table of contentsSunPenumbrathe shadeMost Houseplantsthat develop showy leaves come from the arum family. In addition to these tropical species, there are other plants with appropriately large leaf areas.SunHouse plants that develop strikingly large leaves even under sunny conditions must protect their leaf surfaces from sunburn and excessive evaporation. They develop coarse leaves that are often leathery to the touch. The thick leaf tissue can store water better. In addition, dyes in the lea...
Source: Dat doris, Ivy leaf, Excerpt from Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0table of contentsOverview of differencesExplanation of the differencesIt is the crucial question for carpenters: Philodendron or Efeutute? The two tropical climbing plants look very similar. We put an end to the guesswork and show 3 differences.Overview of differencesThe two genera Baumfreund (Philodendron) and Efeutute (Epipremnum) inspire as opulent climbing plants for creative living space design. With rapid growth, furious...
table of contentsSunny locationPartially shaded locationShady locationGreen plants give the apartment an exotic flair. There are numerous easy-care species that hardly require attention in the right location. They can be ignored for a longer period of time.Sunny locationMost easy-care green plants that prefer a sunny spot in the apartment in pots develop succulent plant parts. The thick fabric stores water so that the plants can withstand longer periods of drought. They thrive in normal potte...
table of contentsGeneral formsCompound leavesClassification based on the tip of the leafClassification based on the leaf marginfrequently asked QuestionsSo that leafy plants can be better identified, their leaf shapes are divided into different categories. In addition to the shape, it is also important to determine how and where the leaves sit on the stem.In a nutshellthe leaf shape is usually symmetricalthere are divided and undivided leavesThe leaf tip and the leaf margins are also importan...
table of contentsYellow leavesWaterloggingLack of waterOverfertilizationNutritional deficiencysunburnCold temperaturesPestsIts large, tapering leaves are lush green, convince with their deeply incised shape and transform any living space into an urban jungle in no time at all. At the same time, she impresses with her frugal character. For this reason, the Monstera belongs, also called Window leaf known to the welcome roommates. If yellow leaves suddenly appear in the monumental beauty, it is ...
Ficus Benjamini table of contentsCut Ficus BenjaminitimeWeeping fig slightly poisonousPreparationsCutting Ficus Benjamini: InstructionsForm and maintenance cutTaper cutClearance cutThe Ficus Benjamini does not have to be pruned annually, but it is still advisable to take care of it. Because through regular cutting, the tree sprouts particularly vigorously and can be kept in perfect shape. Below are helpful tips on cutting the Weeping fig. Cut Ficus BenjaminiIf you want to give your weeping fi...
table of contentsMonstera adansoniiMonstera acuminataMonstera deliciosa'Borsigiana''Salt & Pepper''Marmorata''Variegata'Monstera obliquaWindow leaves are popular and well-known green plants for larger rooms. They originally come from warm and humid regions and therefore also like it warm in the home, with increased humidity. They have the ability to purify the air of harmful substances and can even filter aquarium water with their aerial roots. Window leaf is called the plant because the ...
table of contentsBrown leavescausesmeasuresRepotcareBrown leavesBrown or falling leaves on the elephant's foot - that must be doneIt is completely normal for older leaves to turn brown and fall off after a while. But the elephant's foot gets fresh green leaves elsewhere. In this way the plant is constantly renewing itself. However, there should be a certain balance, in that at least as many new leaves grow as old leaves fall off. However, if you find that not enough fresh leaves are growing b...
table of contentsNon-toxic lucky charmConditionally edibleNo danger to animalsNot all varieties are non-toxicAs an uncomplicated houseplant with a magical symbolic value, the Money tree high esteem and is often given as a gift. In view of its exotic origin, responsible hobby gardeners rightly ask themselves whether the evergreen, succulent Crassula ovata is poisonous. Among the various ornamental plants for house and yard there are numerous high-risk plants that pose a threat to humans, dogs ...
table of contentsPropagation of the yucca palmBy offshootsBy cuttingsCuttings from side shootsCuttings from stem segmentsSuccess factors for the propagation of the palm lilyThe yucca, or palm lily, is a popular houseplant in countless German living rooms. Whoever subscribes to the Yucca palm would like to multiply, is faced with some problems by the fact that this asparagus plant usually only blooms and forms seeds from an age of around ten years. How the reproduction of the palm lily by cutt...
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