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Heat: indoor plants to cool the house

heir leaves to cool themselves. This phenomenon called plant transpiration explains why Green plants are cooling. Therefore, it is possible to use houseplants to cool the house when the temperature climbs and you don't have air conditioning at home. Focus on plants that grow in moist environme ...

17
Aug
2022

The maranta or praying plant: characteristics and maintenance

A foliage that does not go unnoticed With the fashion for houseplants with graphic foliage, you've probably seen a maranta without knowing its name. This small tropical plant native to Central America does indeed sport foliage that doesn't go unnoticed. Its beautiful oblong leaves feature a whol ...

23
Dec
2022

The stag horn plant or Platycerium: characteristics and maintenance

w and cut like antlers, hence its nickname of deer horn plant or elk horn... The Platycerium bifurcatum species is the one most commonly used as a houseplant, especially to create hanging baskets. It is in fact a plant that in nature lives hanging on the trunk of trees in tropical forests. It ...

05
Jan
2023

Clivia: How to Maintain and Encourage Blooming?

via be placed in the house? The clivia or Clivia miniata is a plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. This species native to South Africa is grown as a houseplant in our climates. To enjoy its beautiful flowering, which lasts several weeks at the end of winter, it is important to provide it with suff ...

15
Feb
2024

The Schlumbergera or Christmas Cactus in 5 Questions

s an indoor plant from the Cactaceae family. Native to the tropical forests of South America, it is not very resistant to cold and is cultivated as a houseplant. This succulent plant is highly appreciated for its spectacular winter flowering, from October to February. Note: the genus Schlumbergera ...

28
Dec
2011

Christmas tree: 5 tips to keep your tree green

se it will quickly lose its needles. 3- Remember to water it before decorating it Even if your tree has been cut down, you can care for it like a houseplant, at least until you decorate it. Place its foot in a dish and water it! You'll be surprised to find that it can drink one to two liters ...

22
Dec
2021

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

ny and serenity in the home. So alocasia makes a great gift idea to start the new year off right! It also has the advantage of being an easy-going houseplant, provided it is not placed in direct sunlight or near a heat source that would make the atmosphere too dry. 4- Pachira for good fortune ...

29
Dec
2021

Colocasia: the elephant ear plant

ant are sometimes used in cooking like cabbage. However, it is essential to cook them as this plant is toxic when raw. When growing a colocasia as a houseplant, one must be cautious of its toxicity to pets and children. Contrary to popular belief, a plant can be both edible and toxic, and taro is a ...

08
Mar
2024