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grave planting

grave planting G as gardening The term grave planting refers to a branch of modern floristry, which deals with the creation and distribution of flowers and plants for funerals and a permanent grave care. The grave planting has to be done according to different standards than the establishment of a conventional garden, which most users of a burial site do not want colorful and exotic flowers for this particular place. Since a tomb according to the German cemetery order is to be kept permanently maintained and thus several times a year a grave planting is necessary, despite the limited design options a very varied plant choice for the aesthetic design of a grave desired. Many cemetery users themselves do not have this aesthetic sense or, because of time constraints, they do not have the opportunity to carry out their own regulated grave planting. In this case, many opt for a professional permanent tomb care, which is offered by Floristikbetriebe and assures a competent and visually appealing tomb design in all seasons. If such grave care claimed, this does not exclude the additional establishment of grave shells and other decorative elements for the tomb, but this is no longer spoken of a grave planting in the classical sense. This includes only all activities of a florist or gardener, which leads to a real implantation of flowers and other plants in the graves.

green plant

green plant G as gardening As a green plant in botany, all plants are referred to, which have a green foliage and thus are capable of photosynthesis. The green plants thus include all flower-forming plants as all flower species, but also ferns, mosses and many woody plants. Depending on the context, the term green plant is used interchangeably with the word indoor plant, so as to delineate plants of the outdoors from those that can also be used for interior design. This eliminates a significant amount of trees and shrubs and restricts botanical diversity to classical potted plants, both flowering and non-flowering. As green plants are mainly referred to the houseplants, which are not kept in small pots and come to a regular flowering, examples of which are the ficus and other palm species and numerous climbing plants. Also different types of ivy, gum trees and Amalien fall under this definition under the term of the green plants. Many of these plants are a bit easier to care for and can also cope well with a shady spot or a lack of regular sunlight. The fertilization of these green plants is rather decent enough, ultimately, the plant also have a lower need for water.

Grown form

Grown form G as gardening The so-called grown form is a form of flowers and plants of all kinds, in which no or only a very small intervention by humans is performed. The grown form is thus a purely natural form of the respective plants, which are left to growth itself. The grown form is consistently found in the wild, in horticulture or floristry, however, this freedom is less common in growth. Here, the focus is rather on the specific intervention of a gardener or florist, whereby this is not only done from an aesthetic point of view and plants are to be brought into a harmonious and appealing shape by the intervention of man. Often, the grown form of a plant has difficulty adjusting to ever new weather or a temporary lack of nutrients, the result is a slow dying of parts or the totality of the plant. If humans intervene in the grown form, withered flowers or dead plant parts can be specifically removed, which relieves the respective plant and thus increases the chance of a longer and healthy life.

Iceland moss

Iceland moss I like Ikebana Reindeer moss is the name for a special type of moss or lichen that plays an essential role in floristry and is a popular basis for flower arrangements of all kinds. Even if the name refers to the origin of the Icelandic moss from the Scandinavian region, this particular type of lichen can be found all over Europe, where a temperate climate and sufficient moisture can be found for this plant to thrive. At the end of the Middle Ages, reindeer moss was already valued in Germany because various therapeutic effects such as the relief of lung diseases and stomach complaints were attributed to this green plant. Tea from reindeer moss is still offered as a special variant of herbal tea, which is said to alleviate a wide variety of complaints. Regardless of its medical use, the reindeer moss offers robust and visually appealing growth, which also proves to be particularly easy to care for. In dried form, reindeer moss does not break down into individual components, but maintains its interconnected structure, which makes this moss ideal for use in the decorative area. Anyone who is involved in the creation of plant pots or flower arrangements in professional floristry or as a hobby very often uses reindeer moss in various types as the basis. Inexpensive reindeer moss can be purchased in the diverse online shop of floristik21.de.

