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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...
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 ...
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...
