Gardening Tips

Image – orchidweb.com Masdevallia rolfeana is the scientific name of the plant known as black orchida very particular variety of this species that is native to Costa Rica and arouses the attention of gardeners and botanical experts because the plant grows on another vegetable independently, without “taking away or infecting” anything, simply using it as […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Alcatraz flower It is one of the most used for bouquets and interior decoration; not in vain, it is quite large and its color is highly appreciated. But, although we all have more or less an idea of ​​what it is like, it is interesting to know it […]

Would you like to have an orchid at home but do not know with what soil or type of substrate to keep it? To answer this question, it is important to first know if you want to have a terrestrial one, that is, one that grows at ground level, if it is semi-terrestrial, that is, […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / David J. Stang The pelargonium garden It is one of the most common geranium species in nurseries, and therefore also in gardens and patios. It is a plant that blooms for a good part of the year, and requires very little care to brighten up our stay as well as […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that serves both for ornamentation and for other uses. It’s about the Artemisia absinthium. It belongs to the Artemisia genus and the Asteraceae family. This family is made up of almost 500 species that originate from almost every continent on the planet. It is […]

A plant that has a fairly short life cycle but is capable of actively flowering during its period is the donkey belly. This common name has been given after years of use as an ornamental plant in public places. Its scientific name is Singuata salpiglossis and belongs to the Solanaceae family. This family is made […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Averater // Oncidium cheriophorum Orchids are one of the most cultivated tropical plants indoors, as well as in the gardens of those lucky enough to live in areas where the weather conditions are perfect for them. In addition, if you like challenges related to the care and maintenance of plant […]

In Japan they are lucky to be able to enjoy, year after year, a great variety of flowers whose beauty stands out on any landscape. They are so beautiful, that the rest of the world could not help sowing the seeds in their respective countries, to such an extent that nowadays, when words like Japanese […]

The flowers of the rose bushes are gorgeous. They have everything that so many humans like: elegance and beauty; And even if perfection existed, these natural wonders would probably be some of the most perfect in the world, if not the most. However, like all living things, it sprouts, grows, develops, pollinates and finally dies. […]

Are white flowers your weakness? White has always been a very accepted color among the population. Proof of this are, for example, the facades of the houses, or the gardens themselves. For a long time it has been related to positive things such as peace, so it is common for there to be plants with […]

Dahlias are perfect to have in pots, in planters together with other similar plants, and even in the garden, thus creating a spectacle of colors during the summer. Dahlias are native, mainly from North America, specifically from Mexico. They are highly prized by plant lovers due to the great variety of colors and shapes of […]

All roses have something special. They are elegant, cheerful, and very pretty. But there is one that is also simple: the Rose of Castile. It does not have a double crown of petals as modern varieties usually have, but that does not mean that it is ugly, quite the opposite. This is a plant that […]

Epidendrumone of the most precious orchids, within whose family there are 1000 other species. According to the greatest connoisseurs of botany, this type of orchids are at a higher level in quality than many others and require certain special care to develop in the best way. Therefore, if you want to grow a specimen of […]

Our peonies They are plants that produce very, very pretty flowers. Large and in a variety of beautiful colors, they only need a little care! In addition, they can live in areas with partial shade, unlike many other varieties that need to be in the sun to flower. But although they are all, in appearance, […]

Who has not ever wondered how to grow lupine? These plants have one of the most striking flowers to have in the garden, or even in planters to decorate the balcony. Since it’s spring, what better way to celebrate than by getting our own lupines? Let’s get to work! Lupine cultivation Step one: check the […]

Rose bushes are very popular shrubs in gardens, patios and terraces. Their flowering is abundant and long-lasting, so much so that they can bloom from early spring to late fall if the weather is mild. In addition, it is very resistant to frost, so it can be grown in many parts of the globe. While […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that, although it does not have great ornamental value, has some medicinal properties that have been used since traditional medicine. It’s about the auriculata biscuit. It is known by other common names such as blinders, spectacles, Santa Lucia glasses, génaves, spectacle grass, tamarilla and […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Jim Evans Of all the bulbous plants that we can find for sale, there is one that always attracts significant attention: the Oriental lily. Something that is not surprising: its large and colorful flowers are spectacular, very, very beautiful. But how do you take care of these amazing bulbous plants? […]

