Venus hair (Adiantum raddianum)
The Adiantum raddianum is one of the most popular and used plants around the world, although its origin is in tropical America. Known…
Head of jellyfish (Euphorbia flanaganii)
Euphorbia flanaganii, also known for its jellyfish head shape, is one of the most exotic ornamental plants you can find. Your appearance…
Goat
The Cabrahigo is a (male) variety of Ficus carica, which only generates male flowers that have pollen in order to pollinate ...
Candelabra Cactus (Euphorbia candelabrum)
Euphorbia candelabrum bears that name precisely because it is shaped like a candelabrum. This specimen is often known as a candelabra cactus and ...
Stone cactus: a plant that appears to be what it is not
Among all the succulent plants that we can find in nature, there is one that is especially striking. We know her by the name of ...
Banana chain (Senecio radicans)
Senecio radicans is a plant of the Asteraceae family, it is also known as “banana chain”, due to its curved bluish-green foliage ...
Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata)
The caigua is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family like the pumpkin or the watermelon. Its scientific name ...
Caimito, a fruit tree suitable for tropical gardens
If you live in a place where the climate is tropical and also humid, it is important that you choose those plants that can live well in your ...
Cajuil or cashew, the fruit of a spectacular tree
Are you one of those who enjoys eating nuts while watching a movie? If so, the cashew, also known as cashew, may be in ...
Calla rose (Zantedeschia rehmannii)
You may have seen a white calla lily in a garden or on a neighbor's balcony, but although this variety is the most…
Zucchini and its types of varieties
What is zucchini? Zucchini are the fruits of a variety of squash that is produced in summer. It has a soft texture with a sweet taste, being ...
Caladium (Caladium)
The plants of the genus Caladium have the peculiarity of having very, very showy and cheerful colored leaves. Also, while in the wild ...
calamintha nepeta
All aromatic plants have something special, and the one that I am going to present to you here is no exception. Its -old- scientific name is Calamintha ...
Calandrinia grandiflora
Do you like this flower? It is very beautiful, but it may still seem more so when I tell you that it is produced by a plant rather ...
Calathea (Calathea ornata)
Calathea ornata has beautiful foliage with oval and lanceolate leaves of green color combined with purple. The youngest leaves have some ...
Calathea (Calathea rufibarba)
Calathea rufibarba is a perennial herb belonging to the Marantaceae family. It is distinguished by the characteristic size of its fascinating leaves, which ...
Calathea Freddie, the zebra plant: characteristics and care
Have you ever heard of Calathea Freddie? As we have put in the title, it is called the zebra plant because…
Calathea makoyana
Calathea makoyana is better known by the common name of "peacock plant". It is a tropical indoor plant with a characteristic ...
calathea medallion
Seeing a calathea and not falling for them is very difficult. There are many varieties to choose from and all of them have peculiar characteristics that…
Calathea triostar
There is no doubt that Calatheas are one of the most striking purifying plants. Due to its leaves, and the color of these, it is…
Calathea warscewiczii
If you are interested in calatheas, you will know that within these there are many different ones, that they have unique characteristics and that make them true in themselves…
Calendula arvensis
You have probably never heard of a plant with this name, Calendula arvensis. However, when I tell you the properties and uses of ...
Calendula: characteristics, care and cultivation
Calendula officinalis or Calendula is a plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family, which we also know by other names such as Button of ...
Calibrachoa, a very cheerful plant that beautifies any corner
Its flowers may remind you of another plant: petunias. Actually, they are very related, so much so that our ...
callisia fragrans
Callisia fragrans is a relatively small plant, which you can easily keep in those pots that are wider than they are tall. It also looks lovely...
Callistemon citrinus or Pipe Cleaner, a very decorative plant
The Callistemon citrinus is a beautiful shrub or tree ideal to have in a pot or in the gardens. Its characteristic inflorescence is very reminiscent of a ...
Weeping Callistemon (Callistemon viminalis)
There are several types of tube cleaners, but none like the protagonist of this article. Yes, it has leaves and flowers similar to the rest, but its size and ...
Calluna vulgaris, the plant with beautiful flowers that brightens up winter
Have you heard of Calluna vulgaris? Do you have it at home? It is one of the plants that most enriches autumn and winter due to…
Calluna, the happiest bush
The Calluna is a subshrub that produces a large number of flowers. With a height of about 50cm, you can have it both in the garden and ...
Calocedro, an imposing conifer for garden
Calocedro is one of the most beautiful conifers that exist. And one of the most impressive, too, Over time, it acquires a shape ...
