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The maranta or praying plant: characteristics and maintenance

important transpiration at the level of their large leaves (8 to 12 cm long on average), these tropical plants will help you maintain a good level of humidity at home. Another advantage is that this houseplant is completely non-toxic, neither to children nor to pets. An easy to maintain plant ...

23
Dec
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

tion. This gesture, which may seem trivial, helps to renew the indoor air of the home and evacuate airborne pathogens, especially when the ambient humidity level is high. At a time of year when winter viruses are circulating, which can cause Covid but also the flu or the common cold, it is mor ...

23
Jan
2023

Sweating: 5 unusual facts

lly odorless. Bad odors are caused by sweat becoming macerated in contact with bacteria. Now, the latter love to cling to the hair that maintains a humidity level conducive to their proliferation. Epilation is a good way to limit the development of bacteria and therefore bad odors. The menst ...

18
Aug
2015

The laburnum: a small tree with a dazzling bloom

d branches and dead wood. This shrub can be attacked by caterpillars and aphids. It is also subject to mildew and powdery mildew in case of excess humidity. You can propagate it by sowing in autumn or by semi-linear cuttings in summer. There are several interesting varieties The cytis fami ...

13
Oct
2021

Garden: 5 drought-resistant flowering plants

throughout the summer. This Mediterranean plant adapts very well to the heat. It is resistant to pests and diseases. It only fears sharp cold and humidity. You can install it in the garden from March to May, making sure to space the plants about 50 cm apart. 2- Lavender Another of the 5 drou ...

29
June
2022

Marine heatwave: the Mediterranean Sea beats temperature records

to find cooler waters. Furthermore, the increase in sea temperature is not without consequences on the climate. It leads to an increase in atmospheric humidity and favors extreme phenomena such as cevenol episodes and storms. As a reminder, we speak of a Cevenol episode when rain-laden clouds ...

02
Aug
2022

Green plants: how to take care of them during the heat wave?

e away for several days, you can even place wet towels at the bottom of your bathtub and gather your plants there so that they benefit from the ambient humidity and can better withstand the heat wave. ...

10
Aug
2022

Weather : what is a dry storm ?

o had the same natural cause. A dry thunderstorm is all the more dangerous to forests because it occurs when temperatures are high and atmospheric humidity is low. Because vegetation is so dry at this time, the fire risk is maximum. Vegetation ignites immediately when lightning strikes and the ...

16
Aug
2022

Heat: indoor plants to cool the house

tural state. Of course, remember to water them sufficiently so that the phenomenon of plant transpiration can take place and help improve the ambient humidity and temperature. Which plants are the most refreshing? Following the NASA study we told you about above, the UK-based company of The Joy ...

17
Aug
2022

The Persian shield: a plant with purple foliage

direct sun and a substrate composed of garden soil and potting soil. This plant of tropical origin needs high hygrometry. Be sure to maintain good humidity conditions, as too much dry air can cause the leaves to dry out and fall off. This perennial should be watered regularly in the summer, t ...

28
Sep
2022

Garden: growing kiwai in 5 questions

sunny to semi-shady exposure and shelter from the wind. Provide it with humus-rich, light and well-drained soil. Beware: this plant fears stagnant humidity and limestone! It is therefore recommended to provide a bed of gravel at the bottom of the planting hole. Actinidia arguta being a dioeci ...

20
Jan
2023

Frog in the garden: what to do?

hese natural environments suitable for amphibians. In the spring, toads, frogs and newts emerge from their hibernation with the help of the spring humidity and seek out the pond where they were born to reproduce... but very often they do not find water! If you live near a wet spot, you can hel ...

24
Feb
2023

The slipper orchid: a flower with an amazing shape.

are generally cultivated under our latitudes as indoor annual plants. Due to its mountainous origins, this plant needs certain regular temperature and humidity conditions. The secret to successful indoor cultivation is to water it every day at the same time. This plant, which loves its little rout ...

23
Mar
2023

The mimulus: flowers full of colors.

they can also be attacked by pests and diseases. Stay vigilant because slugs and snails are fond of young plants. These flowers that love a certain humidity can also be attacked by powdery mildew. 5- They are edible and beneficial. It is often ignored, but plants of the Mimulus genus are edible an ...

29
Mar
2023

Fire prevention: Météo France launches a forest weather forecast.

spread. These colors correspond to four levels of vigilance established by Météo France based on different parameters: outside temperature, wind strength, rain and air humidity, as well as the dryness of vegetation which is an aggravating factor for forest fires. In high-risk departments, preve ...

09
May
2023

Emmental de Savoie: 6 things to know about this cheese.

ith a ripening in three stages: • first a stay in a cold cellar or pre-ripening for at least one week, at a maximum temperature of 14°C and a minimum humidity of 80% • a passage in a temperate cellar between 14°C and 18°C, with a relative humidity between 70% and 95%. • a ripeni ...

24
May
2023

What are the best weather apps?

is not the only one as this app is also very comprehensive and sources its data from numerous providers. You can find information as diverse as temperature, humidity level, precipitation, wind speed, UV index, air quality, not to mention sunrise and sunset times and moon phases! Like many weather ...

01
Aug
2023

Heatwave: red alert in 5 questions

n deciding on the color for a department, they also take into account certain aggravating factors (such as the duration of the heatwave, pollution, or air humidity) or mitigating factors (such as the brevity of the heatwave episode). 2- What does the red alert level mean? The different levels of wea ...

23
Aug
2023

ZZ plant or Zamioculcas zamiifolia in 5 questions

d your ZZ plant in an environment that is too dry. Move it away from heat sources and mist the foliage from time to time to provide sufficient ambient humidity. If the leaves are turning yellow and the stems are becoming soft, you have overwatered your plant. Allow the soil to completely dry out be ...

03
Nov
2023

Weather: A Google DeepMind AI proves to be more accurate than all current predictive models.

diction systems like HRES all work in the same way: they use thermodynamic equations and fluid mechanics to calculate parameters such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. Since these equations are extremely complex, it takes a lot of time and great expertise to define them and transl ...

27
Nov
2023