Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Pilea. Plant.

 For good development of Pilea, the following conditions are necessary:

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Pilea. Plant.

 Bright diffused light or partial shade.

 Optimum temperature in summer: +18–25 °C, in winter with insufficient light — not lower than +12 °C.

 Abundant watering in the heat and moderate in winter when kept in a cool place. The soil should dry out between waterings.


 Wide pots with good drainage.

 Ampelaic forms like spraying with soft water.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Peperomia. Plant.

 The leaves of peperomia vary greatly among different species. There are quite memorable leathery, wrinkled and shiny leaves, as well as small and thin ones. The color can be light or dark green, brown, golden, silvery-striped, with white or yellow spots, streaks.

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Peperomia. Plant.

 The plant blooms in spring and summer, numerous peduncles with inflorescences-spiks rise above its leaves, the appearance of which varies significantly among different species. As the fruits ripen, small dryish berries appear on the surface of the inflorescence, which are easily separated when touched.

Ficus elastica. Plant.

 Species features.

 Ficus elastica, a plant species of the genus Ficus of the Moraceae family. One of the most popular varieties of domestic ficus. It got its name due to the large amount of rubber in the juice. It is used in industry for the production of rubber.

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Ficus elastica. Plant.

 Ficus Elastica Robusta Shrub - The Lush Splendor of Ficus Elastica Robusta Meet the Ficus Elastica Robusta, also known as the rubber plant, which adds a touch of lush splendor to both indoor and outdoor spaces. With its glossy dark green leaves and powerful, striking trunk, this plant immediately creates a sense of lush charm and botanical elegance. Lush Charm and Botanical Elegance The Ficus Elastica Robusta captivates with its impressive trunk and glossy leaves, creating a special atmosphere.

 In the wild, elastica can produce buds - the flowers are large and beautiful. However, at home, these plants do not bloom, because only some types of insects can pollinate them. In the photo - rubber ficus during the flowering period.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Irga. Plant.

 A genus of plants in the rose family, a deciduous shrub or small tree.

 The word "irga" is attributed to originate from Mongolian languages ​​meaning "a shrub with very hard wood".

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Irga. Plant.

 Irga species grow in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere: in North America, North Africa, Central and Southern Europe, the Caucasus, Crimea and Japan.

 Irga fruits are eaten fresh, processed into jam, pastilles, jelly, wine. In medicine, irga fruits are used to treat hypo- and avitaminosis, as well as to normalize sleep and strengthen the body.

Fig. Plant.

  Subtropical deciduous plant of the genus Ficus of the Mulberry family. The Carian ficus is named after the place considered to be the birthplace of figs - the mountainous region of ancient Caria, a province of Asia Minor.

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Fig. Plant.

 In Central Asia, the Caucasus, Sochi, the Carpathians, Crimea and even in the Central zone of Russia it is grown in open ground as a valuable fruit plant that produces fruits - wine berries.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Ficus lyrata. Tree.

 Ficus lyrata often begins its existence as an epiphyte high in the crown of another tree. Its long aerial roots gradually reach the ground, where they twine around the trunk of the supporting tree and can cause its death. It can also develop as a free-standing tree, reaching a height of 12-15 meters.

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Ficus lyrata. Tree.

 The leaves are large, leathery, with a waxy coating, wavy edges, widening towards the end, shaped like a lyre or violin. The leaf size is about 50 cm long and 30 cm wide. The fruits are green, 2-3 cm in diameter.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Sorbaria sorbifolia "Sem" | plant lust.

  Rowan-leaved rowan (Sorbaria sorbifolia) is a deciduous shrub of the Rosaceae family.

 In nature, it is found in the temperate zone of Asia - in Japan, China, Mongolia, the Southern Urals, Siberia and the Far East.

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Sorbaria sorbifolia "Sem" | plant lust.

 Rowan-leaved rowan grows very quickly and eventually reaches a height of 2-3 m. Its leaves are complex, 14-30 cm long and 5-17 cm wide, green, similar to rowan leaves - hence its species name.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Coltsfoot Plant.