Calocephalus
The plants of the genus Calocephalus are so curious that they may surprise you: there are some that are herbs and others that are shrubs, with a color ...
Caltha palustris
The plant known by the scientific name of Caltha palustris is one that you may not forget, especially if you usually have migraines or ...
Camedrio, a very rustic plant with beautiful flowers
When you are looking for a plant that is small, rustic and that also produces very beautiful flowers, one of the best options you have is ...
Camellia (Camellia)
Camellia is a very, very popular genus of shrubs: the species that form it produce beautiful flowers, with very cheerful colors, during the ...
Camellia (Camellia)
Camellia is probably one of the most cultivated Asian shrubs in the world. Its beautiful flowers are so decorative that it is impossible to ignore them. In addition, they have ...
Camellia sinensis
Among the varieties of camellia we find Camellia sinensis. It is known as the tea plant. Its leaves and stems are part of ...
Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Today we are going to talk about a plant whose cultivation and care are quite rewarding. It's about chamomile. Its scientific name is Chamaemelum nobile ...
Pink bell (Convolvulus althaeoides)
Convolvulus althaeoides is a plant of the Convolvulaceae family, with general characteristics herbaceous, perennial and rustic. From an etymological point of view, the name ...
Golden bells (Forsythia intermedia)
The Forsythia intermedia is an ornamental plant that lights up the garden with its sun-colored flowers from the beginning of spring, this being ...
Bluebell (Calystegia sepium)
The plant known by the scientific name Calystegia sepium is a relatively small perennial climber that produces impressive pure white flowers. Its…
Silverbell (Convolvulus cneorum)
Small, compact shrubs are often needed in gardens that produce lots of flowers and are also easy to care for. As well,…
Bellflower (Ipomoea)
The Ipomoea is the largest genus in the Convolvulaceae family of flowering plants, with more than 500 species, being a large group and…
Campanula carpathica (bluebells)
When the cold winter ends and the warmer spring begins, gardens and home interiors are invaded with a beautiful flower. This flower…
Campanula portenschlagiana
A plant with an unpronounceable name but with very useful characteristics is the Campanula portenschlagiana. Its common name is Dalmatian bluebell. It is an original plant ...
Campsis radicals
Campsis radicans is one of the vines that, apart from producing very beautiful flowers, is capable of withstanding very intense frosts. The most interesting…
Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum)
Surely you have ever consumed cane sugar in a sweet or yogurt. And is that about half of all the sugar in ...
Canaheja (Ferula communis)
Cañaheja is a megaforbia, that is, a giant, perennial herb that is very important to know because it is highly toxic, but also because it can reach ...
Candlemas (Phlomis lychnitis)
When we walk through the countryside we can find a great variety of species: herbaceous, shrubby and even arboreal, but has it ever happened to you that you have seen ...
Candlestick (Verbascum sinuatum)
There are many herbs that, growing in the garden, are uprooted. And it is logical: they grow very fast, so much so that they invade the land that we want them to ...
Lamps (Aristolochia baetica)
If you live or have been visiting the fields of Spain or Africa, it is likely that you have seen a grass with some flowers ...
Cinnamon, an essential tropical plant in the kitchen
Cinnamon is a spice widely used in the kitchen, especially when preparing cakes and all kinds of desserts. We are very used ...
Cinnamon (Drimys winteri)
Cinnamon is a tree with great ornamental value that can be grown in temperate regions without any problem. Although it is not ...
Canistel (Pouteria campechiana)
Do you live in an area where frost does not occur and do you have an orchard or garden? If so, what better way to take advantage of it and plant a ...
Canola (Brassica napus)
Canola is one of the herbaceous plants that is most commonly grown in the world, but it could also be perfectly in the garden or ...
Skipper (Verbesina crocata)
One of the edible plants with medicinal properties is the capitaneja. Its scientific name is Verbesina crocata and it is a plant with large ...
Persimmons: cultivation
Persimmons are one of the fruit trees most loved by everyone: they are precious at any time of the year, easy to maintain, they give an interesting shade ...
Characteristics of stone pines and how to plant pine nuts
Today we are going to talk to you about a type of crop that is not a crop itself. It's about the pine nuts. The pine nuts do not ...
Cardamom
You may have ever heard the word cardamom. This refers to neither more nor less than three different plants, although only ...
Verdigris (Dipsacus fullonum)
Today you will have the opportunity to meet a plant that has a rather peculiar appearance that not everyone likes. However, it turns out a ...
