As the name of these impressive plants already indicates: the ornamental leaves can indeed grow as tall as a man and reach a diameter of 1 m. This makes the Elephant Ear one of the top- favourites for creating tropical atmosphere in a wintergarden or … As the name of these impressive...
Cactus fruits - how delicious! Those who like to harvest without effort to invest in the care, is right with the frugal fig cacti (Opuntia ficus indica). The egg-sized, orange-peeled fruit tastes mild as papaya. The shell is everted and pulled off like a stocking. Cactus fruits - how delicious! Those...
The popular variegated Bougainvillea variety 'Raspberry Ice' convinces with white-green patterned leaves and red flowers. The popular variegated Bougainvillea...
At first glance, these birds of paradise plants resemble a banana or palm tree. They reach many metres in height over the years and delight the owners of large/high conservatories or living rooms with white-purple bird's head flowers (Strelitzia nicolai). At first glance, these birds of...
An excellent ornamental banana (Musa velutina) suitable for potting, with elegant pink inflorecences and showy fruits of the same color. An excellent ornamental banana (Musa...
Basically, there is no need to talk much about Olive Trees (Olea europaea) because everybody knows these quaint trees, inseparably associated with Mediterranean landscapes. Olive Trees are therefore a must for any sunny terrace and a wonderful prese … Basically, there is no need to talk...
Due to its candelabra-like branched shape and the arrangement of its leaves similar to the flower of a rose the Tree Aenium (Aeonium arboreum) looks attractive throughout the year. In late winter old plants produce up to 30 cm high, yellow infloresce … Due to its candelabra-like branched...
Strelitzia (Strelitzia reginae) with their orange-blue, long lasting flowers that remind of a colourful bird’s head are indeed paradiesiac. However, it is not only the flowers that make these robust and durable plants a precious companion for a summe … Strelitzia (Strelitzia reginae) with...
The Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) is worldwide among the winter hardiest palm trees. A distinctive fibrous and brown netting surrounds the straight and usually single stem. The fir-tree green coloured palm fronds of this robust fan-palm can rea … The Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus...
The Golden Lotus Banana (Musella lasiocarpa) is worldwide not valued for its fruits but the more for its georgeous, fragrant, yellow flower that with its shape resembles a Lotus flower- hence its name. The big flower buds develop at the tip of strong … The Golden Lotus Banana (Musella...
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