gnizable by its large leaves. The colocasia is among the ornamental plants favored by gardeners for their foliage. This perennial herbaceous plant of tropical origin is indeed characterized by giant leaves also known as elephant ears. This fast-growing plant produces very large heart-shaped leaves. ...
d speckled with silver. The uniqueness of its foliage is the first of the 5 good reasons to adopt it in your home. Although it is very rare for this tropical vine to flower indoors, this green plant is highly appreciated for its aesthetic appeal. Note: it should not be confused with another plant ...
a spot sheltered from the wind by other trees or walls. 2- The hemp palm In a different style, palm trees are also essential when you want to create a tropical atmosphere in your garden. You can incorporate this type of plant into your jungle garden, even if you don't live on the French Riviera! To ...
He has many picturesque names. The species Hura crepitans is a tropical tree from the Euphorbiaceae family. Its Latin scientific name might not ring a bell because it is better known under the picturesque names of sandglass, dolphin tree, dynamite tree, firecracker tree, or sandbox tree. Its explo ...
his tree The Ceylon cinnamon or Cinnamomum verum is a tree in the Lauraceae family, the same family as the sauce laurel and the avocado tree. This tropical species, which can grow to 10 to 15 meters in height, has smooth, oblong evergreen leaves that are a beautiful shiny green. Its foliage is ar ...
On the contrary, they are not rare since there are more than 30,000 species in the world! Most of the time, this type of plant is originating from tropical rainforests, an environment where the vegetation is dense and the competition with other plants very tough. In tropical forests, only 3% o ...
ed. One of the most beautiful foliage in the natural world Among the plants of the genus Strobilanthes, which includes about 400 species native to tropical and subtropical areas, the species Strobilanthes dyerianus is unquestionably the most spectacular. Indeed, the Persian shield has one of ...
inations in Southeast Asia for its landscapes. The territories of Sarawak and Sabah, located in northern Borneo, are particularly famous for their tropical rainforests and dreamy beaches. But even in the peninsular part of the country and in the capital Kuala Lumpur you can discover flowers an ...
that does not go unnoticed 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 o ...
anana water without diluting it and throw the banana pieces into the compost. This natural and zero-waste fertilizer will surprise you with its effectiveness on tropical plants and flowering plants! You don't need to dilute it in watering like commercial liquid fertilizer. Good to know Because it i ...
ng mix of colors, flavors, and history. Taurus, known for their love of luxury and nature, will be fulfilled in Bali, Tuscany, or Santorini. Bali, a tropical paradise, offers a luxurious getaway amidst exotic landscapes. Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, entices with its picturesque vineyards ...
It's an original fruit tree. More original than an orange tree or an apple tree, the guava tree is a beautiful tropical tree from the Myrtaceae family. This tree, whose botanical name is Psidium guajava, is also known as sand plum or apple guava for its edible fruits. In tropical areas, this tree ...
do pit in a glass of water. But have you ever considered doing the same with other exotic fruits like the lychee? The Litchi sinensis tree thrives in tropical climates and can therefore be grown as an indoor plant. The first step to sprout a lychee pit is simply to retrieve the pit while being care ...
petunias? Petunias are flowers from the Solanaceae family. The genus Petunia includes 35 species of perennial or annual plants, originating from the tropical regions of South America. Their flowers can be single or double and vary in size depending on the hybrids. The surfinia, a very floriferous ...
blur perceptions, stimulate the imagination, and evoke wonder. The Seattle Aquarium is opening a new "Ocean Pavilion" in the summer of 2024 to showcase tropical species from the Indo-Pacific Coral Triangle. Visitors will be able to admire sharks, rays, schooling fish, mangroves, seagrass beds, and ...
0 meters above sea level, to watch the sunset. Copyright: Michelle Maria But it is also nice to stay at the foot of the volcano, in a green tropical valley turned into a national park, to enjoy the lush nature. 3- It is famous for its dream beaches On Maui, the lunar landscapes of the ...
s the Chinese cherry, is considered the finest in the Middle Kingdom. It was traditionally offered to emperors. It grows on the Litchi sinensis, a tropical tree native to southern China. It has also been grown in small quantities on Reunion Island since the tree was introduced to the island in 17 ...
ndustrial disaster. For example, sirens sounded in Rouen and surrounding municipalities in September 2019, during the Lubrizol factory fire. In tropical areas, they can also sound to warn the population of the arrival of a cyclone or hurricane. In areas located near a dam, another warning s ...
t. View this post on Instagram A publication shared by ???? (@tillahiko) In their natural environment, the hot and humid tropical forests, these plants live hanging on the branches of trees, in sun or half-shade. To make them feel at home, you should not put them in t ...
cations due to its repellent effect against mosquitoes. This oil is rich in citriodiol, a substance that is effective against mosquitoes, even the tropical mosquitoes that transmit dengue, chikungunya and the Zika virus. To apply it more easily to your body, add a few drops of this essential o ...
