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The Schlumbergera or Christmas Cactus in 5 Questions

What is a Christmas cactus? The Christmas cactus is 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 ...

28
Dec
2011

Maui in Hawaii: 5 things to know about this paradise destination

as well as red and black sand beaches. Copyright: Tom Walsh Among the dreamy landscapes of this island, it is also worth mentioning lush tropical forests and beautiful waterfalls, such as the famous Waimoku Falls. Copyright: Michael Huey on Flickr Once you're there, you'll u ...

12
Jan
2022

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

plant is originating from tropical rainforests, an environment where the vegetation is dense and the competition with other plants very tough. In tropical forests, only 3% of light reaches the ground. This explains why some plants cling to a support to gain height and enjoy better living conditi ...

23
Mar
2022

Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

t. View this post on Instagram A publication shared by ???? (@tillahiko) In their natural environment, the hot and humid tropical forests, these plants live hanging on the branches of trees, in sun or half-shade. To make them feel at home, you should not put them in t ...

25
Mar
2022

The stag horn plant or Platycerium: characteristics and maintenance

t 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 is found in Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia. In its natural environment, its hanging and cut fronds can reach up to 2.50 ...

05
Jan
2023

Thomas Pesquet: Objective France, a fascinating documentary on France 2.

of crevasses, or to the heart of Normandy, his family region, to make the connection between the global and the local. Our different ecosystems, from tropical forests to temperate forests, coral reefs, mountains, and plains, offer a good overview of the changes at work on our planet due to greenhous ...

24
Apr
2023

The Dynamite Tree: 5 Things to Know About the Species Hura crepitans

well cooked. Raw fruits are toxic due to the presence of latex with purgative effects. 5- It is recognized by its general shape and its fruits. In the tropical forests where it originates, the dynamite tree can grow over 40 meters tall and its trunk can measure more than one meter in diameter. From ...

21
Mar
2024

Humanity's Last Secrets: A Documentary to Discover on France 2

e in the vast landscapes of Asia. Scientists have discovered that at least six human species coexisted on this continent, from the icy steppes to the tropical forests. Nowhere else on the planet has such richness been uncovered. This 90-minute film takes the viewer from Mongolia to the edges of tro ...

16
Apr
2024