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Carnivorous plants are a type of plant beings that most attract our attention: unlike others, they have evolved to feed on the body of animalsthe vast majority of times as small as ants or mosquitoes, and exceptionally larger ones such as the occasional rodent as it was discovered that a specimen of Nepenthes attenboroughii. Although […]

Like the Canary holly? To this it is also called Acebiño and it is a small tree native to the Canary Islands, which in addition to being an emblem of that area, its wood is used for different types of constructions and manufacture of various materials. If you want to know more about this species […]

You know the Lippia nodiflora? It is a plant that grows quickly and on surfaces where fertility is not the particular characteristic, working great as a lawn substitute. If you want your garden to look with an intense green mantle and beautiful flowers, without having to arduous maintenance tasksWe advise you to try this variety, […]

Do you know the black sapote? Would you believe us if we told you that it tastes very similar to chocolate and is healthy at the same time? This fruit of a plant native to Central America could replace chocolate when those irremediable cravings come to you, while providing nutrients and a very low fat […]

Oleanders are evergreen shrubs widely used in temperate and warm climate gardens. They produce flowers throughout the spring and summer and, in addition, they resist drought quite well once established. Nevertheless, If we let them grow at their own pace, it would have a wild -and beautiful- floral hedge. If we are one of those […]

The tree of Zelkov Serrata shows many favorable characteristics when planted, because its growth is very good and it is not prone to any type of diseases. This adapts to any soil and climatic conditions without any problem, so it is a good option if you are looking for a tree of Japanese origin That […]

The camellia it is probably one of the most cultivated Asian shrubs in the world. Its beautiful flowers are so decorative that it is impossible to ignore them. In addition, they have other uses that you will discover in this special. So if you want to know how do you take care of this plantwhether […]

Over a long time, the Golden Bidens was considered a weedso it often used to be torn off; however, due to the great facility it possesses to adapt to all kinds of humid soils, it managed to reach the present day. Do you know about this plant? Do you want to learn a little more? […]

The Host of fortune is identified as a herbaceous perennial plant whose leaves are the most attractive and appreciated that they have and which give it a high ornamental value thanks to its shape and showy colors. In addition, it has a series of characteristics that knowing them will surely motivate you to have one […]

The Turmeric alismatifolia es a tropical plant native to northern Thailand and from Cambodia. It is popularly known by the names Summer Tulip and Siam Tulip although they are not associated with tulips at all. It belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae cformed by about 80 species of Asian origin, specifically from the Southeast, among […]

Image – Wikimedia / 4028mdk09 Have you already chosen the climber that is going to decorate that special area of ​​the garden? Then it is time to plant it in its final location. To carry out this procedure it is very important that you take into account factors such as the climate and the size […]

The Cerastium clusteredalso called Mouse ear or Cerastioit is a species that is part of the Caryophyllaceae family; it has managed to spread globally, even acquiring the status of cosmopolitan. Do you know this plant? Do you want to learn more about it? Then read on and find out everything about her. Her CARACTERISTICS Within […]

Image – Flickr / TANAKA Juuyoh The aralia plant It is one of the most popular in warm gardens and, above all, indoors. It has very pretty bright green webbed leaves, and a fairly rapid growth rate; Although this does not have to worry us, since it reaches a height of only one meter if […]

It is always interesting to know the plants that grow in our gardens and / or pots, even if they are not very welcome 😉. We are extremely lucky to live in a world with a wide variety of species, of which herbs are undoubtedly the most successful type of plant being. Of the latter, […]

The Cretaceous pheasant It is also known as Rose of the Virgin, thistle of chalk, mantle of the Virgin or Christmas rose among others. Its flowers are characterized by their good size and very vivid violet color, it belongs to the Zygofilaceae family and is typical of the rocky coasts of the Balearic Islands, especially […]

Japan is one of the countries that can most boast of vegetation: it is so varied that it has up to 4500 species of native plants, among which trees stand out. Some of them are well known in the West, such as the flowering cherry or the atropurpúrea maple, but there are many others that […]

