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It is a perennial plant commonly used for interior as it is one of the easiest to grow. Originally from Panama, is undoubtedly the most popular species represented in this group belonging to the family Araceae.

There is considerable confusion between the Philodendron cordatum, Philodendron scandens Philondendron oxycardium and in fact, the latter two species are synonymous and, besides being very similar to each other, also very much like the first kind. This is a very hardy plant that can tolerate low light conditions, although in this case, the heart-shaped leaves are much smaller than normal.

With their long stalks tender, subject to a guardian of moss, this vine can reach up to nearly 2 m high. The heart-shaped leaves are glossy, measuring about 10cm long and 8 wide, tapering to a fine finish tip. The new cultivars get to enjoy a fantastic large leaves.

It can be grown in pots, hanging baskets and can be prepared to climb by placing a guardian of moss. It grows rapidly and tolerates many environments, but appreciates the wet areas, there is only one golden rule with them: do not let the temperatures rise or fall too much, ideally, are between 18 and 25 º C in summer and winter should never be below 10 ° C.

With good lighting, the leaves become bronze green, especially when young. As in almost all the Araceae, the initial growth is slow, but once the plant is established, can cover entire walls in no time. Mature plants produce thin using aerial roots to attach to any surface.

The attraction of this plant lies in its beautiful and decorative leaves, so that flowering is irrelevant, however, is rarely flourished indoors and never does.
The cuttings take root in the water with astonishing ease and then can be transplanted to any pot.

Dislikes excess water should allow the substrate to dry slightly before watering again, so if your favor is to be surrounded by a moist environment and that in summer the leaves be sprayed with warm water, if possible .

To keep in top shape is to take some key tasks: pruning in spring gangly plants, cutting all stems with leaves very separated from each other, and a copy will be achieved more compact and will grow evenly.

Clean the leaves from a sponge or cloth soaked in water to remove dust from them. Do not use polish leaves, most plants react badly to these products?

It can withstand some neglect or carelessness, and is quite resistant to pests and diseases, the mealy bugs is one of the few pests that usually attack the Philodendron, can be removed with a cotton swab soaked in methyl alcohol, removing all whitish bumps .
The best time to take cuttings is in the month of April, though any time in the late spring or summer is also perfect. You need a mix with good drainage, consisting of peat and coarse sand.

In our first post dedicated to this topic and share a brief list of some of them, I suggest you review this list and note that add to the day.

Oleander, Nerium oleander lesser known, this plant is a real danger because all parts are toxic. Symptoms depend on the amount ingested, but many from gastrointestinal to respiratory and neurological, including fever.

Adam’s Rib, its scientific name is Monstera deliciosa. All of it is highly toxic, except for fruit and produce with severe gastrointestinal irritation and pain for the pet.

Difenbaquia it is a pity that this plant that we like is so dangerous for our pets, since in this case also poses a threat all of it and not just some of its parts. Symptoms do not be delayed so fortunately, the animal never gets to eat too much, but it feels bad right away especially because you have trouble swallowing and swelling of the throat and esophagus, which will cost you breathe.

Marijuana generally well known to this plant whose scientific name is Cannabis sativa, which does not always broadcast is how hazardous for our pets. Increased heart rate, diarrhea, convulsions and even coma are just some of the severe disorders it produces.

Tulip, not all of it but their bulbs are hazardous to animals. If they consume, the mascots would vomit and diarrhea very annoying and painful.

Among the plants listed as condiementarias is aromatic and rosemary. It is a very popular plant, indigenous to the Mediterranean and as a result, their presence in Mediterranean climate gardens is rare.
The aromatic and seasoning Romero
It belongs to the Labiatae family and its scientific name is Rosmarinus officinalis. As a medicinal plant among its many uses include the pharmaceutical industry, as a condiment and in some homeopathic applications.

As aromatic and seasoning plants, using both its leaves and essential oils obtained from it, Oleum Rosmarini or rosemary oil. This rosemary essential oil contains a substance very similar to camphor, acting as invigorating the circulatory system and balancing the nervous.

Therefore, the rosemary is effective in anemic chronic and especially for hypotension.

As a description of plant, rosemary is a shrub with many branches and evergreens. Under favorable conditions, can easily reach up to 2 meters high, although not usually exceed garden metro.

The stem is woody rosemary with characteristic detachment of its bark as it ages. Its leaves are very aromatic, dark silver on the back and on the underside. Its flowers of no more than 1.5 cm can be of two colors, pale blue or white. Its flowering is over the spring, between March and May and is issued on the joints of the leaves with the stem.

It is very common to see many bees hovering over them in the garden and as a result is obtained industrially known and appreciated, “rosemary honey.”