… The gray birch is distinguished by its large, long, pointed triangular leaves and chalky-white non-peeling bark. … borer-resistant than the European white birch or paper birch. The branches are very flexible and may bend to the ground during snowstorms with little damage. The primary ornamental feature …
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… 'Tolkien' is a hybrid of two epiphytic South American orchids, Brassia ‘Edvah Loo’ and Miltonia ‘Olmec’. In a 6-inch pot it can grow 12 inches wide and 16 inches high. This orchid needs partial shade with moist soil conditions. From July through …
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… Large dark yellow flowers with burgundy freckles and lip are produced at the tips of tall stems from mid-winter to early spring on this Vanda orchid cultivar. Each plant produces a single upright cane that is supported by lateral aerial roots from along the stem. Grow in very warm, humid and sunny conditions and stake to support the weight of the flowers. The orchid family consists …
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… Dream' produces large, star-shaped, dark plum flowers variously marked in burgundy, yellow, and white produced on tall, branched spikes from November through March. This orchid is easy to grow, but needs space, bright light, and humidity for best results. The genus name was created to identify all of the offspring of …
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… to Vanda orchids, it also requires warm to hot temperatures, high humidity, good air movement and excellent soil drainage for repeat bloom. It is large growing and may need support. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
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… lips. In the wild it prefers to grow on exposed rock outcroppings in full sun, high humidity and warm temperatures. In cultivation it is ideal for small pots and produces a relatively shallow root system. The orchid family consists of a large number of …
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… spikes originating from the growing tip of the cane (pseudobulb). This section of Dendrobium is known for having small black hairs on the undersides of leaves and the canes. Grow in bright light, high humidity, water frequently during the growth phase (summer) and reduce to merely keeping the roots moist in winter. The orchid family consists of a large …
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… stem of this dancing lady orchid.& Grow indoors in bright light, relatively high humidity and warm temperatures for the best results. Ensure the potting media is free draining and fertilize with dilute foliar feed during the summer months. The orchid family consists of a …
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… the plants perform best if provided with bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally well-drained potting media that is kept moist. In summer, applications of dilute foliar feed fertilizers will ensure the plant produces and stores enough energy to support heavy flowering in winter. The orchid family consists of a …
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… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a basal blotch of crimson. Sometimes called "dancing lady orchids," this genus adapts to home cultivation if it receives bright light, humidity, and very well-drained soils. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more …
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