 A genus of perennial early spring herbs of the Asteraceae family.

 The only species is coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara).

 It is widespread in Eurasia, North Africa and North America. It grows along the banks of reservoirs and the bottoms of damp ravines, on steep clay slopes, in forests, along roads, and on railway embankments.

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Coltsfoot Plant.

 Coltsfoot is a medicinal plant. Its leaves and flower baskets contain mucous substances, the glycoside tussilagin, saponins, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid.

 It is also an ornamental early spring plant and a good honey plant.

Juniperus communis Plant.

  Juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Juniperus of the family Cupressaceae.

 They are shrubs 1–3 meters high or trees 8–12 meters high. The crown of the common juniper is conical or ovoid.

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Juniperus communis Plant.

 The plant grows on heathers, limestones, dry hills, on dry mountain slopes, river banks, in the undergrowth of pine forests, less often in sparse spruce, deciduous and mixed forests.

 Juniper is frost-resistant, can tolerate shade, but develops better in open areas.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Formosa Tulips.

 Height: 40–45 cm.

 Flowering period: April, May.

 Group: Viridiflora tulips.

 Delivery period: from August to November.


 The flower color of the Formosa tulip bulb is yellow with a green flame. As it blooms, the flower becomes more and more yellow. The core has green and yellow stripes. The pistil is yellow and the stamens are black. The flower has pointed petals. Formosa tulips are wonderfully fragrant and suitable for cutting. The flower stands on a strong red-green stem about 40 cm high.

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Formosa Tulips.

 The Formosa tulip bulb belongs to the viridiflora tulip group. The group is characterized as "Late Single Tulips". It is a pity that these viridifloras are not so well known, because they are ideal for cutting and are also beautiful, strong, long-flowering garden tulips.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Tulip Big Smile (Late Single).

 Big Smile tulips are a spectacular variety of the Simple late yellow coloring group.

 Flowers bulbous, to 9-11 cm high. Petals dense, not afraid of rain. On each stem of the plant forms from 3 to 5 buds. Leaves sword-shaped, gray-green.

 Height of the plant - about 60-70 cm. Blooms in May, flowering duration - up to 3 weeks.

 Great for planting in flowerbeds, on flower beds, mixboarders, when decorating curbs or in a vase. Actively used to compose bouquets.

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Tulip Big Smile (Late Single).

 Single late tulips (Tulipa single late) are quite tall (60-75 cm) and powerful, have large goblet-shaped flowers with a square base and wide blunt-ended petals. The color of single late tulips can be very diverse: from white to black, from soft pink to purple, and many varieties have a two-tone color. Single late tulips bloom in mid-May and have a high reproduction rate. Single late tulips are widely used in landscaping, some varieties are easy to force, and thanks to their strong peduncles, they are good for cutting.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The beauty and grace of tulips.

  Undying passionate love, whether the passion is rejected or returned.

 Royalty and royal nature.

 Forgotten or neglected love.

 Abundance, prosperity and indulgence.

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Tulips.

Tulip "Purissima".

  Tulip "Purissima" is a fantastic, large cream tulip similar to the early tulip "Spring Green". It is ideal for early spring picking and is also great for pots.

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Tulip "Purissima"

 Tulip Flaming purissima

 With its beautiful white-pink flowers, Tulipa 'Flaming Purissima' is a prized possession for beds, borders and pots. This Fosteriana tulip will surprise you from April with creamy white flowers that turn pink, and is the pink sister of the white tulip 'Purissima'.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tulip "Norah".

 While most of us tend to think of tulips as big-flowered beauties that need to be replanted every year, wild tulips, or botanical tulips, are true perennials. What their flowers lack in size, they make up for in profusion, and they’ll come back again the following year. Tulip humilis ‘Norah’ falls into this group, and while this low-growing plant variety isn’t part of the tulip aristocracy, it certainly deserves to be!
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Tulip "Norah".

