Father 's
Day
is approaching!
Take this opportunity to offer a plant to your dad to bring some greenery to his home, office or garden.
Here are some ideas.
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The olive tree: solid and resistant
The olive tree: solid and resistant sotck.adobe.com
The olive tree is a robust tree that can be grown both in pots and in the ground.
This plant is distinguished by its solid trunk, silvery green leaves and small white or pale yellow flowers.
Very resistant to heat, thanks to its Mediterranean origin, the olive tree also tolerates cold well (down to -10°C).
This exceptionally long-lived tree (more than 3,000 years) is adorned with small flowers in May, which will give way in summer to olives which, from green will turn purple and then black.
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The vine: rustic and robust
The vine: rustic and robust sotck.adobe.com
The vine is a climbing shrub with delicious berries.
Rustic in appearance, the vine is associated in Roman mythology with robustness and cheerfulness.
This plant tolerates harsh winters quite well (-20°C) but needs sun to grow.
The number of varieties is considerable, which explains such a diversity of taste and color in wine.
Berries rich in vitamins B, C, E, but also in phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium can also be enjoyed between August and November.
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Bonsai: modern and soothing
Bonsai: modern and soothing sotck.adobe.com
Much appreciated for its modern and decorative appearance, the Bonsai, which literally means
“potted tree”,
is a small Japanese tree.
According to several popular beliefs, bonsai have soothing properties.
The Japanese consider it a traditional art.
Indeed, its cut and its maintenance are a derivative of penjing, a Chinese art consisting in creating a landscape by means of tree shoots in a pot.
However, this very robust tree requires regular, rigorous maintenance and precise watering.
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Anthurium: tropical and depolluting
Anthurium: tropical and depolluting sotck.adobe.com
Anthurium is a tropical plant of great beauty, with its heart-shaped open flowers.
White, yellow, orange, red or pink, the anthurium is a perennial that has a wide range of colors.
This “depolluting” plant notably absorbs xylene and ammonia.
Native to Central and South America, the anthurium needs heat and light.
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The cactus: strength and protection
The cactus: strength and protection sotck.adobe.com
Simple to maintain, the cactus is a succulent plant that does not lack spice.
Melocactus, opuntia, echinocactus, schlumbergera or even cereus: many varieties are available all year round in garden centers or from your florist.
This perennial plant that can survive harsh conditions symbolizes strength and protection.
Used in food in some parts of America, the cactus is a fairly easy to grow plant that hibernates in winter.
It will therefore be necessary to avoid over-watering it.