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Waarom hebben sommige orchideeën vies ruikende bloemen?!
Als we aan bloemen denken en aan geurende orchideeën dan denken we aan heerlijke zoete en fruitige geurtjes. Een orchidee moet namelijk vaak een pa...
Halloween houseplants and orchids
Halloween is just around the corner again. Therefore, it's time again to highlight the creepiest tropical plants and orchids. Are you ready for nat...
What is the benefit of neem oil on houseplants?
More and more people on plant forums and in facebook groups are talking about the usefulness of neem oil on plants. More and more people are waxing...
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...