… Seized at O'Hare, Endangered Cacti Find New Life and a Step Toward Repatriation. At the end of a greenhouse bench sit dozens of squat, thornless, gray-green cacti called Ariocarpus fissuratus . Native only to Mexico and southwestern Texas, they’ve been carefully tended by Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturists … a third of the world’s cactus species are now endangered . Contraband orchids, succulents, and cycads also are frequently intercepted at U.S. airports. The confiscated plants are entrusted …
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… in heat; keeps the soil warmer for longer; limits weather damage; helps hold in moisture; and is easy to take on and off and to store. At the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, raised beds are built with simple …
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… Think again. Acquired by the Garden in 1993, Agave sp. FO-76 has embarked on its first and last bloom, marking the end of its life cycle. Horticulturists and scientists are reveling in its bittersweet finale; stop by the Arid Greenhouse in the … 2025 A stunning sorpresa (surprise) On November 13, greenhouse horticulturists Sarah Nolimal and Laura Nulty realized that a 1-foot stalk had emerged from FO-76’s rosette of leaves, …
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… large moth that appears just for a day or two on the side of my house at this time of year? And is it harmful? A. It is probably a Cecropia moth seeking a mate. These moths are a quite distinctive dark reddish-brown, with silver lines and crescent shapes on their 5- to 6-inch wings. After mating and laying eggs, the females deposit eggs on future food sources (apple, white oak, black cherry …
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… lasts for only a few days—unlike the bracts, which last for weeks. The stems have short thorns and dull, wavy-edged green leaves. They do not cling or twine and may require tying to a support. This plant can be kept in a container for years, rotating … winter months in a brightly lit window for continual bloom. It can reach a height of 20 feet and a width of 4 to 6 feet and is hardy in USDA Zones 9 to 11. …
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… is a hardy flowering groundcover with fleshy leaves that grows to about 12- 18 inches tall and wide. It has dark pink flowers in early spring. Although very hardy, this bergenia will suffer winter damage and all damaged foliage should be cut back in early spring. This plant makes an excellent groundcover for shady areas and can withstand periods of drought, although it prefers consistent soil moisture. Archived …
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… have found a mini-world of organisms within these vases from frogs on down the bacteria and mosses. The flowers are long and tubular favoring pollination by hummingbirds. The turquoise shiny berries are not often … when they do show up. Definitely a winter houseplant in need of constant warmth, humidity and very bright light. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… davidii 'Attraction') is a magnet for nectar-loving insects. Growing 4.5 to 5 feet in height and breadth, this cultivar has incredibly fragrant, bright reddish-purple to magenta-colored … of Georgia Research Foundation, this quick-growing Buddleja blossoms from July to frost and grows quickly in moderately moist, well-drained soil with average fertility. Deadheading will … prolong the shrub's blooming season; cut the canes to the ground in late winter (all growth and flowering occurs on new canes). Butterfly bush is often a late starter in the garden, so …
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… in the Buddleja trials of the Royal Horticultural Society in 2008. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees are all attracted to the honey-scented flowers. Deer and rabbits, however, don't care for the taste of the leaves or stems. Plant in full sun and water it well the first year to get the root system established. Thereafter, it rarely needs …
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… Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a … among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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