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We are used to buying flowers from garden cuttings for traditional bouquets: roses, irises, lilies of the valley, etc. But sometimes you want to get away from banal solutions and indoor flowers are more useful than ever.But in such a bouquet, it is important to choose the right flowers, since if they are short-lived due to genetic factors, no stimulants can save them
Amaryllis family. The homeland of the hippeastrum is tropical America. About 75 species are widespread in nature.Currently, there are a large number of varieties that differ in the shape and color of flowers, all of them are combined in the species Hippeastrum garden Hippeastrum hortorum
The legume family. Homeland East Asia. In nature, there are about 7 types of wisteria and several forms or subspecies. In natural conditions (in the Caucasus, in the Crimea) wisteria hibernates without shelter, and its dimensions reach 3-4.5 meters in height
In recent years, people's attitudes towards their health and environmental friendliness of their homes and food have changed a lot. A whole line of ecological phytodesign has appeared. From the point of view of indoor floriculture, we can only be interested in the neutralization of harmful volatile compounds by plants that inevitably surround us from day to day
Hydrangea family. Homeland East Asia, South America, Japan. In nature, about 70-75 species are widespread, among them mainly shrubs, less often trees and vines.In the culture of Hydrangea (Hydrangea) large-leaved Hydrangea macrophylla - originally from China and Japan
Amaryllis family. Homeland - Brazil. About 75 species are widespread in nature. The genus Griffinia is represented by 21 species and includes 2 subgenus Griffinia - with blue flowers (19 species) and Hyline with white flowers (2 species). Plants bloom in spring or early summer
The Gesnerian family. Homeland Gloxinia Andes and South America, one species is found in Central America and the West Indies. In total, only three gloxinia species and one interspecific hybrid have official status. Gloxinia is not found in Russia as a houseplant
Dogwood family. Homeland New Zealand, almost everywhere at an altitude of 1000m above sea level, as well as Brazil, Chile.Coastal griselinia Griselinia littoralis is an evergreen branched shrub with a height of 1.5-2.5 m and above. Leaves are alternate green, leathery with a glossy surface, oblong-ovate, with a slightly wavy edge, blunt at the top, about 5-10 cm long
A family of crockworms. Homeland - humid tropical forests of South Asia and Africa, naturalized (took root in the wild) of tropical America. A total of 10 species are known (according to modern taxonomy). In culture, one species:Gloriosa luxurious Gloriosa superba is a perennial vine with a fleshy rhizome and shoots that require support
We have already talked about what a wonderful house plant myrtle is on the pages of our Encyclopedia. Here we will talk about how to grow myrtle from a cutting to an adult tree.Myrtle tolerates pruning and pinching well at any time of the year, with the difference that in an adult wintering plant that is in the dormant stage, without signs of growth, you can painlessly cut one branch per cutting, well, if you really need it, two, no more
Grevillea BanksProtein family. Homeland - Australia, New Zealand, Malaysian islands. There are about 260 species in nature.Grevillea Banks Grevillea banksii is a tree-like shrub several meters high. Young shoots are covered with fine dense pubescence
The pomegranate family. Homeland - the Mediterranean, Asia and the Caucasus.There are only two types in nature:The common pomegranate Punica granatum is a deciduous tree with erect, highly branching shoots covered with grayish-brown bark
The bromeliad family. Homeland rainforests of South America. The genus includes about 130 species of epiphytic plants. A fairly common plant, which is appreciated by lovers of bromeliads for their chic inflorescences. Guzmania grows strongly in width, therefore it requires a lot of space, it is best to place it on a separate stand next to the window
Kutrovy family, subfamily of lastovae. Homeland East and South Africa, the Arabian Peninsula.In nature, according to various sources, there are about 60 species. The closest relative is the Stapelia Stapelia. All of them are perennial herbaceous plants with fleshy succulent stems, well branching
Murraya is one of the most popular tropical exotic plants that can be grown on your windowsill. The attractiveness of murraya is obvious: openwork spreading crown, abundant fragrant bloom, responsiveness to attention and care (abundance of berries)
Legume family, subfamily Caesalpiniaceae. Homeland of Madagascar, South Africa, Argentina, India. About 20 species are widespread in nature.Royal Delonix Delonix regia is a deciduous branched tree, reaching 10-15 m in nature in nature and about the same spreading crown
Kutrov family. Homeland - mountainous regions of Central and South America. About 40 species are widespread in nature. It is more of a greenhouse than a houseplant.Dipladenia brilliant Dipladenia splendens is an evergreen shrub grown as an ampelous plant
Aizoon family. Homeland South Africa. In nature, there are about 120 plant species in the form of small shrubs with succulent leaves.Types of DelospermDelosperma echinaceous Delosperma echinatum - with thin ascending stems, up to 30 cm high
Araliev family. Home to the tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean from Polynesia to New Caledonia. The genus Dizygoteka does not exist at the moment, the plant, previously called Dizygotheca elegant Dizygotheca elegantissima, now has the botanical name Schefflera elegant Schefflera elegantissim
