In the Advent season it is indispensable for many: the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Most poinsettias only have a short lifespan because they die if watered incorrectly. This is how you properly care for the spurge plant. The right time Normally, indoor plants are watered regularly and moderately – that is, less rather than more. It is precisely this…
The cockroach isn’t just gross. As a carrier of diseases, this insect must be fought immediately. The harmless amber cockroach has the misfortune of being mistaken for her more and more often. overlap of habitats Cockroaches and amber cockroaches usually do not meet. Cockroaches, also known as cockroaches , flit across dirty floors and toilets, moving from house to house…
The poinsettia is a decorative plant that is particularly popular in the winter months. When the leaves curl, something is seriously wrong. With these tips you can help the plant to look attractive. The christmas star The plant with the scientific name Euphorbia pulcherrima is an indoor plant whose foliage is arranged in a kind of star. The…
At the end of the year, the amaryllis shows us its impressive bloom. This time almost calls for a Christmas commitment. With glass, suitable decoration and imagination, the implementation begins. Appropriate Varieties First of all, to clarify: the flower in question here is actually a knight star , scientifically hippeastrum. The knight star belongs to the amaryllis family, but not…
Like almost all plants, trees and shrubs need sunlight. Nevertheless, you do not have to do without beautiful trees in shady gardens. We introduce you to 29 attractive shade trees for every location. 8 evergreen shrubs Evergreen trees and shrubs provide color even in the shade during the gray winter months. The following species keep their leaves all…
In Germany there are many black beetles with pincers, but very few of them are considered pests. Read what types there are and how to recognize them. Bockkäfer (Cerambycidae) The species-rich longhorn beetle family includes around 200 different species in Central Europe alone. Typical of these beetles are their long, articulated antennae, which are often bent backwards and are…
Whoever hears the term willow immediately thinks of the large weeping willows in the park or the bushes with the decorative willow catkins. Willow species can be very diverse and there are also willow shrubs that can be cultivated in tubs. Native willow species There are different types of willow (Salix) not only in other countries…
Planted pallets are very popular as a privacy screen, patio boundary or on a house wall. The following article explains how to do it yourself and which plants are particularly suitable for a flower wall. Plant pallets When we talk about pallet planting, we are talking about vertical installation. Of course, horizontal planting would also be possible,…
In order for pampas grass ( Cortaderia selloana ) to last long and remain attractive as a decoration in the house, important details should be observed. You should keep this in mind from cutting to drying to care. wait for fronds Pampas grasses have the highest decorative value when they have formed evenly grown fronds. They are referred to…
Elms are deciduous trees. The elm leaf has typical characteristics, whereby the difference between the individual elms is often difficult, since there are numerous hybrids in addition to the natural species. Ulmen Elms, also known as rustics or elves, are a plant genus (Ulmus) from the elm family (Ulmaceae). Of the approximately 40 species in Central Europe,…