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Why are Variegata Monsteras so expensive?
Variegata and white-spotted houseplants have been quite popular in recent years, but are still often very expensive. How can this be and why are th...
Why are there so few orchid hybrids in nature?
You may have noticed that there are many artificial crosses not only of species, but also between orchid genera. For example, the coveted black orc...
Ordering plants from a webshop safe?
Since a few years, it has become increasingly common for people to order special plants from a webshop. This sometimes involves some risks and can ...
Animal-friendly tropical plants with beautiful flowers for the home
Orchids are not only breathtaking to observe because of the diversity in flower shape and colors, but some rare species also have a special additio...
Can plants have coffee as nutrition?
Nothing is nicer than starting the day with a nice cup of coffee for many people. But did you know that coffee not only tastes good and energizes p...
The difference between orchid nutrition and houseplant nutrition
The composition of nutrients for orchids and houseplants are poles apart. They are tailored to the needs of the type of tropical plant. This is why...
Can you propagate an orchid like a tropical houseplant?
Many tropical plants are easy to take cuttings from, but with orchids it is soon a different story. Orchids are epiphytic plants. That means they o...
Care of the Beallara orchid
An orchid that is not much known to novice plant lovers, but deserves attention, is the Beallara orchid (Bllra.). This orchid genus evolved from a ...
Nature's harmony: Tropical plants and the golden ratio
The golden ratio is a mathematical ratio of about 1:1.618. It is known for its aesthetic value and harmonious properties. The proportions of the go...
Nature's funny correlation between orchids and poison frogs
Anyone who occasionally watches nature documentaries has heard of a poison frog at some point. These brightly colored frogs belong to the amphibian...
Orchid nutrition: important minerals for orchid growth
Many low-quality orchid feeds contain only the minerals Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). This is stated in an NPK ratio on the packa...
Effect of tropical plants in your study room
The new school year is almost upon us. That means getting new books, notebooks, pens and other office supplies in order to get ahead next year. But...
