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The maranta or praying plant: characteristics and maintenance

d With the fashion for houseplants with graphic foliage, you've probably seen a maranta without knowing its name. This small tropical plant native to Central America does indeed sport foliage that doesn't go unnoticed. Its beautiful oblong leaves feature a whole palette of colors (dark green, lig ...

23
Dec
2022

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

of the vanilla tree The plants that produce vanilla are themselves called 'vanilla' or 'vanilla tree'. They are climbing plants native to Mexico and Central America that belong to the Orchidaceae family and the genus Vanilla. This genus has 117 species, of which only three are exploited to produ ...

15
Sep
2010

Chia fresca with watermelon: a healthy drink recipe

not very complicated... But if this simple recipe is so appealing, it is mainly for its many health benefits. As a reminder, chia seeds come from Central America and were once the basis of the Aztec and Mayan diet. These ancient civilizations were already consuming them to fill up on energy if w ...

12
July
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

A flower that deserves to be known The chocolate drop or Berlandiera lyrata is a perennial plant native to North and Central America. The plant itself is not unusual as it forms a rather compact bush with spindly stems and gray-green leaves. On the other hand, its summer flowering is remarkab ...

13
Jan
2023

Garden: 5 unusual facts about bell peppers

1- The bell pepper is a fruit. Just like tomatoes and avocados, bell pepper is usually sold in the vegetable section, but it is actually a fruit. It is mostly used in savory dishes such as ratatouille and Basque piperade, although it can have a sweet taste, especially when it is red. This plant b ...

31
July
2023

The beauty of the day: everything you need to know about this flower in 5 questions

ry which blooms for just one day, the night-blooming cereus flowers in the evening and wilts at dawn. The night-blooming cereus is a plant native to Central America whose scientific name is Cereus oxypetalus. It belongs to the same family as the bougainvillea! In summary, night and morning glories ...

25
June
2024