Meet the Leather Leaf Fern

Meet the Leather Leaf Fern

The leather leaf fern is an ornamental plant used primarily in making green decorative floral arrangements. In English is called 'Leather Leaf Fern', its scientific name is Rumohra adiantiformis and belongs to the family of Polipodiáceas.

Leather leaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) originates in the subtropics of South America and South Africa. Therefore, producers must cultivate nurseries under subtropical conditions in shaded greenhouses. In Spain, Andalusia is one of the most important in their production.


As a plant for this purpose is not easy to find for purchase separately, except wholesalers within the 'professional trade channels. " Therefore, the final consumer level, only to be found in bunches and bouquets, and finished with accompanying flowers.

Leather leaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) going to complement other ornamental flowers, no maintenance should concern us in a vase in particular and which brings him used to the whole. Will suffice to change the water every 2 or 3 days and cut the base of their stems with a sharp tool taking advantage of every water change. If the process is adding a flower preservative, its durability will be higher.

The stems of leather leaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) are not very large. On the other hand, are very elegant and as a result, at times, although a plant matters, in the case of bouquets come to play an essential role in the final ornamental aspect.

Elegant, durable ... the leather leaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) is available on the market throughout the year and has a long duration in the vase. As a result, after finishing the life of the sector in which you are, can be redeemed for the following could be added to a floral bouquet.

The Chrysanthemum flower

The Chrysanthemum flower

The Chrysanthemum as such, Spain is closely associated with the feast of All Saints' Day. However, this flower is consumed throughout the year under the name of a flower margaritas happy, beautiful and economical.



Botanically, the genus Chrysanthemum belongs to the family Asteraceae and comprises one of the type of the oldest cultivated flowers, both cut flowers (cut flowers) as a potted ornamental plant. Its main attraction is its ornamental flowers and these really are an inflorescence chapter. There are different types of sections (flower) grown commercially, but in general, this inflorescence is composed of two types of flowers: the female located in the radial area of the chapter and which correspond to the outer row on the flowers, and hermaphroditic located the concentric zone ... which obviously correspond to the plants. The floral receptacle or chapter is flat or convex shape and is surrounded by its attractive bracts surround, popularly mistaken as petals.

The chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum), is a flower full of symbolism in many countries. So, Japan is considered the national flower and is still used in ceremonies and the flower is the symbol of long life (contrary to what many people think, the sphere in the Japanese flag does not represent the rising sun but the heart of one stripped of its petals chrysanthemum), China is a symbol of wisdom, as in many others such as honesty and the United States is usually perceived as positive and meaning of good feeling.
According to documentation, the Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum) was introduced in Europe through France in the late eighteenth century and the first crop of this plant in Spain coincides with the beginning in the nineteenth century. Currently, professional florists grow complex hybrids of this plant and most species that have created modern cultivars originate in China: Chrysanthemum indicum, Chrysanthemum morifolium and Chrysanthemum x hortorum. Note that potted chrysanthemum is technically called Dedranthema.
Cut flowers (cut flowers) are marketed both in bottles or forming only the Chrysanthemum flower arrangements with other flowers and ornamental green and in the form of potted plant, its most popular size of 11-15 cm in diameter throughout the year and 14-20 inch models are cultivated on time ahead of the feast of All Saints' Day.
Cut flowers (cut flowers) is distributed primarily by physical or online florists and instead, the form of potted plant, do it for garden centers and supermarkets.
As to the chrysanthemum growing, both as a potted plant and for cut flowers, there are two clearly defined types:

* The cultivation of the Chrysanthemum traditional natural flowering from October to November.
* The cultivation of flowering chrysanthemum caused directed and programmed by photoperiod techniques throughout the year.

Know the Bird of Paradise Flower

Know the Bird of Paradise Flower

Among the more exotic flowers we can see the gardens, especially in warm climates, is the bird of paradise flower. This is the Strelitzia reginae, also popularly known by other names like 'Estrelicia', 'Flower of bird', 'Flower of bird', etc.



Its flower stalks held between 5-8 flowers composed of three sepals orange or intense yellow and three brilliant bright blue petals. These plants can bloom several times a year.



The bird of paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae) is used for flower arrangements, bringing elegance and exotic touch to the set. Underlines its long-lasting in the vase and that its robustness helps significantly to the structural architecture of floral composition.




The Almond Blossom

The Almond Blossom

Of all the fruit of the garden the first to bloom is the almond tree. With it, the feeling that starts at the end of the winter is a reality and it's always nice to see these flowers on a sunny day in the countryside.



The Almond originating in the mountainous regions of Central Asia and is cultivated in Spain for over 2,000 years. Its botanical name is Prunus amygdalus and belongs to the family of lasRosáceas.



Their roots make it up a few more in diameter, that develop in breadth and depth and the subsequent ramifications emerging root system forming a high-volume and length. Regarding its trunk is smooth in youth, becoming cracked with time. When the tree is young the bark is green ... turning brown and gray as the tree becomes an adult.



Technically, the almond has different fruiting bodies that are called with names like 'mixed bouquets', 'the chiffon' and 'May bouquets', these are the most important since they have buds solitary.



Almond leaves are bright green, lanceolate shaped, long, narrow and pointed. And the flowers have five sepals and five petals, these colors varying from white and pink. As the fruit is technically a drupe with a single hard-shelled seed normally, which is edible and which has two integuments surround.

