… free of any soap residue. Add a commercial preservative to the vase and immediately fill it with warm water in order to dissolve the granules thoroughly. It is important to add a … stems under water reduces the chances of air bubbles forming in the stems, which may interfere with the uptake of water. Take care not to crush the stems because doing so will also interfere with the uptake of water. Place the vase of flowers in a cool room away from vents and drafts. …
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… be done to prepare your plants for winter is to make sure they enter the cold winter months with plenty of moisture. It is easy and quite common to forget about woody plant maintenance as … plants should be monitored carefully throughout the winter months. Be especially diligent with woody plants that are located in a sheltered area and may not receive adequate amounts of snow or rain. During periods of weather with little or no precipitation, you will need to apply supplemental water on mild winter days …
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… southern Madagascar, Aloe vaombe is an unbranched succulent that grows to 12 feet or taller, with large single rosettes of 5 feet in diameter. It has long, smooth, recurved green leaves with white teeth. These leaves are curved and cup shaped when viewed in cross section and take on … sun and watered sparingly once established, the plant grows much faster and becomes fuller with regular irrigation. It thrives in limestone soil, similar to the dry, thorny scrub in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tropical mountains of northern South America produces a single white triangular shaped flower with pink markings that resemble the face of a monkey. The requirement for consistently moist, … a challenge for many homeowners. 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
… Large, light lavender petals surround the dark purple lip on this Cattleya orchid with the famous scent. Cattleyas are challenging for homeowners, unless they can be placed under … media are all key to success. 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
… Three to five medium sized pinkish-red flowers with a yellow blotch on the lip (labellum) appear in winter on this cattleya orchid hybrid. … maintain high relative 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Waxy, 2-inch orange flowers perfume the air with the fragrance of orange blossoms on this miniature Cattleya hybrid orchid. Warm … this orchid successfully indoors. 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
… 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 … lighter color after several days. 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
… Deep red petals are blushed with orange on this cattleya hybrid that features 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Cattleya orchids are … humidity levels in the 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 … 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
… the ground, they'll take root. The flowers, which are borne singly or in pairs, are pink with a white tip; they bloom in May to June. The fruit is a dark red pome, 1/4 inch in diameter; … has attractive pink flowers in spring, which give way to striking red fruits that contrast with its glossy green leaves. Autumn brings red foliage, so this shrub provides three seasons of … includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no cotoneasters native to the U.S. though a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
