Plants 2024, December

Amaryllis: care instructions and planting tips

Amaryllis: care instructions and planting tips

With the amaryllis, you are bringing a colorful plant into your home that, with the right care, is quite resistant to diseases and pests.

Stdelwurz "Sabine" - plant, care for and overwinter

Stdelwurz "Sabine" - plant, care for and overwinter

Orchids are very rarely found in the garden in this country. And that despite the fact that there are so many beautiful and easy-care varieties. Such as the thornwort

Vervain - A great filler

Vervain - A great filler

If you want to fill unsightly gaps in balcony boxes, then you should get Verbena. This is an undemanding plant. Read more.

Camellias - They are very demanding

Camellias - They are very demanding

If you want to buy camellias, you should know that they are very demanding plants. You can read here what you need to know about care.

Mannstreu - planting, caring for and pruning

Mannstreu - planting, caring for and pruning

Mannstreu is an undemanding, decorative ornamental plant for Mediterranean perennial borders or natural gardens. Breeding and care are explained in detail here.

Wisteria doesn't want to bloom or only sparsely - what to do?

Wisteria doesn't want to bloom or only sparsely - what to do?

Wisteria flowers extraordinarily profusely if the location is well chosen and it is watered and pruned regularly. Grafted plants flower earlier.

Philodendron: Tips for planting and caring for the tree friend

Philodendron: Tips for planting and caring for the tree friend

The philodendron is very easy to care for and forgives even small care mistakes. In order for it to thrive magnificently, you should still pay attention to a few things.

Propping Peonies - How to do it right

Propping Peonies - How to do it right

Wind, heavy rain or heavy flower heads can cause peonies to snap. A plant support can help here.

8 Very poisonous perennials in the garden

8 Very poisonous perennials in the garden

Poisonous perennials in the garden can cause symptoms of poisoning in people and especially children. Our list shows 8 highly poisonous specimens.

Propagating palm lilies - this is how it works with seeds, division and offshoots

Propagating palm lilies - this is how it works with seeds, division and offshoots

Do you love the exotic sight of the palm lily? Then simply multiply them. You have three options, some of which require a little finesse.

This is how cacti really blossom

This is how cacti really blossom

Since cacti are not actually found in our latitudes, they require special care. You can find out everything you need to know here.

Deadly Nightshade: cultivation and care

Deadly Nightshade: cultivation and care

The deadly nightshade is one of the classic poisonous plants, but you can still grow it. Read here how to proceed.

Basil varieties - types and properties at a glance

Basil varieties - types and properties at a glance

Basil is one of the most popular herbs in the kitchen. Many do not know that there are different varieties of basil. Here is a small excerpt.

Efeutute - Tips for care and propagation

Efeutute - Tips for care and propagation

The ivy needs little care ✅, you should only pay attention to a few things when watering. Efeutute can be easily multiplied via cuttings ✅ ✅.

Venus Flytrap: Habitat and Important Notes on Location and Soil

Venus Flytrap: Habitat and Important Notes on Location and Soil

You've probably heard of the Venus Flytrap. Not? Then you will be amazed at what makes the plant so special.

When onion flowers disappear - 2 causes

When onion flowers disappear - 2 causes

If the bulb flowers disappear in the garden, there can be two reasons. Once it can be due to the stamina of the flowers or mice. Read more.

Overwintering daisies – this is how it works

Overwintering daisies – this is how it works

Marguerites with their radiant, bright flowers are at home in almost every garden. Its willingness to flower is retained if it is overwintered well.

Care for sun bride - water, fertilize and cut

Care for sun bride - water, fertilize and cut

The sun bride is very popular with gardeners because of its rich colors and good reproduction. We give care tips for he althy growth of the perennial.

Camping Groundsel - Toxic to humans and animals

Camping Groundsel - Toxic to humans and animals

If you have discovered the poisonous ragweed in your garden, you should pull it out immediately, including the roots. Find out more about this plant here.

Indoor greenhouse - function, advantages and disadvantages

Indoor greenhouse - function, advantages and disadvantages

How does an indoor greenhouse work, what are the advantages of the mini greenhouse and which plants can be used for growing? All answers here.

Propagating peonies by seeds - That's how it's done

Propagating peonies by seeds - That's how it's done

Propagating peonies from seed is not for the impatient gardener. If you still want to try it, we have instructions for you.

Sowing rubber trees - How to grow small rubber trees yourself

Sowing rubber trees - How to grow small rubber trees yourself

The rubber tree is robust and easy to care for - perfect for beginners. In addition, you can easily multiply it - even without cuttings.

Hibiscus is losing leaves - 3 possible reasons

Hibiscus is losing leaves - 3 possible reasons

If the hibiscus loses its leaves, whether as a houseplant or outside in a bucket, the reason is usually a lack of care. This must be turned off.

Daylily - planting, caring for and overwintering

Daylily - planting, caring for and overwintering

The daylily is a decorative flowering perennial whose colorful funnel flowers are even edible. But not only that, the perennial is also very easy to care for.

Repotting Calla - a note on the specific reasons and detailed instructions

Repotting Calla - a note on the specific reasons and detailed instructions

The Calla only thrives under the right conditions. This includes regularly repotting the plant to protect it from toxic nutrients.

Propagating daffodils - 2 simple ways presented

Propagating daffodils - 2 simple ways presented

When daffodils only bloom sparsely, you can divide them and thus propagate them. But there is another way to do this.

NEW: Interactive Hydrangea Finder

NEW: Interactive Hydrangea Finder

It's easy to choose from over 80 hydrangea varieties. With only 7 steps you will find the perfect hydrangea for your wish in under 2 minutes.

Indigo bush - planting, caring for, cutting over the winter &

Indigo bush - planting, caring for, cutting over the winter &

The Himalayan indingo shrub fascinates hobby gardeners with its long-lasting, pink flowers and feathery foliage. Cultivation and care can be found here.

Fertilize zucchini properly - That's how it's done

Fertilize zucchini properly - That's how it's done

Zucchini do best in nutrient-rich soil. For a high-yield harvest, they should therefore be fertilized regularly.

Water and fertilize the mammoth leaf - this is how you ensure vigorous growth and plenty of flowers

Water and fertilize the mammoth leaf - this is how you ensure vigorous growth and plenty of flowers

The mammoth leaf usually does not need much care. However, it is important that you water and fertilize the plant regularly so that it grows properly and produces many flowers.