Evergreen articles Tag

Millettia japonica satsuma : discover the summer wisteria in 5 questions

ria floribunda, the climbing plant called Millettia japonica does not lose its foliage in winter in the mildest climates. That's why it's also called evergreen wisteria. The color of its flowers is also different, as the Millettia japonica satsuma variety produces panicles of purple or purplish r ...

22
Feb
2023

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

the south coast where you feel alone in the world... Finally, the island of Mljet is a haven of wild nature. Its hills covered with Aleppo pines and evergreen oaks are partly protected by a national park. This very little urbanized island also houses one of the rare sandy beaches in Croatia and two ...

20
June
2007

The Ceylon cinnamon tree: the tree that gives cinnamon

, the same family as the sauce laurel and the avocado tree. This tropical species, which can grow to 10 to 15 meters in height, has smooth, oblong evergreen leaves that are a beautiful shiny green. Its foliage is aromatic, but this tree is cultivated for its fragrant bark, which yields cinnamon. ...

25
Mar
2015

The nutmeg tree: the tree that gives the nutmeg

Presentation of this tree The muscadier is a tree in the Myristicaceae family. Its botanical name is Myristica fragrans. This aromatic evergreen tree is grown for its fruit yielding nutmeg. It can reach a dozen meters in height. It has smooth leaves of a beautiful shiny green and produces sma ...

24
Apr
2015

The griffin foot: a winter flower

hristmas rose or hellebore (Helleborus niger). This 60 cm tall plant is characterized by generous dark green foliage. Its long, toothed leaves are evergreen. But it is most appreciated for its winter bloom, which blooms despite the cold, from January to April. This hardy hellebore produces ...

12
Jan
2022

The Meyer lemon: a citrus fruit to discover

hoose a location with full sun and shelter from cold winds. This fruit tree has many assets to seduce gardeners: in addition to its fruit, it offers evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers. It poses few problems as it is well resistant to diseases and pests and has no thorns. ...

23
Feb
2022

Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

install this plant ? In the genre of Tillandsias, or daughters of the air, you're spoiled for choice with nearly 400 species of plants with leathery, evergreen foliage. These plants from the Bromeliad family, the same family as the pineapple, are quite unusual in that they don't need to root them ...

25
Mar
2022

Poet's carnation: sowing, cultivation and maintenance

When to sow the poet's carnations? It is recommended that poet carnations be sown in late spring, in May or June, and transplanted into place in the fall to enjoy beautiful blooms the following year. The Poet's carnation or Dianthus barbatus blooms from May through August. This colorfully named ...

24
Aug
2022

The Persian shield: a plant with purple foliage

nd have an iridescent or satin-like silver appearance. The whole thing makes for gorgeous foliage that dwarfs its pale blue flowers. The leaves are evergreen, elliptical in shape, finely toothed and embossed. They can measure up to 15 cm for a guaranteed 'wow' effect. A culture protected from ...

28
Sep
2022

The stag horn plant or Platycerium: characteristics and maintenance

How to recognize it? The Stag horn plant or Platycerium is an epiphytic fern that is easily recognized by the shape of its fronds. Its evergreen fronds are flat, narrow and cut like antlers, hence its nickname of deer horn plant or elk horn... The Platycerium bifurcatum species is the one mos ...

05
Jan
2023

The mimulus: flowers full of colors.

agon) have a variable height (from 30 cm to 1.50 m) depending on the species and an upright, drooping, or spreading habit. Their foliage is generally evergreen in mild climates. All species have in common trumpet-shaped flowers in a range of colors from white to red, including yellow, orange, and p ...

29
Mar
2023

Plant: Santolina Little Cypress in 8 questions

ring plant, similar to lavender and rosemary, with which it can be associated. It is a fast-growing shrub that does not exceed 50 cm in height. Its evergreen and aromatic foliage has a beautiful light gray color, which has earned it the nickname "silver santolina." It contrasts nicely with its sum ...

21
Apr
2023

How to germinate a lychee seed?

our seed and perhaps even a shoot! Now that you have succeeded in germinating a lychee seed, you can plant it in soil to grow a new indoor plant with evergreen foliage. Initially, don't choose a pot that's too large! It's better to use a small container like a seedling pot. Simply plant the seed i ...

28
Dec
2023