… Deep red petals are blushed with orange on this cattleya hybrid that features 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Cattleya orchids are challenging for many Chicago area gardeners because they require high quality grow lights and the ability to maintain high 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… Each flower features a large, dark purple blotch with a white border and purple edge to the lip. White petals quickly transition to purple towards the tips. 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 …
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… two different sections of the genus Dendrobium . Lightly fragrant. Each spike can rebloom up to 3 times and the plant can produce new bloom spikes up to twice a year. 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 …
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… flowering stems delicately perfume the atmosphere with their sweet fragrance. Bright to moderate light, periodically moistened roots and relatively high humidity are all key requirements to growing this orchid indoors in Chicago area homes. 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 …
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… well drained soil media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed to provide enough energy to support the winter flowering cycle. 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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… and well drained soil media. In summer move outdoors and begin weekly dilute foliar feeding to build up energy to support the winter flowering cycle. 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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… drained potting media. In summer move outdoors and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed to create enough energy to support the winter flowering cycle. 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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… Large masses of dark, pinky-purple flowers with heavy darker veining to the petals are produced toward the top of the single growing stem. Grow in bright light, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained soil, and stake the orchid to provide support for the heavy mass 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—often …
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… The black maple is native to the upper midwest, northeast United States and to southern Canada. It can reach a height of 75 feet and a width of 60 feet. It requires moist …
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… onion, Allium cepa, , multiply in the ground. The swelling in the lower part of its leaves is identical to A. cepa . Endemic populations in Kopet in the Dagh Mountains of Turkmenistan have been almost entirely destroyed by overcollecting for food, and it is now very difficult to find in natural habitats. Although the raw bulb tastes like turpentine, it makes delicious …
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