Daphne, sometimes sold under its botanical name Daphne, is a flowering shrub for the garden. A very versatile flowering shrub, as it (in most species) with a maximum growth height of 1.5 meters and its correspondingly narrow growth habit belongs to the shrubs that really fit anywhere. Below you will find out more about the care and…
If the leaves of the decorative roses curl up in spring after the leaves have sprout and before the flowers form, then this is usually an infestation of scroll wasps. The damage is caused by the larvae, which feed on the top layers of the leaves and cause them to curl up. However, the pests can be…
Anyone who is familiar with plants and has an affinity for gardening knows that there are many factors to consider when planting a plant. The question of the right substrate alone cannot always be answered so easily. Sometimes conventional potting soil contains too many or too few nutrients, sometimes the soil is not permeable enough or is…
The attractive steppe candle (Eremurus robustus) from the Asphodelaceae family (Asphodelaceae) is one of the imposing, stately perennials that are a real eye-catcher in any home garden. With its large, candle-like flowers, which shine in soft white-pink or apricot-pink from June to July, the beautiful solitary plant forms a wonderful contrast to the other sun-loving flowering…
The black-eyed Susanne, whose botanical name is Thunbergia alata, is a beautiful climbing plant that is ideal as a privacy screen on the terrace or balcony. Thunbergia belongs to the acanthus family and is native to the south-eastern regions of Africa. Depending on the variety, their flowers shine in the colors yellow, white, orange-yellow, lemon-yellow or even…
The relatively undemanding plant was very popular 100 to 150 years ago. It is the only Aspidistra that is cultivated as a houseplant. The formerly widespread use of the shoemaker palm as a houseplant was mainly due to its easy care. It often stood on the window frames of workshops or in the shop windows of cobblers and…
The plant family of the asparagus family offers the garden lover a hardy perennial that shows charming, white flowers in the form of small bells in May and June. The Solomon’s seal with the botanical name Polygonatum odoratum grows between 15 cm and 70 cm and is hardy to -32 degrees. The perennial, herbaceous plant forms a…
The crown of fame originally came from Asia and Africa. But it can also be made to bloom in our latitudes. The crown of fame, also called magnificent lily, flame lily or tiger claw, lives up to its four common names in German-speaking countries with its graceful flowers. These have a diameter of 8 to just over 10…
In warm, humid weather, the risk of infection is particularly high. That doesn’t mean plants are safe from fungus and bacteria in cool, dry weather. Basically, the hobby gardener must never let up in his vigilance, because plant diseases are always lurking to strike. Some spores have even specialized in certain genera. Anyone who acts according to the motto…
With bright yellow colors and an exotic touch: This is how the bird of paradise flower, also known as the “parrot flower”, presents itself. The decorative plant with its bizarre appearance, which thrives mainly in Madaira and the Canary Islands, is grown as a cut flower for export. The naming of the parrot flower can be explained…