Thistle (Carduus bourgeanus)
The Thistle or Carduus bourgeanus is among the most common and wild plants that can be found on the roadsides. Its…
Borriquero thistle, a very interesting wild plant
It is a common wild plant in the fields of Europe and Russia, where it grows on both sides of roads and in open fields. By…
Runner thistle (Eryngium campestre)
Today we are going to talk about a plant that, due to its appearance, does not seem like anything from another world, but that has great medicinal properties. It is about…
Teasel (Pachycereus pringlei)
The cardón known by its scientific name as Pachycereus pringlei, is the largest cactus that exists in the world. This species can reach ...
Canary Cardon (Euphorbia canariensis)
Euphorbia canariensis is a very beautiful plant, but also very large. In a large garden it looks spectacular, although fortunately it can be grown in ...
Thistles
The thistle, Cynara cardunculus, is a vegetable plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The thistle and the artichoke are considered today as two horticultural varieties of thistle ...
Cardota (Galactites tomentosa)
Among all the large number of thistles found in our flora, one of them is Galactites tomentosa, which is a herbaceous plant ...
Carex pendulum (Carex pendula)
The plant known as Carex pendula is one of the most recommended to grow in gardens that are in areas where it rains regularly. Its…
Veneers (Vigna unguiculata)
Have you ever wanted to try little known legumes? It is often thought that what is easy to grow is what you see in ...
Carissa Macrocarpa
Shrubs are the plants that every garden needs to have a certain structure and order, but not all are suitable for all climates. The…
Carmona microphylla
Carmona microphylla is a well-known shrub among bonsai fans and experts: its small leaves, its ease of working, and its precious ...
Carpobrotus, the most resistant to the coastal wind
If you are lucky enough to live near the sea or a few kilometers from it, you will be able to have a unique garden, why ...
Carqueja (Baccharis trimera)
Today we are going to talk about a type of plant with medicinal properties. It is a plant native to tropical and subtropical America known by the name ...
Hollyhock (Iberis sempervirens)
Having a potted plant and getting it to produce a large number of flowers each year may seem like a somewhat difficult goal to achieve in ...
Carraspique blanco, an annual plant that will take care of your health
The white holm oak is a very beautiful seasonal plant that, with its no more than thirty centimeters in height and with the amount of ...
Beach wagon (Medicago marina)
On the coast we find very resistant plants, which find in this environment a place to live and even flourish. If we take into account that here...
Reed (Arundo donax)
When you have a garden of a certain size, it is interesting to put fast-growing plants that serve to delimit some areas and that, incidentally, ...
Reed (Phragmites australis)
Phragmites australis is a very common aquatic plant in temperate wetlands and belongs to the Poaceae family and its name comes from ...
Reed (Scirpus lacustris)
Scirpus lacustris is the synonymy (that is, another scientific name that denotes exactly the same thing) of Schoenoplectus lacustris. Their common names are multiple and very ...
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
Safflower is a herbaceous plant, which was cultivated in ancient times for the coloring that it produces its flowers. Today from its seeds ...
Cassia angustifolia: characteristics, uses and medicinal properties
Many people have trouble going to the bathroom and suffer from constipation. There are totally natural medicinal plants that can combat many of ...
Cassia didymobotrya
Cassia didymobotrya is a magnificent shrub ideal to have in tropical gardens. It has a rounded bearing and very showy flowers. In addition, it grows to ...
Cassia obovata
Today we are going to talk about a plant that we can recognize by various scientific names. The traditional name that has been had until now is ...
Cassia: types
Cassia are plants that generally grow as low shrubs. There are certain species that are larger, but we are still talking about a ...
Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
The chestnut is one of the most cultivated fruit trees in all temperate regions of the world: not only for its fruit, which is delicious, but ...
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
The Horse Chestnut is a majestic tree, with wide, webbed leaves of a beautiful green color. It is often found in ...
Castanet (Pallenis spinosa)
In the fields we can find all kinds of plants; some more striking than others, but all just as interesting. Of which I'm going to ...
Casuarina cunninghamiana
The Casuarina cunninghamiana is a tree that, despite being quite similar to conifers, actually has nothing to do with them. But…
Casuarina, very resistant trees
The Casuarina are trees that are very reminiscent of pines and other conifers, but that really have nothing to do with them. They grow so ...
Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides)
Catalpa bignonioides is one of those trees that, with minimal care, can be kept perfectly healthy in a garden. It grows fast, gives shade, ...
Catha Edulis
When we are used to always seeing certain types of plants, the day we are mentioned to another that we do not know sometimes ...
Cattleya: cultivation
Today we are going to talk about the plants of the genus Cattleya. They belong to the Orchidaceae family and are native to the southern tropics and ...
