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Plants as survivalists - how orchids defy extreme conditions
Orchids are often associated with luxury and sophistication, but those who look beyond the windowsill discover something surprising: they are rock-...
How leaf patterns and variety determine our taste in plants
What was once a rarity is now a trend that has taken deep root in the world of houseplants: variety. Variegated leaves with their cream, white, yel...
Why flowering is not the pinnacle - and what all happens before that
Most people see the flowering of a plant as the ultimate moment. A colorful flower opens, scents spread, insects are attracted - everything seems t...
Why some orchids never become 'popular' - even if they are beautiful
Orchids come in countless shapes, colors and sizes. Some are loved worldwide and available almost everywhere, while others - despite their spectacu...
Why a plant's name matters - taxonomy as a time machine
When you buy or admire a plant, you probably first look at its color, shape and scent. Perhaps you also cast a glance at the label, where a complic...
The myth of the 'rare' plant - what rarity really means
A plant is quickly called "rare. In Facebook groups, on auction sites and even on plant labels, the word flies around your ears. But what does 'rar...
Why your windowsill will never be a real rainforest - and that's okay
Plants from the rainforest continue to fascinate. Their exotic shapes, lush leaves and mysterious origins have been drawing people to garden center...
The invisible world under the pot - about roots, fungi and symbiosis
What do you see when you look at a plant? The leaves, the flowers, maybe the stem. But what you don't see is often even more important: the world u...
What orchids tell us about the limits of domestication
Orchids have been a source of fascination for plant lovers for centuries. Some species seem to adapt effortlessly to indoor life, while others stub...
Hollywood vs. Paleobotany: What did contemporary orchids do in the Cretaceous?
When you watch a movie about dinosaurs, chances are you see them walking around in a lush, green jungle full of palm trees, ferns and colorful trop...
Humans as pollinators: Our role in the spread (and protection) of plants
We often think of "pollinators" as bees, butterflies or hummingbirds. Tiny creatures that, often without realizing it, play an indispensable role i...
The ultimate guide to miniature orchids
Miniature orchids capture the imagination: subtle flowers, compact growth and an amazing variety of shapes. They are loved by collectors with limit...
