Palms are originally native to the warm, humid regions of the tropics and subtropics. Seafarers brought the exotic plants to Central Europe as early as the 18th century. The palms were kept in pots in orangeries, winter gardens and parks and were a symbol of luxury and extravagance. Few people could afford a palm tree for their home. Even…
The Madagascar palm, which is originally native to the subtropical regions of Africa, can reach a size of up to eight meters outdoors. But the plant can also be kept as a houseplant and then grows to a maximum of one meter. Robust and resilient, the plant requires little maintenance. But be careful: the Madagascar palm is poisonous….
Sago palms are among the oldest plants in the world and are not in a particularly hurry to grow. It can take up to 2 years before a new wreath of fronds forms. With increasing age, the plants belonging to the cycads can reach a height of up to 4 meters. The Cycas revoluta incorrectly bears the name…
Many people know lucky clover from the time around New Year’s Eve, when it is given away as a decorative lucky charm in small pots. Unfortunately, it ends up in the trash far too often later, although with a little proper care it can easily serve as a beautiful eye-catcher all year round. The lucky clover even…
The Zimmercalla or Zantedeschia, as it is also called, is a fairly widespread and popular plant. The reason for this is their unusually shaped flowers, which make them elegant eye-catchers. In order for them to develop them in full beauty and keep them for a long time, the right care and suitable wintering measures are crucial. Variety…
The jungle in the living room with little care and little work does not have to remain a dream, you just have to set up a few philodendrons and let them grow. More precisely, a philodendron, because the tree friend is so easy to care for and propagate that you will also get to your living…
Orchids belong to the rather inconspicuous plants. Their leaves are usually light to dark green, either fleshy or grass-like, depending on the species. If the plants bloom, however, they will quickly cast a magical spell over the plant lover with their exotic beauty. The almost artificial-looking flower panicles adorn the window sills or vases for weeks or months. Many…
The Christ thorn is interesting, exceptionally decorative and is one of the few plants that make us happy with flowers in winter. In the following article you will find out that it is also one of the easiest to care for plants that you can invite into your living room, but is also quite dangerous. Wanted…
“A flower is a flower is a flower” – a characterization that quickly swims through your head when looking at a gerbera. It is something like the “flower in itself”, and that too in exceptionally clear, radiant and diverse colors. What not all flower lovers know: the gerbera is not only good as a cut flower, but…
It is often read, but not everyone knows what to do with the term “hydroponics”. The word, derived from the Greek, describes the cultivation of plants of all kinds in water. The advantage of this attitude is obvious: the constant availability of water means that the usual watering process is no longer necessary and the…