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Plumeria, also called frangipani, is a large tree or shrub of tropical origin whose flowers are not only beautiful, but also smell wonderful. For this reason, if you dare to buy a copy, you must learn to take care of it because, in this way, you will have the opportunity to see it flourish. But […]

Plants of the Caladium genus are characterized by leaves that appear to have been painted by an artist. But, the fact that they are natural, makes us many -myself included- who want to get a collection with a few copies. Now, acquiring the specimens is just one thing: once we get home with our plants, […]

Image – Wikimedia / Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz Why is it that we are so attracted to tropical plants? They have very decorative leaves, dyed in shades of red, green and yellow, and they also produce spectacular flowers. The Aglaonema It is one of those that, when you go to the nursery or the local market, […]

If you like air plants, surely you know the Tillandsias. They are plants that do not need to be planted and that survive with the humidity of the air. But, within this genus, there are many, and today we want to talk to you about the Tillandsia streptophylla. Is one of the most striking species […]

How to dry a tree?

The Magnolia genus It is made up of trees and shrubs with spectacular flowers: large, softly colored but very prettyand with an intoxicating aroma. In addition to that, they are primitive plants, since they appeared around 100 million years ago. This is an interesting fact, since it is known that flowers and pollinating animals had […]

Rainfed agriculture refers to the type of plantation that does not require the human being to carry out the irrigation process with water, using only rainwater, making the most of the existing moisture in the soil. It is a type of agriculture that takes place in semi-arid regions where the average annual rainfall is less […]

Quoting one of the poems of the writer Pedro Antonio de Alarcón (1833-1891), »I want sun! dying said one day a palm tree, that in a shady orchard, shrouded in its stiff branches, which soul without love languished». This, which is still literature, is actually based on the reality of many palm trees. And it […]

There are many different types of trees all over the planet. According to some studies, there are at least sixty thousand unique tree species on Earth. It’s a barbarity! These vegetables not only live in forests and jungles, but also in our gardens and orchards. So many people wonder How long does it take for […]

If you have had a monstera at home for some time, it will surely have grown on you. It is possible that a lot. So much so that you are wondering when to prune a monstera to have more visibility. If that is your case and you have already prepared the scissors to cut the […]

The almond tree is very common in the southern areas of Spain. It is a dryland tree whose fruit is the almond. The almond is widely used for being a healthy dry fruit both for food and for confectionery. Many people want to have an almond tree at home, both in a pot and in […]

Image – Wikimedia / Wildfeuer the plants called column or golden carp have very curious flowers, as you can see yourself in the image above. It is believed that there are more than 200 varieties, all of them originating in the tropical areas of tropical America. Some are herbs, but there are others that are […]

Image – Flickr/Bri Weldon There is no doubt that both the jasmine and the lady of the night are plants that can be very beautiful, but it must be said that are very different and therefore should not be used for the same. In addition, we must also keep in mind the weather, because depending […]

Magnolia flowers are large, scented, and therefore highly prized in gardening. In addition, the tree produces them in great numbers, to the point that the branches are almost completely hidden. So it is not surprising that it is a type of plant that is cultivated whenever it is possible. So it would be nice to […]

The truth is that there are few trees with blue or lilac flowers, since in nature, the most common colors of the petals of this type of plant are white, yellow, red and pink. But don’t worry, then there are enough varieties so that a very nice garden can be designed. You just have to […]

The Ipomoea it is the largest genus in the family of flowering plants Convolvulaceaewith more than 500 species, being a large and diverse group, with common names such as Gmorning loria or Campanite It is originally from America and currently This genus of flowering plants is found in all tropical and subtropical regions of the […]

Alocasia Dragon Image Source: Groupon There is no doubt that one of the most beautiful and fashionable plants is the dragon alocasia. Her conspicuous leaves make it almost impossible for you to stay away from her let alone avoid touching her. But if you don’t know much about this alocasia, the information we have gathered […]