Anecdotally, the almond is a self-incompatible species, and therefore requires cross-pollination. So, first must be placed pollinators for greater fruit set and the other ... the work of the bees is essential.

Medicinal Properties of aconitine

Medicinal Properties of aconitine

Herbaceous, up to 1.5 m. Only grows in high mountain pastures. In cool, shaded, often rocky, and banks of streams or springs, also in mountain meadows. In Spain in the Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains and Sierra Nevada.


Greek mythology tells that it was brought from the underworld by Cerberus. Theophrastus commented that the tyrants had made much use of aconite "to dispatch as many as they pleased." Common use was bathing the tips of the arrows to make them more deadly.

The principle underlying asset, the aconitine, gives as an analgesic properties, the influence by changes in nerve endings. It is antipyretic, antitussive and decongestant (vasoconstrictor).

Poison powerful and fast action, so that practically not used internally, except in homeopathic doses. His oral prescription is exclusively reserved for faculty, drawn preparations assessment of its alkaloid content. Was used topically for the treatment of neuralgia, especially trigeminal and sciatic.


Contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, children, combined with alcohol, sedatives, antihistamines, hypnotics, antidepressants, or spasmolytic.


Application is not recommended for internal road: very toxic plant for its alkaloids, in particular by aconitine. The lethal dose is 1-3 mg of aconitine (equivalent to 2-4 g of fresh root). Poisoning initially determines a state of general excitement, with numbness in the lips, tongue and throat block the trigeminal nerve. Later gastrointestinal disturbances occur: diarrhea, vomiting and drooling. In a second phase occurs hypothermia and paralysis of respiratory muscles and blocking of cardiorespiratory nerve centers, which can lead to death by suffocation within hours.

A. kusnezoffii is used in Chinese medicine to treat rheumatic pain, sciatica, hemiplegia, and as an anesthetic.

What is a Wall of culture?

What is a Wall of culture?

A wall is a vertical garden cultivation. The plants are rooted in compartments between two sheets of fibrous material anchored to the wall. The water supply is provided between the plates and grown many species of plants. Bacteria metabolize plant roots air impurities such as volatile organic compounds.




The 'active walls' are attached to the air circulation system of the building. Fans blow air through the wall and then is recirculated through the building. Some active walls are glass surfaces for the effects of air flows more predictable. The 'walls inactive' or 'passive' no mechanized air circulation. Instead, they are open to promote, as far as possible the free circulation of air.



The walls are a growing form of urban agriculture or urban gardening. Often undertaken as a work of art for its beauty. Sometimes used to help cure sick building syndrome, and in any case, increasing oxygen levels in recirculated air.



It is also a means of water reuse, at least the water utility. Plants can purify the contaminated water (greywater) by digesting the dissolved nutrients. The bacteria mineralize organic compounds to make them available to plants.

The walls are growing very practical for cities, especially in vertical areas. Also for arid areas, because water movement in the vertical wall is less than horizontal gardens evaporable. In arid and hot, these walls can be part of the outer walls of a building, and to cool them

Know what the green roof?

Know what the green roof?

A green roof, green roof or roof garden is the roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation, whether on land or in a suitable culture medium. It does not address green roofs, such as the color tiles to roof nor garden in pots. It refers instead to technologies used on ceilings to improve habitat or conserve energy, ie technologies that fulfill an ecological function.




The term green roof is also used to indicate other green technologies such as photovoltaic solar panels or photovoltaic nodules. Other names for living green roofs are roofs and green roofs.



Green roofs can be used to:

* Growing fruits, vegetables and flowers
* Improving the climate of the building
* Extend roof life
* Reduce the risk of flooding
* Filter air pollution and CO2, see also crop Paredes
* To act as an acoustic barrier, soil blocks low-frequency sounds and plants high frequencies.
* Filter pollutants and heavy metals in rainwater
* Protecting biodiversity in urban areas




A green roof is a key component of an autonomous building.
A 2005 study by Brad Bass of the University of Toronto showed that green roofs can also reduce heat loss and reduce energy consumption in winter.
In a recent study on the impact of green structures in the area of Manchester researchers found that green roofs help to lower temperatures especially in urban areas, "adding green roofs to all structures can have dramatic effects on surface temperature , keeping the temperature below the average of the years 1961-1990 ... Green roofs have the greatest impact ... where the proportion of buildings is high and the rate of evaporation is low. So the biggest difference occurs at the center of the stocks.



Green roofs can be classified as intensive, semi-intensive "or extensive, depending on the depth of the culture medium and the degree of maintenance required. The traditional roof gardens require a considerable thickness of soil to grow large plants and traditional lawn, they are considered "intensive" because they require a lot of work, irrigation, fertilizer and other care. Intensive roofs are of a park with easy access and can include anything from spices to the kitchen to shrubs and even small trees. The roofs "extensive", however are designed to require minimal attention, perhaps once a year weeding or application of slow-acting fertilizer to stimulate growth. In general, extensive roofs are visited only for maintenance. They can grow in a very thin layer of soil, most use a special formulation of compost or even "rock wool" directly above a waterproof membrane. This may provide a substrate for mosses and species such as Sedum.