The Astra Platycodon grandiflorum, or China Bell, dovetails nicely with the current romantic trend. It has large star-shaped flowers and is available in three colors: white, pink and blue. The curious globular buttons are also very decorative. This plant is very versatile. As long as you put it in a sunny spot will enjoy much of it. You will be comfortable both in the classroom, or on the terrace and the garden! Remove spent flowers and old leaves to keep a plant healthy and long flowering. In September, when flowering has finished Astra, can be planted in the garden. The range is sold from early May until late August. Also available in the months of March, April and September, though on a smaller scale. In China, Platycodon grandiflorus has a history of over 2000 years as a medicinal herb. Current clinical trials have also shown their efficiency. Today the plant is used in large-scale patent medicines by pharmaceutical companies. Substances in the roots lower the level of blood sugar and cholesterol in the liver.
The genus Campanula includes 300 species, many of which are in Europe. It is a real mountain plant that grows in large quantities in the Carpathians, a mountain system in eastern Europe. The species vary greatly, from ground cover plants to plants with a height of 1.5 meters. These variants are often also offer high as cut flowers. Your Dalmatian Bell is a true ground cover plants, so it offers several alternative uses. If you put in a pot high, beautifully hung over the edge. With its blue wreath have a gem at home.
Indian Cane is a great outdoor plant. The leaves are reddish brown, or green stripes, but this variety is a compact plant light green. Its showy flowers contrast beautifully with the green foliage. Sold in white, pink, salmon, red and yellow and are great in a group in the garden or as a 'branch'in a large pot on the terrace. Walking regularly withered flower clusters, just below the cut flower cluster is a new floral and some days later will get a new flower.
This famous and well known plant is a genuine air filter! The property is also due to purifying the large surface of their leaves. Being a tropical plant from air humidity requires a rather high. And never let the root ball is dry, do not meet these requirements would pave the way for the spider mites, and other insects. In tropical countries the Dieffenbachia is a perfect place for some tree frogs, frog spawn put her in the leaf axils of the main stem, where there is usually stored water. Precisely in this water can thrive tadpoles.0.
In the fall you will find this little plant in many floral arrangements in various outlets, creating a welcoming atmosphere in the colder months of the year. This wintergreen, or also known as ebony, is a close relative of Heather, so that is very comfortable in an acid soil. As no deeply rooted, it is fit for excellence to be used in floral arrangements. It is ideal to give high vases, fountains, pots and containers. You can really unleash your imagination anywhere on the terrace.
This is a trend that has been ongoing for several years: fruits and vegetables on your balcony! Of strawberry may mention some curious facts. Did you know for example that the strawberry comes from the family Rosaceae? What is already consumed in the Bronze Age (3000-800 BC)? The fruit that you know is actually a pseudo. This means that the seeds are on the outside of the fruit and not hidden in the pulp inside the fruit, as in many other plants. Varieties grown in California were as hard as an apple, while the European landraces were very soft. Crossing these two varieties of strawberry were obtained as we know it today.
