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04/11/2022

finally making a sourdough loaf twice the size of Rob's fat head. If you're in Cleveleys and passing by, grab a loaf. It's absolutely perfect sourdough.

We're open 10-3 today, which is Friday apparently!

23/09/2021

Today in microfashion ...

Upside Down Houseplants, providing sartorial inspo since February 2020.

If you too need some inspiration and wish to dress like your houseplants, we're here until 4 🌿

20/08/2021

P H I L O D E N D R O N
F R I D A Y

I literally own two of these plants but by the time I've written this post, I think I may have already committed to needing a third.

Is it excessive to own multiples of the same plant? Probably.
Have I already propagated this plant myself?
Yes.

But who cares.

These little heartleafs bring colour bombs of joy into the shop and we're now in a committed relationship.

We featured the deliciously velvet hederaceum micans a couple of weeks ago and didn't want this neon dream to feel left out so here's a post dedicated to the humble and eternal beaut that is the Philodendron Hederaceum Lemon Lime.

It will trail, it will climb, it will ask very little of you, but it will bring you joy.
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Philodendron Hederaceum 'Lemon Lime'
£12.5
Pot size: 12cm

19/08/2021

M Y P L A N T H A S A B S

Who knew they needed a plant with abs?! Well you guys did. Yes, you knew.

We're very inclusive over at Upside Down and all plant shapes and sizes are welcome.

This includes the rather esoteric leaf abs of the Alocasia Cuprea 'Red Secret'. This plant is mega fierce (and happens to be one of Reshmi's true loves).

Jewel Alocasia's have some of the most spectacular foliage in the tropical plant world. No lie.

Their unique textures and variegation are swoon worthy making the Red Secret quite a special plant.
It is a little under appreciated which makes no sense to us, because, well, just look at it.

Its leather like leaves glimmer in metallic shades of copper and maroon. Photos rarely do it justice...you need to see these beauties up close and in the light to truly see their shimmer and almost luminescent glow.

We won't get into the physics of it all but the iridescence of the Cuprea is actually an adaptation to help them cope with the low light conditions of their natural rainforest floor habitat. Although these plants appreciate bright, indirect light, they are actually rather shade tolerant so don't stress too much about finding them prime window sill space. They will cope.

Admittedly alocaisas are not for the complete plant novice. They used to be distinctly uncommon for a reason but if you can balance the right combination of warmth, humidity and moisture, you can definitely be a fully paid up member of the jewel alocasia club.

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Alocasia Cuprea
£20
Pot size: 12cm

08/08/2021

F L A T M A T E S

Have you ever seen a friendlier cactus? These guys are back in the shop for a limited time and we've remembered why we were so obsessed the first time around.

With its laid back, flat paddle arms (cladodes), Consolea Rubescens is the exact shape of every cactus you ever imagined when you were small!

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They are the illusionists of the Opuntia world, (and the best flatmates, literally) thanks to them having the most insane 2D profile. If you turn some of our current ones to the side by 90 degrees, they virtually disappear!

Although slow to start, once these lads reach their teens, they can potentially grow to heights of a 20ft tall tree (under the right conditions, of course).

So let's all agree that these low maintenance pals are the only acceptable pricks in your life.

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Quick tip: If you ever fancy propagating your cactii/succulent or find a wee appendage has mysteriously detached itself from your cactii's main body, fret not. It is incredibly easy to get most paddles (the fleshy arm bit) to root.

Place the segment somewhere dry for it to callous over overnight, then simply place the calloused end in a super well draining soil, water lightly after a few days and then as normal according to this plant's needs.

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Consolea Rubescens syn Opuntia Rubescens | Roadkill Cactus
£20
Pot Size: 12cm

Care instructions can be found below 🌱👇🏾

🌞 Full sun. This plant is a sun baby and will soak up all of your south facing sunbeams but will also be quite happy with near full sun.

💧❌ This cactus is found native to the Carribean which means that it actually doesn't mind getting wet. During summer, only water the plant when it is completely dry. Give it a good soak and then wait until it is completely dry again. There is no need to water the plant during winter. Resume watering once the weather becomes warmer and light exposure increases. If the air is dry and you have low humidity, you may only need to water once a month.

😽 The cactus itself is non toxic if ingested and although it doesn't have prominent spines, it does have small glochids which you should be mindful of when handling (or if like us you have a sado ma*****st cat that enjoys rubbing its face along the paddles)

03/08/2021

F E L T C U T E
M I G H T D I E
L A T E R

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a fully paid up member of the Dead Plants Club. Sometimes your plant mates die. It happens.

But we're still here for you. If you've been seduced by one of our pretty green things but find that you're struggling with it once you get it home, slide into our DMs and we'll see if we can help.

We're back open from 9 - 4 tomorrow. Come and see our well cute teenage Deliciosas (that probably won't die later).

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Monstera Deliciosa | Swiss Cheese Plant
£14
Pot Size: 12cm

26/01/2021

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22/01/2021

F O L I A G E F R I D A Y

Dead, but still pretty.

This yellow charmer belonged to my personal Alocasia Baginda 'Dragon Scale', one of my absolute favourite plants.

Even in death, this leaf has value to me. It's too lovely to throw in the compost bin so I think I'll press it and turn it into a bookmark instead.

As sad as it can be to watch your plants fade, dormancy and winter casualties are all part of a plant lover's experience and we'll definitely be doing a post on winter care soon 🌿

We hope you all have a lovely weekend. Stay safe and well 💚

20/01/2021

P I N K W E D N E S D A Y

When your plant is an entire MOOD.

On Wednesdays we plant pink so here's my very own Begonia 'Benigo' feeling the drama and allowing her winter colour to shine through. We are so here for iridescence and hot pink polka dots 💕

At the moment, it might feel like everything is stuck in an endless torpor (this includes myself) but believe it or not the days are getting shorter and growing season is just around the corner!

We attempt to navigate the annual drop in serotonin by not being too hard on ourselves or our plants though we do appreciate that's easier said than done.
Some days you might feel overwhelmed but if you can manage to spend only five minutes giving your leaves a wipe down, that's a plant win for the day.

We have a little plant announcement coming up in the next few days that will hopefully bring some cheer so please keep your peepers peeled on our posts and stories.

In the meantime, if you need to plant some pink yourselves, we only have a couple of these unusual hybrid begonias left.

You know what to do 🌿

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17/01/2021

Good Evening everyone!

Hope you've all had a good weekend.

We'd like to introduce a favourite plant of ours...the sansevieria.

Oh wait! Now that Sansevierias have been reclassified to the Draceana genus, can we still use ??

IT DOESN'T MATTER!*

Because the prettiest snakes are in the house anyways.

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Whatever you may choose to call them, be it Sansevieria, Mother In Law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring H**p or Snake Plant ... these patterened succulents will add visual drama to your indoor jungle.

Architectural and elegant, we are especially fond of the 'Black Coral' with its long, structural leaves mottled with light green bands of variegation.

They emerge in wavy slender clumps, perfect if you're short on space but have height available to you.

We know it can be a bit difficult keeping your tropical plants happy at this time of year but snake plants are one less houseplant to worry about. They're spectacularly resilient and will endure, drought, cold, shade, the apocalypse, making them a dream to take care of.

Although incredibly slow to grow, they are also virtually unkillable so if you can get their optimal living conditions down, you have a lifetime to hopefully see them grow into 6ft wonders.

If you fancy adding one to your jungle, click the link below or send us a message for more information 🐍

* I've definitely spent far too much time with the guys from Upside Down Coffee

Dracaena Trifasciata 'Black Coral'
£12.50
Pot Size: 12cm

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