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In addition to the list of common indoor plants that are poisonous to our pets, I would like to highlight some other plants that are not necessarily ‘indoor’ but can be found in houses and apartments, and which can cause serious health problems for our pets. While I have all the plants that I mentioned

Date (lat. Phoenix dactylifera) or date palm, is the only species of the genus Phoenix cultivated for commercial purposes. Other species of this genus, of which there are 12 to 19, are mostly wild dates that are not commercialized. It is grown for its fruits of the same name, most often in Middle Eastern countries

Ivy (lat. Hedera helix) is a plant from the elm family, which includes 17 species of evergreen climbers and creepers. In Croatia, there is only one species, common ivy, and other species are spread throughout Europe and the world. The name comes from the Greek word hedra which means base or ground because it is

With the arrival of colder days, the flowering crops that adorned our gardens and balconies throughout the summer time finish their flowering. Shorter days and colder climate have taken their toll, in order that these species, which we have now admired since spring, are now not engaging. Fortunately, there may be a lot of indescribably

Rhododendron (lat. Rhododendron) belongs to evergreen and deciduous species of trees and shrubs from the heather family. It is also popularly known as azalea, rhododendron, and rhododendron, and the name Rhododendron itself comes from the Greek words rhodon and dendron, which in translation mean rose tree or tree. Azaleas are smaller species that lose their

Gatalinka or Hyla arborea is a small frog that is very easy to hear but very difficult to find. It is on the list of protected species in the Republic of Croatia and in most of Europe, while in some countries, e.g. Belgium, it has completely disappeared as a species. Gatalinka – a frog that

Apart from the choice of the type of flowers that we will grow in the house/apartment, it is also important to choose a suitable arrangement, both for the good progress of the plant itself, and for the overall impression that we will achieve by bringing it into the living space. At the same time, you

There are in all probability few properties wherein an necessary place amongst ornamental crops shouldn’t be occupied by the African violet, a favourite flowering plant that’s simple to keep up. Walter von Saint Paul Illaire is liable for its discovery, who in 1892 noticed a phenomenal, utterly unknown plant species within the African mountains. He

Millet (lat. Panicum) is one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. It got its name from the Greek word panis, which means bread, and is thus associated with its primary use. It is a cereal from the grass family and it is believed that up to 600 different species belong to it. Millet

When it comes to orchid roots, rotting is the most common problem. It mostly happens due to excessive watering of the orchid or when the root is soaked in water for too long (this is precisely why it is recommended to only shower the orchid with mandatory draining). You will check if the rotting process

Radic (lat. Cichorium intybus L. var. foliosum Hegi) is a biennial herbaceous plant that originates from the family of sedges. It is botanically related to chicory and endive, and has a special bitter taste. Radič is most often used fresh. The stalk of radicchio is hollow and angular, in the first year it is short.

Dracaena (lat. Dracaena) is a popular house ornamental plant that belongs to the large genus of dragonflies. It most often grows as ornamental trees or shrubs, and the most famous is the common dragonfly. The Latin name comes from the Greek word drakaina, which means a female dragon, so it is often called a dragon

European countries are taking drastic measures to limit the impact of Covid-19 on health and the economy in Europe. Such crises usually have direct and serious consequences for the entire population and economy. Given its potential to affect key economic sectors, the coronavirus crisis is expected to reduce some of the environmental and climate impacts

The alpine beetle, or Rosalia alpina, is one of the most interesting and beautiful beetles in Europe. With its interesting appearance, structure and colors on the body, it will delight many who meet it. Its blue-black appearance stands out against any background in nature. Unfortunately, the influence of man on its habitat is huge, and

Sour ruj is a small deciduous tree or shrub from the family of oleanders (Anacardiaceae). The trees can generally be between five and six meters high and form a wide crown, but there are also specimens up to 12 meters high. Ruj is also known by the names heavenly tree and plush tree, and it

Lime (lat. Citrus x aurantifolia) is a citrus fruit or citrus fruit from the genus Citrus, family Rutaceae. Lime also represents any of several species and hybrids of trees and shrubs distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. The genus Citrus also includes lemon, orange, tangerine, clementine, grapefruit, kumquat and pomelo. Lime is considered to have

A pod, or often called a green bean, is the fruit of a leguminous bean. There are several varieties of that bean. Some varieties are good for consumption with stalks, with some, only the grain is removed and cooked, while others are better for drying the grain, which is later used for cooking. We distinguish

The most common and favorite gift for many is certainly flowers. The most famous forms in which we can find flowers for a gift are cut flowers, flowers in pots and dried flowers. We bring everything about drying methods, but also which flowers are best to choose for this procedure. Dried flowers can be used

The real morel belongs to the rare, extremely valued edible spring mushrooms from the Morchellaceae family. The young fruiting bodies of this mushroom are formed from a dense knot of hyphae, and with enough nutrients and moisture, they quickly become dense, gray in color with slightly lighter edges. A fully developed fruiting body can be

In the case of succulents, this is particularly important to point out because they generally do not have well-developed roots and retain most of the water in their stems and leaves. Which is why they rot very easily and quickly if they are in a compact substrate that dries slowly. As for the watering itself,

The soil in which you place the cutting should be moist almost all the time (of course, there are exceptions), and if you put it in a terracotta jar, you will have to be careful to water it, or keep it moist. It’s much simpler for me, although it’s not absolutely necessary to use plastic

Many lovers of indoor plants face the problem of how to successfully grow plants in a not very bright space. Many plants need a lot of light, some, like the mini rose, also need direct sunlight, but fortunately there are also those that are not demanding in this regard, some even thrive in shady corners

The mole is a small, cute-looking mammal that is rarely seen in the wild, as it is an animal that spends a large part of its life underground, but traces of its existence are very visible. Namely, she leaves behind traces of her hard work, and these are the mounds of earth she dug up

When you are choosing grass for decorating your yard, garden or larger area, you will surely be in doubt whether it is smarter and better to buy grass in rolls or plant natural grass. It is good to know that the biggest advantage of artificial grass lies in the fact that it does not need

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is an evergreen bushy plant that is usually grown outdoors. However, if you really love it, this wonderful white beauty will surely find a place in your home sooner or later, although it is quite demanding to grow indoors. In addition to smelling wonderful and looking even more beautiful, it is very

Indoor plants need well-permeable soil that, depending on the type of plant, dries faster or slower. Find below how to create such soil and what to use to achieve the ideal substrate for indoor plants. Water and air in the earth Just as roots need water to function, roots also need oxygen. When watering the

Many find salvation from the summer heat at the sea and go on a well-deserved annual vacation, but farmers and gardeners know that there is no rest for them, because the work in the garden does not stop even during the great heat of summer. During the warm and hot summer, some plants are sown