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My name is Pauline, I am 24-years-old and from Erfurt. Nature has always fascinated me. All the shades and shapes Mother Nature has brought up are amazing! A few years ago I started bringing plants into my home. It all began with a few common plants. I was so delighted to see how my plants… Read more

Dear plant lover, As this semester and therefore the blog is coming to an end, I would like to give you a small glimpse into the future of my apartment. Currently, I live in a small apartment in a suburban area with about sixty to seventy plants. I try to grow a little jungle in… Read more

Dear plant lover, Every one of us has nursed a plant to death and then probably thrown it away. No one has to be ashamed of that. In this blog entry, I would like to give you a few tips on how you can save plants believed dead and bring them back to life. If… Read more

Dear plant lover, Houseplants not only clean the air; they also reduce noise and stress levels. Studies have proven that indoor plants improve productivity and concentration (by up to 15percent!) and boost your mood – what makes them perfect for not just your home but your workspace, too. At work, especially plants with broad leaves… Read more

Dear plant lover, As I already mentioned in my blogpost number #9 and #10, indoor plants make us feel good. Several studies have shown that indoor plants boost our mood, concentration, creativity, and productivity. They clean indoor air by absorbing toxins while they producing oxygen and increasing the humidity (which is especially good for keeping… Read more

Dear nature and plant lover, I know this blog is more about houseplants than about other natural topics. However, this blog entry is about the “International Day of Forests”. We should all be more aware of our nature and all the little wonders inside. The International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March every… Read more

My all-time favorite plants are the Monstera deliciosa and Monstera deliciosa variegata. The Monstera is also called the “swiss cheese plant”. Why? I think it is quite obvious. Monsteras are famous for their natural leaf holes what is also called “leaf fenestration”. Why do they have these holes, is the question? In the wilds of… Read more