In principle, propagating aloe vera by cuttings is very easy if you follow the right instructions. Step by step, you can grow several daughter plants from a mother plant, which also fulfill practical functions and can be used in many ways. But what is important and what criteria do you have to pay attention to? Using offshoots:…
The elephant’s foot is a popular houseplant because it is easy to care for. The plant is not very demanding, but it happens that the color of the leaves changes. This is often a sign of caregiving failure or an illness that can cause serious problems. If there is a change in leaf color, the condition of the…
The genus Lycaste orchids includes more than 40 enchanting species, all native to South America. There, as epiphytes, they colonize tall trees and barren rocks, where they cling with their roots. Its trademark is the large, three-pointed flowers in beautiful colours. They exude an intoxicating scent reminiscent of cloves or cinnamon. Varieties that stand out as cool beauties are…
The elephant’s foot, also known as the bottle tree, is not suitable for the garden for the local latitude and is mainly cultivated as a houseplant. But this also means that Beaucarnea recurvata is planted in a bucket. Here it is important that it is repotted regularly. Especially when the roots no longer fit in the pot or…
The leaf of a cobra lily is remarkably shaped: it is tubular and contains a liquid used to digest captured insects. The upper part of the blade is modified for the insect catching function. There is a circular opening in the overhanging, rounded cap through which insects enter the hood. It’s easy to explain why they want to…
If the domestic plant arrangement lacks lush abundance or decorative splashes of color, then the cannon flower comes into play. The tropical ornamental leaf plant impresses with a rich play of colors in exciting contrasts. With its velvety softness, the foliage proves to be a true hand flatterer. The hobby gardener will look in vain for painful stinging…
A houseplant with a magical aura decorates the window sill on the trellis or elegantly sets the scene in the traffic light. The exotic climbing plant spotted ivy entices with leathery ornamental leaves covered with tiny, white dots that mysteriously reflect the light. The mystical shimmer is enhanced by a gradient halo that encompasses each silvery-white patch. The…
Lady’s slipper orchids are popular indoor plants, but there are also numerous hardy varieties for the garden. The new hybrids are extremely hardy and easy to care for. It’s not that easy with indoor plants and not all species have the same requirements. That’s why we’ve divided the plants a bit to make it easier to get an…
Ficus Benjaminis, the birch fig, inspires with its ease of care. Basically, not even a pruning is required. However, the tree proves to be very keen on growing, which has a rather unfavorable effect on its use as a houseplant. In this case, the gardener is free to use scissors. Ficus Benjaminis is commendably pruning tolerant. Thanks to the desired…
Dragon trees (Dracaena) are popular houseplants that can grow very old with good care. They grow vigorously in the process. Unfortunately, only one tuft of leaves forms on each trunk. The longer the stem gets over time, the less attractive that single tuft will look. The right time to shorten the dragon tree has come. Find out how here. useful information Dragon…