… and are produced in clusters atop stout stems that can reach 2 feet in height. This cultivar is ideal for forcing indoors in the winter, as the bulbs reliably come into flower six weeks … neck of the bulb sticking up above the soil level. Once the leaves and flowering stalks start to emerge, move the amaryllis to a bright location, and rotate the pot to discourage the flowering stalk from falling towards …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It’s time to give them a spring cleaning Most houseplants take a rest during the winter. Indoor temperatures tend to be high and the air is often dry. Plants are not entirely dormant but their growth is certainly not robust. Think of …
Type: Plant Info
… Diervilla rivularis , the Georgia bush honeysuckle, is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. It is distinguished from … produced in mid-summer and attract hummingbirds and bees. It has a rounded habit and can grow to 5’ in height. KODIAK™ Black, the darkest of the KODIAK series, has foliage that is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Delta Dawn Coral Bells is aptly named. A brilliant colorful tropical sunrise does echo in its dark red veined and … A definite tropical vibe. The color development varies with time and sun exposure. Green to start, with red veins, more red tones with more sun and towards the end of the summer, but the chartreuse edging remains consistent. White flowers scapes appear in late spring to early summer adding height and a frothy aspect, but the foliage is the outstanding feature. …
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… The root beer plant grows wild from Mexico to northern South America and is cultivated for its culinary and herbal uses. It is also known as 'hoya santa' or 'holy leaf' … anise and black pepper. The root beer plant is an upright shade-loving perennial that grows to around four to six feet in height and about four feet wide. The leaves are large and heart …
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… fruit early? We have an old apple tree on our property that produces pocked, rotten apples. Is there way we can help the tree produce edible fruit? A. Some fruit trees will naturally thin … Often, a period of stress (a long, hot summer with very little rain) will cause a tree to abort its fruit in order to conserve energy. Apple trees require deep watering during drought. Lack of pollination can …
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… each node on the cane like pseudobulb. Each flower features a cup with a prominent dark red to brown eye surrounded by yellow haloed in white. 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 -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid grows to a height of 15 inches with full sun and moist soil conditions. In January and February it has … 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 -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This series of moth orchids have been selected for very large sized lips to the flowers. This particular selection features white petals with very light lavender veining. … 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 -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bubblegum pink flowers are spotted in dark pink to maroon in concentrated areas on the petals creating almost a halo effect. 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 -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