Today we will talk about the covered with heathera plant that stands out for being really beautiful not only to decorate interiors, but also exteriors; to what It is also called White Heatherso if you want to know all the details about its characteristics, habitat, care, etc., we invite you to continue reading so that […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Emr Few deciduous trees are as cold hardy as the A pubescent birch. In fact, we can find it even in Greenland. Both its size and its growth rate vary a lot depending on the climatic conditions: thus, while in the Arctic it does not usually exceed 5-6 meters in […]

Although we can find numerous and different kinds of trees globallyThe truth is that some of them tend to stand out for being more impressive compared to others, this is due to the beauty and characteristics they possess and, a clear example turns out to be the fire tree. The fire tree, whose scientific name […]

With the arrival of the month of December, everyone begins to talk about Christmas, a holiday that we take advantage of to be with our loved ones and to celebrate the new year. Therefore, in order to make them unforgettable days, we advise you to decorate your home and / or garden with some very […]

Our Picea They are some of the most rustic conifers that exist, since they grow in mountainous regions, and there is even some species that lives in northern Scandinavia, in Siberia, where frosts of up to 15 degrees Celsius below zero are recorded. They are slow-growing trees, but with great ornamental value. Fortunately for us, […]

The Leonotis leonurus it is a plant native to southern Africawhich has been used since ancient times in a spiritual, medicinal and recreational way and it is precisely due to the wide variety of uses that it has, that it has managed to position itself as a herb of great importance within various cultures. Also […]

The Pawlonia fortunei It is a tree considered of multiple uses and of quite fast growthwhich has made the interest towards this species that also has other advantages that we will see in the development of the article, is greater. It belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae and they are originally from ChinaThese trees are […]

Pink and its different shades in a plant is a color of great beauty, which stands out easily between greens and browns. Although it is not common to find species with leaves of that color, it is common to see and of course acquire specimens with that floral coloration. So if you are looking for […]

The Bulbous poa is a mostly popular grass species under the names bulbous prairie and bulbous bluegrass; Coming from North Africa and Eurasia, it is widespread as an introduced species almost globally, having a large presence both in southern Canada and in the United States. Would you be interested in knowing more about her? If […]

The plants that are bought need a series of care to be able to live healthily. Unlike those that live in nature, most of the plant species that are traded originate from other countries, that is, they are non-native; therefore, they will need extra help if they want to grow and flourish normally due to […]

The Synapis arvensis, popularly called “field mustard”consists of a plant belonging to the family Brassicaceaewhich despite being originally from Europe has also managed to naturalize within North America. If you want to know more about her, we invite you to read this postespecially dedicated to field mustard. This annual herb it is a deciduous plantwhich […]

Image – Wikimedia / Jan Wieneke The Sundew spatulata It is one of the carnivores that, taking into account its size and shape, is one of the most beautiful that exists. And, also, one of the easiest to maintain, since it also tends to reseed itself; In other words, once the seeds fall to the […]

Ficus are fast-growing trees native to warmer regions of the world. They are so ornamental, that there are many who have chosen and choose to get a copy. But, being large plants, pruning is a task that has to be done every year in order to have a more compact cup. If you don’t know […]

In tropical and humid regions around the world we can find impressive plants, such as the I get. This imposing tree can reach a height of up to 10 meters, and a trunk thickness of up to 4 meters at its base. They are much loved in gardens, as they have really decorative flowers. In […]

Throughout this post we will be talking about the Heliotropium arborescensincluding the origin, types and characteristics of this ornamental plant, so that you can discover how useful it can be not only to decorate gardens due to its attractive color, but also for its use within the medicinal field. The heliotrope, scientifically known as Heliotropium […]

The scientific name of Selaginella consists of a diminutive of Selagoterm used as an old denomination for numerous species of club moss, the smallest being usually confused with moss. But if you are interested in knowing more about this plant before encouraging you to plant it, we recommend you take a look at our post […]

Holm oak is an evergreen tree that we can find in Europe, specifically in the forests of the Mediterranean region. With a height of between 16 and 25 meters and a wide crown of 5-6 meters in diameter, it is a plant that gives very good shade in exchange for receiving minimal care. Pruning is […]

