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Flowers are good for your health
Happy living

Several studies have shown: flowers are good for your health

We wrote about it before: flowers make you happy. Whether you want to congratulate someone, cheer them up, support them, or make up for something: flowers are an easy way to put a smile on someone’s face. But besides that, they have another big advantage. Several studies have shown that...

an orchid with yellow leaves
First aid care

What to do with an orchid with yellow leaves?

The orchid is one of the easiest flowering houseplants to keep. Therefore it’s not a big surprise this plant is so popular. But the fact that orchids are easy to keep doesn’t mean that they remain beautiful without any attention. In this article we’ll explain what you...

These are the 7 most popular orchid varieties
Floratales

The 7 most popular orchid varieties

Did you know there are about 25.000 variations of orchids? The orchid family therefore is one of the largest plant families on earth. The Phalaenopsis orchid is the most common one. And even this variety is available in many different shapes and colors! To inspire you, we listed 7 of the...

Anthurium colors
Floratales

Eyecatcher alert: the wide range of anthurium colors

When you think of an anthurium cut flower or pot plant, you probably think of the red variety instantly. This is the most common anthurium. But did you know this plant comes in a wide range of colors? To inspire you, we’ve put a number of different anthurium colors in a row. Choose...

Why flowers make us happy
Happy living

Why flowers make us happy: 4 reasons

The American University Rutgers researched the relationship between flowers and life satisfaction, where they looked at the behavior and emotional reactions of participants after getting flowers. It showed that the presence of flowers leads to happy emotions, increases feelings of general...

Orchidee verzorging
First aid care

Orchid care: How do I take care of an orchid flower?

The orchid is one of the most popular indoor potted plants. Bet you have one in your home as well! The orchid doesn’t need a lot of attention, but with the right care it can bloom for a long time. So it’s well worth your time! In this article we’ll give you some tips for...

Edible flowers are healthy
Floratales

Pretty, healthy & tasty: edible flowers

Dishes with flowers are almost to pretty to eat. However, combining food and flowers goes way back. The Romans did it for decoration, while Chinese used them for the supposed health benefits. Now it turns out they were right: flowers are healthy!