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Myths and truths about growing plants

Although more and more people know that without plants we could not exist, the reality is that even today it seems that there are those who do not fully trust them. And it is that, even in the XXI century, there are several myths and truths about the cultivation of plants that make us see […]

Antarctic beech, a jewel of nature

From time to time at Jardería On we like to introduce you to plants that you will probably never see in nurseries, but that will nevertheless leave you amazed if you ever travel to their country of origin and come across them. There are many that are amazing, but If you are like me a […]

What is the best substrate for a bonsai

One of the things that can be very important in what is the issue of power grow a bonsaiis that these plants can be kept alive and healthy enough so that they can last a long time. Although it may be a little obvious, most people usually worry a lot more about things like pruning […]

Why do seeds die (and how to avoid it)

Those of us who like to sow, we always try to do things well so that the seeds can germinate without having too many difficulties. And it is that, seeing a seedling grow, regardless of what species it belongs to, is a wonderful experience that makes us feel really good. But sadly, sometimes problems arise. […]

How to plant sunflowers at home

Sunflowers are plants that originate in North America and their discovery happened because some natives worshiped them as a symbol belonging to the sun god. These are plants that they rotate during the hours of the whole day chasing the movement of the sun, they produce enough light and bring joy to our home. Apart […]

The best outdoor plants for beginners and experts

Gardening is a very big world. When you realize that you like plants and start to investigate, you quickly discover that the limits become further and further away as you discover a new species. Therefore, the beginnings are usually full of failures, which are completely normal and even beneficial because they help us to learn, […]

Achiote: characteristics, care and more

Achiote is a very complete plant: it has a very great ornamental value, since it can also be grown indistinctly both in pot and in soil, it is medicinal and culinary. Apart from that, its care is simple and its multiplication fast. What more could you want? A token that tells you everything about him? […]

How to prevent indoor plants from dying?

You did it. You took on the responsibility of caring for a plant. It was so beautiful there, in the nursery, so healthy, without any plague and, perhaps with flowers of incomparable beauty, that you could not avoid buying it. However, a week has passed and it is already drying out. Why? You never intended […]

How to water the basil

Basil is one of the most beloved and easy-to-care plants that we find in homes. They adapt very well to living both indoors and outdoors, and as they are rather small they can always be grown in pots. But How to water basil? If you just got one and you have doubts about its watering, […]

How to keep seeds at home

It often happens that, due to our lifestyle, we forget that the time to plant that plant that we love so much has simply passed. When we find ourselves in this situation, what do we have to do? Well, we will have no choice but to keep them until next season. But, How to keep […]

Tips for growing aromatic herbs in pots

Aromatic plants, in addition to their pleasant aroma, are characterized by being, the vast majority, herbaceous. This means that, although they have a fairly fast growth rate, their roots are not invasive at all, and since they do not usually grow very much, they can be grown without any problem in pots. Although they have […]

How to grow a giant sequoia

When we talk about Sequoias, conifers that reach impressive heights, of more than 80 meters, that can live for more than 3 years, immediately come to mind. Due to their characteristics, they are not exactly great garden plants, at least not for just any one, but as they have such a slow growth rate, it […]

Potted ferns

nephrolepsis Ferns are beautiful plants. For a long time they have been used to decorate homes, but also patios and terraces where light does not reach directly. Their maintenance is relatively simple, as they only need to be protected from the star king and frequent watering, avoiding waterlogging. So, if you want to decorate your […]

What uses can be given to the pine leaf?

Maybe that the pine is the best known tree within all societies around the world, since it is represented by its multiple species and practically in every one of the countries of the world. The pine consists of a gymnospermwhich means that it is a tree that does not bear fruit, although it does show […]

What is the care for Ficus pumila?

Would you like to cover that wall or lattice with a climbing plant that is not very common? If the climate you live in is mild, you can put a Ficus pumila, also known as a climbing Ficus. By having a medium-slow growth, it will not be difficult for you to control its development. It […]

What is pulsatilla and what is it for?

