Houseplants for Cold, Sunny Conservatories (UK Climate)

East-facing conservatory: summer 85°F, winter near freezing, 60% overcast. Limited options.

Recommended Plants (Tolerate ~40-85°F)

• Agapanthus (deciduous types)
• Aspidistra (Cast Iron Plant)
• Azalea (indoor hybrids)
• Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)
• Cyclamen
• Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)
• Hedera helix (English Ivy)
• Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
• Rhapis Palm (Lady Palm)
• Spider Plant (Chlorophytum)

Key Tips

• Keep above 40°F (5°C) if possible; some tolerate brief dips.
• Water sparingly in winter; increase in summer.
• Maximize light—clean glass, no heavy curtains.
• Group plants to raise humidity.

Contact: wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com