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Flowers for the balcony are mostly planted in summer, but planting can start already in spring. The place where you will plant flowers is very important because, in addition to flowers decorating the space we live in during the summer, they also provide shelter and protection from the view. Especially if we protect the balcony

Red currant (lat. Ribes rubrum) is a plant from the gooseberry family (lat. Grossulariaceae), which includes black and mountain currants, gooseberries and gooseberries. In the people, red currant is also called red currant, currant, raspberry, borica and bear grape. It originates from northern Europe and Asia and grows wild as a wild form on many

Acid rain is caused by air pollution. When fuel burns, for example in our car, smoke is released, i.e. soot particles, but also numerous gases that we cannot see. These gases are particularly harmful to the environment and cause the phenomenon we call acid rain. The problem is not only in cars: these compounds are

This butterfly is a beautiful and rare animal that hides in all parts of Croatia, from green lawns and forests to mountain peaks and Adriatic islands. It is a swallowtail, an extremely rare and protected species of butterfly that can grow up to seven centimeters and is considered one of Europe’s largest butterflies. Wings like

The golden creeper, Epipremnum Aureum, known in English as Pothos, is one of the hardiest and most rewarding plants you can have in your apartment. In addition, it looks wonderful and perfectly decorates every corner of your home, and it is also great as a gift if you want to give a houseplant as a

Palm trees belong to the Palmae family, or the Latin Aracaceae, which consists of numerous woody species. Although some associate them exclusively with warm and exotic regions, palm trees can also thrive in some of our parts, for example in the central and southern Adriatic. The stem of the palm acts like a pillar and

Mount Biokovo in Croatia has long been known as a place of exceptional biodiversity and a place where plants can survive longer because human and industrial influence is least there. That is why we will introduce you to two endemic species specific only to Biokovo. It is a plant called Biokov’s bell and there are

Thanks to its flowering in the course of the holidays, this plant is rightly known as the “Christmas cactus”, in distinction to the very comparable, “Easter cactus” Latin identify Hatiora gaertneri, which blooms on the finish of winter and in spring. Christmas cactus (Schlumbergia truncata, Epiphyllum truncatum) is a species that originates from tropical rainforests

Nettle is a herbaceous perennial with a Latin name Urtica dioica, and in our country it is known under the names large or common nettle and stinging nettle. It has been used in folk medicine for centuries, and it can be found on most green areas because it is a wild plant. It is very

This popular inhabitant of the continental part of Croatia and one of the most territorial birds in the world is an exceptional animal that is protected in Croatia, even though it has a relatively large number of individuals in its population. This is because it is an exceptional bird, which could very easily end up

For many, the ideal indoor plant is imperial begonia, also known as royal begonia and leaf begonia, Latin name Rex-cultorum. It is characterized by heart-shaped or star-shaped leaves in various shades of vivid colors – green, pink, purple, brown, dotted with striking gold and silver patterns. Imperial begonia is grown for its beautiful decorative leaves.

Imperial fritillaria (Fritillaria imperialis L.) belongs to the lily family (Liliaceae), and it is a perennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm in width and 100 cm in height as strong stems. The genus fritillus comes from the word fritillus, which means cup for throwing dice, and refers to the dice-shaped leaf patterns

Desert rose (lat. Adenium obesum), a plant from the evergreen family (Apocynaceae) that is grown as a houseplant in our region. It is native to the Sahel regions south of the Sahara (from Mauritania and Senegal to Sudan), tropical and subtropical eastern and southern Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. It belongs to succulents, it is

You’ve probably read somewhere or seen for yourself that growing on acidic soils is a big challenge. Having established that the soil in your garden is just like that, you may have given up on further attempts to grow many species, or you may have decided to correct the pH value of the soil. Perhaps

Did you know that you can make your own tea from the plants in your garden? In addition to the well-known types of tea blends and teas, you can now make your own teas with spices, fruit teas, floral and medicinal teas. It is known that medicinal plants are found in most medicines, so the

If you are looking for a plant that everyone will comment on and want for your garden, the Turkish carnation (lat. Dianthus barbatus) is a winning combination! The Turkish carnation is a spectacular plant that boasts striking flowers whose colors flow and combine in beautiful ways. Carnation, clove, barbat, brush. There are many names for

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is known as one of the most hardy indoor plants. In Sweden, the name “closet plant” is commonly used for it, and a small experiment related to this name is very interesting. How is it Zamioculcas Zamiifolia known to tolerate very dark spaces and does not require a lot of water, a mini-experiment

Peach (lat. Prunus persica) is a deciduous fruit species belonging to the Prunoideae order, the rose family (Rosaceae). Stone fruits related to peaches, such as plums, cherries, sour cherries, apricots, belong to this order and family. It is also called peach, briska, briskva and praskva. The main reason for growing peaches is the delicious and

Huma rice or hill rice is one among the kinds of rice that may be grown while not having a whole lot of water in contrast to paddy rice. Growing rice isn’t worthwhile in contrast to rising greens. Nevertheless, rice will nonetheless be planted as a result of it’s a staple meals for Malaysians. Huma

Due to their beautiful appearance and colorful shades, flowers bring joy and energy to our home and garden. And did you know that there is also a black rose? Black flowers can look interesting and elegant, and black roses have delighted all growers and flower lovers since ancient times precisely because of their rarity and

Zelembac (Lacerta viridis) is a “giant” in the world of lizards! It is the largest lizard in northern Europe. With its beautiful colors and shine, it has attracted attention since ancient times. Because it was often attracted to human settlements, this lizard became known as the “Little Visitor”. A lizard that likes to sunbathe for

Scindapsus Pictus | watering Skindapsus requires to be watered only when the soil is almost completely dry. This is one of the things that makes this plant ideal for beginners and for all those who are forgetful about watering. When it needs water, Skindapsus will show you this by curling its leaves inwards. This is

Hemantus (elephant ear) originates from South Africa, from Kapland. The variety can be seen most often in our region Haemanthus albiflos which has large leathery leaves, in the middle of which a white flower with numerous yellow stamens develops on a 10 cm long, strong stem. This species tolerates dry air in the room well,

Ash (lat. Fraxinus) is a genus of flowering plants from the olive family (lat. Oleaceae) to which belong olive, lilac, forsythia, viburnum, etc. There are about 45-65 species and the size of their trees usually varies from medium to large. They are mostly deciduous trees, although a few subtropical species are evergreen. The genus is

Most people take water for granted and use it every day for personal hygiene, washing, cooking, cleaning, etc. Water is used without thinking about where it comes from, how much there is, and whether there is enough of it. This attitude is wrong, but it is a product of a lack of information and a

Photo: Youtube screenshot / Pixel Junkie A mini garden in a glass container can be a very interesting and decorative detail in your home, and it is not difficult to make. If you have no experience in this business, watch the attached video. It can serve as a guiding idea, and what your mini garden