ilex

ilex I like Ikebana Ilex is the botanical term for the holly plant family. The German name is somewhat misleading, since these plants are not to be confused with the palms of the tropical regions; more appropriate are regional names such as holly pods or winter berries. Essential features of the Ilex are the formation of berries for reproduction and the hard and stinging, but never woody leaves. Numerous species of ilex are native to Great Britain, France and large parts of North America, and various variations of this plant family can also be found in tropical regions. One of the best-known representatives is the mistletoe, i.e. the American mistletoe, which is brought into the house with its fiery red berries at Christmas time and contributes significantly to the natural coloring of the Christmas festival in red. The species native to Europe are green all year round and are therefore used with pleasure in gardens and parks as ornamental plants. Although the ilex enjoys an optical popularity among gardeners and florists, the prickly leaves, which are uncomfortable to touch, should be treated with caution when handling these plants. The consumption of the red berries of the Ilex should be avoided in most of the species, since they have a highly toxic effect on humans and many other mammals.

Jacaranda

Jacaranda J like Jacaranda The Jacaranda represents its own genus of plants with a few dozen species, all of which are counted among the trumpet tree plants. The idiosyncratic name refers to the shape of the flowers of the Jacaranda, which take on a particularly large and elegant shape and are reminiscent of the musical instrument of the same name. Even if Jacaranda is a classic wood that can be found in the wild, especially in South America, the wood of all types is hardly used economically. The trees are thus valued almost exclusively as an ornamental plant, which have a brilliant coloring of all flowers in a deep violet and in rare cases bloom white. The flowering itself only lasts two weeks, but is perceived as particularly impressive and ensures that the Jacaranda on the named continent is also cultivated intensively in the 21st century. The Jacaranda is not frost-free due to its origin and can therefore not be planted outdoors in Europe, although the genus is occasionally offered as a houseplant by specialist retailers. If there is an interest in acquiring Jacaranda, care should be taken to ensure that it is exposed to intense sunlight and that there is sufficient warmth throughout the year. An impressive floral display should not be expected here, since the jacaranda, kept as a houseplant, rarely develops its distinctive petals.

Juniperus

Juniperus J like Jacaranda The term Juniperus is the scientific term for the juniper, which must be counted among the most important and most common cypress family in this country. Around the world there are several dozen species of Juniperus, in Europe, the common juniper and the sweet tree are found primarily. The juniper is particularly popular because of its evergreen character and the high growth, which is why it can be optimally used in horticulture for the delimitation of land or for the bordering fields. Each Juniperus is a classic conifer that produces its cones in the form of small berries compared to other, native trees of this species. These are increasingly used today for the production of alcoholic beverages, known spirits such as gin or gin go with their basic taste on the aroma of juniper berries. Also in the medicine of earlier centuries, the juniper has played a remarkable role and was consumed as tea, which should have a positive effect on digestion. Today, the Juniperus is no longer used for its last effect, but as an ornamental plant it is one of the most important plants in Central Europe, as it is very easy to care for in comparison to other conifers. The rather barren shape of the conifer has made the juniper an appreciated plant in graveyard landscaping.

lavender

lavender L as labeling machine The term lavender refers to a genus of plants of the mint family, in Central Europe, the term usually means the real lavender or lavender vera. With its large flowers in the striking, violet color of lavender has become one of the most popular ornamental plants in this country, he is even more appreciated because of the strong aromatic odor of the flowers. The lavender dries as a shrub and can reach up to a height of two meters, in addition to the formation of smaller leaves he brings out in the summer months its distinctive, purple petals, which then develop into small nutlets and serve the propagation of lavender. The original home of lavender is the Mediterranean, but for several centuries the genus has also been bred successfully in Central Europe. Even today, lavender is cultivated extensively as a crop, but the use of its wood as a fuel is pushed into the background. From the dried flowers of lavender fragrance bags and similar products are made, which not only have a pleasant smell, but also successfully used against clothes moths. Even the medicine appreciates the lavender, which is used in migraine, gastrointestinal complaints as well as in aromatherapy. The lavender gets its distinctive scent by a mixture of well-known, chemical substances such as camphor, cineole or linalool.

