… this Cattleya orchid cultivar. Grow this orchid in bright light and in well-drained media, and with high humidity. Fertilize it weekly during the dormant season (summer) with dilute foliar fertilizer to prevent the leaves from scorching in the full sun (and to … flower production next winter). The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large pink flowers with golden cups bordered in white and edged in pink are produced at each of the nodes on the … pseudobulbs that resemble canes. Grow this orchid in bright light, high relative humidity with good air movement, and exceptionally well- drained orchid growing medium. They flower best … in before the first hard frost. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… slipper cultivar, which dates back to 1901, has large, mahogany brown white-striped flowers with long, dropping petals on either side of the "slipper." Bright, indirect light with nighttime temperatures in the 50s Fahrenheit and daytime temperatures in the 70-degree … spectacular orchid successfully. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Over a dozen bright yellow flowers broadly splotched in dark red-brown with delicate red patterning on the lips are produced on each flowering stem of this dancing lady … temperatures for the best results. Ensure the potting media is free draining and fertilize with dilute foliar feed during the summer months. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, broad-petaled pink flowers are splotched in dark pink to red, surrounded by a white halo with a yellow patterned lip. Indoors, the plants perform best if provided with bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally well-drained potting media … heavy flowering in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… continuing into March. This selection from the native range has larger-than-typical flowers with a delicate fragrance. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, and very well-drained soils (volcanic pebbles); fertilize it during the summer with a dilute foliar feed. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Masses of bright yellow 'dancing ladies' are decorated with reddish brown on 1-foot spikes. The green foliage matures about 4 inches in height. Full … but not hot temperatures, humidity, and well-drained soil are key to a homeowner's success with this plant. The size makes this orchid ideal for windowsills. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Visible on lakes, this plain-looking duck does not dive. Males are mainly brown with black tail feathers. …
Type: Birding
… Description: Snow geese may often be seen together with Canada geese on the lakes or feeding on the lawn. …
Type: Birding
… Look for this common migrant warbler in any wooded habitat at the Garden, especially areas with standing water. …
Type: Birding
