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Image – Wikimedia / Christian Ferrer The Sarcocornia fruticosa is a herbaceous that belongs to a group of very curious plant beings: the halophytes; that is to say, they live on land with a high presence of salts. It could be said that they are the descendants of the first plants; not in vain, it […]

The ephemeral peony is a perennial plant, which it has beautiful flowers that allow to obtain a pleasant classic beauty and an exquisite aroma in any type of garden for several years. There are several varieties of this plant, which have the capacity to survive around five decadesand it is mainly due to the fact […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Frank Vincentz The periploca laevigata It is a shrub of tropical and subtropical origin that only grows to a maximum height of two meters. Although in its natural habitat it can take up a lot of space, in cultivation it can be pruned to keep its development controlled. Its flowers […]

The Phoenix roubleni it is one of the most interesting palm trees. With a height that does not exceed five meters, and as it also has a thin trunk, it can be grown in small gardens and even in large pots. Its maintenance is very simple, so much so that if you want to start […]

The Archontophoenix cunninghamiana it is one of those few lucky palm trees that has quickly become popular in the warm-temperate regions of Europe. Its rapid growth and its slim and slender trunk make it an ideal plant to grow in small to large gardens and even in large pots. Although it is not as resistant […]

The Pelargonium citrodorum It is a herbaceous and perennial plant that has erect growing stems covered with leaves, its expansion being bushy, as well as branched. Is a plant prized for its splendid flowers and exquisite aroma. This plant belongs to the Geraniaceae family and there are approximately 250 speciesyes, although few are almost always […]

Fast-growing trees are very interesting plants, as they allow us to have a beautiful garden without having to wait too long. This time I’m going to talk to you about the people of Canadawhich is known as Canadian black poplar. It reaches an impressive height, but its trunk is thin enough that it can be […]

One of the most popular and abundant wild plants that can be eaten is pigweed. Its scientific name is Amaranthus retroflexus. It is considered in many countries as a weed, but it has very good medicinal properties. It is found in a large number of countries and numerous natural habitats and has been a part […]

Ursi grapes they are characterized by being an evergreen shrubwhich has as its fruits some berries that stand out for being among the favorites of bears, which is why they are usually also known as “bear berry”. In addition, it is a plant that has a really long history within the treatment of urinary problems […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Frank Vincentz The gender of euphoria it is very, very broad: there are annual and perennial grasses, shrubs, and even trees. Many of them are grown as ornamental plants, and although this is not the case with the Euphorbia segetalisis still something that could be changed 😉. And it is […]

Plant salsa It is very interesting to grow in gardens whose land is rich in salts, such as those near the coast. For this reason, if you live near the sea and want one that adapts well to those conditions, our protagonist is one of your best options. Its maintenance and care are not difficultbut […]

The Araucaria columnariscolumnar araucaria, also known as Cook pine or New Caledonian pine, is a tree that belongs to the genus of conifers. This is part of the 19 species that belong to the family named Araucariaceae. Features These are trees that have a huge size and its origin currently comes from the southern hemispheremainly […]

Hellebore It is a genus of perennial plants that are found in Europe and Asia. They are plants that, due to their beauty and ornamental contribution, should be in the gardens. There are some species of this genus such as the acaulescent hybrid that has no stem and has become one of the most popular […]

One of the medicinal plants capable of self-pollination is the Gallium aparine. It is a plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is known by the common names of gardener love, tongue whipper, walkers friend, ortholano love, limpet and clingy, among others. It is a plant native to Europe and North and West Asia. […]

The plant known by the scientific name of Caltha palustris It is one of those that you may not forget, especially if you usually have migraines or gastrointestinal problems. Its yellow flowers are beautiful, and it also tolerates waterlogging better than other herbaceous plants. So if you want to know everything about her, then I […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / JMK In the fields we can find many plants that are really decorative, such as the Osiris lanceolate for instance. This species, native to the Mediterranean, is perfect for growing in places where it is very hot in summer and where drought is usually a recurring problem. Its size is […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Sarcocapnos enneaphylla It is a lively plant, that is, it lives for several years, perfect to have in low-maintenance gardens even if they have very stony ground. Its leaves, although small, are very decorative, not to mention its beautiful flowers. If we add to that that it grows […]

