Over 500 species, the possibility of a substratum-free attitude and low maintenance costs, plus the inexpensive purchase and the exotic flair – all these advantages make Tillandsia popular plants. Especially during the Christmas season and at the beginning of winter, the small exotic species can be found in abundance in the trade. As easy to care for…
The mother-of-pearl bush captivates with an abundance of iridescent, shimmering, pale pink flower bells, densely distributed at a height of up to 400 cm. The only member of the genus Kolkwitzia amabilis succeeds in this botanical masterpiece even in the light of shade. With the right care, the deciduous, hardy flowering shrub adorns gardens and parks for…
When you saw a coffee plant in your area for the first time, you must have been wondering what this tropical plant is looking for in Germany. Perhaps, however, you immediately fell in love with growing such a decorative plant yourself. Here you can read how it works. Brief botany of the coffee plant First of all:…
Rhododendrons are particularly popular in northern Germany, but they can also be found further south in many gardens. A suitable location and a plant substrate that is precisely tailored to them are essential for survival for these plants. If these two criteria are not correct, the woody plants do not feel well and become susceptible to diseases…
With the right cut, especially at the right time, the hydrangea lays the foundation for beautiful and healthy flowering in the next year. There are several types of hydrangea that have different requirements when it comes to cutting times. With a little luck, the right time to cut the hydrangea will bloom in the same year or…
On vacation trips through the tropics or the Mediterranean, their bright, light blue flowers will not escape the trained eye of the hobby gardener. Leadwort with the botanical name Plumbago auriculata is a widespread flowering shrub in the wild in the warm regions of the world. In the local latitudes, thanks to its ornamental value, it is…
The record sheet with the botanical name Rodgersia is a long-lived perennial with imposing, emerald-green to dark red decorative leaves, which are decorated with off-white or pale pink inflorescences from June to July. If the hobby gardener gives the Rodgersia enough space, a structure plant develops, which gives the garden a visual abundance. Record sheets are available…
The subtropical ornamental grass is extremely versatile and decorative. Whether as an eye-catcher for the garden pond or as a privacy screen for the terrace – the cyprus grass cuts a graceful figure almost everywhere in the home garden. Due to the umbrellas made of pointed leaves that sit on the long stalks, the plants have also…
The evergreen boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) has a long tradition in horticulture and can be found in many palace gardens and around manor houses. Geometric shapes such as spheres, but also pyramids or cones, bring a calm atmosphere to the garden. The human eye perceives symmetry as relaxing, which is one of the reasons why formal gardens with…
Begonia, also called schiefblatt, delight the enthusiastic hobby gardener as a colorful houseplant, lush balcony plant and magnificent bedding plant. Usually begonias are cultivated as perennial plants and rarely only for one season. The tuberous begonias are particularly popular, closely followed by the representative hanging begonias. Last but not least, the decorative leaf begonias contribute to the remarkable…