 Tulip humilis ‘Norah’s pink flowers with darker centers are sure to turn heads, and you’ll get the added benefit of multiple seasons of bloom if the bulbs have been planted in well-drained soil. This is definitely not a variety you’ll find just anywhere.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Anthurium Vittarifolium.

 Description

 These easy-to-grow houseplants have huge, prehistoric foliage! Each plant has about 2 leaves.

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Anthurium Vittarifolium.

 Anthurium  Vittarifolium Light Needs. Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight.

 Suggestions for successful growing:

 Temperature: 60°F - 80°F in summer, at least 60°F in winter

 Light: Bright, indirect light.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Silver oleaster Plant.

 A woody plant, a species of the genus Elaeagnus of the Elaeagnaceae family.

 It is a shrub 1–4 m high, less often a small tree with a strong rhizome that can extend 8 m from the bush. The branches are thorny, sparsely or densely covered with silvery scales.

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Silver oleaster  Plant.

 Silver oleaster is common in the eastern part of North America. It is a light-loving plant, but can grow in partial shade in culture. A frost-resistant plant, it can withstand frost down to -40 °C.

 It is used by humans in landscaping. It grows well both in single and group plantings.

Sansevieria Houseplant.

 A hardy houseplant with tough, sword-like leaves.

 It grows in Africa, Madagascar and South Asia, and belongs to the Asparagus family. In Russia, it is grown at home.

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Sansevieria Houseplant.

 Sansevieria grows slowly and has a clear geometric shape. With proper care and lighting, some species reach a height of two meters.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii).

 String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) Add romance to your indoor garden with our stunning String of Hearts! Also known as Rosary Vine or Sweetheart Vine, this trailing succulent grows in the rugged landscapes of South Africa, showcasing its inherent resilience and strength.

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Ceropegia.

 With a cascade of heart-shaped leaves on slender vines, String of Hearts is a delight to behold. The leaves flaunt a rich green color, a vibrant symbol of love and vitality that never fails to captivate observers. The charm of this unique houseplant does not stop at the foliage. Expect to be captivated by its unique lantern-shaped flowers that open into a mesmerizing display of purple hues.

Rose is a collective name for species and varieties of representatives of the genus Rosehip.

 Rose is a collective name for species and varieties of representatives of the genus Rosehip (Latin Rosa), cultivated by humans and growing in the wild. Most rose varieties are the result of long-term selection through multiple repeated crossings and selection. Some varieties are forms of wild species.

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Roses.

 The shape of the bush can be from spreading to narrowly pyramidal. The height of the bush of the hybrid tea and floribunda groups is from 30 to 90 cm; polyanthus - 30-45 cm, some varieties reach 60 cm; miniature - 25-35 cm. The group of climbing roses is shrubs with climbing, arched creeping shoots from 2.5 to 6 meters long.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Rabbit's foot fern - Davallia fejeensis - Flowers are cup-shaped.

 

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Rabbit's foot fern - Davallia fejeensis - Flowers are cup-shaped.

 Davallia (staghorn fern, hare's foot fern, shinobu fern, rabbit's foot fern, globular fern) is a genus of about 40 species of ferns. In the 2016 classification of fern phylogeny (PPG I), it is the only genus in the family Davalliaceae, which is placed in the suborder Polypodiineae, order Polypodiales. 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Teddy Bear (Helianthus annuus).

 Also known as Sungold Dwarf, Teddy Bear is a charming, miniature sunflower that produces a profusion of 3-5 inch, crinkled yellow flowers.

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“Teddy Bear” Sunflower.

 A great variety for small gardens and containers, Teddy Bear is a favorite with children. Multi-stemmed plants can produce eight or more flowers at a time. The flowers contain minimal pollen, making them a great choice for cutting.

Rosa "Anne Harkness".

 Rosa 'Anne Harkness' (also known as HARkaramel) is an apricot floribunda rose bred by Jack Harkness in 1979 and introduced to the UK in 1980. It is an excellent cut rose and has an exceptionally long water life.

