… Golden yellow cattleya styled flowers come 3 to 5 per spike. Cattleya related orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners requiring a high quality grow light and the ability to maintain high humidity levels 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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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 Chicago area to keep overwinter requiring high quality grow lights and high humidity. The orchid family … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… This orchid needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. In midwinter it produces blush colored blooms that are attractive to butterflies. 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… White to cream petals surround the red or purple veined lip on this smaller growing orchid. Grow in bright light, high humidity and very well drained potting media. Do not allow the roots to completely dry. 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs partial shade with moist soil conditions. From May to June and November to December it produces showy red, white, and purple blooms. The orchid family consists of a … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… This hybrid orchid needs bright indirect indoor light and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. From January to June it produces chartreuse, maroon, and cream or tan-colored blooms. The orchid family … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… This cultivar opens light green and as it ages the maroon veins and broad white border to the flag becomes visible. The broad flag comes to a point at the top. Green foliage. 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… This orchid needs bright indirect light and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. From late winter to early spring it produces fuchsia and white 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… This mat-forming orchid grows to a height of 7 inches with full sun and moist soil conditions. It has fuchsia, dark red, dark salmon, and ivory blooms that attract butterflies from May to October. 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This small flowering tree reaches 15' to 20' in height and is often multistemmed. Site it in a prominent place so that everyone can enjoy it. The fragrant, creamy-white flowers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
