… dense spikes of white flowers tipped in red-violet near the growing tip of the plant. Related to Vanda orchids, it also requires warm to hot temperatures, high humidity, good air movement and excellent soil drainage for repeat bloom. It is large growing and may need support. The orchid family consists of a large …
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… 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 maximize stored energy for flower production next winter). The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each …
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… WHITE SATIN™ is a birch cultivar notable for good borer resistance, a uniform upright pyramidal habit, beautiful satin white bark, … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from … ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is …
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… yellow 'moth' orchid flowers are delicately veined in dark pink. One of the easiest orchids for home owners, they do well when provided bright light, roots are moistened every other day, and relatively high humidity. Fertilize with low doses of foliar feed during summer to build up enough energy to support large bloom spikes in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, …
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… Large pink flowers with darker pink spots and splotches are produced in masses close to the end of the cane. Stake this Vanda to keep the plants upright when in flower. For repeat flowering, you need a combination of very bright light, high humidity, high …
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… and white produced on tall, branched spikes from November through March. This orchid is easy to grow, but needs space, bright light, and humidity for best results. The genus name was created to identify all of the offspring of crosses involving the naturally occuring genera of Brassia , …
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… 'Amethyst' has feathery pink to lilac plumes on top of mounded lacy fern-like foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring to mid summer. The tall, upright stems stand 30 to 36 inches high. 'Amethyst' does best in … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… nonhardy biennial bedding plant. This cultivar is unique in that it does not require exposure to cool temperatures (vernalization) before it produces flowers. This significantly reduces the amount of energy needed to bring this crop to gardeners in northern climates that are too cold for the plant to overwinter naturally. Biennial plants are adapted to completing their life cycle …
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… Peter's Fancy Fuchsia beebalm grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and bears fragrant fuchsia pink flowers in the summer months from … of flowers bloom in midsummer; removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and adds a …
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… of brilliant yellow flowers with red bracts in winter on a sparsely branched shrub. Full sun to partial shade and an evenly moist, moderately fertile soil are required to produce the best flower production. Native to Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, it is interesting to … of the hummingbirds native to the Chicago area migrate each year to northern South America for the winter. It should be no surprise to bird watchers that a number of flowering plants with …
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