Club lily, Cordyline – planting, care and wintering

The club lily belongs to the asparagus family. It grows as a tree-like plant or a single-stemmed shrub. In this country it is mainly cultivated as a container plant. Their long-stalked leaves are green, yellow or purple, as well as multi-colored leaves, depending on the variety. These are always green in the beginning in young plants of all species. The…

Cocoa tree, cocoa plant – planting, cultivation and care

We all love chocolate. Unfortunately, only a few people know where it really comes from or which tree the fruits from which it is made come from. The cocoa tree Theobroma cacao L. is the only tree of its kind that is used for production. However, there are different varieties that differ in their aroma. They are roughly divided…

Solanum jasminoides, summer jasmine – care and wintering

Large white flowers, willingness to climb, a fine and never intrusive fragrance – all of this characterizes the Solanum jasminoides, which can be wonderfully kept as a container plant. It is very floriferous and shows this thankfully until late autumn. In the following, you will learn the most important things about caring for and hibernating summer jasmine…

Cylinder cleaners, Callistemon – care, cutting and wintering

Due to its cylindrically arranged inflorescences, the Callistemon is often referred to as a pipe and bottle cleaner. The genus includes several very frost-sensitive to hardy, evergreen trees and shrubs. The leaves smell wonderfully aromatic when rubbed, especially since they contain essential oils. location The cylinder cleaner prefers a sunny, airy place in their own four walls…

Tangerine tree – care, pruning and wintering

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…

Hemp palm – care & overwintering of Trachycarpus

Hemp palm – care & overwintering of Trachycarpus

The Chinese hemp palm proves that palm trees not only tolerate tropical climates and can also thrive here outside of the winter garden. Since hemp palms can grow to a height of over 10 meters, this fact saves the question of the right winter quarters. Location Hemp palms love a bright, sheltered location. However, some varieties do…