… reed stem epidendrum ( Epidendrum 'Neon Valley') is a small, bright-orange-flowered orchid of the Epidendrum genus with a yellow blush to the lip. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, epidendrum orchids can be found in seasonally dry tropical forests as well as steamy jungles or cloud forests. All reed stem …
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… Masses of bright yellow 'dancing ladies' are decorated with reddish brown on 1-foot spikes. The green foliage matures about 4 inches in height. Full sun, warm but not hot temperatures, humidity, and well-drained soil are key to a homeowner's success with this plant. The size makes this orchid ideal for windowsills. The …
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… flowers with broad maroon stripes and pink lips make for an elegant display when placed where the intricacies of the flowers can be appreciated. This orchid needs a warm, humid, bright … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic 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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… Narcissus ‘Yellow Sun’ is in Division 2. It stands 15 inches high and blooms in mid spring with yellow flowers. The petals are a bright primrose yellow while the corona is broad and golden yellow. It is hardy … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… When mature, the katsura tree can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet. Its habit varies from oval to wide-spreading, making it a fine tree for a large … are evenly scalloped; they emerge reddish-purple and become a beautiful blue-green color. In the fall, when the tree turns yellow, perhaps with a tinge of orange, an observant gardener …
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… Masses of 1-inch, fragrant white flowers are produced twice a year above the 8-inch tall pseudobulbs on this first-generation hybrid whose parents hailed from New Guinea. This orchid is not fussy as to light levels or temperatures but does require exceptionally well-drained soil media that is watered a couple of times a week. It does not require changes in day length, temperature, or moisture to induce flowering, unlike most other orchids. It's …
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… Chicago Peace™, developed in 1961 by Stanley C. Johnston and marketed by Conard-Pyle, originating as a sport of the famous Peace rose, has itself become famous for its beauty and light fragrance. This hybrid … petals that become more rich coral-pink as they unfurl. The flowers are very large, up to 6 inches across when fully open. The foliage is dark green and glossy on shrubs that, left …
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… The pineapple guava is native to the highland areas of South America as it needs the combination of cooler temperatures and … silvery undersides. The tree grows to about fifteen feet tall and wide and is widely planted in South America as a domestic garden fruit tree. The fruits are used for making drinks, jellies …
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… Narcissus ‘Spellbinder’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring with 4 inch wide flowers. The petals are broad and brilliant yellow with a small point at the tip. The cylindrical corona …
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… This mounded shrub grows to 5 feet in height with erect, thorny stems. It is successfully used as a hedge or in a shrub border. Small yellow flowers open in early spring; they are attractive but not very showy. The shrub also boasts nice yellow-red fall color that persists late into the season. This hybrid …
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