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Palm trees are one of the most elegant plants that we can find in the world, and of course also in gardens. It is estimated that…
Sabal minor
When we talk about palm trees we usually imagine plants that reach impressive heights, but the truth is that there are some (few, yes) that you can have ...
Creeping Sabina (Juniperus sabina)
The Juniperus sabina is a wonderful conifer, perfect to finish filling those empty spaces in the garden or to mark paths; You can even grow ...
Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)
The saguaro is one of those cacti that impress, both for the length and sharpness of its spines, and for the size that reaches ...
Salix alba, the magnificent white willow
If you have a large plot of land and there are no major frosts in your area, we recommend that you have the beautiful tree whose scientific name is ...
Salix atrocinerea: characteristics and care
The Salix atrocinerea is a beautiful evergreen tree that looks perfect in a garden, be it medium or large. Over time it comes to give ...
Salix caprea
A fairly emblematic tree known for its large size is the Salix caprea. It is known by the common name of goat willow. It is about…
Salix purpurea
Today we are going to talk about a little tree that is recognized at first glance by its abundant branches of purple tones. Its name is Salix purpurea. Too…
Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)
The plants known as salsifis are herbs that we can find in the fields of Europe. As herbaceous, they tend to go unnoticed, since this type ...
Kratom
Salvia are plants that are grown both for their ornamental value and for their medicinal properties. In addition, there is a great variety of species that ...
Sage (Salvia lavandulifolia)
Salvia lavandulifolia is from the genus Salvia and belongs to the great Lamiaceae family, consisting of more than 900 species. It is used for therapeutic purposes, ...
White Sage (Salvia apiana)
Salvia apiana, better known as white sage, is a plant with various healing properties that today is cultivated almost everywhere in the ...
Meadow sage (Salvia pratensis)
Salvia pratensis is a very interesting plant, able to withstand frost that becomes really beautiful during the summer. As it also does not grow much, ...
Autumn sage (Salvia greggii)
Salvia greggii is a very interesting herbaceous plant to have in the gardens and / or in the patios of homes with a warm-temperate climate. Its…
Ethiopian sage (Salvia aethiopis)
Salvia aethiopis, also known as Ethiopian Salvia, this is an herb that is usually found on the side of the roads and has the characteristic ...
Mexican blue sage (Salvia chamaedryoides)
Does it rain a little in your area? Then you will have to choose plants that resist drought, and one of them is Salvia chamaedryoides, known for…
Salvia microphylla
One of the plants whose flowering lasts the longest is Salvia microphylla. This plant is known as pink sage, mountain myrtle, ...
Salvia officinalis, common sage
Salvia officinalis is a herbaceous plant that we can find in the temperate and warm regions of the world. It has a fairly fast growth rate, ...
Clary sage (Roman sage)
Sage has long been known to have a reputation for being a healing plant since ancient times. And is that the word sap ...
Salvia verbenaca: cultivation, care and medicinal properties
Salvia verbenaca is a plant well known for its medicinal properties. Its common name is gallocresta and it belongs to the Labiatae family. In this…
Sambucus ebulus
Today we are going to talk about a plant whose medicinal properties are quite interesting for treating various pathologies. It is the Sambucus ebulus. It is…
Sandalwood, an extraordinarily beautiful and curious tree
Sandalwood is a really beautiful tree that can be grown in both small and medium gardens, as well as, of course, larger ones, but ...
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
The watermelon or Citrullus lanatus as its scientific name indicates, is a plant of the climbing or creeping class. It comes from the family of ...
Bloody
Humans need to name everything, and the ones we choose for plants are often a bit curious. One of them is the ...
Minor leech
Herb of the knife, lesser pimpernel, algáfita or grass of the hammers. These are just a few of the many common names that Sanguisorba receives ...
Sanseviera: care, uses, and much more
The Sanseviera is one of the most decorative plants that exist. And it is that its leaves present very beautiful shades of green, to the point of ...
Sansevieria moonshine, the hardy plant with clear leaves
Have you ever heard of Sanseviera moonshine? Among all the different ones that you can find, this is perhaps one that stands out because it has…
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii': care
The Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' is a plant that, perhaps because of the scientific name you do not know exactly what it is, but seeing the image above, surely…
Sansevieria zeylanica: characteristics and what care it needs
The Sansevieria zeylanica, also known as Dracaena zeylanica, or devil's tongue, is one of the most used plants for interior decoration. It looks…
Santa Rita (Bougainvillea spp.)
Pretty like few others, the Santa Rita or Bougainvillea is a wonderful shrub to have in the garden given its colorful flowering, which begins in ...
Feverfew (Disocactus speciosus)
That cacti produce spectacular flowers that is a fact, but that there are species that attract more attention than others ... that too, and if ...
Santolina, a medicinal plant very easy to care for
Santolina is a beautiful plant that, in addition to having a very interesting ornamental value, has medicinal properties that cannot be ignored. Is very…
Sarracenia
Sarracenia are one of the most common and easy-to-care carnivorous plants. We can find them for sale in nurseries and ...
