How to propagate Aphelandra Squarrosa ? If you don’t buy a planted flower already, you can also get it from apical, stem or leaf cuttings taken from another specimen. How to propagate Aphelandra Squarrosa ? You’ll need top, stem or…
Aphelandra squarrosa Aphelandra squarrosa, also known as the Zebra plant, is a pot plant with interesting, dark green leaves with clearly visible bright veining and attractive yellow inflorescences, appearing on the tops of the shoots. What does Aphelandra squarrosa look…
How to water Poinsettia ? A frequent cause of wilting or yellowing of poinsettia leaves is improper watering of the Poinsettia. See how to water Poinsettia so that it blooms for a long time and delights with beautiful leaves! How…
Is Poinsettia poisonous ? Although it decorates our homes beautifully, many people fear that Poinsettia is poisonous. A lot of unflattering opinions have accumulated around her. Is Poinsettia poisonous? Can it cause allergies and what are the risks of contact…
Poinsettia cultivation, care, wintering Associated with Christmas, poinsettia is becoming more and more often a Christmas decoration in our homes. How to keep poinsettias blooming for as long as possible? Learn the rules of growing and caring for poinsettias at…
What to plant next to Lavender ? Lavender has been gaining more and more popularity in recent years. With the warming of the climate, the possibilities of growing this plant, until recently known mainly from fragrant plantations in southern Europe,…
Lavender diseases The main problems in the cultivation of lavender are caused by fungi and fungal-like organisms. The most common Lavender diseases are: phytophthora, gray mold and seedling rot. Phytophthorosis It is one of the most dangerous diseases of lavender…
Why lavender wilt, withers or does not bloom ? Although lavender is not a particularly demanding and difficult plant to grow, it sometimes becomes sick. The most common problems are: plant wilting, withering and lack of flowering. Why lavender wilt?…
How to propagate Lavender from cuttings ? Lavender is an evergreen shrub decorated with narrow, silvery leaves and beautiful purple inflorescences gathered in showy spikes. Its scent captivates people and repels insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. In addition, it…
How to protect Lavender in winter On the threshold of autumn, when the last bumblebees leave the faded lavender flowers, it is time to prune the plant and prepare it for winter. However not every species of lavender can winter…