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

t because this species propels its seeds like dangerous projectiles. This large tree, which can grow up to 30 meters tall, is also characterized by a trunk covered with spines. This feature is likely an adaptation of the species to prevent certain animals such as monkeys from climbing its trunk to ...

21
Mar
2024

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

for good fortune If you want to wish happiness and prosperity for the coming year, give a pachira aquatica. This highly decorative plant, with the trunk usually woven, is traditionally given at housewarming parties in Asia to bring fortune and happiness into the home. View this post on ...

29
Dec
2021

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

ps The vanilla plant is a climbing orchid that needs to be staked. It has terrestrial roots and aerial rootlets that allow it to attach itself to the trunk of trees. It is best to use a large diameter stake surrounded by moss. Plant it in an orchid substrate and provide a sunny exposure, under b ...

15
Sep
2010

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

father "would have liked to fill his belly with the carobs eaten by the swine, but no one would give him any." The carob tree has a thick, twisted trunk with rough, brown bark. Its leaves are oval, dark green and shiny on top and reddish on the bottom. They measure 12 to 30 centimetres long. Its ...

20
Apr
2012

Save on fuel: think about car maintenance!

with carbon fiber or Kevlar... Even if your vehicle is more ordinary, you too can lighten its weight in two ways: - by regularly emptying the trunk of unnecessary items that accumulate there - by removing all exterior accessories, such as a roof box, bike hitch on the tailgate, or roof ...

14
June
2022

Heat: indoor plants to cool the house

amina With its many leaves, the Ficus benjamina is a very useful small tree for cooling indoor air. Preferably choose a mature specimen, with a tall trunk and full foliage. This ficus can even serve as a protective forest cover for other plants, provided they are placed around or under it. To ...

17
Aug
2022

Palm tree, coconut tree or date tree: how to recognize them?

tree? Palms are flowering plants in the Arecaceae family. Contrary to popular belief, they are not trees but rather giant grasses! They do not have a trunk or branches, 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 the ...

18
Nov
2022

The stag horn plant or Platycerium: characteristics and maintenance

ies 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 is found in Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia. In its natural environment, its hanging and cut fronds can ...

05
Jan
2023

Birch sap cure: benefits and contraindications

1- How is birch sap harvested? The birch sap, sometimes called birch water, is the natural sap collected directly from the trunk of the tree. Two tree species are involved: white birch (Betula pubescens) and hanging birch (Betula pendula). Harvesting takes place at the end of winter when the bir ...

13
Mar
2023

Stretching: everything you need to know about the psoas in 5 questions.

a role in flexing and rotating the lumbar vertebrae. It helps maintain the curvature of the lower back or lumbar lordosis and allows for movements of trunk flexion and rotation. 2- Where is the psoas located? From an anatomical point of view, the psoas muscle is often discussed together with its nei ...

09
June
2023

Processionary caterpillars: how to identify and get rid of them?

pine caterpillars are orange-brown in color, while those of the oak are silver-gray. In the last larval stage, the pine processionary descends along the trunk to bury itself in the ground and transform into a chrysalis, whereas the oak processionary remains in its tree during these final stages. W ...

06
Mar
2024