My newest plant crush is on the beautiful Ficus petiolaris with its pinkish-red veins. Ficus petiolaris is native to Mexico, and was first mentioned in 1817 by the German botanist Carl Sigismund Kunth, who was known for being one of the first to study and categorise plants from the American continent. In its habitat it may g[...]
Bathroom of my dreams. Photo source: Elle Decor In trying to live more sustainable the turn has now come to the bathroom. Going sustainable in my bathroom definitely has room for improvement, so I thought I would share 6 different products for you to change. Organic cotton buds - I buy organic instead of plastic cotton buds. These[...]
Terrariums are one of my favourite plant decorations to do. They are so decorative and actually very easy to care for as long as you find the right plants. There are different types of terrariums. Closed terrariums create their own mini eco-system by reusing water and oxygen. Because of its very humid environment, they are p[...]
How cool is it to watch roots grow in water? I find it very beautiful and aesthetic in a way. Do you follow me? So I am researching on cool water containers and growth accessories perfect for growing plants in water, and I stumbled upon Michael Anastassiades' Floating Forests series from 2015. The "floaters" are hand-made in s[...]
Photo source: The Washington Post When researching on Strelitzia seed germination, I read that it was recommended to mix the potting soil with perlite. What is perlite, I thought. And is that the same as vermiculite? Vermiculite and perlite are both non-organic soil additives that are used to aerate the soil, but are used for very dif[...]
The chili season has just begun, which made me do some research on stylish grow supplies. It is actually really difficult to find nice mini green houses for growing herbs or beautiful ways to hang up grow light. But here is some inspiration for you if you plan to start growing chili, herbs or other exotic plants. I have just bought this h[...]
Plant shop: Plant København in Copenhagen (photo taken by me) It can be a jungle (hah!) to find out where to buy the best houseplants. Do I want them cheap or do I want those of great quality? What are the pitfalls and what do I need to look out for? But don't worry! With these few tips, hopefully I can help you not making t[...]
You don't need to travel for an exotic and relaxing experience. In the city center of Copenhagen you find the green oasis Manon les Suites. The exotic interior and tropical plants makes you feel like you are on Bali. The hotel is Green-Globe certified; the morning buffet is organic and you'll find eco-friendly toilet articles and snac[...]
Jardín de Aclimatación de La Orotava Address: Calle Retama, 2, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz Despite the name, the botanical garden is actually located in Puerto de la Cruz. The garden (so I've heard) is one of the most important botanical gardens rating alongside Kew Gardens in London! However, rank of importance, the beautiful garde[...]
Photo of Strelitzia reginae taken by me in Jardin Botanico Just returned from an amazing week in Tenerife. What a stunning nature; mountains, volcanos, forests, gardens, tropical plants and the ocean. If you are a nature lover, as I am, I will definitely recommend you to visit the island. I haven't been to the other Canary Islands, but[...]