Caring for and maintaining orchids is a complicated and very meticulous task. They are delicate plants that if they are not given the proper treatment and maintenance, regardless of the species or type, will end up dying. And this is where many people who decide to have orchids in their homes fail. These plants are […]

Rose bushes are some of the most historic ornamental plants. For ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptian, Babylonian or Syrian, these flowers were the symbol of beauty. Later, during the Middle Ages, its cultivation was restricted to monasteries, but that, fortunately, changed. Around 1800, people like Empress Josephine (Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife) had a huge collection. […]

This type of Begonias are by far the most commonly found in nurseries and garden stores. They are hybrids that stand out for their beautiful and decorative flowers that appear throughout the spring and summer. But, How do you take care of begonia is more cheerful? How to prevent them from rotting? We will talk […]

It is a fact that orchids stand out not only for their beauty, but for the number of classes and / or variations that exist throughout the world. Some are very simple while others surprise with their physical characteristics, this is how the Ophrys apifera or better known as the bee orchid is noted among […]

Identify the Cleopatra begonia or as it is also known, Hybrid begonia, it is relatively easy. Just seeing the size of its leaves and the color it has is enough to know that it is this species. However, not everyone has the level of knowledge necessary to know whether or not it is a begonia. […]

Many people spend hours searching the internet for a plant that can change the environment in their garden. The most common is that they look for plants with colorful and showy leaves. But there are also those who try to find a species whose flower is so beautiful, that any garden will envy having it. […]

Have you ever noticed the growth patterns that plants have? If we look at them more closely, we will realize that they are repeating themselves. Thus, two branches of a tree will grow to form a ‘V’, and the twigs that sprout from them will follow suit. This is known as fractal. And they create […]

Thrips are small 1-2 millimeter insects, like miniature earwigs. They cause damage to a multitude of garden plants, fruit trees and our vegetables. Although the damage is not serious, it is important to eliminate them, as they are also transmitters of viruses. Larvae and adults stick their beaks on the underside of the leaves and […]

Daffodils are bulbous plants that, whether planted in the garden or in a pot, are very interesting to beautify the room. Although their size is rather small, that means that they can be grown together with other specimens. That way, having a nice flower arrangement won’t be difficult with them. But of course, for this […]

After flowering, the leaves of the tulips dry, at the same time as their flowers, the only thing that remains – and that only if there has been luck – is a capsule with seeds. And it is that, if spring is the time of splendor of these plants, summer is that of vegetative rest. […]

The narcissus bulbocodium It is another of the species whose flower is especially beautiful and which also has a penetrating aroma. Having this plant in a garden means becoming the center of attention. It is thanks to the bell-shaped flower of the narcissus bulbocodium that becomes so appealing to anyone. So, today you will learn […]

Do you dream of having a corner exclusively made of roses? Find out when to plant rose bushes in your garden or in pots, and how to do it so they can root as soon as possible. It is not complicated at all; in fact, you only need gloves, and a shower with water. You […]

Today we are going to talk about a genus of plants that has species with a large number of infraspecific variants. Many of these plants are common due to their nitrophilic character. It’s about the genre Erode. It is a genus that belongs to the Geraniaceae family and includes 359 described species, although only 128 […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that, despite its appearance, is edible. Its about Cynara cardunculus. It is a plant that was already known to Greeks and Romans and aphrodisiac powers were granted. It receives the name of Cynara since it was the name of the girl seduced by Zeus […]

The species of the genus Moose They are herbaceous plants that you have probably been able to see on some occasion in a field or similar. They are very adaptable, in fact they do not need much to grow, and neither to flourish; However, when they want to grow they can give the feeling that […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of wild plant that grows on Mount Takao and that belongs to the temperate-quality and cold-temperate zone. This is the plant known as Commelina common. By common name it is known as canutillo from Cuba and asango from Japan. There are many varieties of this group […]