Lemon caviar: What is it, characteristics and cultivation
We know lemon caviar as a citrus fruit that, in addition to having a tiny size, is very fashionable lately because…
ceanothus
Ceanothus are very nice shrubs or small trees to have in the garden or on the terrace. They produce a large number of flowers during ...
Mousetrap barley (Hordeum murinum)
The Hordeum murinum, which is commonly found in dry areas and close to urban areas, such as roadsides and near ...
Chives, a very useful plant in the kitchen and in the garden
Chives are a bulbous herb that can be grown both in pots and in the ground. It produces very pink inflorescences ...
Cedrela odorata (Red Cedar)
The Cedrela odorata, commonly known as red cedar, is a tree of the Meliaceae family highly valued for its wood in the international timber market.…
Canary cedar (Juniperus cedrus)
In the Canary Islands we find fabulous plants, such as the Canarian cedar. This evergreen plant can grow as a 5 meter tall shrub, ...
Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara)
Cedar is a majestic tree and known to be quite large. Today we are going to meet a variety of this species whose growth is very ...
Cedar, the most ornamental conifer
Cedar is a slow-growing conifer that can reach impressive height. Its leaves are very reminiscent of those of pines, which ...
Cedrus atlantic
Within the group of gymnosperms we find the group of conifers. Today we are going to talk about the Cedrus atlantica. It's about a…
Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
Celandine is a very interesting herbaceous plant: it has a remarkable ornamental value, but its medicinal properties are not far behind either. It is one of those beings ...
Celinda (Philadelphus coronarius)
When you live in an area where winter is especially hard for the vast majority of plants, it is sometimes very difficult to find any ...
Celinda of spikes (Deutzia)
Deutzia or Celinda de espigas is a plant native to the Asian Continent, more specifically Japan and China, as well as Central America.…
Celindo (Philadelphus coronarius)
Today we come to talk about a deciduous shrub well known for its beauty and attractiveness for garden decoration. It's about the celindo. Among…
Feathery celosia
The plumose lattice is a beautiful herbaceous plant with an annual cycle (that is, it germinates, grows, blooms and bears fruit and then withers in a year)...
Celtis
Today we are going to talk about two well-known and sustainable trees that belong to the Celtis genus. The first is Celtis australis and the second ...
Ash (Leucophyllum frutescens)
Today we are going to talk about a plant that is used to decorate both gardens and urban spaces and that does not have much maintenance.…
Rye (Secale cereale)
Rye, also known as Secale cereale, is an annual plant that in its appearance is very similar to wheat, but has different characteristics, still ...
Cerastium tomentosum
Do you need a groundcover plant that produces lots of flowers in the spring? Then you can stop looking: Cerastium tomentosum is ideal for ...
cercis occidentalis
Looking for a deciduous tree that is on the small side? If so, the Cercis occidentalis is one of your best options, since as you can ...
Cereus jamacaru
Columnar cacti like the Cereus jamacaru are ideal for planting in pots and having them on a patio or terrace, but they also look very pretty...
Cluster cherry (Prunus padus)
There are trees that are a real wonder, like the Prunus padus. When this species is in flower, it is a real joy to see it, even the insects ...
Saint Lucia cherry (Prunus mahaleb)
Today we are going to talk about a rather curious and beautiful shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is close to the cherry trees that ...
Lockjaw (Sonchus congestus)
The plant known as cerraja is very interesting to grow in gardens and patios. With a little care it is very easy to have a special corner ...
Deer (Nardus stricta)
Nardus stricta is an invasive perennial species, belonging to the Poaceae family, the only known species of the genus Nardus. Slow growing and ...
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'
There are many conifers that have been used and are used in the beautification of the garden: cypresses, yews, and even pines provide that greenery and…
Chamaedorea, beautiful palm trees for shade
The Chamaedorea are palm trees of which, really, very little is known. Although it is easy to find one or two species in nurseries, when ...
Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Agaricus bisporus is a well-known mushroom. That name may not tell you anything, but what if I tell you that it is the mushroom? ...
Chef (Schefflera)
Schefflera are plants with leaves that attract a lot of attention: they are large, rounded, and there are even some varieties that have them green ...
Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota)
For Europeans, the term chicozapote at first may not sound like anything to us, but when they tell us that it is the tree of ...
Cuaresmeño Chile: characteristics, origin and cultivation
The cuaresmeño or jalapeño pepper is well known throughout the world. Anyone who has heard of spicy Mexican food has heard of the ...
Habanero chili (Capsicum chinense 'Habanero')
The Habanero Chile is among the most important spices globally, which is due to the great culinary versatility it offers ...
Black pearl chili (Capsicum annuum)
Do you like chili peppers? The truth is that they are very easy to grow plants, so much so that they can be kept in pots without problems ...
