… are produced up and down the canes (pseudobulbs) of this orchid. This is a challenging plant for most homeowners to successfully maintain without the benefit of a greenhouse to control … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… appear in winter on this cattleya orchid hybrid. Cattleyas and their relatives are challenging for homeowners unless they have high quality grow lamps available and the ability to maintain … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orchid flowers on each flowering stem appear in winter. Cattleya orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners to grow, requiring high quality grow lamps and high humidity in … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… soil and dilute fertilization weekly after flowering will provide continuing winter bloom for years. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… much garlic mustard in our natural areas in recent years, and its reemergence is a reminder for all of us that controlling and managing invasive species is an ongoing challenge. Our natural … spread and crowd out native species. We need those native plants to maintain healthy habitats for birds, wildlife, and other plants. Prescribed burning is essential for control of invasive … research and learning about the Chicago region’s remarkable natural heritage. They are also a place of inspiration and a proven way to de-stress in an increasingly hectic world. …
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… sense if you have some background on the life of these two groups of prairie plants. Look for the white-and-cream wild indigos in a prairie near you—they are blooming now. Of course you … of empty seeds. Despite their destructive nature, this plant-weevil relationship has been in place for a very long time, without the demise of either Baptisia or Silphium . Our species has had a …
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… with an impressive array of “superhuman” abilities. Butterflies have unique features they use for socializing, mating, warding off predators, and more! Scarlet Mormon (Papilio rumanzovia) … that humans and most other animals cannot sense. Butterflies have complex mechanisms for both receiving and sending UV light, and they use these amazing gifts in a variety of … her wings, the female effectively covers up the UV light that attracted the male in the first place, causing him to lose interest and leave. I guess things haven’t changed much in the last …
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