… 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, …
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… the dark purple lip on this Cattleya orchid with the famous scent. Cattleyas are challenging for homeowners, unless they can be placed under high-quality grow lamps in the winter months. Bright light, high humidity, and well-drained potting media are all key to success. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … 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 semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… Three to five medium sized pinkish-red flowers with a yellow blotch on the lip (labellum) 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 high relative humidity. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each …
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… Three to five pure yellow cattleya 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 winter. The orchid family …
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… 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 …
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… This orchid needs full sun and moist soil conditions. If taken outdoors for the summer, it may need shade from direct sunlight. From midwinter to early spring it produces purple blooms. It is not frost hardy (hardy to 50 degrees F). The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
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… 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 temperature and humidity throughout the year. The orchid family consists of a large …
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… Small bronzy 'dancing ladies' flowers shade to yellow in their multitudes on this cultivar that is easy to cultivate. Bright light, high humidity, well drained 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 …
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… This phlox has an arching habit, and grows to be about 12-18" tall. Since it spreads by rhizomes, it will, in time, form a nice clump. Clusters of lavender-to-blue, five-petaled flowers bloom in mid-May. The leaves are opposite, ovate and about two … light. This is our native midwestern phlox. Blue or woodland phlox is a good edging plant for shade or naturalistic gardens. …
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… Missouri ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist and light. It bears bright purple one-inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In … or about six feet and width of about five feet in sunny conditions and received a good rating for growing locally. …
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