Serrano chili (Capsicum annuum)
The serrano pepper or "Capsicum annuum" is from the mountains of northern Mexico, more common in those of Hidalgo and Puebla. It is also…
Tabasco chili (Capsicum frutescens)
The Capsicum frutescens is a shrub that belongs to the Solanaceae family which in turn is one of five species that are ...
Chinchilla (Tagetes elliptica)
Tagetes elliptica, also known as chincho or suyku, is a plant native to the Andean region. Although it is little known worldwide it is ...
Chinoto (Citrus myrtifolia)
The little tree, or rather shrub that I'm going to tell you about, is a plant that can be grown in different ways: in the garden, ...
Parsnip, a vegetable with culinary and medicinal uses
Fancy growing parsnip? It is used in the same way as carrots, which means that you can cook or stew it. Also, his cultivation did not ...
Simon's Poplar (Populus simonii)
The Populus simonii belongs to the genus Populus, comprising approximately 40 species distributed among shrubs and trees in the temperate and cold regions of the ...
Poplar, a tree widely used to create hedges
The poplar is a tree that, due to its rapid growth and its high ornamental value, is widely used to create tall hedges, in addition ...
Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus indica)
The prickly pear is one of the few cacti that has managed to become naturalized in the warm-temperate regions of Europe. In fact, in the Mediterranean region it is ...
Lollipop (Anchusa undulata)
In the Mediterranean region we can find a great variety of very special plants; Not surprisingly, living conditions are not as favorable as ...
Lollipop (Cytinus hypocistis)
In the world we can find plants of all kinds: trees, palms, bulbous trees, and a great deal of etcetera, but the truth is that we seldom stop ...
Cica
The Cica (Cyca revoluta) is one of the plants that we could consider a "living fossil". It already existed before the dinosaurs appeared and, in fact, ...
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
The Tsuga canadensis is a species of tree whose height becomes so pronounced that it can easily cover an entire forest and benefit ...
Citron (Citrus medica)
Citron is a fruit tree that, like lemon, produces fruits that are rarely eaten fresh. Even so, it is a ...
Cinnamon (Melia azedarach L.)
Traveling to Central Asia, we find a whole tree of paradise that has become one of the most frequent in parks and ...
Cincoenrama: characteristics and care
Cincoenrama is a plant that has the scientific name Potentilla fruticosa and is also known by a more common name, such as ...
cineraria maritima
Today we are going to talk about a herbaceous plant that comes from the Mediterranean area. It is the Cineraria maritima. Its common name is Cineraria ...
Cypress (Cupressus)
The cypress is a conifer widely used in gardens, and there are many reasons: it tolerates pruning very well, resists frost, does not usually have pests ...
Common cypress, the conifer that adapts to everything
If there is a conifer that can be had in all types of gardens, be they large or small, that is the common cypress. Is a…
Sweet plum (Sageretia theezans)
Sageretia theezans o is a very popular species among bonsai fans, but the truth is that it is also a garden plant ...
Japanese plum (Prunus salicina)
The Japanese plum is a tree that has it all: it is very ornamental, easy to care for and, if that were not enough, it produces edible fruits. What's more,…
Cissus quadrangularis
Do you like hanging plants? There are some that can also be used as crawlers, such as the Cissus quadrangularis. This is a species ...
cistus
Cistus are ornamental shrubs that have simple flowers, but no less beautiful than those of other plants. Their colors are varied, although ...
cistus clusii
Today we are going to talk about a medicinal plant that has various uses and is known to many. We refer to male rosemary. Its scientific name is ...
Cistus salviifolius (Black rockrose)
The Cistus salviifolius is a low-rise shrub that, in addition to being very decorative, has medicinal properties that are really beneficial for health ...
Citrus (Citrus)
Citrus fruits are fruit trees belonging to the genus Citrus, which are evergreen trees or shrubs that are grown both in gardens and small orchards as ...
Citronella, a plant with medicinal properties
Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that has numerous characteristics and uses thanks to its medicinal properties. It is the Citronella.…
Citrus maxima, the most decorative fruit tree
Citrus maxima is a tree that is not a lemon tree but not an orange either, but a lemon tree. He looks a lot like those two ...
Carnation (Dianthus)
Possibly the most popular decorative flowering plant on balconies and patios. And the carnation is a marvel: it produces petals of ...
Carnation (Dianthus hyssopifolius)
Dianthus hyssopifolius, also known as carnations, are a magnificent plant with a pleasant fragrance that adorn paths and gardens. Its flowers with semi-pink petals ...
