No, it is not – as far as one can claim against the background of the famous Paracelsus saying “The crowd makes the poison”; after all, you can die if you drink too much water. The constituents of the penny tree may be irritating, as has been proven for some of its relatives, and you should certainly…
We have had a new Sansevieria since 2004, meanwhile this “Sansevieria cylindrica” has conquered almost half of the Sansevieria market – speaks for itself. Just as easy to care for as every Sansevieria, it differs from the good, old Sansevieria trifasciata (our most popular traditional Sansevieria) in terms of its growth habit, which brings some exciting…
The genus Sansevieria belongs to the asparagus family, as do the aloes and agaves that grow in a similar way. 70 species of Sansevieria are known, the majority of which are native to Africa. They conquered the world a long time ago – the botanical name of the genus honors Pietro Antonio Sanseverino, a horticultural patron who…
Garden cineraries are pretty spring flowers that herald the start of the gardening season with their colorful blooms. The exotic plants are not only suitable for the room, but can also take their place on the bright balcony or terrace in warm temperatures. With a few tricks, the one- and two-tone varieties can be stimulated to a…
Originally native to Asia and Africa, the dragon tree, which, contrary to its name, is botanically part of the asparagus family, is unfortunately not hardy. Therefore it is cultivated as a houseplant in our latitudes. But in summer it is welcome to move its location outside, because indoor plants also like the fresh air and a covered…
Up to 70 different species are counted to the imposing plant, which is also known as arrow leaf or tropical root and belongs to the Araceae family. Alocasia form very decorative leaves in numerous different variations. However, some experience is required for the cultivation of the exotic plant in order to offer the arrow leaf optimal growth…
The combination of low light and low temperatures is certainly not ideal for indoor plants. Many of them find it difficult to cope with such conditions. The difficulty is to find a suitable plant and then to take care of it properly. Many people make big mistakes and wonder why the plants don’t thrive. So which plants are suitable?…
The dwarf pepper or peperomia, as it is also called, is a multi-variety houseplant and partly also suitable for outdoor cultivation. Whether it has green or colored leaves, the dwarf pepper is an easy-care plant that is particularly effective in pots, traffic lights and small groups. The right location for green-leaved dwarf pepper Green-leaved dwarf pepper…
The coral tree, as the exotic plant is often called, is a real late bloomer, because the white flowers only appear towards the end of summer. At the same time, the round, orange-colored and unfortunately poisonous berries emerge, which gave the plant the names Coral Cherry and Jerusalem Cherry. As their origin suggests, the coral trees with…
There are big differences between the individual shamrocks, be it in growth form, leaf and flower shape and color. Most are hanging plants, but there are even succulent species. Often the pubic flower is confused with the pharynx (columnea). But there are clear differences, starting with the leaves and a few more. I am concentrating here on the species…