What is and what is the function of hypocotyl?

Image – Wikimedia / LadyofHats Hypocotyl is an essential part of the seedand therefore of the future plant. Although it is very small, it plays a crucial role in both the development and growth of the plant being. Without a doubt, it is a masterpiece of evolution, thanks to which there are a large number […]

Plant hybridization: what it is, characteristics and importance

For the reproduction of plants there are different methods based on the principles of genetics. One of these methods is hybridization. It is about plant improvement that applies the principles of genetics to be able to produce horticultural varieties that have more desirable characteristics for crops. There are several methods for the production of new […]

How to care for a dwarf dahlia?

Dwarf dahlia image source: Hogarmania One of the plants that brightens any corner of a home, without a doubt, is the dwarf dahlia. It doesn’t take up much space and it blooms for quite a long season, so you can enjoy its flowers for a long time. But how should you take care of it […]

Tomato diseases and their treatment

Tomatoes are the fruits of plants that are grown a lot when winter is almost over, and even longer if you have a greenhouse to keep them out of the cold. However, although they grow very fast and are very productive, the reality is that there are several diseases that can affect them. Fungi, viruses […]

What is myrrh and what is it for: Uses and benefits

It is quite likely that at some point in your life you have heard of myrrh. But would you know what myrrh is and what it is for? Basically it is a colorless or yellowish resin obtained from a bush. For centuries, myrrh has been valued around the world for its medicinal properties and its […]

9 winter garden plants | Gardening On

During winter many plants come to rest, making the garden seem asleep, as if someone had hit an imaginary pause button. Every day they seem the same, since they remain practically unchanged throughout the season. The only visible changes are those shown by the weather: sometimes there is snow, other times ice, sometimes it rains […]

Practical guide to choose the best metal watering can

Irrigation is one of the most important care of plants. And to do so, a metal watering can be a good option. But there are many types on the market. Do you want to know which are the best? And what should you look for when buying one? Do not worry, we leave you a […]

How to grow cocoa: characteristics and requirements

Chocolate lover? If so, surely you’ve ever wanted to have a constant anticipation of this sweet, right? And it is delicious. But, although you can go directly to a supermarket to buy tablets, I suggest that grow it yourselfat home. We are not going to fool ourselves: it is not very easy if you live […]

8 types of fir trees for a small and medium-sized garden

Fir trees are trees that tend to grow a lot, both in width and, above all, in height. But, Did you know that there are smaller varieties that can be planted in small and medium-sized gardens? These are the ones that I am going to show you next. And it is that if you love […]

How to eliminate the whitefly of marijuana?

Image – Wikimedia / Amada44 The white fly is a pest that affects many plants, including a wide variety of herbaceous species such as the Cannabis sativa or marijuana. It is not that it is a particularly dangerous insect, but it can weaken them a lot, since it feeds on the sap of the leaves […]

How To Treat Rust On Roses: The Best Tips And Tricks

Rust is a fungus that affects many plant species, especially rose bushes. Once the rust on rose bushes manifests itself, is difficult to remove and has an unfortunate aesthetic effect. The environment he likes is humid. When it rains, it spreads extremely quickly, but it doesn’t actually show up until two months later. The first […]

Why do plant leaf tips dry out? Causes and treatment

The leaves of the plants are very resistant structures but at the same time delicate: they support the weight of the drops of water that form the rain, but they burn easily if they are exposed to the sun without being acclimatized. Therefore, ending with dry ends is quite common. Sometimes we will have to […]

How should the irrigation of Aloe vera be?

