Plantopedia
Notes rooted in nature – my journey through green wonders
Advent Is Around the Corner: Make Your Own Christmas Candle Holder from Fir Boughs
November is slowly saying goodbye, and with the first Sunday of Advent begins a season traditionally tied to reflection, anticipation, and quiet joy. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, the days before Christmas tend to fill up with stress. It’s easy to forget about all the beauty around us – colorful leaves,…
Pumpkin Exhibition 2025: Halloween at the Prague Botanical Garden
Among the autumn-colored treetops, along the road on my way home, a giant, shameless billboard with a pumpkin kept following me. You know the kind – those loud roadside ads fighting for drivers’ attention. I was sure I was immune to this one. At first, the billboard only planted a tiny pumpkin seed of curiosity…
Welcome, Autumn: How to Make a Simple Rosehip Wreath for Your Door
“September, September, summer’s getting old” – as the charming children’s song goes. But there’s no need to feel sad. Summer, in all its mature wisdom, has left us a beautiful farewell gift: bright red rosehips. Nature thoughtfully provides for the birds, giving them something to eat as food becomes scarce in…
How to Grow Beautiful Orchids? Learn Their Language
Many plant parents talk to their houseplants. I also secretly talk to them. :o) In my mind, I express my gratitude, admiration or apology to them. When I go to water my plants, I greet them. Have you ever noticed that houseplants are not only good listeners, but they can sometimes be – even…
Plant Journal: Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig)
"I'm not a fan of changes. That's when I shed leaves like a fussy celebrity. If it feels like home somewhere though, I thrive happily and grow beautiful green foliage."
5 Reasons Why You Should Grow Geraniums. Show Them Off!
Every year, I can’t wait for spring to arrive. Spring is my favorite season (along with fall). The divine smell of fresh air and moist soil. Young leaves, wearing the most beautiful shade of green. Nature is awakening. Another thing that’s awakening is my plant-growing passion, since the time of geraniums is…
6 Hanging Plants I Need in 2022
I’ve been living with more than one houseplant for quite some time. I consider the best place for my plants to be one of my bright windowsills. But when I run out of these spots, I start walking and pondering on other great places for my green roommates. My ideas have been going…
Plant Journal: Monstera adansonii (Adanson’s Monstera)
Hello, I’m Adanson’s Monstera. Everyone says my leaves look like Swiss cheese. When I’m happy, they shimmer with a pearly shine. I love life! Scientific name: Monstera adansoniiCommon name: Adanson’s MonsteraOther names: Swiss cheese plant, Swiss cheese vine, Monkey Mask, Five holes plant, Adanson’s monsteraFamily: Araceae (arum family) Description Adanson’s Monstera is a popular climbing plant from…
My monstera is weeping! Why are there droplets on the leaves?
As you already know from my previous article, I didn’t do anything special to my new monstera when I got it. But in the evening I noticed something strange. My monstera started shedding tears from its leaves! Is it sad already? Or is it sweating? The newly acquired plant was satisfied in terms…