Carnation, a flower to decorate the balcony or terrace
Do you like small flower plants? What if they are also very easy to care for? If so, you are sure to love carnation. Have…
Cloves: care, properties, and more
Have you heard of cloves? This is a tree native to Indonesia and Madagascar that has evergreen leaves and small flowers, but ...
Clematis (Clematis vitalba)
The Clematis vitalba, also known as clematis, is a species of shrub that is part of the family composed of the ranunculáceas, from ...
White clematis (Clematis montana)
Clematis montana is a plant that belongs to the Renonculaceae family. It is a highly appreciated climbing species, especially for its delicate and exuberant ...
Clematis
Clematis also called clematides is a very fast growing climbing plant that grows in practically all temperate regions of the world. She is very grateful ...
Clementine (Citrus x clementina)
Clementine is a fruit that comes from a tree known as clementine or citrus clementina. This tree is the result of the mixture of ...
clusia
The plants of the genus Clusia are wonderful: they have large, leathery, perennial leaves, and they also produce brightly colored flowers. Its maintenance does not ...
Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera)
Few palm trees are as popular as the Cocos nucifera. Its long, pinnate leaves and slender trunk have made it a very ...
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp pekinensis)
Chinese cabbage is a very easy-to-care vegetable that you can taste in different dishes after a few months after planting. Yes…
col de milan
There are numerous types of cabbages depending on their nutritional properties and cultivation method. One of them is Milanese cabbage. Is about…
Galician cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. Viridis)
Galician cabbage is an edible herbaceous plant that has been cultivated for at least 2000 years. It is very good to maintain, both ...
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
The Equisetum arvense is one of the species that goes by the name of horsetail. It is a very ...
Rabbit tail (Lagurus ovatus)
Lagurus ovatus, also known as rabbit tail, is a species of weedy plant that can grow very easily in gardens.…
Lion's tail (Leonotis leonurus)
Leonotis leonurus is a plant native to southern Africa, which has been used since ancient times in a spiritual, medicinal and also ...
Foxtail (Pennisetum alopecuroides)
The plant whose scientific name is Pennisetum alopecuroides is a precious grass, ideal to have in all kinds of gardens, large or small, of ...
Water fox tail (Myriophyllum aquaticum)
The world of aquatic or semi-aquatic plants is very wide: there are some that are very decorative and easy to grow, and there are others that ...
Colchicum autumnal
One of the plants whose flowers are known throughout the world is the Colchicum autumnale. It is known by the common names of colquico, ...
Bridal mattress (Soleirolia soleirolii)
Soleirolia soleirolii is a houseplant that is commonly used to cover the ground in humid and shady areas, therefore it is ...
coleonema
Shrubs of the genus Coleonema are ideal for growing in pots or pots on patios and terraces. They are very good to maintain, as they resist ...
Coleos
Coleos are truly exquisite plants, with colors that stand out from the typical homogeneity that green gives. The leaves are exultant and call ...
Purple cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Capitata f. Rubra)
Sometimes within the group of horticultural plants we can find a great variety that, in addition to being edible, have a certain ornamental value. A…
Cauliflower: everything about this plant
Cauliflower is a vegetable that belongs to the varieties of the Brassica oleracea species and it reproduces from the seeds. The…
Wild Collejas (Silene vulgaris)
If you like plants with curious flowers that can live well in areas where there is not enough light, then what better than ...
Collejon (Moricandia arvensis)
In case you live in Spain and you plan to have a plant that is simple to look at and is not large, but ...
colocasia
The colocasias (genus Colocasia) are very common plants from tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, of the Araceae family. The genre includes some ...
column
The plants called Columnea or golden carp have very curious flowers, as you can see for yourself in the image above. It is believed that…
colutea arborescens
Colutea arborescens is a perfect shrub to grow in gardens where rainfall is rather low. Their height as an adult is also ...
Snake food (Arum maculatum)
Arum Maculatum is a tuberous perennial in the Araceae family. It is a species that grows better in the shade, on humid soils ...
Cumin: all about him
Cumin is a herbaceous plant that is not only very easy to grow, but also has interesting medicinal properties that we cannot ignore.…
Commelina communis
Today we are going to talk about a type of wild plant that grows on Mount Takao and that belongs to the temperate-quality and cold-temperate zones.…
commelina erecta
Today we are going to talk about a type of secondary vegetation plant that has medicinal properties. It is the Commelina erect. He is known ...
Conophytum: characteristics and care
Today we come to talk about the genus Conophytum. These are plants that form small clumps and can be mistaken for pebbles. These…
Cooksonia, one of the first land plants
When we talk about the origin of plants, a name always comes up: Cooksonia. It is a plant that appeared in the middle of the Silurian period, ...