Sarracenia hybrid
Carnivorous plants of the genus Sarracenia are the easiest to care for, since they only want sunlight throughout the day, a substrate ...
Sarracenia leucophylla
Sarracenia leucophylla is one of the species of carnivorous plants that we can most easily find in any nursery, garden store and even in ...
sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea is one of the species of carnivorous plants that are most frequently seen in nurseries, so it is a ...
Satsuma (Citrus unshiu)
Have you ever heard of satsuma? The truth is that it would not be strange for anyone to confuse it with mandarin: they are ...
Willow (Salix)
Salix are plants that generally take up a lot of space. But their bearing and beauty is such that when they are large ...
Sausana (Geranium rotundifolium)
Geranium rotundifolium, also known as Sausana, is a floral plant that is part of the Geraniaceae family. Usually it is distributed ...
Saxifrage
Saxifrage are the typical plants that look good both in pots and planters, as well as in those small corners of the garden. They are a great option ...
granulated saxifrage
Among the species that belong to the genus Saxifraga we find some that are widely used for gardening. One of them is the ...
scadoxus
Bulbous plants are wonderful, because although they only bloom during a specific period of the year, they are easy to care for and maintain. What's more,…
Shinus
Schinus are a genus of woody plants with which it is possible to have a shady corner in the garden. Their cups are wide ...
Schlumberg was
Cacti of the genus Schlumbergera are one of the most popular at a certain time of year: December, the month that coincides with the festivities of ...
Schlumbergera opuntioides
The Schlumbergera opuntioides is a cactus that attracts a lot of attention, since its segments or '' leaves '' are very reminiscent of those of the Opuntia, ...
Scilla
Scilla are generally small plants, with few leaves but with very brightly colored flowers. They are the typical ones that you can plant in ...
Redwood
Redwoods are impressive conifers, not only for their size but also for their life expectancy. In fact, they can live for more than 3000 years ...
Giant sequoia, the largest tree in the world
The giant sequoia is the largest tree in the world. As you get closer to him you have to look up to be able to ...
Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Sequoia sempervirens can boast of being one of the tallest plants in the world; in fact, a specimen was found that measures no more ...
Sedum (Sedum palmeri)
Sedum palmeri consists of a succulent herbaceous plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family, from Mexico, which due to its high level of ...
Sedum acre: characteristics and growing tips
Today we are going to talk about one of the succulent plants that are used in gardening. It is the Sedum acre. It is a perennial herb that ...
Sedum album, a succulent plant for beginners
Lover of non-cacti succulents, also known as succulents? Then welcome to the club! 🙂 The truth is that these plant beings are very ...
sedum dendroideum
If you like succulent plants, surely you have several of them in your house. One of the best known and appreciated is the Sedum…
Sedum lucidum, this is the 'shameful' succulent
Do you like succulents? Then it is possible that you have heard of sedum lucidum, one of the most appreciated and also one of those that…
sedum multiceps
Sedum multiceps is one of those non-cactaceous or succulent plants that are shaped like a miniature shrub. Its leaves form rosettes very ...
Sedum sediforme, one of the hardiest succulents
Non-cactaceous succulent plants have a reputation for being very resistant to drought, but the truth is that few are as resistant as ...
Sedum spectabile: care
Succulent plants are those that have fleshy leaves, since it is in them where water accumulates, which will be useful...
Sedum spurium, a perfect succulent to have in a pot
If you have a table outside and you don't like it to be so empty and sad, you might think about decorating it with a ...
Sedum Sunsparkler 'Cherry Tart'
There are many succulents that will look good anywhere, and Sedum Sunsparkler 'Cherry Tart' is one of them. This little succulent looks…
Selaginella apoda: main characteristics and care guide
Who and who least like moss. It is a way to cover the soil, leaving a plant so compact that it barely leaves…
Selection of ornamental citrus
When we talk about citrus, that is, orange, mandarin, lemon and others, we usually think of them as fruit trees. Nothing more. Plants that produce suitable fruit ...
Sempervivum tectorum
Today we are talking about the group of succulent plants that have special characteristics and were used since Roman times. Today we talk ...
Senecio ivy (Senecio angulatus)
Senecio angulatus is an evergreen climber that produces very pretty yellow flowers and is also very easy to care for. Its…
Senna
Among the group of medicinal plants we find some more useful than others. Today we are going to talk about an herb that is used for its ...
Rowan (Sorbus)
Plants known as rowan are trees and shrubs with great ornamental value. Ideal for all types of gardens, be they small, medium or large, ...
Swedish rowan (Sorbus intermedia)
Sorbus intermedia is a deciduous tree ideal for medium and spacious gardens. Its maintenance is simple, and as well as a very nice shade ...
Serpentine (Liriope muscari)
If you are looking to grow a plant of remarkable ornamental beauty in your garden, you should consider the Liriope muscari, commonly known as Serpentina.…
Sawberry (Polygala vulgaris)
Polygala vulgaris is one of those plants that, due to its delicacy and small size, makes it a perfect plant to have in a ...
Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
For a long time there have been a series of plants that humans cultivate. There are some that have almost no ornamental value (such as ...
Sycamore (Ficus sycomoro)
Surely you have ever seen a fig tree and eaten the figs straight from the tree. These fruits are so sweet and delicious. Today we come to talk about ...
Immortelle (La Selaginella)
Selaginella is a plant native to the Chihuahuan desert, which comprises some 700 identified species, which are distributed over extensive regions in ...
Silene
Silene are small herbaceous plants, with flowers that are also small in size but with an unparalleled beauty. Due to their characteristics, they are perfect for ...
Silfio, the medicinal plant that became as valuable as gold
It was highly valued in antiquity; in fact, it became so important that the ancient Greek city Cyrene (what is now Libya) became ...
Sincuya (Annona purpurea)
If you live in an area where frost does not occur or a large greenhouse you can grow a variety of tropical plants whose fruits are edible, ...
Singonium (Syngonium podophyllum)
There are plants that are as beautiful as they are delicate, such as Syngonium podophyllum. Its leaves, whether green or with white spots, are very pretty, which ...
Sisallo (Salsola vermiculata)
The Sisallo or Salsola vermiculata is a small shrub that usually reaches up to one meter in height, is dark gray, whose narrow leaves ...
Skimmia japonica
Skimmia japonica is a very decorative shrub that can be grown both in a pot and in a garden. Although it has small flowers they call ...
smilax
Plants of the genus Smilax are those that, once you see them, it is difficult to forget them. Its growth rate is very, very ...
solandra maxima
The Solandra maxima is an ideal climbing shrub to cover pergolas, walls or walls. It is a very vigorous plant, which can exceed 8 ...
solanum
Solanum are plants that are widely cultivated in orchards and flower beds, since there are many species that produce edible fruits and that, in addition, ...
Solanum dulcamara
There are some plants whose common names give them a wrong reputation. This is the case of the Solanum dulcamara. It is a medicinal plant ...
Solanum nigrum
Today we are going to talk about a fairly discreet plant but with a moderately acceptable beauty. It is about nightshade. Its scientific name is ...
Solidago or Goldenrod, a very ornamental herb
Herbs are usually plants that are not usually welcome in gardens, something that is completely logical if we take into account that they grow ...
Sonchus oleraceus
Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that has many uses and that can also be used to decorate gardens and outdoors. ...
sophora
Sophora are trees or shrubs - depending on the species - very interesting for gardens, large or small. Its growth rate is ...
Sophora japonica, the Acacia that comes from China to beautify your garden
No, it is not an Acacia, although it looks like it. Its scientific name is Sophora japonica, And no, the title is not bad: this species comes from ...
Sorbus aucuparia or Hunters' Rowan, a very rustic tree
The Hunters' Rowan, a tree that receives the scientific name of Sorbus aucuparia, is one of the most suitable to have in gardens ...
Sorbus domestica, the common rowan
When we think about having a garden with deciduous trees, we usually feel good right away, since there are many species that are beautiful ...
Sorghum (Sorghum)
Humans, for millennia, have learned to 'domesticate' a large majority of plants in order to benefit, for example, from their nutritional properties. In this…
Sosa scorpion (Sarcocornia fruticosa)
Sarcocornia fruticosa is a herbaceous plant that belongs to a group of very curious plant beings: halophytes; that is, they live on land with ...
spartium junceum
Do you live in an area where drought is a problem? I know what that is ... Finding plants that can live well in those conditions won't ...
Stenotaphrum
If you have no idea what herb to use to have a magnificent green carpet in your tropical garden, let me recommend the species ...
Stephania erecta: the most instagrammed plant with peculiar leaves
One of the plants that most attracts attention due to its shape and leaves is the Stephania erecta. Although it is not a…
Stephanotis floribunda or Madagascar Jasmine, an indoor climber
We found very few indoor climbing plants that have flowers. And it is that, in reality, in nature there are not many climbing shrubs that grow ...
Stipa tenuissima, a perfect grass for xero-gardens
When you have a xero-garden you don't always know what to put to make it really nice. However, there is one with which we will not have any ...
Strelitzia augusta, the largest white bird of paradise flower
If you dream of having a tropical garden but the area where you live is cool, then you will have no choice but to look for plants that are capable ...
Strelitzia juncea, a different Bird of Paradise
It is likely that you have seen or heard of the Bird of Paradise flower, but surely when you have read this name it has come to ...
Strelitzia reginae
The Strelitzia reginae or bird of paradise is one of the most popular herbaceous plants in the world, especially in climate gardens and terraces ...
Streptocarpus 'Pretty Turtle'
The Streptocarpus 'Pretty Turtle' is a beautiful plant, it is one of those that you would love to place in a place that is always in sight to…
Syringa vulgaris, the tree to have in all kinds of gardens
Syringa vulgaris is a beautiful tree, ideal to have in all kinds of gardens, small or large. Its leaves are green, but very ...