, but a stipe (a kind of large fibrous stem) and palms. The term palm can be used to refer to a wide variety of plants because there are over 2600 species in the world. But, within this large family, only a few species are cultivated for their fruit. It should also be noted that most palms gro ...
is possible to create an environment with 50% water and 50% land, the land parts usually make up a third of the whole, or even less depending on the species you plan to host. 2- What is it for? If you are already an aquarium enthusiast, you will love to create a paludarium because this environm ...
tings, the volume of plants and the contrast between foliage. So, to make this corner of your garden truly exotic, don't be afraid to accumulate many species! This type of exotic garden is not ordered like a French garden but should rather give an impression of plant clutter and disorder like in ...
will also be noticed. One of the most beautiful foliage in the natural world Among the plants of the genus Strobilanthes, which includes about 400 species native to tropical and subtropical areas, the species Strobilanthes dyerianus is unquestionably the most spectacular. Indeed, the Persian ...
in autumn or by semi-linear cuttings in summer. There are several interesting varieties The cytis family, i.e. the genus Laburnum, has only three species. But all of them are interesting in an ornamental garden because they have beautiful blooms and certain advantages. The first species is ...
sufficient. In order to protect our forest massifs from these mega fires, we must also rethink forest management, their development and the choice of species. Forests to be rethought The mega fires that ravaged the Landes forest in July 2022 have barely been brought under control and local autho ...
t or a flowering plant that brings color? - Do you have enough time to devote to a plant that requires maintenance or should you opt for a hardy species that requires little care? - Do you have pets or small children in your home who could be poisoned by certain plants? - Do you have ...
spectacular symbol Among the 3 iconic flowers of Malaysia, we must also mention the rafflesia which is the largest flower in the world. One of the species of the genus Rafflesia, the Rafflesia keithii is endemic to Sabah, one of the two East Malaysian states located north of the island of Borneo. ...
What are the particularities of the mimosa? The mimosa is one of 1200 known species of acacia trees worldwide. Like most of them, it is originally from Australia and was imported to Europe by the English in the early 19th century. There are multiple varieties, some of which are suitable for grow ...
ee'. They are climbing plants native to Mexico and Central America that belong to the Orchidaceae family and the genus Vanilla. This genus has 117 species, of which only three are exploited to produce vanilla: - Vanilla planifolia species, which is the most widespread, produces Bourbon vanilla ...
ach year. This event, which has become a must for orchidophiles and all flower enthusiasts in general, allows you to discover rare and fascinating species in the midst of lush tropical vegetation. Each year, a new decor is created by the exhibitors and the teams of the Jardin des Plantes, for ...
makes nature feel welcome; here are some starting points. Know your local heroes If you don't already know, do some research and find out which plant species are native to your area. These are the ones that will best adapt to your climate with the least amount of help, and will get along best with l ...
of Lights returns for its 3rd edition from 29 November 2021 to 30 January 2022. After having highlighted the Ocean on the way to illumination and Species on the way to illumination during the previous editions, this event proposes to reveal to us the secrets of evolution. This journey on the ...
1- Where to 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 ...
hared by Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso (@granparadisopark) Even today, there are nearly 3,000 ibex in the park, the largest population of this species in Europe. The alpine fauna of the park also includes chamois, marmots and foxes. There are over 100 species of birds such as rock ptarmiga ...
ks called the three immortals. The very isolated island has remained untouched by human civilization and has preserved abundant endemic seaside plant species, and has naturally become a nature reserve thereafter. In 1987, the government built The Dragon Bridge, so called because of its 8 arches, ...
as been designed to allow them to express themselves fully. At Lumigny-Nesle-Ormeaux, nothing is left to chance to guarantee the well-being of the species. The size of the enclosures but also the sunlight and the vegetation of the premises are adapted to offer the boarders a living environment as ...
e University of Oregon in the United States. To obtain blue-skinned fruits, this professor cross-pollinated domestic tomatoes with a wild Peruvian species of the Solanaceae family, whose fruits are rich in anthocyanins but unfortunately tasteless. He thus obtained a cocktail tomato producing c ...
he cups or other containers in a basin of water before planting. When it comes to houseplants, the soaking technique is a good watering method for species : - that do not like to have wet leaves or flowers, such as cyclamen or saintpaulia - that fear stagnant water at the bottom of the ...
Amphibians are endangered species It used to be common to come across frogs and toads in gardens but also in the wild, for example while hiking or walking in the forest. Today, the fate of amphibians worries scientists as they are the fourth most endangered group of species, behind breeding birds, ...
