Holidays? Stay green!

Deeply rooted - where our green guys come from:

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Alfred (rubber fig, Ficus elastica)
Originates from South and Southeast Asia; its original home countries are India, Malaysia and the island of Java.

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Anthony (Aloe vera)
Originally native to the Arabian Peninsula; from there the desert plant spread to many arid regions of the world.

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Bill (money tree, Crassula ovata)
Originates from the South African flora kingdom of the Capensis, adjacent to the Succulent Karoo.

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Bruce (Euphorbie)
The wild relatives occur in a variety of habitats, from deserts to tropical rainforests to temperate regions.

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Charlie (lucky chestnut, Pachira aquatica)
Native to the tropical river basins of Central and South America, where it can grow up to 20 m high.

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Frankie (fiddle-leaf fig, Ficus lyrata)
Originates from the West and Central African rainforest from Liberia to Gabon.

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Freddy (Echeverie)
A true Mexican: the wild species originate from the deserts of northern and central Mexico.

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George (elephant's foot, Beaucarnea recurvata)
Native to the south of the USA as far as South America; ancient specimens grow in Mexico.

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Harry (Sansevieria ‘Laurentii’)
Sansevierias are desert dwellers from East Africa, especially Ethiopia.

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Hulk (lucky feather, Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
Originates from Tanzania and the coasts of East and Central Africa, especially Zanzibar.

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Jack (mother-in-law's cushion)
It is at home in North, Central and South America - from deserts to tropical forests.

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James (Monstera deliciosa)
A liana from the rainforests of Panama and southern Mexico; now also wild in Southeast Asia.

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Kariem (Madagascar palm, Pachypodium lamerei)
As the name suggests, it is endemic to Madagascar, where it is adapted to dry savannahs. By the way: «our» Madagascar palms are produced in the beautiful village of Yvorne in the canton of Vaud and are therefore «made in Switzerland».

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Max (blueberry cactus, Myrtillocactus geometrizans)
Its wild populations grow in Mexico and Guatemala.

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Mike (basket maranta, Calathea species)
Discovered in the shady undergrowth of the tropical rainforests of Amazonia in South America.

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‍Richard (silk pothos, Scindapsus pictus)
Originates from the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands.

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William (Sansevieria ‘Mikado’)
Like Harry: originally from the hot deserts of East Africa, especially Ethiopia.

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The perfect vacation replacement:

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George: stores water in the trunk like a suitcase full of drinks - perfect if you're in beach mode when watering. George loves it dry and stays cool, even if you forget to water it while you're on vacation.

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Richard: purifies the air like a hotel room service and brings luck and wealth in your hand luggage. Richard likes to hang out and filter your air like a pro. Urban jungle vibe included.

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Bruce: can handle more sun than your favorite sunscreen. It comes from the driest regions of the world and still looks great. Ideal for anyone who would rather fly south than water.

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Jack: Jack comes from Atacama - where it's hotter than your cell phone after a day at the beach. This plant likes to be in the spotlight and yet never get burnt.

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James: tropical feeling for your living room. James loves semi-shady corners and is reminiscent of Balinese resorts -but without the jet lag.

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Harry: the Chuck Norris of plants. Harry is tough and stands firm - even when you're on a road trip for 3 weeks.

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Hulk: green happiness even without a watering schedule. Hulk can cope with dry periods and remain loyal to you - like a dog with leaves.

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Max: triple spiky - zero drama. Max brings you South American desert flair and requires less care than your travel backpack.

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Alfred: tropical aristocrat without airs and graces. Alfred comes from Asia, feels at home in the shade and still radiates majestic calm - without a palace, crown or air conditioning.

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Anthony: after-sun to setup. If you get too much sun, it helps - and it hardly needs anything itself: a little light, a little water, and it stays relaxed like a surfer in the evening sun.

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Freddy: South African vibes on your sideboard. Freddy stores water like a camel and is easier to care for than flip-flops. This plant likes sunshine, but not drama.

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Welcome home booster or plant refresh:

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Your plants for men will also be happy when you're back: with a few simple steps, they will quickly flourish again. Here are our best tips for getting started after a break.

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1.      Thirst quencher first

After days without watering, many plants are thirsty - but please don't overdo it: water in small sips so that the substrate is evenly saturated. Avoid waterlogging!

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2.      Leaf shower instead of heat shock

Treat your plants to a lukewarm leaf shower or gentle spraying. This removes dust, cools and reactivates the pores.

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3.     Location check

Perhaps the plants were a little shadier while you were away? Now it's time to slowly return them to their favorite spot - but not immediately in the blazing sun!

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4.      Small cuts, big impact

Wilted leaves or dried shoots? No drama. Cut them off cleanly to redirect the energy back into healthy growth.

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5.      Nutrient boost

Depending on the type of plant, it will be happy to receive some liquid fertilizer - but only after 1-2 days of «acclimatization.» First acclimatize, then boost.

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6.      Repotting check

Was the pot already full of roots before you went on vacation? Now might be a good time to give your plant a fresh start in its new environment.

Is your green roommate still offended? Maybe a new accessory will help - stylish pots, organic fertilizer or a new plant buddy from our store. 😉

In any case, we wish you a great vacation!