When a coral tree unfolds its magnificent red inflorescence, the rest of nature has long since gone into winter rest. Not so the Erythrina variegata, which even has the strength to develop up to 30 cm long legumes in spring, which appear together with the pretty green pinnate leaves. The tropical ornamental tree is constantly busy making…
As a decorative leaf plant, the Chinese dandelion makes a valuable contribution to creating a feel-good atmosphere in offices and living spaces. As an opulent houseplant, the Aglaonema swallows noise and dust, increases the humidity and provides relaxation and motivation through its visual appearance alone. At the same time, the subtly patterned leaves underline the decorative value…
The leaf of a cobra lily is remarkably shaped: it is tubular and contains a liquid used to digest captured insects. The upper part of the blade is modified for the insect catching function. There is a circular opening in the overhanging, rounded cap through which insects enter the hood. It’s easy to explain why they want to…
Yarrow, cat’s weed, ripples, meadow yarrow or in the botanical jargon Achillea – as the plant is also called – has advantages and disadvantages. For example, the plant is edible for humans and animals, can be used as a medicinal herb and spreads comparatively slowly. In the lawn, however, it can still cause damage and crowd out…
Anyone who loves exotic fruit does not necessarily have to fly it in from distant countries. It is better to try little-known fruits such as the medlar – this not only has a positive effect on the CO2 balance, because the hardy medlar tree grows easily in the home garden. The small, orange-brown fruits were widespread until…
Even in the smallest vegetable garden there is a place for the Mediterranean umbellifer. Since the rich bulbous fennel is cultivated as spring seed and autumn fennel, the herb, medicinal and vegetable plant is available almost all year round with its numerous advantages. Thanks to the dainty yellow umbelliferous flowers from July to September, fennel can even…
The knotweed is a fast and lush growing climbing plant, which can cover and green very large areas within a short time. The perennial plant belongs to the knotweed family and has both left and right-handed shoots that can grow at a rapid pace. In addition to the creeper, knotweed plants are also available as small-growing garden…
Also known as the chocolate vine and the climbing cucumber, the akebie is becoming increasingly popular in local gardens. Because with its finger-shaped divided leaves, the small pink and purple flowers in May and the cucumber-like purple fruits in autumn, it is a beautiful ornamental plant all year round that enhances every garden. In addition, the climbing…
Its tendrils, which can be up to 4 meters long, are covered with dainty little hearts. With busy growth, the climbing fig transforms living spaces and conservatories into a green idyll that invites you to unwind. In order to give your home a tropical feel-good atmosphere with a Ficus pumila, no extensive expenditure is required. The little sister…
Quite rare in nature, cat’s paws thrive wonderfully in dry and barren gardens. Given the right soil and location, they are among the easiest garden plants to look after. Once established, they do not need to be watered or fertilized. In principle, the only necessary action is to cut off the faded stems. If you pay attention to a…