Who has not ever heard that they are allergic to parietaria pollen? Surely some of your relatives, acquaintances or even yourself are allergic to the parietaria. It is a plant with a double aspect from the point of view of relationship with man. On the one hand, it has excellent medicinal properties that it has […]

Image – There are many plants that are thought to be indoors but then negatively surprise us, but that is not the case with Ficus daniellea variety widely used to decorate homes. Even so, it is very important to consider your needssince otherwise we would end up spending money for nothing. Origin and characteristics It […]

The shrub or tree whose scientific name is Sambucus racemosa It is a plant with a high ornamental value that can be grown in all kinds of gardens, and even in pots. Both its yellowish flowers and its red fruits, not to mention its curious leaves, make it a very, very attractive species. In addition, […]

Plant Aeonium spathulatum is flat as a plate and also known as Crag cakethis plant grows in the lava flows located on the island of Tenerife. The flat rosette is only a few centimeters thick and can be found vertically planted as they occur in nature. This plant has its origin in the Canary IslandsWe […]

You may know the mastic, a very drought-resistant shrub that grows in the Mediterranean region. Well, the plant that I am going to present you next is related to him, although few would say so because of its height. And it is that while the pistachio lentiscus It is a shrub that does not usually […]

One of the evergreen trees that is perfectly decorating cities and urban centers is the Ficus macrophylla. It is a tree that belongs to the Moraceae family and is known by its common name black fig or black fig tree. It is capable of reaching up to 60 meters in height if it grows in […]

Reserving a corner in the garden where native herbs can grow is always a good idea, as it is a way to attract beneficial insects such as bees or butterflies with almost no effort. One of the most beautiful plants is the one known by the scientific name hairy ballot. It is very decorative, but […]

Image – Wikimedia / Tentaculata In nature there are plants of all kinds, which can be broadly classified into two groups: in one we have conventional ones, that is, those with roots that are responsible for absorbing nutrients from the soil, and in the other we have those who have developed traps to catch insects. […]

If you like plants with curious flowers that can live well in areas where there is not enough light, then what better way than to plant wild collejas. This beautiful herbaceous plant with a curious, and even funny name, produces very beautiful white ones. In addition, it does not grow very much, so it can […]

One of the plants whose flowering lasts the longest is the Salvia microphylla. This plant is known as pink sage, mountain myrtle, micro sage, chupeticos, mountain myrtle and grenadine sage. It is native to Mexico and Arizona and belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is widely used for decoration as an ornamental flower since its […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It is a very beautiful tree, so much so that few images on the Internet do it justice. In addition, it grows very, very fast, withstands drought and gives a nice shade. The most interesting thing is that it begins to flourish when it is very young; in fact, […]

The butia capitata It is one of the most decorative, adaptable and resistant pinnate-leaf palms that we can find. In addition, it does not grow very much, which is why it is ideal to grow in almost any type of garden. As if that were not enough, it is easy to multiply by seeds and […]

Image – Wikimedia / Neptune There are small conifers, others medium, others large and others imposing. The Douglas for belongs to the latter group. With a height of between 60 and 75 meters, it is the third tallest in the world, ranking behind the sequoia sempervirens (redwood) and Giant sequoiadendron (giant sequoia). With that characteristic, […]

The Phoenix reclines It is one of my favorite multi-stemmed palm trees, and you may easily notice that as you read this article. Its elegance can be compared to that of the Cocos nucifera (coconut tree), saving the distances that yes, since they are two totally different species. Therefore, it is not a plant that, […]

Aesculus hippocastanus Aesculus are trees and shrubs with beautiful leaves and flowers that can be grown without problems in the gardens and patios of the temperate and cold-temperate regions of the world. Its maintenance is not very complicated, but it is important to know both its characteristics and its needs in order to enjoy its […]

