How to care for Ginkgo biloba

The ginkgo tree can grow many meters high, but grows slowly and is also well suited for growing in pots or containers. It is hardy and can remain on the balcony all year round in many regions. Location/light Partly sunny locations with morning and evening sun are well suited. In a large pot or container […]

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Euphorbia viguieri var. capuroniana

Viguier’s spurge Euphorbia viguieri var. capuroniana is native to Madagascar and can grow up to 30 centimetres tall. The columnar succulent plant drops its leaves in the fall and during longer dry periods. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Columnar, up to 30 centimeters Poisonous: Yes Origin: Madagascar USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C) Botany Family: […]

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How to care for Ficus elastica “Shivereana”

Location/light Partly sunny locations with morning sun, evening sun and winter sun are ideal for Ficus elastica “Shivereana” and other variegated varieties. Their leaves can turn green in partial shade. Older specimens in a large pot or container can also tolerate the hot summer sun. Plants need more water in sunny locations, and even small […]

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Ficus elastica “Shivereana”

Moonshine fig, rubber fig, rubber bush, Indian rubber bush, rubber tree, Indian rubber tree Ficus elastica “Shivereana” or Ficus elastica “Shivereana Moonshine”, both names are used for this variety, is probably the most striking cultivated form of Ficus elastica. In good light, the leaves turn an intense yellow to yellow-poison green. Young plants, such as […]

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How to care for Ficus maclellandii “Alii”

Position/Lighting As an indoor plant, Ficus maclellandii “Alii” does well in a partially sunny to semi-shady position, receiving morning, evening, or winter sun. If acclimated, it can tolerate full summer sun, but in this case the pot or container must be large enough to prevent the soil from drying out within a few hours. On […]

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