If a palm tree has brown tips and yellow leaves, it is not looking good in terms of health. It is important to find out whether the plant is suffering from diseases, pests or neglect in maintenance. Following the investigation into the cause, the program includes appropriate measures to eliminate the problem. Do not hope that the exotic…
Palms come from tropical or subtropical areas. There are thousands of species and very few grow on dream beaches or in deserts. The vast majority of these great plants thrive in the dim undergrowth of rainforests. These plants rarely get to see the sun, sometimes never. This is exactly the reason why some palm trees can also be grown…
Originally native to Asia and Africa, the dragon tree, which, contrary to its name, is botanically part of the asparagus family, is unfortunately not hardy. Therefore it is cultivated as a houseplant in our latitudes. But in summer it is welcome to move its location outside, because indoor plants also like the fresh air and a covered…
They only play a minor role in the breathtaking appearance of orchids; Without healthy and vital leaves, however, the dreamlike bloom would be lost. All the more worrying when the leaves turn unnaturally discolored out of the blue and in large numbers. Ailing leaves can no longer fulfill their task of caring for orchid flowers. In order to save…
With subtly shimmering, lush green leaves, robust cut tolerance and uncomplicated care requirements, the fig tree has established itself as a prime example of the beginner’s bonsai. Popular species, such as the weeping fig or the laurel fig, however, tend to respond to minor and major neglects in cultivation with yellow-discolored leaves. Instead of nipping…
Maintaining errors often lead to diseases in orchid plants. Most of the beautiful specimens are simply drowned. Rotting roots from too much irrigation water are the number 1 cause of death in orchids. Leaf fall indicates a disease, but leaf spots, accordion growth, sticky leaves, blooming laziness or a stuck bloom indicate that something may be wrong with…
Orchid pests are common because the conditions are not ideal. However, they are often brought in with the purchase. Because they camouflage themselves well and are discovered late, they can reproduce well and spread quickly. Most of them are also difficult to fight. There are chemical agents that usually work, but the orchids, which have already been weakened by…
Orchids are not only valued by collectors, many plant enthusiasts without a green thumb also love the great flowering plants. The flowers in great colors and shapes inspire many people. With the large selection of species and varieties, however, many can no longer see through. Many orchids look great but are difficult to care for. Better to look at…
Palms have always been recognized as the ‘princes of the vegetable kingdom’. Anyone who looks at the magnificent silhouette of the Areca palm immediately understands the meaning of this botanical homage. With its feathered fronds, which are almost 2 meters long, it can reach heights of up to 10 meters in the wild. Since the Areca palm always…
Up to 70 different species are counted to the imposing plant, which is also known as arrow leaf or tropical root and belongs to the Araceae family. Alocasia form very decorative leaves in numerous different variations. However, some experience is required for the cultivation of the exotic plant in order to offer the arrow leaf optimal growth…