Below are a few herbaceous plants appreciated in the culinary world and the medical industry. The Cuban Oregano The Cuban Oregano is known as Plectranthus amboinicus. It is a perennial succulent that has sweet-smelling foliage. The leaves contain tart oils that can be extracted and used for cook...
Every year in February and March, Longwood celebrates the one of the world’s most popular plants – the orchid. The festive celebration of the ultra-popular plant is called “Orchid Extravaganza” — an annual event that is running now through March 25. The largest family of flowering plants...
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Most succulents are not cold-hardy, only some species in the Sempervivum genius can endure the frost. Exposure to frost causes black spots on the succulent’s foliage. The best way to deal with succulent frostbite is by protecting them. You can protect the succulent by moving them indoors whe...
What are the benefits for our lawns of mulching leaves? "We recommend to mulch leaves because we can return nutrients that are important for our lawns or for the trees themselves," said Trappe. Most tree leaves are about 1-3% nitrogen, which is the most important element for plants to ...
Venus fly traps are light lovers and require a minimum of six hours for optimum growth. However, they are much healthier plants when they receive more than 10 hours of sunlight. If your home is relatively dark, you will need to consider providing additional light through artificial lighting usi...
Bog plants are plants that are decorative or food producing and require a minimum of soil to root, instead thriving in conditions...
Herbaceous plants are plants with growth which dies back to the ground each year, in contrast withwoody plants, which keep adding growth and remain active during the season when herbaceous plants are dormant. As a general rule, annual plants are all classified as herbaceous, but herbaceous ...
Albeit not technically flowers, ferns are a common choice for pressed foliage due to their intricate and symmetrical patterns. Their leaves add a touch of greenery and texture to pressed flower compositions. 5. Lavender With its fragrant blooms and slender stems, not only is lavender visually appe...
The sticky resin coating on the butterwort’s leaves entraps insects when they land on its foliage. As the insect struggles to get free, the leaves secrete a digestive enzyme that helps the plant absorb nutrients from the bug. Roaches are a favorite meal of the butterwort, but they can al...