… Carya illinoinensis , also known as pecan, is a large, deciduous, lowland tree, the largest of the hickories. It typically grows 75 to 100 feet tall (infrequently to 150 feet) with a large, rounded, spreading crown and trunks that mature to 2 to 4 feet in …
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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 … 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 …
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… Bright yellow 'dancing ladies' featuring brown to dark purple spots on 5 foot tall flowering spikes come into bloom from autumn extending thru the winter. The main flowering stalk can branch up to seven times with each of the branches carrying ten flowers. Formerly classified in the genus … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of 3 petals surrounded by 3 sepals, often in …
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… Saucer magnolia is the most commonly grown deciduous magnolia. Branches on this tree, which is usually … multistemmed, are wide-spreading. The saucer magnolia is enshrouded in flowers in late March to early April, when flowers open that are white to pinkish-purple and 5-10" across and fragrant. Very showy large-cupped flowers and handsome …
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… This hybrid lady slipper cultivar, which dates back to 1901, has large, mahogany brown white-striped flowers with long, dropping petals on either … in the 70-degree range, high humidity, and a pronounced cool, dry season are critical to growing and flowering this spectacular orchid successfully. 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—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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, 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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… appear a couple at a time on tall arching flowering stalks above the green foliage. Needs to be kept consistently moist throughout the year. A descendent of high elevation species, it needs to be kept cool and moist with high humidity and moisture retentive very well drained soils. The … 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
… well drained potting media. In summer weekly fertilize with a dilute solution of foliar feed to build up enough stored energy to support the production of flowers 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 -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… growing tip of the plant. Grow in very warm, humid and sunny conditions and provide support to keep the single cane upright when in flower. In nature, the lateral aerial roots produced along the stem inter-twine with surrounding vegetation to provide support. 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
… well drained potting media. Plants that are well rooted in their container should not need to be staked when in flower to keep the stems upright. 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