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Influence of the moon on plants II

The moon affects plants differently in all plant growing processes depending on the phase in which it is found.

Plants that support the lack of light

There are plants that support the lack of light and that are ideal for rooms with these characteristics. These are the Potos, Fern, Fitonia and Sanseviera.

Calatea care

Calatea is a beautiful plant that has very showy flowers. They are indoor plants that require minimal care.

The best plants for terraces with lots of sun

Not all plants support the sun and the wind. For that reason, when choosing plants for your garden, you must take into account those that tolerate high sun exposure.

Clivia care

Clivia is an ideal indoor plant for low-light, cool and well-ventilated places. It shows off some beautiful bell-shaped flowers.

Kokedamas, step by step to make them yourself

If you like decorative plants, today you can learn how to make a kokedama, the new fashionable plants that grow without the need for a pot.

Living stones

There is a type of cactus that we can confuse with stones, these are known as living stones. They are actually cacti, they are called Lithops.

Plants that reproduce by suckers

Plants can reproduce in many ways. Today we will see two plants that reproduce through suckers. The Saxifrage and the Ribbon.

Adam's rib

Adam's rib is a plant that requires little care. It is ideal for indoors in bright places.

Convolvulus and its care

Convolvulus are plants with very pretty little flowers. They comprise 200 species of plants. We will comment on some.

Trees for small gardens I

In small gardens, space is very limited and trees are needed to match. Passionflower, Hibiscus and Camellia are ideal for these gardens.

Coleus care

Coleus is a class of plant that includes many varieties. Its multiplication is simple and it is a very showy houseplant.

Brazil or Dracena Trunk Care

The Brazilian trunk can be mistaken for a palm tree and is an ideal plant for the home. Its care is very simple.

Succulents in the garden

Succulents are perfect for people with little time to spend on plants. They are also ideal for gardens, vertical or horizontal.

A money appealing houseplant?

This plant may attract money or it may not. It requires little care and is ideal for the home.

Bromeliad care

Bromeliads are tropical plants that require basic care so that their life in western countries is very long.

Walnuts of the Walnut

Walnut is of great importance among the trees because all of it is usable. Nuts, leaves and wood are widely used.

Aromatic plants drying

Description of the techniques for drying medicinal or aromatic plants for use in infusions or in food.

Decorate your garden with palm trees

Palm trees are very special plants since they provide an exotic environment where we use them: gardens, patios, terraces or interiors. Learn about its shapes, the great variety in species and places of origin as well as its many uses when decorating your garden.

Plants that bloom at night

Nocturnal plants are those that bloom at night thanks to the existence of nocturnal pollinators. An example is the Dondiego.

Surfinia or Petunia?

Surfinias are hybrids of Petunias. This article knows the differences and similarities between the two.

How to take care of your indoor plants

One of the main reasons why indoor plants live for a short time is usually the degree of humidity in the environment. Come on, other factors help plants to grow well.

Green Chinese Lantern or Physalis Alkekengi

Chinese lantern, source of vitamin C

The Chinese Farolillo is a different variety of tomato, with the covered fruit and many properties, in addition to the large amount of Vitamin C it has.

Calendula: The wonder of every month

The Calendula or Wonder is an annual plant with an abundant flowering. It has multiple uses, both culinary and medicinal. Its cultivation is very easy.

Climbers or creepers, color on top

There are plants for everything. Climbing plants adorn walls, pergolas, arches, they give freshness and color in addition to perfuming the environment.

Cultivation of cacti and other succulents

Cacti and succulents are plants that need very little care, so they are very useful as decoration for your home and garden.

How to plant garden shrubs

Now that you have your bush, it is important to know how to plant it, especially if there are several, it should have an ideal distance so that the roots do not mix with each other. Let's see here the points to keep in mind.

What are ornamental shrubs?

If you want to add green to your urban garden, you can think about placing ornamental shrubs, species that have great advantages.

Succulent plants, resistant to lack of watering

Succulent plants are those that accumulate water in their stems, leaves or roots. This allows them to live without fluids for a long time.

Tips when buying trees

When buying trees, it is good to take into account some aspects that will help the specimens to grow healthy and strong.

How to transplant indoor plants

Indoor plants should be transplanted when the pot or container they are in is too small. Everything you have to know to figure out when to make the change and in what way.

Plants to repel pests

Although it is not a hundred percent effective remedy, using aromatic plants and other types of plants to repel pests in the garden is a highly effective tool. We tell you which are the most appropriate varieties for each type of pest.

Geranium diseases

Geranium is a very popular perennial plant that does not require great care. But you have to control that you do not get sick and for that we provide you with all the necessary advice.

Perennial and perennial plants

Perennials and perennials last from one season to the next and can live for at least two years, but while perennials disappear in winter and are reborn, perennials maintain their foliage during the cold months.

Anti-stress plants to enjoy in the office

A study in the United Kingdom indicated that in places decorated with plants, the environmental quality and the physical and psychological health of people are improved.

Sansevieria: a very resistant plant

Sansevieria is a very resistant plant, which requires little care, ideal for those who are new to gardening or cannot dedicate much time to it.

