Extrafloral nectaries
Have you ever wondered what those viscous drops on the back of the leaves of your philodendron are? These are extrafloral nectaries. The phenomenon we are talking about is often mistaken for insect damage or even a disease on the plant. However, it is not damage, but extrafloral nectaries. These ope
Aerial roots: What to do with them?
The topic of aerial roots is hotly debated and raises many questions. The statements on the net about how to treat aerial roots contradict each other to such an extent that one wonders whether everyone is talking about different things. But what is really true? Which plants have aeroid roots? Aerial
How do we analyze light?
Sunlight emits a variety of wavelengths (colors) when it shines on the earth. However, plants only use some of these wavelengths, mostly red, blue and green, for photosynthesis. The rest of the wavelengths are not utilized by the plant. Analysis Many plants can withstand poor light conditions for a
How do we analyze temperature?
Temperature affects plant growth by influencing cellular activities such as photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration. Houseplants can only survive within a relatively narrow temperature range. And even if plants manage to survive outside their optimal range, they often stop growing. In addition
