… ‘Dark Waters’ is a compact plant with spectacular 3-inch red flowers from March to April and July to August. The petals are long with ruffled lips. Considered easy to grow, it prefers moist soil, good drainage, and partial shade with bright morning light. The orchid family consists of a large number of … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
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… A hybrid between the Brassavola nodosa and Cattleya bowringiana orchids, 'Mayumi' produces vibrant lavender pink flower clusters with darker markings on the lip in winter. The flowers are fragrant at night and tend to fade to a lighter color after several days. The orchid family consists of a large … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals, often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to the next. The parents for this selection are all native to lowland tropical jungles in and around New Guinea. Very high humidity is required with moderate to strong sunlight and well drained soil media. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals, often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Kahili’ is an unusual orchid. Known as the butterfly orchid, the exotically patterned yellow and brown petals were thought to have been the ‘spark’ that set off the orchidmania of the nineteenth century Victorians. This genus ranges from the West Indies to Costa Rica and south to Peru. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orchid features golden yellow Cattleya- shaped flowers with faint orange stripes on the lip and the wonderful fragrance that cattleya orchids are known for. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and very well-drained orchid potting mix. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This section of Dendrobium is known for having small black hairs on the undersides of leaves and the canes. Grow in bright light, high humidity, water frequently during the growth phase (summer) and reduce to merely keeping the roots moist in winter. The orchid family consists of a large … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the plants perform best if provided with bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally well-drained potting media that is kept moist. In summer, applications of dilute foliar feed fertilizers will ensure the plant produces and stores enough energy to support heavy flowering in winter. The orchid family consists of a … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a basal blotch of … lady orchids," this genus adapts to home cultivation if it receives bright light, humidity, and very well-drained soils. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… dozens of flowers per stem. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and well drained potting media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with a dilute foliar feed to build up energy for the flowering cycle in … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The large rounded white flag has a prominent yellow orange blotch at the base while the petals and cup are yellow orange veined in red. Green foliage with the slightest hint of darker spots … grow in bright to moderate light levels, moderate humidity, cool to moderate temperatures and repot yearly to insure the potting media is moisture retentive but drains freely. The orchid … of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
