Duranta repens, a beautiful flowering shrub

The during repensbetter known as Flor Celeste, is an evergreen shrub that grows to a maximum height of four meters, but can be pruned without problems towards the end of winter to achieve a more compact and / or smaller plant. Has a rapid growth rateso if you want to fill with a plant that […]

Water lettuce, an invasive plant

All the plants that exist in the world take their place in their natural habitat; however, there are some that when introduced in other places multiply with astonishing rapidity, invading the terrain of those who have been living in that area for millennia. In Spain there are several of these, such as water lettuce. This […]

Why have a bonnet in the garden?

If you want to have a low-maintenance garden that is also characterized by being multicolored, it is very important to acquire plants that are resistant and, of course, striking, as is the case with burning bush. This is a very interesting plant that grows as a shrub or tree, since resists cold and high temperatures […]

What type of compost does the dracena marginata need?

If you are looking for a plant to place inside the house That it does not give you many problems and that it is very easy to take care of, pay attention to what we will tell you next. The dracena arose in Asia and tropical Africa and is characterized by having green leaves and […]

When to plant cacti?

If you see a seed germinate from a plant as large as a tree or a palm tree, when a cactus seed germinates it is easy for you to suddenly feel a kind of affection towards these small seedlings with thorns. And, if I may say so, they are so cute… But to enjoy that […]

Salix alba, the magnificent white willow

If you have a large field and in your area there are no major frosts, we recommend having the beautiful tree whose scientific name is Salix alba. It is very similar to weeping willow (Babylonian willow), but our protagonist does not need as much humidity or as much maintenance as his cousin-brother. In addition, there […]

Estefanotis or Jasmine from Madagascar, a beautiful indoor climber

If you want to decorate your home with a climbing plant that has very decorative flowers, I can only recommend the one that is one of the most interesting. It is known by many common names, including Stephanotis and Jasmine from Madagascar. It is a beautiful plant that produces small but very pretty white flowerswhich […]

Sandalwood, an extraordinarily beautiful and curious tree

The sandalwood It is a really beautiful tree that can be grown in both small and medium gardens, in addition to, of course, in the largest ones, but it is more recommended to have it in a pot or as an isolated specimen because it is not a harmless plant as we will see later. […]

Basic care of carnivorous plants

Dionaea muscipula Carnivorous plants are often thought to be very difficult to maintain, and the truth is that it is not as well as we think. The truth is that they need special carebut once we know what they are, it will be easy for us to have perfectly healthy specimens. If you just got […]

How to grow wheat germ

Would you like to know how to grow wheat germ? Contrary to what it might seem, it is not necessary to have a large plot of land to achieve a high enough production so that a family can have enough wheat throughout the year; What’s more, you don’t even need to have land, since they […]

Acalifa, a beautiful shrub plant to decorate

Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Mosaica’ Plants with decorative leaves there are several, but none like the acalifah. This beautiful shrub has large, brightly colored leaves, so if you have left empty holes in your tropical garden or you want to have your home with a natural beauty, do not hesitate to get a specimen. Its cultivation and […]

How is the cultivation of blueberries?

The blueberry is a shrub that, due to its characteristics, is an ideal plant to have in any corner, regardless of whether you want to plant it in the ground as if you want to have it in a pot. What’s more, it is not only decorative but also edible. But How is the cultivation […]

Gynura, the velvet plant

There are some plants that are so pretty that you really want to touch them, right? With the old man that is something impossible to avoid, and that is that its leaves are covered by very short but very soft hairs. It is a curious vegetable being that is very easy to care for and […]

Marijuana, planting and cultivation

There are certain plants that, used in excess, can cause delusions or paranoias, in addition to addiction, such as peyote or, our protagonist, marijuana. It is probably one of the best known in the world: either for better or for worse, from time to time it appears in the news and / or magazines. In […]

The need for Manganese in plants

Manganese is considered by many scientists and science experts as one of the minerals that mons life gives plants. This belongs to the family of the trace elementswhich allow these living beings, in this case plants, to fulfill all their functions and in the best way It has also been proven and perhaps you have […]

Hawthorn: properties, characteristics and cultivation

Hawthorn is popularly known as hawthorn. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and can be found in Europe, North Africa, West Asia and North America. As we can see, their distribution is quite wide and in many of these named areas they also have numerous varieties. Thanks to its thorns on the branches and its […]

What is the care of hydrangeas?

