… Madame Dahlia, like her name, is a very stately dame; Her family is so polite, it is a joy to meet them, quite. —Elizabeth … toward boredom. Lilies are known for such heroic abilities, as are repeat-blooming roses and late-season clematis. But for sheer drama, nothing steals the show like a dahlia. In its home … varieties. Their perfect petal arrangement dazzles. The American Dahlia Society recognizes 14 official classes with names describing the flower form—including cactus, collarette, orchid, …
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… yellow blotch on the lip (labellum) appear in winter on this cattleya orchid hybrid. Cattleyas and their relatives are challenging for homeowners unless they have high quality grow lamps available and the ability to maintain high relative humidity. 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… A hybrid between the Brassavola nodosa and Cattleya bowringiana orchids, 'Mayumi' produces vibrant lavender pink flower clusters with darker markings on the lip in winter. The flowers are fragrant at night and tend to fade to a lighter color after several days. 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 flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals, often …
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… Red and white 'dancing lady' flowers on multi-branched flowering stems delicately perfume the … atmosphere with their sweet fragrance. Bright to moderate light, periodically moistened roots and relatively high humidity are all key requirements to growing this orchid indoors in Chicago … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
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… on this dancing lady orchid. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and well drained soil media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed to provide enough energy to support the winter … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… yellow patch. Grow this orchid indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and very well-drained soil media. In summer, move the plant outdoors and begin weekly dilute foliar feedings to build up energy to support the winter flowering cycle. … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
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… on sturdy spikes in winter. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and well drained soil media. In summer move outdoors and begin weekly dilute foliar feeding to build up energy to support the winter flowering cycle. … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… of this dancing lady orchid. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and well drained potting media. In summer move outdoors and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed to create enough energy to support the winter … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… This creamy white flower features a delicate, pale yellow and green blotch on the flag; a pale yellow rim to the pouch and small hairs near the tips of the petals. The green leaves do not contain any spots or other … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… are produced toward the top of the single growing stem. Grow in bright light, high humidity, and exceptionally well-drained soil, and stake the orchid to provide support for the heavy mass of flowers in winter. The orchid … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
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