Sweet stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) or sugar stevia, a sweet grass. Call it what you will. This super plant is native to the warm regions of South and Central America. The plant is one of more than 200 other species of stevia, but only this one produces a sweetener. It has such a high sweetening power …
A supply of sugar can be grown even in an ordinary pot, on any windowsill Read More »
Do you have these exotic beauties on your windowsill at home? Yes, we’re talking about orchids. They’re not difficult to grow, but keep an eye out for diseases nonetheless. Unfortunately, diseases and pests don’t escape orchids either. Fungal and bacterial diseases are often encountered. You can tell by the grey to brown spots on the …
Orchid diseases can be prevented simply by giving the plant what it needs most Read More »
Winter is a difficult time for plants. Indoor air is dry and warm, which is extremely bad for indoor plants. Most popular houseplants are tropical species that thrive in the summer, but even with good lighting and high temperatures they thrive indoors. Their care consists only of regular watering and occasional fertilizing. In winter, conditions …
Maids suffer greatly during winter, bad climate threatens not only them but also humans Read More »
Plants can not only be aesthetically beautiful, but they can also be practical or beneficial to health. And one that not everyone may know by name is just such a plant. When one says colopeya, few people have any idea what to make of the term. And it can be the same when the name …
Perennial succulent plants studded with thorns and thistles are often popular with those of us who are not keen gardeners. Thanks to their amazing qualities and low requirements, they can be cared for by anyone. Cacti can survive in desert conditions for several years without a single drop of water. Can you imagine? And it …
The tradition of growing plants at home goes very deep into the roots of human civilization. As far back as ancient Egypt, people grew flowers in containers. The Greeks and Romans planted laurels in clay pots. But it was the Chinese who first tried to create artificial gardens full of ornamental flowers more than two …
Do you know the dragonfly? Don’t worry, it is not a dangerous creature or a wild animal. These beautiful plants from the asparagus group are called dracenes in Czech. It is a very distinctive plant that dazzles with its simple beauty. In nature, draco grows in the form of very low or even branched trunks. …
The Glowing Ash or Crown of Thorns is a plant that blooms all year round if well cared for. Its flowers come in shades of white, yellow and red and stand out beautifully among the thorny stems. It is also a popular flower because of its longevity and easy cultivation. But how do you cope …
Orchids are available in every florist, but also in supermarkets. They don’t cost much and yet are extremely beautiful once they bloom. But what if they don’t want to bloom? If your orchid is not flowering, you need to make a few changes to its care. In fact, it’s quite possible that you’re making a …
A change of a few tens of centimetres can help orchids to bloom perfectly Read More »
Many beginners are not so keen on orchids, yet there is nothing complicated about growing them. Unfortunately, a lack of knowledge about how to care for orchids often leads to not enjoying their flowers for long. And yet, all we need to do is follow a few basic rules, which we will present here. The …
Learn how to grow orchids, usually only the right location is enough Read More »