Calathea lancifolia: everything you need to know

Calathea lancifolia: everything you need to know

Calathea lancifolia, also known as Rattlesnake Plant or rattlesnake fern, is a plant belonging to the Marantaceae family that grows in Central America. Appreciated for its thick, braided and brightly colored foliage, Calathea lancifolia has won over many amateur gardeners. But what should we know about its characteristics? In this article we will deepen all…

Year 2015

Year 2015

1st March As planned and hoped, begins with a nice flowered snowdrops the season 2015. The melting snow and him, without too much waiting, check the grass and flowers for the first time by stealing at all … even to spring … beautiful pink and in single file, exactly as they were planted, these Darwin,…

Streptocarpus: characteristics, care and curiosities

Streptocarpus: characteristics, care and curiosities

In the continuous search for something new, many growers and garden lovers document themselves on some types of plants with a particular appearance and with particular structural characteristics. Among the many specimens proposed by mother nature, it is worth dwelling on Streptocarpus, a type of plant that in many respects is similar to the mythical…

Nemophila: blue eyes

Nemophila: blue eyes

Among the particularly resistant annual plants that reach medium heights and therefore also ideal for growing in pots, there is certainly Nemophila. It is also important to underline that this specimen belonging to the Boraginaceae family, in the growth phase, is of great use to set up rock gardens or to delimit their borders. Particular…

Torenia fournieri: the colorful flowers with long flowering

Torenia fournieri: the colorful flowers with long flowering

Setting up your garden or terrace with ornamental plants and unique features is certainly a good option to make settings attractive and finely decorated. In this regard, it is worth mentioning Torenia Fournieri which, due to its flower color and versatility, is suitable for different types of cultivation. Among the various types of plants belonging…