In homeopathy some types of plants are used to combat some diseases. The amount supplied is usually small, since if administered in higher doses, they would trigger the same effects that you want to combat. In this case we are going to talk about the Pulsatilla. His scientific name is pulsatilla vulgaris and it is […]

How to care for a potted Japanese maple?

El japanese maple it is a wonder. Originally from East Asia, it has an incredible bearing and elegance. Its ornamental value is so high that it is easy for anyone to fall in love, almost literally, with this plant. There are many varieties and cultivars, and from time to time new ones emerge, something that […]

Types of tubers

Tubers are a type of thickened stems that certain plants have. The most famous known is the potato. These plants accumulate reserve substances, made up mostly of starch. There are numerous types of tubers. Most of these tubers are underground and contain scales that produce buds. It is from these buds that the new shoots […]

What are Araucaria and how are they cared for?

A. auracana Do you like conifers? These plants are some of the most primitive in the world: they began their evolution approximately 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period. Growing to heights that had hitherto been unattainable, they were gradually able to colonize the entire planet. To date, some 575 species have been described, […]

Outdoor shade plants

When we have a garden that little by little is running out of sunny corners, a question comes to mind: What shade plants do I put in? And it is that, we are not going to deny it, we do not like too much that there are empty areas. Even the most orderly of gardens […]

When do plants bloom?

The plants make up much of the world around us And it is that no matter where we are, the time or the same weather, there will always be plants forming part of the landscapesince despite globalization and the overcrowding of cities, it will always be possible to find plant species trying to take part […]

Ajania pacifica, a yellow flowered garden or pot plant

The peaceful ajania It is one of those rustic plants that decorate the place where they are all year round, but it is from late summer to early winter that its curious yellow flowers make their appearance, covering a large part of the foliage. It is so resistant that it is perfect for low maintenance […]

The 6 most difficult plants to care for in the world

When you investigate more, when you go deeper and deeper into a world as fascinating as that of botany, you discover that the plants that you have ever seen in the nurseries or in the gardens of your area are just one of the very few that can be adapted to the climate of your […]

How plants breathe

The marketing process includesseveral phases that are reflected below: respiration in plants involves the use of sugars produced during photosynthesis and use of oxygen to produce energy during growth and is that in many respects, respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis. They use carbon dioxide (CO2) in the environment to produce sugars and oxygen (O2), […]

Camedrio, a very rustic plant with beautiful flowers

When you are looking for a plant that is small, rustic and that also produces very beautiful flowers, one of the best options you have is the camedium. Although it has tiny leaves and does not reach more than a foot in height, it is so easy to care that it can be had in […]

The 9 best climbers for cold climates

Cold is a serious problem for many gardeners, since sometimes it is really difficult to find those plants that can grow well in these types of climates. Most of those sold in nurseries in temperate regions are species adapted to specific conditions: mild springs, more or less warm summers, cool and humid autumns and winters […]

How to dry aromatic herbs

Aromatic herbs, in addition to being very good in the gardens, can be used as decorative plants at home, keeping them in the kitchen, where their qualities will be used to prepare delicious dishes. But of course, to be able to do that it is very important to dry them well. So if you don’t […]

How to grow potted asparagus

Would you like to be able to collect a few asparagus without having to leave your home? Well now you can do it in a very simple way, since the plant that produces them can be grown without any problem in a pot. If you have a land and a place where the sun can […]

Caring for potted lucky bamboo

The Lucky Bamboo is a plant that is believed to be very easy, but if you do not provide it with the necessary care it will quickly spoil. But let’s prevent that from happening to you . It is a beautiful plant that, in reality, you can have at home for many years, and to […]

Selection of the best low root and shade trees for small gardens

bauhinia monandra Do you have a small garden that receives too much sunlight? Then, you urgently need shade trees and little rootsome types of plants under whose branches you can enjoy being outdoors while reading a good book or celebrating a party with your loved ones. If you want us to help you choose the […]

Ideas to decorate plants through the use of pendants

Plants are living things that are found present in our ecosystem and it is that since the beginning of our days, there have been an infinity of species, each one with its respective characteristics and properties. These beings, even if they are of a behavior totally passive, they are one of the most widespread species […]

How to choose a pot for palm trees?

