… plum flowers variously marked in burgundy, yellow, and white produced on tall, branched spikes from November through March. This orchid is easy to grow, but needs space, bright light, and … environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots—they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… flowers are produced atop large pseudobulbs on this complex hybrid combining parents from the warm tropics and cool subtropics. While it can tolerate some cooler temperatures it … (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… weekly during the dormant season (summer) with dilute foliar fertilizer to prevent the leaves from scorching in the full sun (and to maximize stored energy for flower production next winter). … (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots—meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… Pure white petals surround the orange red patterned lip in small spikes originating from the growing tip of the cane (pseudobulb). This section of Dendrobium is known for having … (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots—meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… ladies' featuring brown to dark purple spots on 5 foot tall flowering spikes come into bloom from autumn extending thru the winter. The main flowering stalk can branch up to seven times with … (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots, meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… Hilgenberg at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden and learn about the “Four Food Path” from Pam Gross while creating and enjoying a signature lunch recipe from her healthy food company, The Bread & Buddha Kitchen. Pam Gross, certified holistic health …
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… best way to save seeds? A. Open pollinated or heirloom varieties are best for saving. Seeds from hybrid varieties should not be collected because they will not come true to form. It is best … Seed stored outdoors in garages or sheds should be kept in sealed containers to keep them away from rodents. …
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… Lycoris longituba known as the white spider lily is a large handsome plant from China with flower stems reaching to nearly 3 feet. The large, regular, lily-shaped flowers … pale yellow form, Lycoris longituba flava has been named. Up to 15 different colors and forms from white to yellow to pink and median shades have been recognized in China. It is hardy to USDA …
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… 2 to 6 feet in medium to wet soil in full to part shade. An elegant plant, its name is derived from its feathery fronds that resemble an ostrich plume. In the spring, the vegetative fronds known as fiddleheads emerge from the base of the plant in tight circles and unfurl to a length of 4 feet; a second set of …
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… paniculata species of Phlox are the most magnificent, and there is a huge selection to choose from. 'David' was awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year award in 2002. Plant 'David' in full … moist soil, where it will grow to 3 to 4 feet and produce elegant panicles of white flowers from July to August. Phlox is not always an easy perennial to grow but 'David' has good …
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