… Cameron's Magnetism is produced from the aurea form of Guarianthe aurantiaca ; it blooms with lovely yellow-orange flowers. Potinara orchids prefer the same general conditions as … completely dry between waterings. 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 … the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hippeastrum 'Red Pearl' is an intense, deep velvety red cultivar of Amaryllis with a darker throat. A "new" variety, individual 'Red Pearl' bulbs are selling for a little more … after they are watered and begin growth. If the bulbs are purchased bare root, plant them with the neck exposed just above soil level in a container at least 1" wider than that of the … bright location until the danger of the last frost is past. Place pot outdoors and fertilize with a dilute solution of a well balanced fertilizer throughout the summer. As the days begin to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… fun season again at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and so we encourage you to set the tone with plants we’re certain would be found in the home of any respectable witch or goblin, and are … the edges of its leaves. Warning: do not let hundreds of tiny babies invade your home! Plants with a taste for flesh? Yes! Carnivorous plants need nutrients from insects and other small …
Type: Blog
… and accommodate growing roots. Moisten the soil, place two seeds in the pot, and cover lightly with more soil mix. Cover the pots with clear plastic to keep the soil evenly moist and place the plants in a warm location until …
Type: Plant Info
… scientist at the Negaunee Institute , explains in this video, agaves have provided humans with food, fiber, and drinks for millennia. But the recent popularity of these drinks has fueled … species of agave, destroying the habitats of wild agaves and reducing biodiversity. Combined with the impacts of human-caused climate change, monoculture threatens the future of both wild …
Type: Blog
… Tsunami. Nuclear emergency. Dealt disaster in March, 2011, the people of Japan reacted with extraordinary dignity and resilience. One year later, we mark those events with a special program about resilience—and how the traditions, teachings, and cultural arts of …
Type: Event for Calendar
… completely. If rabbits, rodents, or deer have been a problem in past winters, take precautions with valuable woody plants now. To keep deer from rubbing antlers on tree trunks, spread garden … wind. Research indicates, however, that the waxy coating these products create can interfere with normal transpiration in the plants' foliage. …
Type: Plant Info
… breakthrough in the breeding program from Walters Gardens. The blooms are a warm amber color with a touch of yellow at the base of each flower. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly … from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials with very good drought tolerance once established. Baptisia are native to North America; there …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Grape Taffy false indigo is a compact cultivar featuring spikes of deep reddish purple flowers with a hint of yellow at the base of each bloom. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known … from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials with very good drought tolerance once established. Baptisia are native to North America; there …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sparkling Sapphires baptisia features rich deep violet blue flowers on a compact plant with a mounded habit. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo … from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, sun-loving, long-lived perennials with very good drought tolerance once established. Baptisia are native to North America; there …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