Copey (Clusia rosea)
If you live in an area without frost and you are looking for a fast growing tree that tolerates salt and also produces very decorative flowers ... ...
Coprinus comatus
Today we are going to talk about a type of edible mushroom that is considered one of the easiest to identify. It is the Coprinus comatus. It is…
Man's heart (Peperomia polybotrya)
Peperomia polybotrya, also known as human heart, is characterized by being a plant that is part of the Piperaceae family, which ...
Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
Do you know the bleeding heart flower? Its incredible shape, which clearly details the reason for its name, makes this plant one of the ...
Cord (Salvia leucantha)
The plant whose scientific name is Salvia leucantha is very interesting, even more so than other species of the same genus. And it is that its wonderful flowers ...
Cordyline, an easy species to care for
Today we welcome not just one, but more than 15 different species that belong to the same family. It is worth mentioning that ...
Dogwood (Cornus alba)
Cornus alba is the typical bush that you see once, and you no longer forget it. It is a plant that is beautiful all year round: ...
Flowering dogwood, a tree that will brighten your day
There is a great variety of shrubs and trees that produce wonderful flowers, but the one that I am going to present you next is, without a doubt, one ...
Cornel. Uses and when to plant
The dogwood is a bush native to Europe and Asia that can grow up to six meters in height, its peculiarity is that its trunk can ...
Cornicabra (Periploca laevigata)
Periploca laevigata is a shrub of tropical and subtropical origin that only grows to a maximum height of two meters. Yes OK…
cornus sanguinea
The Cornus sanguinea is a shrub of exceptional beauty, and unlike most species it has the branches of a ...
Cornus, the shrub that fills with flowers
Cornus is the name given to a genus of trees and shrubs that are filled with beautiful and cheerful flowers during ...
Bridal Crown (Francoa)
The plants known as the Bridal Crown are very beautiful. They produce small but beautiful flowers throughout the summer and until the beginning of autumn, and also ...
Crown (Coronilla glauca)
The Coronilla glauca is a perfect shrub to surprise. It is one of those that, having green leaves, go unnoticed, but when it blooms it is all ...
Morning Glory (Convolvulus arvensis)
Convolvulus arvensis or bindweed is a very beautiful and resistant herbaceous plant, ideal for covering small lattices or posts in any type of garden, ...
Coryanthes speciosa
Orchids are wonderful plants. They produce flowers of extraordinary beauty, but there are some that attract more attention than others. One of them…
Adam's rib
The Adam's Rib is a plant widely used for interior decoration. Its large leaves of up to 45cm in length are a ...
Cotyledon, a beautiful succulent to decorate the rockery
The cotyledon is an incredibly pretty succulent plant, and we could even say adorable. There are some species, such as C. tomentosa that you can see in the ...
Cotoneaster dammeri
We are going to talk about a bush with berries and whose coloration is autumnal. It is the Cotoneaster dammeri shrub. It is a plant native to Asia ...
Cotoneaster franchetii
The Cotoneaster franchetii is a very interesting shrub, which will grow just as well planted in the ground as it does in a pot. Likewise, it will allow us to give you the ...
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Cotoneaster horizontalis is a plant that belongs to the rose family. It has a great variety of flowers and fruits and a great ...
Cotoneaster lacteus (Cotoneaster coriaceus)
There are many shrubs that produce showy flowers, but few that resist pruning as well and are adaptable as the Cotoneaster lacteus.…
Cotoneaster, a beautiful and very, very rustic shrub
There are bushes ... and bushes. There are some that have spectacular flowers, there are others that get beautiful in autumn and there are others, like the Cotoneaster, that ...
Crassula marnieriana, a hanging succulent ideal for patios and interiors
The Crassula marnieriana is a beautiful non-cactaceous succulent or crass plant that is grown as a hanging plant, especially outdoors, but also indoors;)…
Crassula multicava
Crassula multicava is the perfect non-cactus succulent to have both outdoors (in warm or mild weather) and indoors. Its rapid growth ...
Crassula ovata, a succulent plant that is very easy to care for
Crassula ovata is one of the best known succulents in the world. Its fleshy leaves and its small tree bearing, in addition to its resistance to ...
Crassula perforata, a perfect plant for beginners
Don't you have experience taking care of non-cactaceous succulent plants, also called succulent plants? Do not worry! There is one that is perfect for you: the Crassula ...
Crassula pyramidal, a most beautiful succulent
When you enter the world of succulent plants you can discover species as decorative as Crassula pyramidalis, much better known as pyramidal crassula ...
