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…
There are over 500 wild species of the passion flower alone, plus hundreds of cultivated varieties. What they all have in common is their impressive flower shapes. The flowers vary in size, shape and of course color. Some varieties also have interesting leaf shapes. The passiflora also has different properties. Some species are only suitable for the room, while others…
The Christmas cactus is very popular with us, and rightly so, as it is one of the few plants that gives us flowers in the middle of winter. In the following article you will learn how to care for the Christmas cactus so that the flowers also work and how easy the Christmas cactus can be…
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…
Even if the cyclamen is still considered grandma’s favourite, it still enjoys great popularity across generations and decorates window sills as well as the home garden. Depending on the presentation, cyclamen can have a simple elegance, radiate Christmas anticipation or be strikingly colorful. The broad spectrum of fringed and smooth-edged blossoms ranges from classic, elegant white to…
In addition to the decorated Christmas tree, cookies and almond stollen, candles, Christmas carols and the rustling of wrapping paper, he belongs to the Christmas season, the poinsettia. The decorative houseplant with the bright red leaves is also called Advent star, poinsettia or Christmas star . The botanical name Euphorbia pulcherrima indicates its relationship with the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Many…
The wondrous desert rose delights us on the one hand with an extremely rich abundance of flowers and on the other hand appears quite exotic with its bizarre succulent trunk. A great plant for anyone who likes a bit of variety and excitement in their living room. However, this should not apply to the development of the…
The aloe plant genus comprises over 500 succulent aloe species. As a medicinal plant, Aloe Vera is one of the best-known representatives of these plants. However, there are also poisonous species. Consumption of these species leads to serious symptoms of intoxication. A precise distinction between the species is therefore important in order to be able to differentiate between poisonous…
It loves cool temperatures but no frost, bright light conditions without blazing sun and fresh, moist soil. The cup primula knows exactly what it wants. Those who take their requirements into account will be rewarded with a long flowering period on the windowsill and on the summer balcony. Planted out in the flower bed, the Asian plant beauty…