Hydrangeas are shrubs whose inflorescences are so showy that it is easy to take one home with us. But to have them very beautiful it is necessary to know the needs they have, since otherwise it is most likely that they will not last long. Therefore, in Gardening On we are going to tell you […]

What is an evergreen tree?

acacia saligna Trees are those woody plants that grow to heights of more than five meters. Depending on where they have evolved, they may drop the leaves at some time of the year in order to survive, or on the contrary they may remain evergreen. The latter are known as evergreen trees. But Do we […]

Aechmea, the beginner-friendly bromeliad

The Aechmea It is a precious bromeliad, so pretty, that we might well think that it is very difficult to care for and even more difficult to maintain. But we would be wrong. In fact, of all the tropical plants that we can find in a nursery, this is one of the most suitable for […]

What do carnivorous plants need to grow?

darlingtonia californica Carnivorous plants are a type of plant that attracts the most attention: unlike other plants, they feed on the bodies of insects in order to survive, and it is that in the soil where they grow there are so few nutrients, that if not if they did it this way they would quickly […]

What are the characteristics of Serpol?

The serpol, what will it do? What exactly? Where is it located? The answer to all these questions, you will see them clarified throughout this article and is that to begin, serpol is a plant. It is also known as bush thyme and as shepherd’s sauce, a plant that you can find mainly in Mediterranean […]

When do trees bloom?

Delonix direction Trees are a true natural spectacle when they bloom, regardless of the color and size of their flowers. Seeing them showing their delicate petals makes them even more enjoyable. But sometimes you are so eager to be able to contemplate them that the wait becomes very long. How do you know when they […]

How to protect plants from high temperatures?

Summer and high temperatures tend to pass through all countries or most of them, then ¿how can we protect our plants in this case? And you should know that our plants must be watered constantly, we bear in mind that during the summer, due to the high temperatures and hot soil, we must water them […]

What is a beech forest? Beech trees in Spain

The beech trees, as the name suggests, are forests that are mainly made up of beech trees. The beeches (scientific name Fagus Sylvatica), are deciduous trees and belong to the Fagaceae family. There are many beech forests in Spain, each with its own characteristics. Do you want to know more about beech forests? Characteristics of […]

Phlomis fruticosa or yellow sage, a pretty, rustic plant

When you live in an area where rainfall is rather scarce, it is best to always look for plants that can grow without little water, such as Shrubby leaves. This lovely vivacious sprouts and blooms every yearproducing very striking yellow flowers. Its leaves are very reminiscent of Salvia, which is why it is known as […]

Allamanda, a beautiful and resistant indoor climbing plant

If you want to have a home decorated with unusual climbing plants, do not hesitate to get one allamanda. It is very easy to care for, since despite the fact that it is native to the tropical regions of America, you only have to take into account a few things so that it is beautiful […]

Houttynia cordata, the chameleon plant

There are a number of plants that have the ability to amaze us every time we observe them, and one of them is undoubtedly the Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’better known as chameleon plant. Its leaves are green, but also pink and yellow. It is a beautiful plant that can be kept in a pot throughout its […]

Iron Sulfate, how and when to use it

There are many reasons why a plant begins to die little by little and is that generally, it is the environment in which they are plantedalthough other times it may be the kind of improper maintenance you may be receiving. Like all living things, plants can also show symptoms of how they feelthe best known […]

Herbs for better sleep, characteristics and care

Plants are a fundamental element for both human and animal life, since this class of living beings are practically part of the 80% of the nature of our planetappearing in an infinity of species, which bring with them a series of properties that, depending on the needs of a population, could be useful for the […]

Deer tongue, a very easy to care fern

If you like plants that only have leaves, and that can also be grown indoors for a lifetime, you will probably like the one that we are going to present to you very much. Its scientific name is Asplenium scolopendriumbut it is much better known by its other name: deer tongue. East it is a […]

How to cultivate the sword of Saint George or Saint Barbara?

