The plant, which belongs to the honeysuckle family, reaches a height of 1 to 5 m as a shrub – depending on the species. A total of around 150 species of snowball are known, which are either a deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub. Certain species can also be grown as potted plants on the balcony. The plant…
Lovage is a perennial plant native to southwest Europe. The spicy-smelling umbelliferae also thrives in home gardens and has been valued as a popular medicinal and aromatic plant for centuries. Its digestive, appetizing and diuretic active ingredients are still used as traditional medicines and are becoming increasingly important again. The plant is relatively easy to cultivate and even…
Houseplants make a room cozy in the first place. But it depends on the right choice of plants! Not all are suitable for every location and we cannot recommend every houseplant and green plant without reservation. Especially if you have children and / or pets, you have to be even more careful when making your choice. There are some…
The weeping fig – better known under the names Ficus benjamini and Ficus benjamina – is one of the most popular plants for rooms and balconies. Lush foliage, numerous varieties, different colors and sizes can be found in stores and have something for every taste. From the small-leaved species that are suitable as bonsai to the large-leaved…
The goldfish is a freshwater fish. It comes from the carp family (Cyprinidae) and is available in many cultivated forms. Goldfish were developed in China around a thousand years ago, making them the oldest domestic animals known. The peculiarities of the goldfish Small and large goldfish populate aquariums and garden ponds. Everyone knows the typical image of a…
The Asian lucky bamboo has been ascribed magical abilities for several centuries. He should ensure health and a long life as well as great wealth. For this reason, the Lucky Bamboo, as the lucky bamboo is also called, is a popular gift and souvenir – especially on New Year’s Eve. But even without the ascribed lucky effect, the…
What is the most important thing about a good spaghetti sauce? Herbs of Provence, of course! And in these herbs of Provence, rosemary is probably the most important spice, and the decorative herbs cannot be missing in many other delicacies. So if you don’t have rosemary in your garden yet, it’s high time you did. What kind of…
Good old chives – delicious, rich in vitamins, low in calories, and yet not every German household has a chive plant that can be harvested permanently. Why not? When there are few herbs that are as easy to grow as chives! You can find out more here. What is chives for a plant? The chives belong to the…
Do you love a well-braised Boeuf Bourguignon? Do you like to cook with the typical “herbs of Provence”, and do you think a delicious coq au vin or a self-cut and seasoned gyros should not be despised? Thyme is the defining spice in all of these delicacies, and it is often the freshness of this thyme that…
Basket marants are incredibly versatile and look decorative due to their different leaf colors and shapes. The South American tropical plants have been enjoying growing popularity among us for years. For a successful cultivation in your own home or in the winter garden, however, certain requirements of the basket marante must be met. The plant’s interesting, patterned leaves…