
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(syn Muehlenbeckia platycladum) A strange shrub from tropical regions with curious flattened and jointed stems which give rise to the common names Tapeworm/ Centipede plant or ribbon bush. Tiny little white flowers followed by red fruits may appear in the right conditions. If so these appear on the joints of the stems. Grow as a house or conservatory plant in bright light but shade from hot sun. Also appreciates a fairly humid atmosphere so suitable for a bathroom and may become a conversation point for guests!

Common Name: Tapeworm Plant/ Centipede plant/ ribbon bush
Plant Family: Polygonaceae
Plant Type: Tender Shrub
POT SIZE/QUANTITY
9 cm
Season of Interest
All year round
Sun or Shade
Sun to Part Shade
Eventual Height
medium (up to 6 feet)
Minimum temperature
Tender (plus 5 to 10 deg. C.)
Position/Situation
Shady spot indoors/under glass
Suggested Use
Houseplant
Flower Colour
White
Leaf Colour
Green
Habit/Shape
Bushy
Evergreen
Yes
Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

  • Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre)  or 1 litre pots
  • Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
  • Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre 

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info

Minimum order value £10

Region Order Value Carriage Charge Carrier Service Estimated Delivery from placing your order
         
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots) £6 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 17 days
UK Mainland Orders over 2 kg £7.50 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 17 days
Seeds & Cuttings only All orders £2 Royal Mail 1st Class Within 1 week

Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10

Orders over £35 FREE Our vehicles Within 1 week

Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)

All orders FREE  

1-3 days (we will contact you)

Scottish Highlands
& Isle of Wight

Orders over 2 kg 

£6 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

Scottish Offshore Islands

Orders over 2 kg

£7.5 Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

 

See our delivery information page for more details

Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)