The sword of Saint George or the sword of Saint Barbara, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, lizard’s tail and sansevieria, it is a herbaceous plant of African origin. In addition to their ornamental use, horse mackerel swords are also known as protection plants against the evil eye And it is that according to several scientific […]

Podranea ricasoliana or Bignonia rosa, an ideal climber

The Podranea ricasolianaa beautiful shrubby climbing plant known as Bignonia rosa, it is a species that you can have both in pot and in the garden since it is very adaptable. It produces large and very decorative trumpet-shaped flowers, with which any corner can look spectacular. It has a fairly rapid growth rate, although can […]

Cornus, the shrub that fills with flowers

The Horned is the name given to a genus of trees and shrubs that fill with beautiful and cheerful flowers during spring. It produces so many that its branches are easily completely hidden behind the petals. They are not difficult to care for, in fact, they can be had both in a pot and in […]

The strawberry tree as a typical Mediterranean tree

There are many species of trees typical of the Mediterranean climate. However, there are some of them that are more symbolic than others, such as the strawberry tree. The strawberry tree it is a small tree that can be used for our garden or as designs as long as we take into account the conditions […]

What to do with the roots of the trees?

Trees are the most majestic plants that nature can create. They are plants that seem to want to caress the sky with their branches, providing shade and food for a large number of fauna … and also flora, since there are many species that cannot be exposed to the sun directly, such as ferns for […]

Curiosities about medicinal plants

Since long before modern medicine allowed us to heal ourselves from a wide variety of diseases, mankind has used plants to heal wounds and improve their health. Today, we know these plant beings as medicinal plants, and there are so many that we could make a garden with them. But how do we come to […]

How to grow hibiscus?

The hibiscus is a plant that it can measure from two to five meters and grows in the form of a bush or tree. Hibiscus can also be known as Chinese Hibiscus or Hawaii Hibiscusdifferentiating it in this way from other species of Hibiscus. Its flowers have up 20 diameter cm and there is a […]

How to know if a plant is sunny?

If we want to provide the best care for our plants, the most important thing we have to do is put them in the right placewhere they can receive the light they need. However, that they want light does not necessarily mean that they have to be in full sun, since in fact there are […]

What are transgenic seeds and what are they for?

Surely sometime in your life you have heard talk or name about transgenic seeds. However, you probably do not know well what they are, how they work, what they are for or how they are created. In this post we are going to talk about transgenic seeds to have some basic ideas and know what […]

Why is a seed bank important?

In order to know the importance of a seed bankwe must first know what is it? This is a storage of seeds of plant species that are secured in a space with the necessary conditions for their survival. So now that we know it’s a seed bankyou can know its importance. One of the main […]

How to grow potted herbs

Did you think that you would need to have a garden to be able to enjoy a wide variety of plants? If so, I have some good news for you: there are many aromatic and culinary that can be grown in containers. Being herbaceous, they have a superficial root system that does not need much […]

7 small outdoor plants

So you are looking for small outdoor plants? If so, surely you are looking for species with very specific characteristics, such as that they can be in full sun or withstand low temperatures, right? Well, you are in luck, since you are not asking for the impossible. In this special I’m going to recommend seven […]

Prunus, magnificent flowering trees

In the tropics they are extremely lucky to have a great variety of tree species with magnificent flowers; However, although in temperate regions we do not have so much, there are some plants that, when their flowers decide to sprout, become an authentic natural spectacle. One of the most beautiful trees is the Prunus. Regardless […]

Camel toe or Bauhinia, the tree with the most decorative flowers

Bauhinia x Blakeana The tree known as Camel’s Foot is one of the most decorative that can exist. It produces large, brightly colored and beautiful flowers, so much so that there are those who think they are as beautiful as those of orchids. Best of all, it is able to withstand frost, so it can […]

How to grow lantana

Lantana is a beautiful shrub: it produces flowers of very bright and cheerful colors during spring and summer, brightening up the garden, patio, terrace … It can be anywhere, as long as the sunlight gives it. direct. Its maintenance is relatively simple, since it only needs regular waterings and contributions of fertilizer from time to […]

Reasons why your citrus plants do not bear fruit

The citrus plant cultivation It is very common in many countries, however, and when we talk about domestic cultivation, it usually presents some problems. For example, mandarins that die, the orange tree that does not bear fruit or lemon trees that do not grow. If any of these cases have ever happened to you, it […]

How to sow tangerines at home

The tangerine tree It is a very interesting fruit tree that you can have both in a pot and in the garden. Because it reaches a height of no more than five meters and that it supports pruning without problems, its growth can be controlled without difficulty, which will allow us to cultivate it in […]

Cedar, the most ornamental conifer

The cedar it is a slow-growing conifer that can reach impressive height. Its leaves are very reminiscent of those of pines, which is why they belong to the same botanical family: Pinaceae. Elegant in bearing, having one in the garden is always a good idea. Its care is not difficult, so why not buy a […]

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