… from a hybrid would be an outstandingly handsome thing, and many lovely combinations do occur in Potinara crosses. The beautifully colored Cameron's Magnetism is produced from the aurea form … Potinara orchids prefer the same general conditions as Cattelya orchids, including partial sun in an eastern or western exposure, and high humidity. They are susceptible to root rot, so make … 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
… Description: This tiny, long-tailed bird is usually found in wooded areas of the Garden, where it occasionally builds its small lichen-cover nest on top of …
Type: Birding
… is sometimes found on the ground feeding on dead fish, but is usually seen flying over, mostly in pairs or small groups. …
Type: Birding
… This green, medium-sized parrot is native to South America but has a well-established colony in the Chicago area. It features blue feathers with a grayish throat and forehead. …
Type: Birding
… shade and moderate to moist soil conditions to reach a height of 35 inches. It is a specimen in a border or an understory. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a slightly narrower spread. Its three lobed leaves are bright green, turning to orange and red in the fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms in May and June that attract butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a height of about 6 feet. From March to August it produces white blooms. It is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Single-flowered stems with yellow flowers heavily splotched in dark red, this miniature-sized orchid is native to Central America. It requires a warm, moist, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