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Rosemary Harkness; Rosa Anne Harkness.

 LONG VASE LIFE! Anne Harkness® produces a huge number of blooms per stem, sometimes up to 20! Its double, amber to gold blooms will fill a vase with just a few stems and will last for centuries in water. It blooms repeatedly and forms a sturdy, narrow bush reaching only 3 feet wide. Choose Anne Harkness® for every garden for cutting in zones 5–10.

Monday, October 7, 2024

Calendula, a genus of herbaceous plants of the Asteraceae family.

 An annual or biennial erect herbaceous plant from 20 to 75 cm high. Taproot.

 Shoots are thick, ribbed, light green, pubescent with sticky glandular hairs. Leaves are simple, alternate, light green, elongated or oval, pubescent with sparse stiff hairs.

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 The wrapper is single-row, with narrow leaflets. Ligulate flowers are yellow or orange, shiny on top, matte on the underside; tubular flowers are small, yellow, orange or dark brown. Inflorescences are baskets 5-6 cm in diameter.

Plant cacti at the beginning of the growing season.

  Indoors, the period of active growth of cacti begins in spring and early summer. The plants enter a dormant period in winter. The optimal time for planting and replanting cacti is at the beginning of the growing season. At this time, they adapt better to the environment and take root faster in the new soil.

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Plant cacti at the beginning of the growing season.

 Do not disturb the cactus during the period of active flowering or in the cold season, when the plants are dormant. Adult cacti should be replanted only if they need fresh soil or are suffering from rot. After purchasing a new cactus, give the plant a chance to adapt to the new location. Proceed with replanting only after 2-3 weeks to avoid stress and death of the plant.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Beautiful cacti are found in almost every home.

 The first cacti appeared first in botanical gardens, and since the early 50s they have gradually begun to move into the homes of ordinary people. These plants have long ceased to be exotic.

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Cactus.

 Beautiful cacti are found in almost every home. Spherical or oblong shapes, fleshy and thickened stems, lack of leaves, and an unusual appearance allow these plants to be used to decorate any interiors and landscapes.

Viola (violet, violets).

 The generic name Viola is the Latin name for the pleasantly scented violets, possibly a diminutive of the Greek ιον - violet; the specific odorata from the Latin odor - smell.

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Viola (violet, violets).

 Annenkov N. I. in the Botanical Dictionary (1878) in the article on the fragrant violet gives the following common and book names used in different areas of Russia, indicating the place where these names are found, and the persons who recorded these names in print or in writing.

Dypsis belongs to the Palmaceae or Arecaceae family.

 Description. The genus Dypsis belongs to the Palmaceae or Arecaceae family.

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Dypsises are found in the tropical forests.

 It includes 162 species. In natural conditions, these Palms grow in the humid forests of the Comoros Islands and Madagascar. Dypsises are found in the tropical forests of Asia, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, the Antilles and Andaman Islands, Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Triumphator tulip "yellow flight".

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Triumphator tulip "yellow flight".

 The Yellow Flight tulip belongs to one of the most popular classes - Triumph. It is characterized by goblet-shaped oblong buds and rather tall graceful stems. The full height of the flower is on average about 40 cm.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa).

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Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa).

 Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) is a nitrogen-fixing legume that thrives in acidic soils and light shade. This tall, spreading plant is ideal for mulching and can be mown in the spring for an extra boost of nitrogen. It is also an amazing pollinator, making it a valuable addition to your garden. Annually. Plant Height: 2-4 feet. Maturity: 90-100 days.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Spathiphyllum Plant.

 Perennial evergreen plants. Mostly terrestrial, but epiphytes and hemiepiphytes are found among them.

 The rhizome is short.

 The stem is absent — the basal leaves form a bunch directly from the soil.

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Spathiphyllum Plant.

 The leaves are oval to lanceolate, entire, with a clearly distinguishable midrib and thin parallel lateral ones. The petiole is elongated, equipped with a sheath to the middle of the length or to the base of the leaf blade, with swollen vessels at the base of the leaf.