5/5 - (4 votes) Alocasias, with their stunning foliage and tropical allure, they have captivated plant enthusiasts around the world. But let’s admit it, they can be a bit mysterious when it comes to their care requirements. Many plant lovers have struggled to keep their Alocasias healthy and thriving. In this blog post, we are unraveling the mystery and share the secrets to successful Alocasia care. Get ready to unlock the simple secrets and ensure your Alocasia thrives in all its tropical glory! Understanding Your Alocasia First things first, it’s important to understand that Alocas ..read more

5/5 - (3 votes) Hey there, green thumbs! Are your fingers green enough? Or are you one of the people posting questions like “Why are my plants not doing well?” or “What am I doing wrong?” Keep reading and you’ll find out not only what’s wrong with those questions, but also what you can do to ask the right ones – if it’s even necessary. It’s never just “a“ plant You don’t treat a dog the same as a cat just because they both are animals and pets. You don’t even treat a Grand Danois and a Chihuahua the same, even though both are dogs. Plants have different needs too. Often radic ..read more

5/5 - (9 votes) The winter is coming! Here in Stockholm, Sweden, on our Alaskan altitude it’s going to be long and dark as every winter here. However, this winter looks like we are going to deal with unusually high electricity prices. What does it mean for us, crazy tropical plants growers? Do we need to light deprive our darlings? I have done a simple setup with a cheap day light LED lamp, and it took me about 40USD and 10 minutes from taking it out of the box to ready to grow. How much does it cost to use it? If you know your electricity price it’s easy to calculate. Let’s go thro ..read more

5/5 - (2 votes) What is the first house plant you remember from your childhood? Mine is Hoya. The plant grown all over our living room’s window looked huge to little me. It was quite regularly in bloom and I loved to climb on the window sill and lick the sweet drops of nectar from the mesmerizingly smelling umbels of Hoya flowers. So I see right away the first question arising from my introduction above. Is Hoya nectar or any Hoya plants’ parts poisonous/toxic to humans or pets? The nectar is definitely not toxic and actually very sweet. As for other parts of the plant, let’s see ..read more

5/5 - (2 votes) Have you ever played with a thought of quitting your 8-to-5 day job and moving to tropics? You feel fed up sometimes with winter, snow, cold and darkness during a considerable part of the year? Half a year here in Stockholm, Sweden actually… No, I’m not gonna sell you any timeshare or retirement plans. I’m going to explain the 4 years gap in my posts here. You see, I did have those thoughts a lot. Added my every month colds and flues from October to May. Added a relationship ended after 11 years together. Added my day job employer gone bankrupt… And voila, January 201 ..read more

Ong Lang is the popular tourist area on Phu Quoc island just about 7km (5mi) north from the main town Duong Dong. You will find many hotels here in different price levels. If you are looking for a place in middle range you should definitely take a look at La Paloma resort. Owners of this resort really understand the added value of a well kept garden. La Paloma resort Show embedded map in full-screen mode 29 cute bungalows are scattered around more than 3.000 m² (33.000 ft²) of tropical garden. Staying here your sight will always be augmented by lush greenery. Inside the bungalows on ..read more