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De ultieme handleiding voor miniatuurorchideeën
Miniatuurorchideeën spreken tot de verbeelding: subtiele bloemen, compacte groei en een verbazingwekkende variatie aan vormen. Ze zijn geliefd bij ...

The secret evolutionary history of the orchid
The orchid family is known as one of the largest and most diverse plant families on earth. Yet few people realize how impressive and long their evo...

The illusion of the perfect plant and how Instagram distorts our image of plants
A quick scroll on Instagram and you see them right away: houseplants that look like they just came from a showroom. Shiny leaves, perfect symmetry,...

What plants teach us about time and why patience is not a hobby but a necessity
In a world where haste has become the norm, working with plants can feel like a breath of fresh air. While we want things to move faster and faster...

What does a plant say about your personality?
Have you ever thought: Why do I always choose a cactus? Or: What does my love of hanging plants actually say about myself? Believe it or not, your ...

Perfectly combine plants and pots for healthy growth and flowering
A beautiful plant deserves an appropriate pot. Not only for the eye, but also for the health and development of the plant. Yet the pot is often und...

Why plants are not 'air purifiers' and why it doesn't matter
You've probably heard it before: "Houseplants purify the air." Maybe you read it on a plant label, or heard it from an avid plant lover. The idea t...

What is a tropical houseplant? A guide for beginners
Tropical houseplants are wildly popular, and no wonder. They bring atmosphere, color and a touch of the jungle to your home. But what exactly is a ...

The language of leaves reveals what shape, color and texture say about a plant.
Each plant speaks a silent but clear language. Not with words, but through its leaves. If you look closely at the shape, color and structure of a l...

Plants for a stress-free urban jungle
Creating an urban jungle doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, just by choosing the right plants, a green living environment becomes a source of...

The silence of plants and what they are trying to tell us
Plants are silent. They don't talk like we do, they don't make a sound, and yet ... it's as if they do say something. Maybe you've felt it yourself...

The orchid as a mirror: Why we recognize ourselves in plants
Do you ever look at your orchid and feel that you belong together? That may sound a bit floaty, but it's an experience that a surprising number of ...