lavender

lavender L as labeling machine The term lavender refers to a genus of plants of the mint family, in Central Europe, the term usually means the real lavender or lavender vera. With its large flowers in the striking, violet color of lavender has become one of the most popular ornamental plants in this country, he is even more appreciated because of the strong aromatic odor of the flowers. The lavender dries as a shrub and can reach up to a height of two meters, in addition to the formation of smaller leaves he brings out in the summer months its distinctive, purple petals, which then develop into small nutlets and serve the propagation of lavender. The original home of lavender is the Mediterranean, but for several centuries the genus has also been bred successfully in Central Europe. Even today, lavender is cultivated extensively as a crop, but the use of its wood as a fuel is pushed into the background. From the dried flowers of lavender fragrance bags and similar products are made, which not only have a pleasant smell, but also successfully used against clothes moths. Even the medicine appreciates the lavender, which is used in migraine, gastrointestinal complaints as well as in aromatherapy. The lavender gets its distinctive scent by a mixture of well-known, chemical substances such as camphor, cineole or linalool.

medicinal plants

medicinal plants M as material science The term medicinal plants summarizes all whose components can be used to alleviate or cure health problems. Above all, various herbs have been promised a curative effect, which has now been found to be an alternative to the treatment with classic drugs, but also provide ingredients of flowers, trees and other plants, depending on the nature of a healing effect. Depending on the plant may be used for the desired effect, eg the roots, the petals or the plant as a whole. Compared with modern medicine, the doctrine of medicinal plants goes back many centuries, even in ancient times, medicinal herbs were taken to relieve various diseases or physical pain or rubbed as a tincture or juice on wounds. The knowledge that exists today about medicinal plants has emerged from these centuries-old traditions and has been determined in earlier generations, especially by self-experimentation. An essential role in Europe is attributed above all to the monasteries, in which monks and now have been concerned concerned with the cultivation of flowers and other plants and examined them for their effect as medicinal herbs. Although many modern-day medicines can deliver faster or better results, the use of medicinal herbs remains effective.

mimosa

mimosa M as material science Mimosa is an independent genus in botany, one of the legumes and has its roots in the tropical regions of the world. Real mimosa are therefore rare in the European environment and botanically not to equate acacia, which are commonly referred to in everyday language as mimosa. The mimosa is a so-called subshrub, the most notable of which are their sequences of movements, with which the plant opens and closes its numerous leaves along a branch, specifically for the needs of sunlight or nutrients. Also on touch stimuli from outside the plant reacts in this way. Mimosa thus take over a significant part of the control of their intake of sunlight and the contact with rainwater and pests themselves and thus biologically represent a real peculiarity in the plant kingdom. Real mimosa grow today in many countries in South America, over the centuries, the mimosa also has the European mainland and is found exclusively in the southern European, Mediterranean countries. Along its thin branches and branches the mimosa also forms flowers in white or slightly violet color. The striking movement behavior of the plant, which causes an immediate retreat of the leaves in the smallest external stimuli, has also led to the proverbial importance of mimosa for a shy person.

mistletoe

mistletoe M as material science The mistletoe is a component of the sandalwood plant mistletoe, which is to be assigned in its origins to the tropical habitat. Over the past few centuries, the botanical establishment of numerous species of mistletoe has also taken place in European and North American countries, so that, for example, in France or England mistletoe can be discovered and mistletoe branches separated. With its eye-catching, red berries, which serve to increase the plant, mistletoe branches are among the most popular plants in floristry and in the general decoration sector, with a branch having a fresh and handsome shape for weeks after being separated from its tree. The mistletoe is not only a natural ornament, but has in mythology and society today several symbolic meanings. For example, the Germanic legend was wounded Odin's son Balder with a mistletoe, which could otherwise be injured by any other, earthly element. Even more popular in the 21st century is the American name Mistletow, with individual mistletoe branches hanging over the doorframe in apartments at Christmas time. If more or less by chance two people are under the mistletoe, tradition requires that both kiss. In Germany mistletoe branches are also known by their name as witches' broom, witch's wort or Druid's foot because of their distinctive shape.

