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Bow hemp: tips for buying, maintaining & multiplying

Bow hemp is a popular houseplant. Here's everything you need to know about buying, planting, caring for and flowering bow hemp.The bow hemp is one of the most popular indoor plants [Photo: Aquarius Studio / Shutterstock.com]The bow hemp (Sansevieria) is an air purifier and stylish object in offices, bedrooms and apartments. The versatile survivor shows himself in the most beautiful shades. Here you will find all the important information about bow hemp.contentsBow hemp: origin and propertiesB...

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Weeping fig: plants, propagation & toxicity

The weeping fig is already known as a common office plant, because it is very popular due to its easy-care and air-purifying properties.The Benjamini is a popular houseplant for the home and office [Photo: Ilina Yuliia / Schutterstock.com]The weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is an eye-catcher with its shiny foliage. In some varieties, the leaves can even be patterned. It is closely related to that Fig tree (Ficus carica) from which you can harvest edible fruits.Note: Another common name for Ficu...

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Zebra herb: care, location & propagation

The zebra herb stands out from many other green houseplants thanks to its colorful foliage. Here you will find the most important information about the location and care of the zebra herb.The foliage of the zebra plant is usually three-colored [Photo: Phatthanun Kaewsuwan / Shutterstock.com]The long shoots of the zebra herb come best (Tradescantia zebrina) hanging in a traffic light pot. In this article you will learn, among other things, how you can help the popular houseplant to grow bushy ...

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Plant, care and overwinter Cuphea

The variety of quiver flowers is impressive and it impresses with a unique flower. The subtropical species even thrive in our gardens.The Japanese myrtle is one of the most popular species of Cuphea [Photo: nitinut380 / Shutterstock.com]The best-known quiver flower is probably the Japanese pseudo myrtle, but the cigarette flower and the bat face are also very popular. The unusual name also includes special flowers. We introduce the species and show how to plant and care for them.contentsCuphe...

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Caring for azalea: cut and water properly

Garden and indoor azaleas show their splendor at different times of the year. The editing measures also differ slightly from each other. Here's how to care for the different azaleas.With the right care you can achieve magnificent flowers for several years [Photo: NataliaVo / Shutterstock.com]In order to enjoy your flowers for a long time, regular care of azaleas (rhododendron spec.) inevitable. Watering will keep the plant alive, while the right pruning can make for abundant flowering and bea...

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Mosaic plant: location, care & propagation

When you look at the leaves of the mosaic plant, it is immediately clear where the name comes from. The fine drawing also makes them an eye-catcher in every apartment.The filigree pattern on the leaves makes the Fittonia so attractive [Photo: Julija Vidjajeva / Shutterstock.com]The mosaic plant (Fittonia albivenis) is a houseplant with exotic foliage and modest demands. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the origin, care and propagation of the trend plant.contentsMosaic p...

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Croton: Care, Types & Propagation

The croton appears almost unnatural with its brightly colored leaves. Despite its extravagance, the miracle shrub is easy to handle in terms of care and location.We only have the croton as a houseplant [Photo: svf74 / Shutterstock.com]The croton owes its synonym "miracle shrub" to the variety of colors of its leaves. We give tips on how to pot, care for and propagate this special shrub.contentsCroton: flowering, origin and characteristicsThe most beautiful species and varieties of the miracle...

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Barbara branches: cutting, meaning & care

At the beginning of December, branches of fruit trees can be cut and placed in the warm. At Christmas, the Barbara branches delight many with their flowers.At Christmas, many are happy about blooming Barbara branches [Photo: SaskiaAcht / Shutterstock.com]In many households you will find cherry branches in bloom at Christmas or the branches of other fruit trees and ornamental shrubs. The tradition of the barbarian branches goes back to the Christian faith. There are also customs in other cultu...

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Caring for amaryllis: water & fertilize at flowering time

The magnificent, star-shaped flowers always create a pre-Christmas mood. We look at what to consider when caring for the amaryllis.The amaryllis creates a Christmas atmosphere [Photo: RAMANBOYJ / Shutterstock.com]The different types of amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are also known as delphiniums. Botanically, they are part of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) assigned. The designation as amaryllis for the red, white or pink flowering and bulb-forming plants known to us is not entirely correct. F...

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Frangipani care: fertilize, water & overwinter

Frangipani (Plumeria) are popular ornamental plants. We give expert tips on care, fertilization and wintering of the beautiful scented plant.Frangipani not only look beautiful, they also smell good [Photo: noprati somchit / Shutterstock.com]the Frangipani (Plumeria) as a tree of tropical origin is a real eye-catcher in our latitudes. As a potted plant, it is becoming increasingly popular in many gardens. Originally from the Caribbean and Central America, the fragrant plant can be found in thi...

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