Crataegus
Crataegus are a genus of shrubs or, rarely, trees, that are widely grown in temperate to cool climate gardens. And it is…
Cretonne (Coleu Blumei)
Today we are going to talk about a plant of tropical origin that has always been widely used to decorate home interiors. It's about the…
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium)
When summer passes and the weather begins to cool down, we may think that we will not be able to see more flowers until the…
Edible chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium)
The Chrysanthemum coronarium is one of the species that represents everything that can be a plant, both ornamental and edible. Have this species in ...
Crithmum maritime
One of the common shrubs in littoral environments is the Crithmum maritimum. It is known by the common name of sea fennel and is ...
Crocosmia
Today we are going to talk about a plant that is used to decorate gardens and will offer a range of colors that will remind us of sunrise.…
Crocus
The genus Crocus is known that contains saffron. It is a perennial plant that produces very pretty flowers every year and ...
Crocus sativus
Our protagonist today is a bulbous plant that is very present in the kitchen in the form of a spice. Its scientific name is Crocus sativus, ...
Crossandra infundibuliformis
The Crossandra infundibuliformis is a small but very interesting plant, which can be in a tropical garden, or inside a house...
Crotalaria (Crotalaria juncea)
The Crotalaria is a plant whose main function is to decorate patios and gardens. Many of them with healing properties and multiple uses. But…
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri
Today we are going to talk about one of the insects that helps us in pest control, such as the cochineal. It's about the Cryptolaemus ...
cryptomeria
The Cryptomeria is a perennial conifer with a very slow growth but of great beauty that we can find in the wild in Japan, where it is from ...
ctenanthe burle marxii
Surely you have seen the Ctenanthe burle marxii and you have thought about the prayer plant; or in calatheas and marantas. But the truth...
Cucamelon (Melothria scabra)
Have you heard of the cucamelon? This is a fruit of a climbing plant that is very reminiscent of the appearance of watermelon, only in ...
Cucumis melanogaster
Cucumis metuliferus is an ideal herbaceous plant for gardening. He loves the sun, and also with minimal care you can use it ...
Cucurbits
In nature there are many foods that we still do not know or that we know but have such extensive families that we do not know that some can have relationships ...
Gooseneck (Agave attenuata)
If you would like to have a low maintenance garden with few thorny plants, one of the ones I recommend the most is the Agave attenuata species.…
Horn (Lotus corniculatus)
The Lotus corniculatus is a very beautiful herbaceous plant, which produces really curious flowers of a fantastic yellow color, which is why it is ...
Cuphea (Cuphea hyssopifolia)
Cuphea hyssopifolia is a very popular shrub plant in gardens and patios: not only is it relatively small, it also bears well the ...
Mammillaria polythele care
Mammillaria polythele is a cactus that you can keep in a pot throughout its life, but also in rockeries with other succulents. It's not…
Common Maidenhair (Asplenium trichomanes)
The fern is a plant that looks great both inside the home and in the shady corners of the gardens. But when are we going to ...
Cupressus arizonica
Today we are going to talk about the Arizona cypress. Its scientific name is Cupressus arizonica and it is used in some gardens for decoration and for ...
Cupressus leylandii
The Cupressus leylandii is one of the most widely used conifers in parks and gardens. Its majesty and elegance are exceptional, giving the place a ...
Curry (Helichrysum italicum)
Helichrysum italicum is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family commonly known as curry. It is a spontaneous species typical of ...
Cyathea arborea, the giant fern that can be 9 meters tall
Surely you have seen from time to time short ferns, which can be had as indoor plants in pots as a centerpiece, ...
Cyclamen persicum: characteristics and care
We are going to talk about one of the most popular plants in Europe for its winter flowering. It has great beauty, rusticity and many possibilities of…
Cymbidium, a beginner-friendly orchid
Orchids are the plants that produce some of the most spectacular flowers in the plant kingdom. They are so cheerful, so brightly colored, that it seems ...
Cynara cardunculus
Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that, despite its appearance, is edible. It is the Cynara cardunculus. It is a plant ...
Cyperus alternifolius or Paragüitas, a perfect aquatic plant for beginners
The Cyperus alternifolius, known as umbrellas, is an aquatic plant that lives on the banks of rivers. It grows very fast, but does not reach a ...
Cytisus
Cytisus are plants that produce a large number of flowers, and they also do so in such a way that when it is the season, sometimes ...
Cytisus (Cytisus maderensis)
Cytisus maderensis is a native species of Madeira, the Canary Islands and the entire Mediterranean region. This upright and spreading shrub can reach up to 2…