Vervain family. Homeland tropical rainforests of South America, India, Mexico. This is a shrub with leaves that have serrated edges and flowers of various shades - lilac, blue, lilac, pink, white. In total, about 36 species of duranta are known in nature in the form of shrubs or small trees
The bignonium family. Homeland Central and South America. There are about 50 species of huge, beautifully flowering trees in nature.At home, only one species is grown - Jacaranda mimosoliferous Jacaranda mimosifolia, originally from Brazil and Argentina
Family of asparagus. Homeland - tropical Africa (countries south of the Sahara). 14 species are officially registered.Drimiopsis spotted Drimiopsis bortiformDrimiopsis maculata is a small deciduous shrub native to Tanzania. With oblong bulbs, cordate-oval leaves, tapered at the end, olive green in color and dark bright spots and dots on them
ContentDendrobium careTemperatureLightingWateringTop dressingTransferReproductionPersonal experienceOrchid family. Homeland of dendrobium Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. An extensive genus, numbering about one and a half thousand species
Olive family. Homeland Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Transcaucasia, North of China. Several types of jasmine are common in culture. These are deciduous or evergreen lianas with rather fragrant flowers, in general, unpretentious to grow, if you observe the cool wintering regime
Aroid family. Homeland South Africa. In nature, there are about 6 species of tuberous perennial grasses of the genus Zantedeskia. And we know it under a simpler name - calla.Ethiopian Zantedeschia Zantedeschia aethiopica is a large bushy plant with erect stems
Root family. Homeland - South and North America, Africa, Asia, Japan and Australia. In nature, there are more than two hundred species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs. At home, mainly in China and Japan, zanthoxylum is used in cooking as a spice for seafood
Dieffenbachia amoena Dieffenbachia lovelyAroid family. Homeland of Dieffenbachia South America (Colombia, Peru, Panama, Venezuela, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica). There are more than 50 species in nature.ContentDieffenbachia typesDieffenbachia careDieffenbachia transplantDieffenbachia propagationDieffenbachia is a straight-stemmed tree-like plant with variegated large elongated-oval leaves
Amaryllis family. Homeland - South and Central America. There are about 40 species in nature.Zephyrantes grandiflora Zephyrantes grandiflora is a perennial bulbous plant. The bulb is about 5 cm in diameter, rounded, completely sunk into the substrate
Anon family. Homeland: Philippines, Indonesia, Madagascar.The Ylang-ylang tree Cananga odorata has a straight trunk about 3 m in height or more, with a grayish-silvery bark. The branches are slightly drooping, well leafy. Leaves are dark green, up to 20 cm long, oblong, pointed at the end with a wavy edge
Schisandra family. Homeland - Japan, China, India, Sri Lanka. In nature, there are about 20 species. Kazura japonica is widespread as a houseplant.Kadsura japonica Kadsura japonica is a perennial vine with well-branched stems up to 3 m long
Myrtle family. Homeland - mainly South America (Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil), Mexico, found in Australia and New Caledonia and on the island of Madagascar. There are about 1000 species of evergreen trees or shrubs in total. The genus is named after Eugene of Savoy Eugen von Savoyen - the famous commander of the Roman Empire
Laurel family. Homeland of the Mediterranean coast. The genus of laurel is evergreen trees and shrubs with dense and odorous leaves. In the natural environment, the trunks of laurel trees can reach 10-15 meters, they branch well, the crown is rather vertical, not spreading
Bindweed family. Morning glory Ipomoea translated from Greek. 'ips' - a worm and 'homoios' - similar - in the structure of the underground rhizome of many original species.Until recently, the name of the morning glory was associated only with balcony and garden floriculture
The family of hyacinths. Homeland South Africa. There are more than 100 species.The most common species in culture is Lachenalia aloeid Lachenalia aloides . It is a potted plant with a rosette of long lanceolate or belt-like leaves about 20 cm long, dark green in color with small brown spots
Kufeya fiery redDerbennikov family. Homeland - Mexico, Guatemala, island. Jamaica. There are about 250 species in nature.Kufea fiery red Cuphea ignea is a shrub about 40 cm tall. The leaves are opposite, on short petioles, ovate-lanceolate, about 6 cm long and 2 cm wide, dark green in color
Amaryllis family. Homeland - South America, mainly Peru and Ecuador. 10 species and one hybrid are widespread in nature. You will not find Ismene species in Russia, but the hybrid is of interest to us. This Ismene bent Ismene x deflexa - synonymous with Ismene x festalis or earlier Hymenocallis x festalis Hymenokallis festive (early)
Aizoon family. Homeland South Africa - most species are native to coastal semi-deserts. In total, about 150 species are widespread in nature, represented by small shrubs, ground cover forms.Orange lampranthus Lampranthus auratiacus is a bushy plant about 15 cm tall
Myrtle family. Homeland - Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania. In nature, there are about 50 species of evergreen shrubs or trees. As a houseplant, only one species is grown, which is quite demanding to care for.Leptospermum rod-shaped Leptospermum scoparium is a small shrub with profusely branching pubescent stems
A family of grapes. Homeland Southeast Asia, Australia, New Guinea, Africa. There are about 70 species in total.As a houseplant grow Leia bright red Leea coccinea. It is a sprawling shrub with complex pinnately dissected leaves. The leaves are set opposite on long brownish-red petioles