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Elegant, easy, and air-purifying — the Spathiphyllum ‘Cupido’ White is for plant lovers who want serious visual impact without the high-maintenance hassle. Here's your complete guide to caring for this striking peace lily variety: 🌱 Appearance Foliage: Bold, glossy green leaves that are larger and more architectural than traditional peace lilies — a true statement piece. Blooms: Graceful white spathes that rise above the foliage, giving a refined, sculptural look. Blooms appear throughout the year in the right conditions. Size: Typically grows up to 60–80cm tall, making it ideal for floor pots or decorative containers. ☀️ Light Requirements Prefers bright, indirect light but is highly adaptable. Can tolerate lower-light conditions, making it perfect for offices, hallways, and living rooms. Avoid direct...

Mealybug vs Scale And why bringing in a sample is always your best first move! This morning, Mrs Lumpy took a call from a customer with a common concern: “What can I use for mealybug on my avocado tree?”He wanted a granular systemic insecticide, saying that “a lady down at the club used it and it worked.” As the conversation went on, we learned a few things: The tree was too large for white oil to be a practical solution, if in fact it was Mealybug. We hadn't actually confirmed it was mealybug. We asked him to bring in a photo and a stem sample — which we always recommend! After chatting with our horticulturists, we suspect he’s actually dealing...

If you're looking to add vibrant, lasting beauty to your home or garden, potted Chrysanthemum Disbuds are the perfect pick. These striking plants are known for their large, perfectly formed blooms—each one carefully cultivated on a single stem for maximum impact. Whether you're after a bold feature plant or a colourful gift, disbuds deliver in every way. 🌸 What Are Chrysanthemum Disbuds? Disbuds are not your average chrysanthemums. Instead of multiple smaller flowers on one stem, each disbud is grown to produce a single, large bloom by removing all side buds—a technique that focuses the plant’s energy on one spectacular flower. This makes each bloom fuller, more defined, and ideal for display. 🌈 Available Colours Our potted disbuds come in...

In Australia, chrysanthemums—or "mums"—are the traditional flower for Mother’s Day, celebrated in early May. 💐 They symbolise love, friendship, and well wishes, and their abundance during this time makes them a perfect seasonal gift and a favourite in gardens across the country. Our carefully selected Garden Mum varieties are compact, early-blooming, and ideal for container or garden planting. Here's a closer look at each standout variety: 🤍 Burma White – A timeless classicElegant, snow-white blooms that bring a sense of purity and calm. Ideal for pairing with vibrant colours or planting en masse for a serene garden effect. 🌸 Burma Pink – Gracefully romanticSoft pink petals create a delicate and feminine display—perfect for Mother’s Day arrangements and garden borders. A...

AUSTRALIA on Anzac Day & Two-Up: Honouring Mateship the Aussie Way – with Lumpy’s 🌿 Every year on April 25th, Aussies come together to commemorate Anzac Day—a day of remembrance, reflection, and national pride. At Lumpy’s Nursery & Landscape Yard, we pause too, not just to honour those who served, but to celebrate the unique Aussie traditions that have grown from their legacy. One of those traditions? A raucous little game called Two-up—equal parts history lesson, larrikin laughter, and good old-fashioned mateship. 🌅 The Heart of Anzac Day Anzac Day remembers the brave diggers who stormed the shores of Gallipoli in 1915, many of whom never returned home. Their legacy lives on in every wreath laid, every dawn service, and...