For some, a garden without roses is not a true garden and although this statement may be somewhat extreme, no one could deny the beauty of rose bushes and the magic of their flowers that bloom at the right time to give us that prominence that we so much hope for. Ideally grow roses on […]

Geraniums are very beloved plants. On a balcony or patio they are perfect. Although it is true that they need protection against frost, if necessary they can be kept at home during the winter without problems. As soon as the temperatures improve, they are taken outside and then you just have to wait for them […]

The platycodonalso known as Chinese Campanilla, is a plant of the Campanulaceae family ideal to have in pots, embellishing the patio, terrace or balcony. It can also be planted in the garden, along with other flowers to create spectacular colored rugs. It is one of the plants that has the longest flowering season: from late […]

Aphids are parasites that, although small, can cause many problems for rose bushes. These beautiful plants start to bloom in spring and stop in fall, but when invaded, the flower buds cannot open and eventually wilt prematurely. ¿How to remove aphids from roses? With effective products, of course. Here we tell you the most effective […]

Image – Wikimedia / Enrico Blasutto The wild saffron It is a flower known to many, since it is grown in much of the world in gardens and pots, to beautify patios, gardens and of course balconies. It is native to the European continent, where it lives in high altitude areas. The beauty of its […]

When autumn arrives, the perfect time comes to remove the bulbs and / or rhizomes that are planted in this season and that will bloom during the spring, and why not? Acquire some new ones to expand the collection of beautiful and colorful flowers. Some of the most interesting are the tuberose, which have petals […]

Lilac is a very striking and meaningful color, so much so that more and more people are attracted to flowers of this color. In recent years it is being associated with femininity, but once it was the favorite of the nobility; however, regardless of what it means, lilac plants are very interesting to have in […]

Lavender is one of the most aromatic plants perfect to have in our home. It has some cares that are not too complicated, just maintenance. The lavender pruning It is done to be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the plant and its virtue. The virtue that stands out in this plant is its […]

Daisies are beautiful flowers. Simple, very common, but with incredible beauty. In addition, many of us who are adults today used to take them, and we would innocently remove the petals one by one to know if our love or affection was reciprocated. But when it comes to designing a garden or embellishing a balcony, […]

Humans have the emotional need to remember our loved ones who have passed away, especially on certain dates such as their birthdays, or on specific days such as All Saints’ Day. Regardless of our beliefs, losing someone we care about can leave a deep and painful impression on us, and many need to go to […]

Climbing roses are great plants. They are characterized by having more or less large flowers, very showy, with very striking colors. However, it is often thought that they can only be grown in gardens, but the reality is that they support pruning very well and therefore they can also be kept in pots. Would you […]

We are not going to fool ourselves: the most beautiful thing about orchids are their flowers. For this reason, they are grown and marketed in many parts of the world, and for this reason there are many of us who have ever had a specimen, and / or who currently have one in the bathroom […]

Ranunculus are herbaceous plants that generally produce very pretty flowers during the spring season. Its life cycle can be more or less long depending on the species in question, since there are some that are annual, that is, they live one year, others biennial (two years), and the most common that are perennial. For this […]

Plants of the genus Helianthus They are one of those that most need sunlight to have a correct development. Its own name already indicates it to us because it comes from Heliuma Greek term that means Sun. Many species are cultivated in gardens, as well as to decorate balconies and terraces, but there are some […]

Lilies are one of the most beautiful bulbous plants in spring and summer. They produce large, brightly colored and cheerful flowers that can be cut and kept in a vase for several days. They are so beloved that we want you to enjoy them year after year without having to buy again, that’s why we […]

Daisies are very common but at the same time very beautiful flowers that are wonderful in all types of gardens, but not everyone knows when to plant daisies. During spring and summer they become beautiful, when opening their petals. What’s more, its cultivation is very simpleso much so that you will only have to water […]