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The Hortus in Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Europe. A green oasis in the middle of the city. #hortusamsterdam

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𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘢, commonly known as jade plant, lucky plant or money plant, is a succulent plant that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique.⁠
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The plant flowers with these small pink and white flowers. 💕⁠
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You might know the 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘢, because it is common as a houseplant worldwide. Much of its popularity stems from the low levels of care needed. Because the plant has adapted to the dry conditions in southern Africa; it requires little water and can survive in most indoor conditions.

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Even on grey days, like today, there are so many beautiful things to discover in nature. Today we were so happy to see these magnolia buds - the first sign of the star magnolia's (𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢) glorious flowers!⁠
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Magnolia buds set in the fall to open in the spring. A furry covering, known as a bud scale, protects the magnolia blossom from the weather elements, just like a thick, warm sweater.⁠
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Have you spotted the buds in your garden or local park yet? 💚

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Let's treat you to this wintery scene today. There is so much colour and beauty to be found in the after bloom. ⁠
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We love their blue and purple flowers in summer, but hydrangeas are actually just beautiful throuhout the whole year! 😍😍😍⁠

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It is #Bluemonday; this day is said to be the most depressing day of the year.. ⁠But of course we like to cheer you up! A selection of our blue beauties, to brighten up your day. ⁠⠀
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💙 Siberian bugloss or great forget-me-not (𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘢 is a species of flowering plant native to the Caucasus. Sprays of small blue flowers, start blooming mid-spring. ⁠⠀
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💙 The cornflower (𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘤𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe. In the past, it often grew as a weed in cornfields. The flowers are known for their intense blue colour. ⁠⠀
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💙 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳 is also known as dwarf morning-glory or tricolour convolvulus. The flower is tri-coloured and funnel-shaped and about three centimeters wide, bright blue with white and a yellow centre.⁠⠀
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💙 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘢, commonly known as love-in-a-mist or devil in the bush. The flowers, blooming in early summer, are most commonly different shades of blue, but can be white, pink, or pale purple.

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After yesterday's snow fun ☃️, today we're diving back into the warm greenhouse!⠀
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It’s a perfect day to dream away to summer plans.. Where will you go when the lockdown is over? We are definitely up for a botanical adventure! ⁠⠀
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We can't wait for you all to wander around the greenhouses again! Our treetop walk was beautifully captured here by @eldavofoto. #Sundayshare

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Amsterdam temperatures are dropping again this weekend. ⛄ This smart little robin has found a nice warm spot inside our subtropical greenhouse. ⁠⠀
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Let's all give the birds in our garden some extra treats during these cold days. It takes a lot of energy for birds in winter to maintain their body temperature. As an extra source of energy you can feed some fatty snacks like peanuts.⁠⠀
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On our 'Hortus at Home' website page you will find a some tips to make your own bidfeeder with some birdseed and a toilet paper roll. (Fun for all ages!) #linkinbio

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𝘌𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘪 is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaciae, native to Madagascar. It is a woody succulent shrub, with densely spiny stems and small red flowers.⁠
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The plant is more commonly known as the crown of thorns or Christ thorn. This common name is said to refer to the thorny crown Jesus was forced to wear during his crucifixion, with the red bracts of the flowers representing his blood.⁠
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𝘌𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘪 can flower all year round, sometimes for months at a time. At the moment it is blooming beautifully in our desert greenhouse.

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Are you also dreaming of tropical places far away? To make things a little better, a tropical picture from our greenhouse! 💚⁠
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Because the Hortus is temporarily closed, it is not possible to physically visit this greenhouse. But we have thought of a solution: this Thursday we host a LIVE online guided tour (in Dutch) around the garden and the greenhouses. Grab your ticket now via #linkinbio, to get your botanical boost this week!

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Who else is missing this place? 🌵💚💕⁠
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Amazing #Sundayshare by @alena_sci

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The 𝘗𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮 growing in our desert greenhouse is currently showing its wonderful ⁠
dark purple, almost black flowers. The flowers have a cinnamon like scent at night, hence the South African name Kaneelbol. ⁠
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𝘗𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮 is said to be edible. The buds and young leaves used to be eaten in former times. The young roots were chopped in stews and soups and mixed with other vegetables like potatoes and onions. It was also used medicinally, in the form of a tea, as a treatment for dysentery, diarrhoea, nausea and digestive complaints.

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Another South African plant just started to flower in our plant nursery! Candy cane sorrel (𝘖𝘹𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae.⁠
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Very beautiful in full bloom, but they might be even more stunning when they have not quite opened up completely and display this red and white striped pattern. The flowers open in full sunlight, but remain furled like this at other times.

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Without our visitors, the garden looks a bit empty.. ⁠
Luckily, these ducks come by every day to enjoy their walk around the garden 💚💚💚.

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While roaming through our plant nursery today, we came across this beauty 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴! You might know it by it's common names sand lily, elephant's eye or winter veltheimia.⁠
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The plant is part of our South African collection: it naturally grows in the dry, arid climate of the northern part of the Westen Province in south-western South Africa.⁠
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𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 is an autumn and winterflowering bulb with striking rosettes of wavy or curled, grey-blue leaves and these bright pink flowers.⁠
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Macro photographer @physis.musing.photo⁠ is playing light games with the hydrangea flowers in the Hortus. Thank you for this amazing #sundayshare 💚⁠
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