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Ilias Antonopoulos

I share my knowledge and experience about gardening, growing vegetables, trees, flowers and recycling. Every day I learn new things. I am experiencing what Greek philosopher Socrates said: "all I know is that I know nothing" ("Εν Οίδα, Ότι Ουδέν Οίδα"). I perceive my self as always a student. I created kalliergo.gr back in 2010, charmed by the plants magical world. I am a Biomedical Engineer, holding a MSc degree on E-Business. For a living I help businesses to grow online. I am not an agronomist but wish I had also a degree on agronomy. I hope that you will find interesting and helpful information on KALLIERGO.

Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)

Taking care of Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) indoors and outdoors

The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is a popular tropical cactus that is sold around the holidays for its gorgeous and prolific flowers. As its common name indicates, the Thanksgiving cactus is known for blooming around Thanksgiving, bringing a splash of color into your home just as the weather outdoors is getting colder. Native to the

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Purple heart (Tradescantia pallida) plant

Taking care of Purple heart (Tradescantia pallida) plant indoors and outdoors

The purple heart plant is commonly known as Tradescantia pallida, purpleheart, violet wood, amaranth and other local names (often referencing the color of the wood). It is a genus of 23 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. The plant is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America; from Guerrero, Mexico, through

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schefflera (umbrella plant)

Taking care of schefflera (umbrella plant) indoors and outdoors

Schefflera is a tropical plant genus from the Araliaceae family, commonly grown indoors as a low-maintenance houseplant, but can also thrive as an outdoor plant. Originating in Taiwan and South China (Hainan), the evergreen shrub thrives in warm, wet climates. The Schefflera genus includes two species that make wonderful tropical houseplants: The larger Schefflera actinophylla

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African violet (Saintpaulia)

Taking care of African violet (Saintpaulia) plant indoors and outdoors

African violets aren’t actually violets at all! Each member of the African violet species list belongs to the Saintpaulia genus and has no relation to Violaceae—the plant family that contains hundreds of species of true violets. African violets get their common name from their superficial resemblance to true violets. African violets are one of the

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Bougainvillea

Taking care of Bougainvillea plant

If you visit a Greek island during summer, one of the most iconic memories you will carry back home, are the colorful bougainvilleas in contrast with the white walls. Bougainvillea is a hardy tropical vine that grows in areas where winter temperatures remain above -1 degrees Celsius. The plant usually produces three rounds of vibrant

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