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Meeting an orchid's temperature requirements is the hardest aspect for home growers to control. When learning how to take care of orchids, it's best to choose a species compatible with your location and the room you want to position it. Orchids are not all alike when it comes to preferred...
Follow these tips for buying and caring for types of orchids -- including how to water orchids and how to rebloom a sleeping orchid -- from the gardening experts at HGTV.
In their native habitats, orchids grow like weeds, but they are inclined to homesickness as houseplants. For the best results, provide the conditions they prefer. Some species have individual preferences, but all need a balance of light, air, water, food, rest, and, from time to time, a ...
Calanthe orchids thrive in partial shade and preferdappled or filtered light to direct light. Houseplants should be located in a north or east-facing window where they will not be blasted with harsh rays. They can also be placed under soft fluorescentgrow lightsto mimic natural part-shade condi...
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The base of the spadix supports thousands of smelly inflorescences hidden inside the spathe. Rows and rows of yellow male flowers grow above rows and rows of red female flowers. The spathe begins to open at night, leading researchers to believe that it relies on nocturnal flies and beetles ...
They are ridged and lumpy and you can easily see the shape of the seeds inside the pods. Pods grow between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 centimeters) long, and are sometimes straight and sometimes curly on the ends. Crack open a pod to find the seeds and a sticky, sweet pulp. You ...
Inside, they contain the male gametes, which is the portion of DNA needed for plant reproduction. There are many unique adaptations to help the pollen get where it needs to go -- namely, its own species' female gametes. We'll discuss what happens when that happy event occurs on the next...
Also known as pelargoniums, the best varieties of geranium to grow inside are those with scented leaves. Just brushing against them will release a delicious scent into your home. Favourites include the rose scented Pelargonium capitatum and lemon scented Pelargonium citronellum....