Phoenix roubleni Palm trees are one of the tallest giant grasses in the world. Some of them, like those of the genus Ceroxylon, have such a large trunk that it seems they want to do everything possible so that their leaves touch the sky. With its more than 40 meters, you could think, and we […]

What to plant in each season of the year?

Everyone knows that each season of the year has its own peculiarity and that this can be a very important factor that will influence the time of day in which you have to grow in a certain time. That’s why it’s important learn more about the species before planting and discover that the trees will […]

What plants to put in a teenage room?

It has been proven that green plants boost morale and contribute to a feeling of general well-being, even in bedrooms. But just by saying the word “Green plant«, The adolescent you have at home has already shouted aloud and frankly, it is not seen watering a begonia in their lair, but fortunately there are not […]

Chia and its many uses

Chia is a seed that is extracted from the plant known as Spanish sagebelonging to the mint family, consists of a plant species which has the highest concentration omega 3 fatty acid. The plant from which chia comes blooms between July and August and Australia is the country that produces it the most; from these […]

What plants to place in the office?

It’s decided, you’re finally going to put a drop of green in your office through planting, so it doesn’t matter if your boss yells at you or not, you’ll arrive tomorrow with a few green plants to help you focus, beautify your workspace and feel better. Butwhich plants to choose to make sure they survive […]

Cobea, a tropical climber perfect for covering walls

If you live in an area with a mild climate, you will undoubtedly like to have a climbing plant that is very easy to grow and that also produces very beautiful flowers, right? If so, I will recommend the trya fast growing plant that will be able to cover those walls or walls that you […]

What are tropical plants and how are they cared for?

Has it ever happened to you that you have seen a new plant in a nursery, have you bought it and when winter arrives it has died? To me, many. Maybe too many. Surely the origin of these beauties is tropical and, of course, as the temperature of the home is lower than that of […]

Japan maple, a rustic beauty

Maple japonicum ‘Vitifolium’ You probably already know the Japanese maple, one of the most popular trees. Its size and elegance, as well as its ability to withstand significant frosts (it supports up to -17ºC without suffering any damage), make it one of the most beloved species. But there is another that can compete: the japan […]

Properties, benefits and uses of Wormwood

Plants are one of the living beings more spread throughout the world and is that wherever we are, regardless of the place, weather or timesince we will always run into some species that inhabits these conditions. It is a fact that since the beginning of our days, it has been part of the reality of […]

Main characteristics of the Eucalyptus Globulus

The Eucalyptus Globulus is a tree belonging to the family myrtaceae. His name is originally from the Greek (eu-bien and kalipto-cover), something that is related to his flowerswhich are protected and only they are seen when their petals open. The Eucalyptus is native to the Southeast region of Australia and Tasmania and is currently in […]

Tips for buying palm trees

Archontophoenix alexandrae from my collection. I love palm trees. Unfortunately, I live in an area where there is very little variety, so I have no choice but to buy them online if I want to expand the collection. But still, from time to time in the nurseries they usually bring some other interesting novelty. However, […]

How to extract the seeds from root vegetables?

Dried carrot flower. You can see the brown seeds. One way to get new plants without having to buy them is by collecting the seeds and sowing them in the following season.. This is a very beautiful experience, which will provide us with many and varied knowledge about the cultivation of plant beings from the […]

Create a garden in a room window

With a few pots, a few suspensions and many green plantseach window can be easily transformed into a small winter garden ultra decorative. Bathed in light the plants bloom there in sight and bring nature into the house without losing space. How to create a window garden in three easy steps? Step 1: pile the […]

Caring for the Water Stick

A couple of years ago I bought a little Water stick that since then decorates my living room. It is in the center of the small table and has always been generous with me, although in recent times I have discovered that its leaves are beginning to dry and I am not sure what the […]

What are the characteristics of the acacia tree?

acacia saligna When you have a piece of land and you want to create a garden with fast-growing plants that give very good shade, it is very interesting to choose to plant an acacia tree. If the conditions are right, it can grow at a rate of half a meter a year, and it is […]

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