Image – Flickr/liz west Although Japanese maple is most easily propagated by cuttings, layering, or grafting cultivars, multiplying it by seeds is something that can be very educational and entertaining. Also, it is always nice to see a tree grow from the beginning. so if you would like to know how to sow japanese maple […]

Palm trees are very beautiful, elegant and stylized plants, but they are usually only planted in gardens. The height of most of them makes it impossible to grow them in pots, but, although few, there are some that can be planted in pots. If you want to know which are the most suitable types of […]

Camellias are evergreen plants whose flowers are really precious. Delicate, elegant, and soft colors which contrast with the dark green of the leaves. Surely that is why they are so loved in patios, balconies and gardens. And it is that, in addition, they can be kept healthy just by giving them a little care. But […]

Image – Wikimedia / Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz On the coast we find very resistant plants, which find in this environment a place to live and even flourish. If we take into account that here the wind can blow strongly, and that the air is also loaded with salt, the most common is to find low-lying […]

Yerba mate is a plant scientifically known as Paraguayan holly. It has been around since ancient times and is part of the culinary tradition. It is known for its slightly bitter taste and for its benefits in treating certain health ailments. It spreads naturally and is widely used by the inhabitants of the Paraná and […]

Image – Flickr / Dinesh Valke Normally, when we think of a bamboo we imagine a plant with many stems, more or less thick, that reach impressive heights and that, yes, can have very invasive roots. But, what would you say if I told you that there is one that also protects itself with thorns? […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / David J. Stang Is elephant ear pruned? That is a question that may arise, especially when we see that our plant is getting very large, and even more so if we have it indoors. And the answer is yes, but we must bear in mind that the pruning that will […]

How many red flowering bushes do you know? Whether there are few (or none) or, on the contrary, there are several, I recommend you pay attention to what I am going to present to you next. And it is that these are very beautiful plants, whose flowers attract a lot of attention. In addition, they […]

Image – Wikimedia/Kauwotgungcheia The red and green leafy plants are very, very pretty. They can be large or small, but their colors are magnificent, ideal for decorating the home, the garden or the patio. But, what are their names? Some of which I am going to tell you, surely you will know, but there are […]

American elm is a deciduous treewhich can reach an impressive height if the conditions are right. In addition, it grows quite fast and casts a lot of shade, so it is a very interesting option if you need a plant that meets these characteristics. But, before deciding whether to buy it or not, it is […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Dinesh Valke There are many plants that humans have been able to take advantage of. One of them is the Lawson inermisa shrub that, although not very large, is highly appreciated by different cultures in the Mediterranean region, in particular, on the African continent. In fact, it may be that […]

In Spain you will find different species of native pines, but in general it can be said that pines are part of the vascular, coniferous and pinaceae families. There are many people who have pine trees in their garden and want to learn how the pine pruning. For this reason, we are going to dedicate […]

The love tree is an arboreal species from southwestern, southeastern and western Asia. Its cultivation has spread to other parts of the world, such as Africa and North America. Its name comes from the Greek kerkis, because its sheath resembles a weaver’s shuttle. Many people have doubts about the love tree care. For this reason, […]

Image – Wikimedia / Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz There are many plants that are used medicinally. One of them is the Withania somniferaa shrub native to the Asian continent, highly appreciated especially in India, from where its ancient Sanskrit name was popularized ashwagandhawhich means “horse aroma” because it gives off a smell that is very reminiscent […]

Image – ballaustralia.com // Alocasia plumea ‘Black’ The common names we give to plants can sometimes be more confusing than helpful, as we may use a single name to refer to several different plant species. This is what happens with the “black alocasia”. A Google search will bring up images of both Colocasia and Alocasia […]

Image – Flickr / Jim Morefield Plants are one of the few living things that can live for thousands of years; even within this great kingdom, there are only a few species that make it. One of them is the Long-lived pinewhich is the one to which the tree named Methuselah. These conifers live in […]

