The original frankincense plant is a rarity on the market and both seeds and plants are expensive. In the case of seeds, this can be explained by the low germination rate and in the case of plants by the very slow growth. The culture conditions are difficult. The plants are sensitive and react quite blatantly to changes. Frankincense is…
Wild mallows form long taproots with which they anchor themselves in the ground. In nature, they grow on fields and meadows and are therefore also referred to by some as weeds. Completely wrong, because from May the enchanting flowers awaken on the plant, which fascinate many plant lovers. These flowers stand out above all for their colorful stripes,…
With its bright red funnel flowers, the indoor hibiscus creates small islands of opulence on the windowsill. Magnificent cultivars with white, pink, yellow or two-tone flowers with a diameter of up to 10 centimeters provide color variety. Hobby gardeners who respond to their needs will be rewarded with a hibiscus rosa-sinensis with continuous flowering almost all year…
How to propagate a lemon tree is discussed with great enthusiasm among hobby gardeners. When it comes to commercial nurseries, there is a lot to be said for propagating a lemon tree through grafting or cuttings. In this case, the first flowering can be expected after three to four years. After sowing, it takes much longer for the…
With grey-green ornamental leaves edged in red and a majestic yellow bloom, desert cabbage leaves a lasting impression on the beholder. How little the tropical beauty has in common with native, high-care cabbage types is also illustrated by the frugal undemanding nature of this two-year-old, robust potted plant. In order for the exotic succulent to exude its…
If you are reading this article because you have finally sent the quest for a “green thumb” to the desert, you probably need a suggestion to rethink: It is not a turquoise thumb to blame when plants “bitter”, but the (evil) market – which is made by people, usually greedy or lazy people when things…
If you take care of your garden, you don’t need a lot of garden tools. Rake, spade, weed puller, scissors, wheelbarrow, mostly lawn mower and maybe a shredder. Certainly with one or the other supplement for special cultures. However, it is worth starting with a small selection of garden tools. Then you can take the time to select these…
Rough hydrangeas, also known as velvet hydrangeas, are interesting hydrangea plants that differ from many other species in terms of growth, leaves and also the cup-shaped flowers. There are not yet as many different varieties as there are for example panicle hydrangeas, but new ones come onto the market every now and then. The care is easy,…
The sky-blue cup blossoms of false poppies dance dreamily in the light shade over the perennial bed. Blue poppies also unfold their fragrant clouds of flowers in partially shaded niches on balconies and terraces. In order to enjoy the picturesque impressions, the immigrant from the cool Himalayas does not make extensive demands. Even a beginner in creative hobby…
Reed is ideal for large natural ponds, regardless of whether they are used as a swimming pond or just as an ornamental pond. This reed plant, which produces many runners, is rather unsuitable for small ponds and those that have been laid out with pond liner. Care is easy if you do a few things right from…