The trees and plants almost completely cover the earth’s crust, only at the poles we would have great difficulty finding any. Thanks to them, life on the planet can exist, since animal beings depend on the oxygen they expel through their leaves. But we help them too, by expelling the carbon dioxide they use to […]

The Phytolacca americanaalso called phytolac, It is found among the shrubs that are part of the Phytolacca familyIt is native to North America where it tends to develop commonly within areas with abandoned land, in humid areas and on the edges of roads. As the years have passed, it has managed to spread almost globally, […]

The Euphorbia flanaganiialso known for its shape as the head of a medusa, is one of the most exotic ornamental plants you can find. Her appearance is really different from the others, with a number of spreading shoots emerging from a central area, making her look like the head of that mythological goddess. It can […]

Plant Lathyrus clymenumit will help you a lot if what you are looking for is a climbing plant that adorns some kind of wall in your home. Its intense green color, in contrast to its colorful flowers, make this herbaceous plant a great option for the patios of urban houses. This is a very well-known […]

Image – Wikimedia / Bidgee The jacaranda is a spectacular flowering tree widely used in gardens and to decorate the streets of cities and towns. Growing to a maximum height of 20 meters, it is ideal for protection from the sun during the summer. In addition, it is very grateful, being able to live in […]

The climate is a factor to take into account when we grow plants, since not all of them resist the same temperatures as they originate from different places. The vast majority of palm tree species are native to regions with a warm climate, where there are no frosts or, if there are, they are very […]

Image – Flickr / guzhengman // Blake’s wife Would you like to have a garden with trees that produce beautiful flowers whose beauty has nothing to envy that of orchids? If the answer is yes, then You will love the Bauhinia or Pata de Vaca. These are plants that reach a height of 6 to […]

There are truly impressive palm trees, capable of leaving us speechless for their beauty. One of them is the Hyphorbe lagenicaulis. It is perfect to have in small gardens, and in a pot it can live for many years. It is known by the popular name of Bottle palmsince its trunk is very reminiscent of […]

The Cerastium fountain is the plant you need, if you are looking for a groundcover plant, which stand out for generating a large amount of flowers throughout spring and also in summer. Cerastium fountain it is the botanical name that this species receiveswhich is part of the Caryophyllaceae family and is generally called chickweed, merusa […]

There is a genus of plants carnivorous that attract millions of people from all over the world, are the Nepenthes. Some plants whose traps have a “lid” like a hat to prevent excessive water from entering. But How are they cared for? Its maintenance is not always easy, so below we offer you a series […]

Who said that it was impossible to have a lush garden on land exposed to the sun and where rainfall is scarce? Luckily for many, there is an interesting variety of trees with little water and a lot of sun that will feel very comfortable being part of your future green paradise. It’s just a […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that has a function other than decorating our garden. It has medicinal properties and has been used in traditional medicine for a long time. Its about Heliotropium europaeus. It is known by other common names such as heliotrope, verrucaria, wart, litmus, wart grass or […]

The Arisarum vulgare it is a genus of plants that produces flowerswhich is within the family Araceae; stands out not only for being the only gender belonging to the arisareae, but also because of its peculiar flowers. But if what you want is to know more about this plant to decide whether or not it […]

Image – Wikimedia / Javier martin Shrubs are great and very practical plants. With them you can have a really spectacular garden, since, in fact, They are often used as »filling plants», or to delimit areas. There are many varieties: with decorative flowers, with amazing leaves, taller, shorter … The reality is that it can […]

The Nepenthes bicalcarata it is a very curious carnivorous plant: it does not have mouth-shaped traps like the Venus flytrap, but rather small jugs filled with liquid covered with very short and slippery hairs. In addition, it develops its own leaves, let’s say true, something that is not very common in this type of plant […]

The roots of the trees are a true masterpiece of nature. From the first moment in which the seed germinates, they go in search of the much-needed water to keep the plant alive. A water that contains the minerals it needs to grow. But not only that, but also, thanks to the pivot, which is […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The ebony tree It is a majestic plant native to India that is grown in all the hot and humid tropical regions of the world. It gives a very good shade, and also produces very decorative flowers. If you need to know what are the characteristics of this treethen […]