… Pinkish-lavender "moth" flowers are edged in white on this distinctive orchid. This genus of orchids is among the easiest for homeowners to … fairly forgiving of overwatering. However, best results are obtained when this plant is grown in bright light, moderate to high humidity, and well-drained soils that are allowed to dry … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… above the foliage. This is an orchid that does not require a slightly dry dormancy period - in fact it requires consistently moist soils all year long. Grow indoors in bright light, well drained moisture retentive soils with high humidity and cool temperatures. … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… growing stem that uses aerial roots to cling to surrounding vegetation and hold it upright in the hot, humid jungles of the Philippines and surrounding southeast Asia. Given the ultimate height, these orchids are a struggle for homeowners who do not have a greenhouse in which to grow them. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… it prefers warmth, high humidity, well drained potting media. Plants that are well rooted in their container should not need to be staked when in flower to keep the stems upright. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Multiple short stalks of pinkish purple flowers are produced on this terrestrial orchid in winter in the Chicago area. Native to warm environments, these cultivars, like their parents, thrive … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large pink flowers with darker pink spots and splotches are produced in masses close to the end of the cane. Stake this Vanda to keep the plants upright when in flower. For repeat flowering, you need a combination of very bright light, high humidity, high … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… it Gardenhenge. Here’s how he found it. I joined the Chicago Botanic Garden as photographer in August, and from my very first day, I was interested in finding what I like to call Gardenhenge. The idea comes from Chicagohenge, something I photographed many times while working in the city. It occurs when the sun rises and sets perfectly framed between buildings, with …
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… perennial that produces flower spikes with numerous dark purplish blue pea-like flowers in spring. Pollinators such as birds, bees and butterflies are attracted to these upright spikes that persist for about two weeks. Big Ben grows to about four feet in height and width and has grayish-green foliage. Although removing the flower spikes when they are spent will result in a neater, more rounded plant overall, the seed pods will be lost and these can be a beautiful …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… if you look into the throat of the flower, there appears to be a nun with her head bowed in prayer. This lovely terrestrial orchid is a robust plant that blooms with clusters of four to … of about 30 species of Phaius that grow from East Africa to Australia, and it has naturalized in some areas of Florida. This impressive plant likes well-drained soil in bright shade. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to Central America, this orchid grows to 1 foot in height. Its flowers are 5 inches across and bat-like, with the lip and column held apart from … red and a yellow throat. Several flower spikes with up to six blooms per spike can be produced in one season. It requires warm indoor temperatures and needs to be exposed to good light, high … actively growing. It should not be watered when dormant. Like all stanhopeas, it must be grown in a hanging basket with openings to accommodate the flower spikes that burrow through the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
