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Germination of palm seeds
Palms are unique among woody plants in that (with very few exceptions) they can only be propagated from seed. Furthermore, getting most palms to germinate from seed requires great patience,...
Germination of palm seeds
Palms are unique among woody plants in that (with very few exceptions) they can only be propagated from seed. Furthermore, getting most palms to germinate from seed requires great patience,...
Pose-Spire Method
The "bag germination method," sometimes called the "paper towel method," is a simple and effective way to germinate seeds. I use it for virtually all our seeds, with a few...
Pose-Spire Method
The "bag germination method," sometimes called the "paper towel method," is a simple and effective way to germinate seeds. I use it for virtually all our seeds, with a few...
Bioactive terrarium
In recent years, the term "bioactive" has become very popular and is now frequently used in the context of terrariums. But what does it actually mean and why is it...
Bioactive terrarium
In recent years, the term "bioactive" has become very popular and is now frequently used in the context of terrariums. But what does it actually mean and why is it...
How to look after your houseplants while on hol...
You are looking forward to a well-deserved vacation, but how will you take care of your potted plants while you're away? Here, we provide our tips and tricks on how...
How to look after your houseplants while on hol...
You are looking forward to a well-deserved vacation, but how will you take care of your potted plants while you're away? Here, we provide our tips and tricks on how...
Sustainability thoughts
We think a great deal about the utilization of the Earth's resources and our consumption habits. There is a great deal of single-use waste in today's globalized society. This makes...
Sustainability thoughts
We think a great deal about the utilization of the Earth's resources and our consumption habits. There is a great deal of single-use waste in today's globalized society. This makes...
Introduction to bird of paradise flowers (Strel...
Strelitzia is a small genus of plants native to South Africa. It is believed to contain only 6 species, although there is some uncertainty regarding a few of them, and...
Introduction to bird of paradise flowers (Strel...
Strelitzia is a small genus of plants native to South Africa. It is believed to contain only 6 species, although there is some uncertainty regarding a few of them, and...