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Rubber Tree Plant - lat. Ficus elastic ‘Variegata’
If there is something like ‘‘THE houseplant’’ then for me it is Ficus elastica. It is easy to maintain, has large shiny leaves, and when...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
Sensitive Plant - lat. Mimosa pudica
The Mimosa pudica is a small shrub from the legume family, which grows in the Brazilian tropical forests. It stands out mostly for its...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
Peacock Plant - lat. Calathea makoyana
I personally find the Peacock Plant to be one of the most attractive plants, mainly because of its unique leaves whose patterns resemble...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
Elkhorn fern - lat. Platycerium bifurcatum
The English and Latin name of this fern derives from its unique leaf appearance, reminiscent of deer antlers (Platycerium - in Greek...
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Jul 26, 20212 min read
Cape jasmine - lat. Gardenia jasminoides
This is a flowering evergreen shrub that is best suited as a garden plant in warmer climates whereas in colder climates, such as my...
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Mar 19, 20211 min read
Pampas grass - lat. Cortaderia selloana
This decorative grass has its place in various gardens throughout our globe, including homes once dried. Pampas Grass is a perennial,...
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Mar 19, 20212 min read
Rose Grape - lat. Medinilla magnifica
Medinilla is an exotic beauty that stands out with pink bracts surrounding its pink inflorescence. It is one of the most beautiful...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read
Swiss Cheese Plant - lat. Monstera deliciosa
This evergreen climber, whose natural habitat is in the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and Panama, was discovered only in 1840,...
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Feb 11, 20211 min read
Glossy Abelia - lat. Abelia x grandiflora
This is plant is one of my favorites among evergreen shrubs. It is a rounded, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub, suitable for gardens as...
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Dec 24, 20203 min read
Poinsettia - lat. Euphorbia pulcherrima
The Poinsettia belongs to the milkweed family, and is native to Central America where the historically Aztecs used it for decoration and...
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Dec 12, 20201 min read
Plant care - showering
Showering houseplants, with lukewarm water, contributes to the health and appearance of houseplants. The main advantages are: - Removal...
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Dec 12, 20201 min read
Silver Nickel Vine - lat. Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls'
Silver Nickel Vine (also known as Silver Falls) is an evergreen creeper originally from Texas and Mexico with a gorgeous silvery foliage,...
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Nov 29, 20201 min read
DIY - Christmas baubles with fresh greenery
We are nearing the most beautiful time of the year. Although this year is a little bit less cheerful, we can brighten it up a bit by...
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Nov 4, 20201 min read
Peace Lily - lat. Spathiphyllum spp.
Rarely can you find a plant more often in households than the Peace Lily. NASA has even placed it in the top 10 air purifiers among...
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Nov 4, 20202 min read
Windmill Palm - lat. Trachycarpus fortunei
This palm, along with olive trees, can be seen more often when arranging terraces and continental gardens. It is an ideal palm tree for...
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Sep 13, 20201 min read
Wandering Jew - lat. Tradescantia zebrina
For anyone looking to add a little color among their indoor and outdoor plants, as a first choice you should consider this unique...
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Sep 13, 20201 min read
Chines dollar plant - lat. Pilea peperomioides
This houseplant was first brought to Europe by a Norwegian missionary in 1944 from southern China, where it is native from. It requires a...
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Aug 1, 20201 min read
How to keep your plants watered while away
- Move plants from the direct sunlight (windows facing south or west) to a place where the sun does not reach from 11 am onwards or move...
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Aug 1, 20201 min read
Hosta - Hosta spp.
A beautiful bush-shaped perennial, recognizable by its lovely foliage that occurs in different colors shapes, there are over 1000...
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Jul 7, 20201 min read
Spider plant – lat. Chlorophytum comosum ‘Vittatum’
This plant from southern Africa is a slightly different houseplant which can often be seen in gardens. It is very easy to maintain, so it...
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Jul 7, 20201 min read
Bird of paradise - lat. Strelitzia reginea
An evergreen perennial, which is a close relative of the banana tree, which not only decorates gardens in warm regions, but along with...
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Jun 11, 20201 min read
Dragon tree -lat. Dracena marginata
The dragon tree can have different leaf colors and can have one or more stems. A plant that can be found in many homes because it’s easy...
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Jun 11, 20201 min read
Japanese maple - lat. Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
An attractive deciduous tree, that is slow in growth. Can be found in various colors and with different leaf shapes. Its natural habitat...
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Jun 3, 20202 min read
Fire blight – lat. Erwinia amylovora
Species: Trees and shrubs of the rose family like apples (Malus spp.), pears (Pyrus spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), photinia (Photinia...
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Jun 3, 20201 min read
Ivy - lat. Hedera helix
An evergreen climbing plant that can be seen in many gardens as well as homes. It is originally from Western Europe. Ivy loves places...
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May 31, 20201 min read
Make your own houseplant fertiliser
To fertilize my houseplants, I often make my own fertiliser. All you need is: - 10 g of fresh yeast (which is surprisingly hard to find...
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May 31, 20201 min read
String of hearts - lat. Ceropegia woodii
An evergreen vine that is known for its heart-shaped fleshy leaves. It originates from the south of Africa. String of hearts, like most...
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May 30, 20201 min read
Southern magnolia - lat. Magnolia grandiflora
One of the most beautiful trees in general, I don’t know what I prefer more – the Magnolia's stunning leaves, its elegant shape or its...
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May 30, 20201 min read
Echeveria - lat. Echeveria spp.
An attractive succulent that is easy to maintain. Suitable for any home, in summer for outdoors too. Originally from Central America,...
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May 28, 20201 min read
Fiddle leaf fig - lat. Ficus lyrata 'Bambino'
The Ficus genus includes figs and common ficus, among others. The fiddle leaf fig has experienced a real boom in the last few years as a...
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May 28, 20201 min read
Cherry laurel - lat. Prunus laurocerasus
The most famous and most adaptable evergreen shrub can be seen in many parks and gardens. Its natural habitat is Southeastern Europe and...
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May 28, 20202 min read
Gerbera daisies - lat. Gerbera jamesonii
To most of us, when we hear about gerbera daisies we think about the flowers that can be bought at a florists and used in bouquets and...
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May 26, 20201 min read
ZZ Plant - lat. Zamioculcas zamiifolia
This is one of the most common houseplants in the world, mainly due to its tolerance of neglect. It is native to East Africa where it...
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May 26, 20201 min read
Azalea - lat. Rhododendron indicum Bloom-A-Thon® Hot Pink
Azeleas belong to the genus Rhododendron, and they can be either evergreen or deciduous. Over 10,000 sorts have been cultivated. This...
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May 24, 20202 min read
Yucca - lat. Yucca gigantea
Plants from the yucca family are mostly kept as garden plants in warmer climates, and more recently as houseplants. They are quite...
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May 24, 20201 min read
Boston Fern - lat. Nephrolepis exeltata
One unmissable classic, that reminds me of my grandmother’s house. It comes from the tropical areas of South and North America, and...
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May 24, 20201 min read
Christmas berry - lat. Photinia x fraseri ‘Little Red Robin'
This evergreen shrub is known for his attractive red young leaves. It’s a hybrid between Photina glabra i P. serrulata, and therefore it...
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May 24, 20201 min read
Sago palm - lat. Cycas revoluta
Even if it looks like a palm (and called a palm!), it's a gymnosperm and a closer relative to pine and spruce trees than it’s actually to...
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