He Aloe vera it is a succulent that is easy to care for mainly because it does not need to be watered frequently. But when more water is added than is necessary, it begins to have a hard time: first the roots, and then the leaves; and if, on the contrary, we let the earth […]

5 uses of needles that everyone should know

It is not usual to want to plant pine trees in the gardens because of the risk of having problems with their roots, but if they are placed at a distance of ten meters from the pipes we will obtain a few benefits from what is known as needles. Needle is the leaf of these […]

How to care for the white dahlia? The best tips and tricks

The dahlia blanca It is a plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family and has flowers that are tremendously appreciated and valued for their beauty. It is used both to decorate outdoors and indoors and has a history linked to tradition, history and culture in Mexico. Many people wonder what the care of this plant […]

When to collect oregano and how to do it

Oregano is an aromatic herb with a distinctive and versatile flavor that has been used in various culinary recipes for centuries. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, but is also found in many other cuisines around the world, including Mexican and Greek. In addition to its culinary use, oregano has also been used in […]

How is the nutrition of the plants?

Plants, as living beings, need to feedand for this it is essential that they have a certain amount of water, light and air, as well as nutrients that their roots will absorb from the earth. The way they do it is very different from how we humans do it, but that is precisely why they […]

10 small plants with striking leaves that are easy to care for

There are a number of small plants with showy leaves that can be grown in pots.. Due to their characteristics, they are ideal for decorating any space, such as the patio, the window sill, or the interior of the house; Everything will depend on the needs of each one, the climate in the place where […]

10 flowering vines to beautify your home

Image – Flickr/Stefano Flowering vines are wonderful plants. They allow you to cover a space that you had abandoned giving it a new life, a new, more cheerful color. They are our best choice when we want to enjoy a very special garden, where plants attract their pollinators by offering them nectar or honey. But […]

ALL the care that a potted avocado needs

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Forest & Kim Starr Is it possible to grow a potted avocado throughout its life? Well, theoretically not. Keep in mind that the pure species (Persea americana) is a tree that can be at least 8 meters high, and also has a crown so wide that you can lie down […]

What are the care of Erica vagans?

If there are plants that brighten our day in winter, there is no doubt that the Erica, or rather, the heather, is one of them. What you may not know is that there are different varieties: gracilis, arborea, cinerea, and Erica vagans are just a few examples. Although almost all of them have the same […]

Cultivation and uses of black radish

He black radish It is one of the most curious vegetables that we can find in a supermarket, but also in our garden. Although it is a different color from the one we are used to seeing and consuming, its requirements are the same as the common radish, with reddish skin. In addition, among its […]

Olive tree prays: symptoms and treatments

Image – Wikimedia / Giancarlo Dessi The olive tree is a fruit tree capable of withstanding the drought and heat typical of the Mediterranean climate for weeks, even without affecting its flowering and subsequent fruiting. In addition, it is not harmed by occasional floods, as long as it grows on light soil capable of draining […]

Flying ants: biology, behavior and damage in the garden

For those initiated in gardening, an important question arises about a series of insects that may or may not be harmful to our crops. It’s about the flying ants. They are capable of entering tiny and small holes in the earth or sand and are considered ants as workers. They fulfill the function of taking […]

Red chicory: cultivation and uses

There are different types of chicory, but one of the most striking is the red one. This has its leaves of a dark red color that attracts a lot of attention. So much so that one could almost say that it is curious that it is cultivated for its nutritional richness, and not for its […]

Repellants for cats: tips and plants to repel them from the garden

There are many times that stray cats can be introduced into our garden without prior notice. The presence of these data can not always be beneficial since they can break our plants, orchard, dig in the ground or defecate. In order not to use a repellent for cats that could harm your health, there are […]

Ginkgo bonsai: how is it cared for?

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia If there is a species that has practically always been linked to bonsai, that is the Ginkgo biloba. Although it is not exactly the easiest tree to work with or the one that can be designed in several different ways, its history makes it very special. And we are […]

How to grow gardenia | Gardening On

Image – Wikimedia Commons / David Eickhoff Gardenia is one of those plants that you can grow in pots or in the garden. Although due to its needs for water and land in which cases it is a bit demanding, the reality is that it is very easy to avoid problems, and also to solve […]

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