moss

moss M as material science The term moss summarizes a variety of green plants, which is native to Germany as well as around the globe and thrives to a large extent in dark and humid forest areas. Mosses have no supportive tissue compared to trees or other green plants and are therefore rather short in length, also change in the development of new mosses mature and asexual plant parts in the development and thus ensure a continuous cycle of propagation. In general, mosses show very low growth, and they have very little and slow water regulation. Conversely, mosses in the targeted breeding rather easy to care for and thrive, provided that the various characteristics of sexual and vegetative reproduction are observed. Also in floristry, mosses play an essential role and are used for example in planters. In most cases, mosses are supposed to cover a less aesthetic root system here and also give reasons for larger areas. Depending on the moss type, even stones can be the optimal substrate for the propagation of mosses, so that in the floristic design is not necessarily pay attention to a high-quality ground. In their botanical development, mosses can be considered as the oldest plant species in the world, which in this country are remnants of the algae from earlier millions of years.

Mühlenbeckia

Mühlenbeckia M as material science Mühlenbeckia is the technical term for the so-called wire bushes, which characterize as Knöterichgewächse a substantial part of botany on the continents of South America and Oceania. The shrubs are summer green and have, as the German name of the genus already suggests, numerous, thin and wiry-looking branches and branches. Compared to European shrubs, mill Beckia have a very narrow network of branches, which is why they are used with preference to the limitation of land or parking areas. Here, the genus of plants in summer presents almost completely opaque and also convinces by a bright green color and the formation of numerous flowers. Its name derives from the botanist Gustav Mühlenbeck, who came from the area of present-day Alsace and at the beginning of the 19th century for the first time named this genus on his world travels. Even today, due to the climatic conditions, the Mühlenbeckia is rarely found in the European environment, in principle, however, a breeding of different species is also possible under our climatic conditions. In gardening and landscaping, the Mühlenbeckia is due to its angular shape, especially in rock gardens a decorative use, even over large areas can be set up the rather undemanding plant effortlessly.

Nobilis

Nobilis N like nutrients The Nobilis or Nobilistanne, in Latin abies nobilis, is one of the most popular species of fir, which thrives excellently in the Central European climate and is often brought into use, for example, in Christmas trees and Advent wreaths. Compared to other fir species, the Nobilis has a moderate growth and thus has an extreme strength with a small tree size. The Nobilis Indoors shows the advantage of not needing too much. Even when winding wreaths of this green, the Nobilis is flexible, which participates in all weaving motions and loses no or few needles at each work step. In addition, the Nobilis produces small cones for their propagation, which are therefore often used in their floristic environment with their decorative and uniform shape. Amateur hobbyists, who in their free time make wreaths, arrangements and other decorative ornaments made of natural materials, usually attach cones of a nobilis to their works of art, if this type of natural design is desired. In search of high-quality cones of this popular and unpretentious conifer, the assortment of the website floristik21.de so helps.

Outdoor plans

Outdoor plans O like orchid The term "outdoor plant" refers to the "local climate". The term outdoor plant is somewhat misleading, since there are completely different conditions depending on habitat and continent, which are conducive to growth in the wild. Outdoor plant that thrives in the desert steppe does not grow as an outdoor plant in Europe and relies on the warm and dry indoor climate. The term outdoor plant is still established in modern horticulture and exclusively to plants that can be placed in their respective garden or on their patio. When acquiring an outdoor plant, it can be assumed that this wind and weather is prepared for outdoor use and can enrich the garden over several years. The process of the outdoor plant is favored.