The spotted ivy combines ease of care, long, overhanging shoots and decorative leaves, which makes it a popular houseplant.The spotted ivy is quite similar to the classic ivy [Photo: Meena Meese/ Shutterstock.com]The silvery patterned leaves make the spotted ivy (Scindapsus pictus) a real eye-catcher. The pattern varies depending on the variety. You can find out here which variants there are and how to care for the undemanding spotted ivy.contentsSpotted ivy: characteristics and originThe mos...
Lovage is still often found in monastery, farm and herb gardens. In order to be able to use the herb in the kitchen for as long as possible after harvesting, it must first be preserved.Lovage can be used in numerous dishes once harvested [Photo: Simon Kadula/ Shutterstock.com]Just the scent of lovage (Levisticum officinale) enriches a walk through the garden. But if you also want to eat the Maggi herb, you have to know which parts of it to harvest and when. In this article you will learn deta...
Toad lilies can be planted particularly well under trees and attract everyone's attention with their extraordinary flowers. We present the toad lily and its requirements in terms of location, fertilization and hibernation.Toad lilies don't show their attractive, mottled flowers until late summer [Photo: Jennifer Yakey-Ault/ Shutterstock.com]The toad lily (tricyrtis) is a delicate and graceful flowering plant for woodland gardens. The eye-catching, colorfully spotted flower is reminiscent of a...
Dogwoods can grow into impressive shrubs and trees. They delight with their colorful autumn colors and some bear edible fruit. We present the versatile dogwood and give tips on planting and care.Cornelian cherry blossoms appear as early as February [Photo: Picmin/ Shutterstock.com]The Hardy Dogwood (Cornus) can be used in a variety of ways in garden design. We provide tips on planting, propagating and caring for dogwood.contentsDogwood: origin and propertiesPlant dogwood: location, planting t...
With its intensely glowing berries, firethorn is one of those shrubs that add color to parks and gardens in autumn and through winter. Its foliage remains a rich green color during the cold season.The firethorn serves as a decorative privacy screen when planted as a hedge [Photo: pa-ka5000/ Shutterstock.com]Of the Firethorn (Pyracantha) there are around ten different species that occur in different countries. The species that is widespread and planted in gardens is Mediterranean firethorn (Py...
The Goldmarie or Bidens is a particularly long-flowering ornamental plant for the garden and balcony. We introduce the genus Bidens and give tips on planting and caring for bidens.The Goldmarie or Zweizahn is a bee-friendly and floriferous balcony plant [Photo: Picture This Images/ Shutterstock.com]The two tooth (Bidens) forms particularly insect-friendly flowers throughout the summer and is therefore visited by many bees. We give tips on planting and caring for the pretty summer flower.conte...
Whether it looks particularly elegant or not – the finger aralie is definitely beautiful. Their interesting leaf decoration is a specialty in the kingdom of indoor plants.Their narrow leaves are the special feature of the finger aralia [Photo: Sharaf Maksumov/ Shutterstock.com]Warmth and high humidity are the be-all and end-all if you hold your fingers for a long time (Schefflera elegantissima) would like to please. Here you can find out what else needs to be considered when caring for it and...
Feverfew is a well-known and popular medicinal plant. But what effect does false chamomile have? How to plant, care for and harvest them? With us you will learn everything about feverfew.Feverfew, which is used as a medicinal plant, has now been somewhat forgotten [Photo: nakasea/ Shutterstock.com]Feverfew has been a well-known medicinal herb for over 2000 years and has been deliberately cultivated ever since. The German name of the als Tanacetum parthenium known herb used during pregnancy: I...
Vervain is a well-known medicinal plant that not only helps against indigestion, but also against sleep and anxiety disorders.Verbena is used as an ornamental and medicinal plant [Photo: Doikanoy/ Shutterstock.com]It is the vervain (Verbena officinalis) a very special medicinal plant that you can even easily grow in your own garden. Find out how best to do this here.contentsTrue vervain: origin and propertiesThe best varietiesPlant vervain: location and procedureThe right careWatering, fertil...
The names Buntblatt and Buntwurz already suggest it: Bei caladium It is a decorative foliage plant with variegated and patterned foliage.Caladium varieties come with brightly colored leaves [Photo: Firn/ Shutterstock.com]But it doesn't stay with a single colorful plant, because from the Kaladie (caladium) numerous varieties in the most varied colors are known. You can find out how to plant and care for the decorative bulbous plant here.contentsCaladium: flower, origin and propertiesThe most b...
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