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  • … energy necessary to support a bloom. What is Java’s background? You might remember our giddy news in mid-2017: " We’ve got twins . "   Two corpse flowers, J ava and Sumatra —both of which … we pollinated it.  The plant’s fruit ripened over the next several months. and we harvested it for distribution and seed banking. It went dormant and then produced a normal-sized leaf, which … we pollinated it.  The plant’s fruit ripened over the next several months. and we harvested it for distribution and seed banking. It went dormant and then produced a normal-sized leaf, which …
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  • … outskirts of the megacities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Brazil, ranked third in the world for most bird species, has more than 1,800 known species of birds. In his talk, Dr. Stotz will …
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  • … winter days with colorful blooms of red, pink, violet, or white. Plants will provide color for many weeks, especially if they are purchased while in bud. Cool temperatures of approximately …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for susceptibility questions on specific species. …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … perennials to encourage additional flowers. Allow certain dried flowerheads to remain standing for fall and winter interest, including astilbe, coneflower, globe thistle, and others. Remove …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Insecticide treatment is rarely warranted. Webs may be pruned out of trees and destroyed. For additional information on fall webworms, please contact Plant Information Services at (847) …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … Asia. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multiseason interest—be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark—and their range of …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The spreading cotoneaster is named for its habit. The overall appearance of the plant is rounded with arching branches. Spreading …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 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.</p> <p>Many …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … species occurring in inland regions. This plant's very strong root system makes it ideal for growing in rock gardens and as a border plant in warmer climates (USDA Zones 8a through 11), …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant