Orchid leaves are firm and green when the plant is healthy. The surface is smooth and shiny. Even when an Orchidaceae is purchased, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the leaves. If these change and become limp and withered, then the plant is not doing well. It is usually due to the wrong watering, both too…
It can be many years before a bromeliad blooms and then dies. Until then, she makes few demands on care – with the exception of watering. The most widespread is the terrestrial Bromeliaceae. These are to be watered differently than tied bromeliads. With the following tips for watering, it works perfectly. lime-free water Only lime-free water should be used…
The plant, which bears the rather harmless-sounding name sundew, botanically Drosera, comes from the sundew family and belongs to the carnivorous plants (carnivores). The name is derived from Greek usage and is translated as “Tau”. It uses one of the five possible traps and thus differs from the Venus flytrap, for example. The sundew has radiating tentacles with…
A home without green plants is not a place where most people feel comfortable. A room without a plant seems cool, impersonal, somehow not alive. Unfortunately, not all plant lovers are equipped with a green thumb. Furthermore, there is often a lack of time. That is why numerous plant lovers do not dare to grow a beautiful plant. Also, some…
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), originally from Mexico, makes its big appearance around Christmas. The classic poinsettia is red, although there are now numerous other colors and even varieties with variegated or speckled bracts. After Christmas, the poinsettia is often simply thrown away, although it is actually a perennial plant and can easily spend the summer and winter…
With bright yellow colors and an exotic touch: This is how the bird of paradise flower, also known as the “parrot flower”, presents itself. The decorative plant with its bizarre appearance, which thrives mainly in Madaira and the Canary Islands, is grown as a cut flower for export. The naming of the parrot flower can be explained…
There are about 1,000 genera of orchids, with 15,000 to 30,000 species, botanists don’t even know that exactly anymore. In any case, orchids grow everywhere, the only exception being Antarctica. Such a selection would drive any gardener to despair, so it’s just as well that most species prefer the tropics and subtropics – with around 250 European…
Without indoor plants, the greatest apartment, the most modern house looks cold and sad. Not only do indoor plants beautify our rooms visually, they also ensure a better indoor climate. Not everyone has a green thumb, but that’s not necessary. There are plants that are so easy to care for that everyone can get along with them. In addition,…
The end of its bloom doesn’t mean your poinsettia’s days are numbered. Repotting encourages an Advent star to repeat the magnificent display on the wintry windowsill every year. This guide covers all aspects from A, like stuffing, to Z, like timing. Important criteria, such as the perfect pot size, optimal substrate and expert approach, leave no questions unanswered. Read…
Orchids are considered elegant, graceful plants. And the Dendrobium orchids are in no way inferior to this impression. With their full flowers, which grow column-like along the plant, they look luxurious. The plant has aerial roots, is not very demanding and still flowers reliably in most cases, sometimes even two to three times a year with good care. There…