… We have heard tales of some titan arums in their natural habitats growing 10 to 12 feet tall with a bloom diameter of up to 5 feet, but more typically in cultivation, an arum reaches 6 to 8 feet in height before the spathe unfurls into a bloom, with a diameter close to 3 feet. While it looks like a 6- to 8-foot-tall flower, the titan arum's … spreads the scent though the forest into the canopy, towards pollinators. Q. What do you do with the pollen made by the male flowers? A. Roughly 12 hours after the female flowers have been …
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… including variegated, purple, and silvery green. Nasturtium (spiller) An edible flower with round foliage and orange flowers, all parts of the plant have a spicy flavor and are great … is a supe-hardy and tasty addition to any planter. Thyme (spiller) Thyme is a fantastic herb with dainty foliage that is aromatic and great for any number of dishes. There is wooly thyme, … you to make incredibly interesting and beautiful patterns using lettuce alone or mixed in with other annuals. Salad in a container Grow a mix of edibles. …
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… Jessica and her staff are responsible for updating records of the Garden’s living collection with current planting and location data as well as ensuring that plants are properly labeled for visitors. For decades the Garden had a custom-built plant records database along with several other disparate databases; now Jessica is leading a cross-departmental effort to … widely used by other gardens and museums. She also manages volunteer teams that assist with digital photography, phenology, and herbarium and DNA vouchering. While she always enjoyed …
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… blooming. Plant your amaryllis bulb in a soilless mix in a pot that is as wide as it is tall, with one-third of the bulb above soil level. Water thoroughly. Place the pot in bright, but … yellowed and withered. Within a few weeks, new foliage will begin to grow. Fertilize the plant with dilute half-strength 10-15-10 fertilizer once a month. In mid-May, the bulb with foliage may be taken outside to summer in a sheltered spot in the garden. In the fall, bring …
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… acidic, and readings above 7.0 are alkaline. Most garden plants grow satisfactorily in soils with a pH level of 6.0 to 6.5. It is important to determine the pH of a soil prior to adding an … sulfur or lime should be added according to package directions at rates that correspond with the pH test results. Adding sulfur will lower the pH of soil making it more acidic. Adding … the pH of soil, making it more alkaline. Soils in the Chicago area tend to be more alkaline, with a pH of approximately 6.0 and higher; therefore, adding lime to increase alkalinity is …
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… in height. The serrated leaves are pale bluish-green, often tinged pink at the tips and edges with small, red teeth. Dense cylindrical flower heads of red buds open greenish-white. This species is easy to distinguish, with its head of rosette leaves tilting to catch a maximum amount of sunlight. Each inflorescence is a short, cylindrical raceme (cluster) about 20" long, densely packed with flowers. The inflorescence is unbranched, but one plant can produce up to four …
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… Single large white flowers with lavender veins on the lip are produced from the base of this smaller sized orchid. 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 … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… This orchid grows to a height of 15 inches with full sun and moist soil conditions. In January and February it has orange and yellow blooms. 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 … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… Light orange cattleya orchid flowers with 3 to 5 flowers per stem in winter. Cattleya orchids can be a challenge for homeowners in the … grow lights and high humidity. 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 … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
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… Large orchid-colored flowers feature darker purple throats with golden highlights. Highly fragrant, this natural variety is slightly smaller in size than … features full-sized flowers. 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 … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate, or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
