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It’s time to talk about medicinal herbs that can be used without fear of side effects. There are not so many of them, but they all grow next to us and are probably available to every summer resident. Stellaria An annoying weed, well known to most owners of suburban plots, […]
It is very interesting for me to observe and explore the world of magnificent tropical plants on my windowsill. I was particularly interested in a representative of the Araceae family-alocasia ‘Black Velvet’. Its luxurious leaves with a burgundy underside sparkle with black-green velvet, on which the veins-“spiders” in the middle […]
A few years ago, I could not even imagine that this wonderful beauty would become a permanent decoration of my balcony in the summer. I looked with a sinking heart at the cherished tubers and every time I restrained myself from acquiring them, fearing an unsuccessful experience. But one day […]
Cyclamen is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants of the subfamily Myrsinoideae of the family Primulaceae. The genus contains 20 species that grow naturally in the Mediterranean and North-East Africa. The most common in culture are C. coum, C. hederifolium, as well as indoor ones-C. persicum and C. purpurascens. Secrets […]
Today we will talk about rare woody plants. In most cases, these are exotic species whose culture is limited primarily by critical temperatures, soils, high humidity, or, conversely, by the aridity of the region. Often even the microclimate of the cottage plays an important role. But is it possible to […]
The birthplace of helenium is North and Central America, but it has long won the hearts of European designers, gardeners and just plant lovers. In Europe, this flower is called “sneezeweed”. This nickname is given to him for a reason — in ancient times, snuff was made from the dried […]
Selection of Ornamental Plant Neighbors Helenium varieties are good in the group and mixborder — without them, perhaps, no autumn flower garden can do. Compact plants (‘Siesta’, ‘Short and Sassy’) are good in containers, they can decorate the summer kitchen, decorate the patio, where they can become a worthy addition […]
We will continue the interesting topic of exotic species of trees, shrubs and lianas that can be grown in the country. Today I will introduce you to the so-called pseudo-plants, which are like two drops of water similar to their more famous relatives. The similarity of the trees and shrubs […]
This plant I first saw in the greenhouse of my friend. Its extraordinary flowers struck me on the spot, because I had never seen such a miracle before. We are talking about Clerodendrum ugandense. Clerodendrum: portrait of a plant This plant belongs to the family Lamiaceae, its second name is […]
Indoor plants are very diverse, and many of them conquer us with the beauty of their foliage. We invite representatives of decorative leafy crops to our home, without expecting them to bloom. But these beauties are also capable of a feat: imbued with the care and love of their owner, […]