I have had 4 decorative-leaved begonias for a long time: Begonia heracleifolia, 2 species of Begonia bowerae and Begonia Masoniana. These beauties are a real decoration of the house! It so happened that after many experiments on breeding begonias, only they survived, and so they remained. Begonia Masoniana The most […]
Plant-Barometer: How To Grow Alocasia
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 […]
How To Grow Pomegranates, Figs And Citrus Fruits At Home (Part 1)
Fans of indoor floriculture often take not quite ordinary plants into the ranks of their pets. For example, sometimes lemon, tangerine or orange trees, avocado or medlar trees appear on window sills and flower racks. We offer to expand the range and get figs, pomegranates, limes and calamondin. If you […]
We Grow Cyclamen At Home: How To Care For And When To Transplant
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 […]
How Does Aloe And Other Ornamental Houseplants Bloom (Part 2)
Codiaeum Codiaeum is a favorite of many flower growers. And how not to love this handsome man, who remains elegant throughout the year! The variegated leathery foliage of the croton is incredibly spectacular: depending on the variety, it is painted in green, light green, lemon, orange, pink and purple tones. […]