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1 October 2015
Begonia, Houseplant of the month of October
Welcome autumn with the Begonia, Houseplant of the month of October. Whether you prefer colourful flowers or cool leaves with nice leaf patterns; the Begonia and the Begonia Rex are your friends this autumn. With or without flowers The Begonia has two faces. The flowering version has red, pink, orange, white and yellow or multi-coloured flowers, where as the
Read more27 August 2015
Carnivorous plants, Houseplants of the month of September
Carnivorous plants, or carnivores, really do exist. They catch and digest insects and spiders by using their colourful, whimsical appearance to attract them. This is not an everyday occurrence, which is why Carnivorous plants are the Houseplants for the month of September. Carnivores on your window sill The most well-known Carnivorous plants are Dionaea
Read more17 August 2015
Trade fair news: Plantarium and Groen-Direkt
Plantarium is the leading international tree nursery trade fair. It’s held August 26 – 29. Also the adjacent Groen-Direkt has a trade fair on the same dates, making your visit to Boskoop (The Netherlands) even more worth the while. Check www.plantarium.nl for more information, please let us know if we can assist you with your visit.
Read more29 July 2015
Mother-in-law’s tongue, Houseplant of the month of August
Mother-in-law’s tongue, also known as the Sansevieria, is the Houseplant of the month of August. It is an indestructible powerhouse, who would rather give humidity than take it and is happy to swap the desert for a trendy pot in your home. Long live humidity You will know the Mother-in-law’s tongue by its strong, pointy leaves which grow straight up out of the
Read more2 July 2015
Ficus Ginseng, Houseplant of the month of July
You can definitely call the Ficus Ginseng, or Ficus microcarpa, a summer type. It loves to camp out on your patio in sultry temperatures. That is why this bonsai with its shiny leaves, is Houseplant of the month of July. Artistically shaped bonsai A rough-shaped, aerial root with sturdy, oval and shiny leaves attached: we would like to introduce you to the Ficus
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