Potted garlic

Requirements and needs for the sowing and cultivation of garlic in pots

January Crop Calendar

Sowing, transplanting and harvesting calendar for potted vegetables corresponding to the month of January.

Check the humidity level of the substrate

There are different means to check the humidity level of the substrate of our potted plants and vegetables.

Plants that absorb smoke and odors. Natural air fresheners

Did you know that there are indoor plants capable of absorbing bad smells and even fumes? They are plants that eliminate odors and purify the air, becoming the best natural air fresheners. Do you want to know what they are?

Christmas plants: mistletoe

An old Christmas tradition says that mistletoe will bring happiness to the house where it is located and love and fertility to couples who kiss under its branches.

Seed sprouts

Soy, alfalfa, lentils, red cabbage, radishes, chickpeas, broccoli, peas ... Sprouts offer us a huge variety of delicious sprouts, which also have beneficial health properties. In December, when garden activity slows, it is a good time to make sprouts at home.

Artificial Christmas tree: ecological alternatives

Original ideas for an ecological Christmas tree, which give a different touch to your Christmas decoration.

Christmas tree. Natural or artificial?

What is the most ecological option for the Christmas tree? Natural or artificial? We analyze the survival possibilities of natural trees, the most suitable species and their basic care.

Poinsettia: pests and diseases

And we continue with the Poisentia, Poinsettia or Christmas Plant. Our goal: its survival and development to enjoy it again next year. After Poinsettia: how to survive Christmas and Poinsettia: care after Christmas, today we bring you the latest installment of this miniseries, with the symptoms of pests and diseases that can affect our red-leaved plant.

Measurements of the pots according to the crop

Guidance table of requirements for each vegetable for flowerpots or urban gardens. Indicates the volume and measurements of the pots according to the crop, the need or not for tutoring, the distance of sowing or transplanting and the type of root of each species

Plants for the bathroom

Not all species are not suitable for the bathroom. We need plants that can withstand humidity and heat well. And depending on whether or not you have natural light, you will need a certain species. We show you some of the most suitable species of plants for the bathroom.

Cabbages: sowing and germination

Fall and winter is cabbage season. Being one of the vegetables very resistant to cold, its calendar ...

Autumn: why do trees change color?

Trees in autumn have a whole color palette in their leaves, previously green. But ... why do they change color?

Recycled pots and original places to plant

Original, curious and full of life ideas that integrate urban culture with the natural cycle. Everyday objects transformed into recycled pots.

Plant protection against cold

When temperatures drop below 6º, certain precautions must be taken to avoid or minimize damage to our plants. The roots of a potted plant are more sensitive to cold. Given the risk of frost, we will not sow or transplant, but what do we do with the small plants that we have just transplanted or that are growing?

November Crop Calendar

Calendar of crops, sowing and harvesting of vegetables in amceta corresponding to the month of November and the Mediterranean area.

Aromatic in October

What aromatics can you plant in October? What kind of pot do you need to plant them at home? When will they have grown up? How do you have to take care of them? This short crop calendar gives you the quick answer.

Terrifying plants

Selection of horror movies with plants as evil protagonists.

Jiffys: Pressed Peat Seedlings

Jiffys are small, high-quality compacted peat discs, lined with a mesh. The advantage is that you do not need to transplant, you introduce them directly, once the seed has germinated in the final pot, because they themselves constitute the substrate.

Potted beans

In autumn it is time to sow beans. We can grow them in pots and enjoy them in our flowerpot.

Potted pea cultivation

All the keys to growing peas in a pot, planter or cultivation table. The sowing, irrigation, care and harvesting of this legume in the pot or urban garden.

October Crop Calendar

Planting and harvesting calendar for potted vegetables corresponding to the month of October. Indicative data for the Mediterranean area.

Potted carrots

Growing carrots at home is easy if you know their requirements. The sowing of this vegetable should avoid cold temperatures and will yield a harvest throughout the year.

Let's sow! Tools and accessories

From sowing to harvesting, during the different phases our crops go through, we will need specific accessories and tools. In a small garden, such as at home, these tools are different from those used in soil gardens.

Potted chard

Chard is an easy crop for our urban garden. In pot or growing table, it reaches a considerable size and can supply our family consumption for several months. Large pots and warm temperatures are the only requirements for planting and transplanting.

Stevia: the plant that sweetens

Stevia is the fashionable plant. Since this natural sweetener has landed in Europe, every day there are more products that incorporate Stevia as a sweetener. Its consumption does not affect the glycemic index or hypertension, and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects are attributed to it. It has no calories, no saturated fat, no sugars, and no carbohydrates. It is diuretic and digestive. It does not produce cholesterol or ferment or react with other components of food. Its cultivation at home is very simple.

Worms in apples

Fertilizers for potted plants

Recover dried plants

Dry leaves, dry substrate, dry plants ... When we return from vacation we can find dryness problems in our plants. With minimal care, they can recover.

Aromatic plants

The cultivation of aromatic plants in pots is simple. These plants and herbs, cultivated since ancient times, offer many decorative, aromatic, culinary and medicinal possibilities.