The New Plant Collector

The world of indoor plants has gone full Pokémon: there’s always a new one you suddenly need. The New Plant Collector by Darryl Cheng is your guide to levelling up from “I like plants” to “I curate a collection, actually.”

With the internet and Instagram serving up rare and unusual plants 24/7, finding cool species is easy. Knowing how to keep them happy at home? That’s the tricky bit. Darryl (aka @houseplantjournal) brings his signature, science-backed approach to the collector side of plant care, so you can enjoy the fancy stuff without constant casualties.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Collecting ideas for every level – whether you’re just starting out or already rearranging furniture to fit “just one more” aroid.
• Deep dives into 22 plant groups – from anthuriums to tillandsias, with plenty of inspo for your next obsession.
• Clear advice on light and moisture – how to actually meet your plants’ needs in a real home, not a greenhouse fantasy.
• Gorgeous photography showing off the wild colours, patterns, and forms these plants can bring into your space.
• Propagation know-how so you can turn one special plant into many, share cuttings, and keep your collection evolving.

At its heart, this book is about seeing plants as living things that grow, rest, decline and come back again – and finding joy in every stage. Perfect for curious collectors, rare-plant girlies, and anyone who’s ready to take their indoor jungle from “nice” to “no, seriously, wow.” 🌿