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What is a tropical houseplant? A guide for beginners
Tropical houseplants are wildly popular, and no wonder. They bring atmosphere, color and a touch of the jungle to your home. But what exactly is a ...
The language of leaves reveals what shape, color and texture say about a plant.
Each plant speaks a silent but clear language. Not with words, but through its leaves. If you look closely at the shape, color and structure of a l...
Plants for a stress-free urban jungle
Creating an urban jungle doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, just by choosing the right plants, a green living environment becomes a source of...
The silence of plants and what they are trying to tell us
Plants are silent. They don't talk like we do, they don't make a sound, and yet ... it's as if they do say something. Maybe you've felt it yourself...
The orchid as a mirror: Why we recognize ourselves in plants
Do you ever look at your orchid and feel that you belong together? That may sound a bit floaty, but it's an experience that a surprising number of ...
Plants for low daylight: these species do well in shade
Not every home is blessed with large windows and containers of daylight. Maybe you live up north, have small windows or just want to brighten up a ...
What to do with plants that are not growing?
A plant that is stagnant in its growth is often a sign of imbalance. Where healthy plants show a clear growth pattern - think new leaves, shoots or...
DHL Parcel Connect now available as an additional shipping option
At Claessen Orchids and Plants, we are constantly trying to improve our service. An important part of that is the shipping process. You are probabl...
How do you water plants? From potting soil to aerial roots
It seems so simple: grab a watering can, water and be done. Yet improperly watering plants is one of the most common mistakes that causes plant str...
Unknown orchid genera you should learn about
The orchid world is huge. Everyone knows the broad genus Phalaenopsis or Cattleya, but there are also hundreds of lesser-known genera that are at l...
How the Platycerium transforms your interior: natural art on the wall
The Platycerium, also known as staghorn fern, is one of the plants that is not just another houseplant, but a living work of art. With its dramatic...
Calathea or yet Syngonium? This is how to recognize leaf plants by their leaf structure
In the world of houseplants, there are untold numbers of species with distinctive leaves. Especially plants such as Calathea, Syngonium, Maranta an...
