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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...
10 tips to keep your plant addiction fun
If you're like us, caring for and collecting unusual tropical plants for your home is one of the things we get the most satisfaction and energy fro...
Reminder: Build off plant nutrition in the fall and winter!
Fall has begun and that means the time has come to phase out houseplant nutrition. Days are getting shorter and plants are slowly entering dormancy...
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 ...
Retrospective: The tours of the orchid nursery Claessen in Limburg
Our orchid nursery has been a household name in the southern Netherlands since 2005. Before we started focusing primarily on the international mark...
How do I keep my houseplants from getting too big?
Especially during the growing season, houseplants often get bigger quickly. Many Philodendrons and Monsteras grow incredibly fast during the growin...
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...
Houseplants in photos to sell house better
That it is more difficult to buy a house in these times is undeniable. So people who already own a house and plan to move benefit from presenting t...
How do I filter rainwater for the most difficult orchid species?
Rainwater is one of the cleanest compositions of water for houseplants. It is cleaner than tap water, and because tropical plants are often sensiti...
Exclusive exotic plants and orchids for botanical garden
For several years now, more and more people have been turning their conservatory, garage, living room or garden greenhouse into a beautiful botanic...
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...
