Atlas Botanica
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Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, join me as we reconnect with the natural world, one plant at a time.
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NATURA UTOPIA
Could Utopia be a city where boundaries blur between concrete and canopy? A natural landscape depicting skyscrapers made from living walls, breathing and healing on their own, reaching high entwined with the plants and the trees that grow from these walls. With their roots and branches, the living city has formed a silent, subterranean network beneath the streets.
By Atlas Botanica9 months ago in Futurism
Tracing the Roots of the Christmas Cactus
Welcome to the world of the Christmas cactus, a botanical treasure that has brightened winter homes for over two centuries. This remarkable plant from the rainforests of Brazil has evolved from botanical curiosity to beloved holiday tradition. With its unusual epiphytic growth habit, pendulous stems, and vibrant winter blooms, the Christmas cactus offers not just seasonal beauty but also carries a rich history of horticultural innovation and cultural significance. Here, we will trace the roots and explore how this tropical forest dweller became one of our most cherished festive houseplants, surviving wars, changing fashions, and botanical reclassifications to earn its special place in homes around the world.
By Atlas Botanica9 months ago in Earth
