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LATEST ARTICLES ( 110 )

• Where Do Mangos Grow in Europe?

  

  Mango trees grow in Mediterranean or Subtropical climates. Some varieties are more hardy to cold and thrive outdoors in Southern Europe resisting frost or hail. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• A Palm from Tenerife Growing Outdoors in the UK for 16 Years

  

  This video by HTUKDave shows the life History of a Washingtonia Palm,  from seed collection in 1992 to November 2009: 16 years. Seeds came from the Canary... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• A Shop for Cycas and Cycad Plants in Europe. Some Good Reasons to Choose...

  

  We offer the largest selection in Europe of the genus Cycas. Even more species will be added in the next months and years. You can buy them in the Cycad Shop, a... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Different Types of New Zealand Palms. Nursery Pictures

  

  The New Zealand Palm Tree grows in cooler conditions than most palms and it is hardy to light frosts of about -5 C (23 F). We offer more than 120 species of pal... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Furcraea Gigantea Variegata in the Nursery

  

  Furcraea gigantea variegata is a spectacular ornamental plant for Mediterranean to Tropical climates. When a specimen blooms, it produced a huge, tall... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• New Species in the Shop – December 2010. Palms and Bromeliads

  

  Canarius has just been updated, with new additions of 15 PALMS and 7 BROMELIADS. Let’s start with… PALMS New frost hardy species such as Brahea sarukhanii and... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• A New Variegated Agave Attenuata from Tenerife

  

  We grow a new variegated form of Agave attenuata with striped leaves. It is unique because it appeared in the Canary Islands from a normal plant. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Growing Acerola Fruits in Cold Climates

  

  Acerola is a cherry like fruit native to tropical America. The fruit is extremely high in vitamine C. It grows from a small tree  which is also ornamental. The... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Hardy Bromeliads for Outdoor Conditions

  

  Bromeliads, or Bromeliaceae, are highly appreciated plants because of their incredible colours and inflorescences, and their ease of growth in pots. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Bottle Palms with Super Roots

  

  This picture shows a picture of a bottle palm, Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, cultivated in the Canary Islands in a 12 cm pot. This palm shows a spectacular root... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Cycas Tansachana Seedlings Grow a Thick Base

  

  Cycas tansachana is one of the largest cycads, native to limestone mountains in Thailand, about 100 Km North of Bangkok. It has a clean yellowish trunk and larg... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Aechmea Blanchetiana in Europe – How to Grow the Large Bromeliad of Modern...

  

  Aechmea blanchetiana in Europe. The inflorescence of Aechmea blanchetiana can reach 1,80 m in height. Aechmea blanchetiana is the ultimate large bromeliad for... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Time Lapse Video of Cycas Debaoensis, a Bipinnate Cycad from China.

  This video shows one of the most beautiful leaves of the world unfolding gracefully. A tiny shoot grows into a very complex leaf. Cycas debaoensis is one of... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Wild Plants of Butia Capitata and Also Honey and Jam Production

  This video shows the spectacular palm grove of Butia capitata, located in Rocha, Uruguay. It shows an excting palm population in the wild It gets in touch with... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Aechmea Blanchetiana – Video Clip of the Large Bromeliad from Brazil.

  Aechmea blanchetian a is the ultimate large bromeliad for landscaping outdoors, reaching intense orange-yellow colour in full sun. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• The Mamey Sapote – Mamey Rojo Or Red Mamey

  The Mamey Sapote - Mamey Colorado or Red Mamey. Information from the Canary Islands and a video with The Tropical Fruit Growers of South Florida Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• The Video Clip of the Mexican Cycad Dioon Merolae in Habitat

  This cycad is native to the hills of this region in Central America. This video was produced by the students at the University of Chiapas in Mexico, and... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• List of the Palm Species Grown in the Streets and Parks of Santa Cruz De...

  

  This list is retrieved from the Palmtalk forum of the International Palm Society. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is called the Capital City of Palms in Europe, because ... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• El Palmetum De Santa Cruz De Tenerife – NEWS 2010

  

  The palmetum is a large botanical garden in Tenerife, specialized in palms. The main website about the project has recently been updated, with insights about th... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING

• Bromeliad Shop – From the Canary Islands to Your Home

  

  Bromeliads, or Bromeliaceae, are highly appreciated plants because of their incredible colours and inflorescences, and their ease of growth in pots. Canarius. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2010 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ECO-LIVING, GARDENING