Today we come to talk about one of the most used shrubs for garden decoration. It’s about the Photinia fraseri. This plant belongs to the genus Photinia and is the most common and popular specimen of all. It stands out for its great resistance and ease of cultivation. It is a hybrid with red leaves. […]

Image – Wikimedia / Bernard DUPONT One of the prettiest bromeliads and, by the way, the easiest to care for is the vriesea splendens. The colors of its leaves, and the elegance of its flower, are the most interesting, since you can use the plant to embellish any room in your house, or the patio […]

When you have a plant that you adore with all your being, the last thing you want is for a pest, disease or similar to attack it and kill it, right? To avoid this, many resort to cuttings to multiply the plant, but how to grow cuttings indoors? If you want to learn how to […]

Image – Flickr / Malcolm Manners Many of us want to have a garden with exotic plants, with a tropical aspect, that’s why, It is not surprising that we wonder if it is possible to grow a tamarind tree in Spain.. And it is that this is a plant that is not only beautiful, but […]

Image – Flickr / FD Richards // Fagus sylvatica »Pendula» When designing a garden, it is common to consider having one or more shade treeseither as a hedge or as an isolated specimen. Although there are many who once adults provide good shade, it is important to choose the one that, of course, we like […]

Image – Flickr/Gertjan van Noord Many herbs are used as ingredients in culinary recipes: some because they are edible, others aromatic, but all of them very easy to grow. in pots, such as caraway, whose scientific name is dear charcoal. This is a relative of celery, so when it blooms we will see that it […]

The monstera is a type of plant that grows coiling around tree trunks; that is, it is a climber or vine. On top of that, it tends to reach impressive heights if given the opportunity, and if not, what it does is grow as a pendant, or as a creeper. For this reason, when it […]

If in a previous article we gave you tips for buying flower vases, this time we want to do the same but with vase flowers. Do you want to know which are the most colorful? Or the bulkier ones for that vase you bought? Don’t hesitate, here we go know what are the characteristics that […]

Hydrangeas are one of the most deeply rooted plants in Spain. Especially south. Bushy, this plant native to the American and Asian continents draws attention for its flowers, in clusters full of color (white, pink, blue…). But, Do you know their care? Do you know when and how to transplant hydrangeas? As this is one […]

The rhododendron is a shrub that is characterized by being a bushy evergreen plant that produces relatively large flowers with brightly colored petals. These are so beautiful that when we see them in a garden or in a nursery, it can be hard for us to avoid looking at them; What’s more, if we dare […]

Sometimes we are interested in having a wall covered with leaves throughout the year. Whether it’s because it’s starting to show signs of aging or because we just want it to look green, we need cold hardy perennial climbers; that is, they don’t start to lose their foliage as soon as the weather cools. But […]

Do you have a poto at home? Have you grown a lot and now you are wondering how to prune a poto? Well, you have come to the right place because we are going to give you the complete guide on this specific care so that you know when to do it, how and some […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Monster obliqued it is a tropical plant that can, and in fact, should, be kept at home when autumn and/or winter are very cold, since it does not support it. But this should not worry you, because like other species of the genus, it adapts extremely well to […]

The meek grass It produces very striking white flowers, so much so that I recommend you get some seeds from now on and grow them in pots and then transfer them to the garden … or keep them in these containers? . And, in addition, it is medicinal as you will discover below. If you […]

When summer ends and the cold arrives, the vast majority of plants begin to enter a state of rest or hibernation; however, there are others that, on the contrary, are preparing to bloom. Many of them are shrubs, generally deciduous, that will open their flowers in winter or during the first early morning. Would you […]

Image – Flickr / Amanda Slater Humans and poisonous plants have always had a love-hate relationship: on the one hand, some seem so beautiful and easy to care for that we don’t hesitate to plant them in our gardens; however, when they are news (and they are almost always news for having caused the death […]

If you like plants in your garden, surely you have some common ones, but have you ever heard of blue salvia? With the botanical name Salvia farinacea, its care is very easy to comply with and in return it offers you a vision in the form of massifs or striking pots with the most beautiful […]