Ficus microcarpa ginseng – care instructions

Ficus microcarpa ginseng is currently available in almost every shop that deals in plants and in many shops that do not actually deal in plants, from furniture stores to supermarkets. Be happy when such a little tree with knobby roots finds its way into your household – even if you didn’t intend to practice bonsai care. It…

Heliconia, Heliconia psittacorum – varieties and care

The heliconia belongs to the Caribbean, like white dream beaches and parrots. With their unique splendor of flowers, the enchanting species transform living spaces and conservatories into a heavenly oasis of well-being. The most beautiful varieties are waiting to be discovered by you here. The exotic ranking is led by the Heliconia psittacorum, also known as the lobster…

Sweetheart plant, Hoya kerrii – care and propagation

The Hoya kerrii with its distinctive heart-shaped leaves is a hit in well-stocked garden centers, and not just on Valentine’s Day. With its meter-long tendrils and the pretty flowers from May to October, it serves as a meaningful statement of sympathy. Hobby gardeners also like to treat themselves to this undemanding houseplant, whose flexible habit allows creative…

Coffee tree, Coffea Arabica plant – care and pruning

Not only coffee lovers enjoy having their own coffee tree in their garden. However, out of a total of around 60 types of coffee, only Coffea arabica is suitable as a source of beans for the production of the popular hot drink; this coffee bush unfolds white, fragrant flowers about three or four years after successful cultivation. Then…

Indoor ivy, ivy as a houseplant – care tips

As an evergreen ornamental leaf plant, indoor ivy leaves nothing to be desired. With its magnificent, uni-green and variegated foliage, the opulent climbing plant adorns even niches with little light, cleans the air of pollutants and enriches the air we breathe with clean oxygen. Thanks to strong adhesive organs, Hedera helix decorates shapely climbing aids or its…

Propagating monstera: pull window leaf through offshoots

The Monstera deliciosa is an exotic plant that is now back in fashion. The eye-catching leaves beautify every room and some plant lovers can not get enough of the window leaf. In order to cultivate several monsteras, you do not have to buy new plants. The plant can be easily and successfully propagated via offshoots. There are different variants…

Schiefteller, Achimenes – care instructions

Slanting plates convince with their abundance of flowers and their ease of care. There are numerous new hybrid breeds in great colors. Unfortunately, the beautiful varieties are usually only available on the Internet. In most cases, only the rhizomes are auctioned. From time to time, however, some are also offered by nurseries. You have to get hold of them quickly…

Nurturing tortoise plant, Dioscorea elephantipes

On the sun-drenched windowsill, the tortoise plant becomes a visual highlight thanks to its impressively shaped caudex, which at first glance is reminiscent of the prehistoric armored animal. While the lushly leafy tendrils sprout from this spectacular storage organ, other indoor plants have a hard time topping this brilliant appearance. In order to successfully cultivate this botanical…

Miracle shrub, croton, codiaeum variegatum – care

The croton, botanically Codiaeum variegatum, is also known as the miracle shrub and belongs to the spurge family. The color of the leaves is due to the fact that the leaves have a local lack of chlorophyll, which is responsible for the green color. In addition, various pigments are embedded in the epidermis of the leaves (e.g….

Arrowroot, Maranta – care instructions

A decorative leaf plant called arrowroot found its way from the tropical rain forests to the windowsills of ambitious hobby gardeners and is a hit with everyone. Emerald green leaves, artfully decorated with light green, olive green or reddish ornaments, delicately shiny and up to 12 cm long, compose an enchanting houseplant. Depending on the species, the…