On the thin shoots of the candlestick flower are fleshy leaves and, for a long period of the year, the typical flowers for this plant genus, which are responsible for the name of the plant. From a botanical point of view, the candlestick flower belongs to the dog poison family and the silk plant family. Due to…
The lamp cleaner grass, also called pennisetum or feather bristle grass, is an easy-care plant and impresses with its decorative false ears. Since the ornamental grass carries these long after most of the other plants have withered, it is particularly suitable for beautifying and enhancing flower beds. And it only takes a few simple steps every year….
The origin of the name miracle flower probably comes from the fact that it can have flowers of different colors at the same time. With brightly colored yellow, pink, red, white or often two-tone flowers, the miracle flower provides a colorful play of colors throughout summer and into autumn. At the tips of the shoots, the inflorescences…
The common beech is an extremely robust plant with a fascinating autumn color. Their pruning tolerance and their bushy growth also make them interesting as a hedge plant. Some of the leaves of Fagus sylvatica remain on the trunk until spring, which means that they offer a special privacy screen in your own garden even in the…
The fig tree is a decorative wood for the tub and the garden and also produces delicious fruits. In order for the Mediterranean fig tree to thrive properly in cooler climates, it needs the right location and the right care. Only then can there be a rich harvest in addition to a healthy tree. Choose the right…
During the flowering period, the tangerine tree exudes a sweet and very seductive scent that brings a Mediterranean atmosphere to every garden area. In a suitable location with plenty of sun, the tangerine tree can bloom several times a year, the flowers can even develop parallel to a fruit development. The small tree is easy to…
The white or yellow horizontal stripes of the grass from the sweet grass family (Poaceae) go well with ponds or within herbaceous borders. The decorative stripes are also responsible for the name of the plant, as they are reminiscent of a typical zebra pattern. The plant, which originates from Asia, reaches a height of up to two…
The Indian flower tube, Canna indica, blooms in summer and autumn from around July to October. The plant reaches a diameter of approx. 50 and a height of approx. 150 centimeters. As a permanent bloomer, it enriches its surroundings for almost the entire gardening season with the lush colors of its large and either blue or yellow…
Enjoy mild summer nights in a Mediterranean setting – you can experience exactly this romantic experience with cypress trees in your own garden. The towering conifer not only conveys a touch of Tuscany, but can also easily be left outdoors in our latitudes during the cold season. location The undemanding ornamental plant thrives almost everywhere. However, if…
Mango trees are still classified as rare here. Special providers on the Internet usually sell grafted young plants from mango trees. They are not cheap and often do not survive transport. If you have a little patience, you can also grow a mango tree from a seed yourself, which is not difficult. However, it can take a long time…