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The one known as Santa Teresa’s feather is a crass plant that belongs to the genus Epiphyllum, which is formed by more than 20 species of epiphytic cacti that have their origin in several countries in America. Besides those species, there are many hybrids and varieties. It also receives other names such as orchid cactus, smelly reed, or nopalillo, although the […]

To promote Feng Shui at home is to promote balance, harmony, and peace in a home, and, above all, it is to seek the inner peace that a Feng Shui home will provide us. If you want a home with these characteristics, you will have to have a more than important aspect: the plants, flowers, and fruits. Plants attract […]

Would you like to have a fruit tree at home? Well, today we are going to talk to you about the ideal species, especially if you live in a place with a Mediterranean or subtropical type of climate. We refer to the orange tree, a species with a beautiful appearance, refreshing fruits, and flowers of enchanting beauty. […]

Buying chemical products for the garden is always risking your health and that of your family. Chemicals will never be healthy for people, the environment, or any living thing around them. But you do not have to think that it is the only option to have your garden healthy, you can create your own herbicide with vinegar and without […]

Can you imagine being able to grow cocoa and chocolate at home to have your own products? It is true that in order to grow it, it is necessary to live in a tropical environment or create it artificially because cocoa needs a very humid environment to grow or, failing that, a greenhouse. When cocoa is […]

The clay soil is one in which the predominant clay on other particles of other sizes. Clay is a collection of very small mineral particles, less than 0.001 mm. in diameter, in contrast to other larger particles such as silt and sand, in order of size, from smallest to largest. Clay soil will also have some silt and sand, but the […]

The guava is a tropical tree that produces an exquisite edible fruit both to eat alone and to make salads, smoothies or to season many dishes. Its leaves are simple and measure between 5 and 15 centimeters, while its flowers are green and yellow. The appearance of its fruit is similar to that of pear and is very rich […]

The mandarin is a very nutritious fruit that is also very decorative in any garden, right? It is a highly demanded fruit around the world and comes from Southeast Asia. In this article, we are going to talk to you about the basic care that a mandarin tree needs so that you always have it healthy in your […]

The mango is a delicious tropical fruit very easy to grow in your garden and it is also very nutritious, so if you can plant the tree, it will be an excellent choice. If you have a garden and you want to get the most out of it, fruit trees are a good opportunity since you can use their fruits […]

Many of us plant and grow plants throughout the year waiting for the spring or summertime when most of them bloom. However, what would you say if you could have a few plants that bloom all year round? Yes, you read that correctly, and there are some species that, thanks to their resistance to low temperatures, […]

Nature brings great things to human beings. Thanks to plants and flowers we can continue living but, in addition, they provide many sensations such as those transmitted through sight and smell. Therefore, more than one is used to make perfumes and other aromatic products that most of us use. In this GreenEcology article, we show which are the flowers and plants […]

The dollar is a hanging plant with small, slightly rounded leaves and deep green color. It blooms in the fall and its flower is quite aromatic a purplish-blue color. It is a resistant plant that adapts to any place, as long as it is not in direct sunlight, as it grows best in semi-shade. Characteristics of the money plant […]

The one known as crotos plant belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and its scientific name is Codiaeum. It is a very decorative plant that has its origin in Polynesia, Malaysia and the East Indies. It is very common to confuse it with another plant called inner croton, of the same genus but that does not have any decorative species […]

Known as cow’s foot, it is a tree that is scientifically called Bauhinia forficata and that belongs to the genus Bauhinia , made up of about 200 species of shrubs and trees that have their origin in tropical areas of any continent. Among the best known species, the Bauhinia forficata (which we will talk about in this article), Bauhinia natalensis , Bauhinia augusti and Bauhinia purpurea , among others, stand […]

I suppose you know that there are deciduous and evergreen trees. Deciduous trees are those trees that change their leaves throughout the year and are left without leaves at certain times of the year. On the other hand, evergreen trees are those trees that do not change the leaf and that are all year round with their green leaves and […]

The immortal plant also called the immortal plant, strawflower, or paper flower is a plant of the Asteraceae family that has its origin in Australia but can be grown practically anywhere in the world. It is a herbaceous plant that can be annual or biennial and, depending on its variety, reaches between 30 and 80 centimeters in height, […]

The month of May in the Iberian Peninsula is the month in which the broom begins to bloom, enlightening the wild fields with its innumerable yellow flowers. But the broom is also a plant that we can have in our garden, especially if we live in an area with a dry and hot climate, since the broom is a […]

In this article, we want to get carried away a bit by the world of superstition and talk to you about some of the plants that, it is said, bring good luck. Although we cannot guarantee that these plants have real “powers”, we do not lose anything if we place a specimen in our home. If they don’t […]

One of the common denominators of the flats located in the urban centers of European cities is the lack of light. Fortunately, there are many plants that do not need sun to carry out their development process, so you can enjoy them even if your home does not have too much natural light. Obviously, these species need a minimum […]

Surely you know the ribbon plant, also called love bow or malamadre, right? However, you may not know that this is a home air purifying plant, according to a NASA study. This fact, together with its beauty, makes it essential at home. If you want to know more details about the care of the love ribbon or ribbon plant, a […]

It is very common for some plant leaves to turn brown. The spots can appear on the edges and tips, but also in the center of the sheet and spread until they cover the entire surface. Also, the petals of the flowers can be affected on some occasions. Causes of brown spots on plants In principle, brown […]

The soil is one of the most important factors that you must take into account when preparing a crop, and that is that soil of poor quality or that does not have the right characteristics for each crop can ruin it. Thus, you always have to ensure that the soil is perfect for each type of crop, and in […]

To the genus, Parthenocissus belong various climbing plants with tendrils, deciduous and lignified, which are cultivated for their deep green foliage, which acquires beautiful reddish tones during autumn. The Virginia creeper, as the virgin vine is also known, has compound leaves, that is, formed by independent pieces called leaflets. According to the number of these we have Parthenocissus quinquefolia , with five for each leaf, which […]

Walnut is a very valuable tree not only for its excellent fruits (walnuts) but also for its wood, of great quality and valid for making a lot of furniture. It can reach 27 meters in height, with a diameter that can be 4 meters. It has both male and female flowers, the former without being protected by the leaves, […]