There are climbing plants that are spectacular, and there are others that are also very easy to care for, such as the one known by the scientific name Parthenocissus tricuspidata. It is a plant that can reach impressive heights if you have a hand, making it one of the most interesting to plant next to […]

Who does not know the hydrangea? It is one of the most cultivated plants in the whole world; not in vain, it produces flowers during a good part of the year and, in addition, it is very, very easy to care for, tolerating even weak frosts. Its growth rate is quite fast, although it must […]

The montane sandstone It is a beautiful herbaceous plant that we can grow both in pots and in the garden. Its pure white flowers are very striking, so much so that they will make any place look in a very special way. In addition, its maintenance is not difficult, so much so that it can […]

The Silver paronychia commonly known as nevadilla or sanguinaria, It is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Caryophilic familygrowing in the sandy areas, in abandoned fields, on roads and in terrains that are dry. The distribution of this plant covers a large part of the Iberian Peninsula. In the areas of the ramp of […]

Calocephalus platycephalus Plants of the genus Calocephalus They are so curious that they may surprise you: there are some that are herbs and others that are shrubs, with a leaf color that can be greenish or almost whitish silver depending on the species. In addition, they are very easy to care for, since they can […]

Image – Wikimedia / Athantor The Juniperus sabina It is a wonderful conifer, perfect to finish filling those empty spaces in the garden or to define paths; It can even be grown in pots! In addition, it is very interesting to know that its maintenance is really simple, since it tolerates pruning and frost. Its […]

Many times we do not know how to choose the right plants for our home or recognize if they are suitable for outdoors or indoors, or if they tolerate the cold well or, on the contrary, they need plenty of sun. Today we will talk about a very grateful and hardy speciesthe Scindapsus pictus or […]

Image – Flickr / Tom Potterfield Plants of the genus Smilax are those that, once you see them, it is difficult to forget them. Their growth rate is very, very fast, so much so that if they are allowed to grow on their own, they almost behave, almost like invasives. Its fruits look like small […]

If you like small palm trees, the kind that you can grow in a pot throughout your life either indoors or outdoors, don’t hesitate to get one. high vines. Known as the Chinese palm tree, it is a beautiful, very decorative plant that will not give you problems. It is very, very easy to care […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Danny S. Shrubs that produce a large number of flowers are wonderful, but if they are also resistant to diseases and pests, they are plants that will give us many joys from the first moment we have them in the garden or on the patio. One of them is the […]

We are very used to thinking of very fast growing trees and of a certain height when we talk about acacias, but there are some, like the related to acaciawhich may surprise us a lot. In fact, it has some characteristics that make it probably one of the most interesting species of the genus. Do […]

The quercus albacommonly known as American white oak or simply as white oakis a species that is part of the Fagaceae family. This is a tree found in eastern North America and ranges from Quebec to Minnesota and from Florida to Texas. On the other hand, it should be noted that the wood of the […]

The trees and shrubs of the Acer genus are wonderful… all of them. But this time I’m going to tell you about acer monkeywhich is a woody plant that grows tall enough to provide very good shade. It is perfect for those medium or large gardens where the passing of the seasons becomes very visible, […]

propagating through a pine forest (Pinus halepensis). Are you curious to know which plants make up the botanical family Pinaceae? In general, they are trees that reach interesting heights to be able to grow them in gardens, and in fact, there are many species that we can see in those places. If we talk about […]

The Jubaea chilensis It is a slow growing palm tree, but it is so pretty and rustic that I sincerely think it should be given a chance in all gardens, medium to large. Its pinnate leaves have the elegance of tropical palm trees, and its trunk, although thick, is highly stylized. Its easy maintenance makes […]

The tree known as Korean Abies It is a conifer of exceptional beauty, especially suitable for gardens located in the mountains or close to them, as it resists cold and frost very well. Therefore, its maintenance is not difficult, although in somewhat warm climates it can have a difficult time to thrive. So then you […]