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Like all orchids, the Phalaenopsis has an impressive lifespan, during which it will experience changes that will necessitate "repotting" to improve and refresh its overall living conditions. Some of these changes include the degrading potting conditions that happen over time, as well as its need for space and proper ventilation. As a grower of these unique and beautiful plants, you will want to accommodate these changes by knowing how to repot a Phalaenopsis orchid, and when and why you should. While not a complicated process, there are some important steps you need to follow in order to create the best and most comfortable and healthy home for your orchid. **How…
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Why Choose Vanda Orchids? Exotic Beauty, Longevity, Delightful Fragrances & Ease of Care & Cultivation - Now Help Your Vanda Orchid to Bloom This post will answer many of your questions about how to get a Vanda orchid to bloom, but first some information about what makes Vandas so magnificent. Vanda orchids are known for producing some of the most gorgeous and showy flowers, distinguished by their stunning array of vibrant colors and often larger flower size, although plants can range from miniature to huge, tall flora. Uniquely captivating, Vandas are standouts in many respects and, as a member of the exotic, other-worldly family of flowers known as orchids, that…
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"The town was full of trees. And dry grass and dead flowers now that autumn was here. And full of fences to walk on and sidewalks to skate on and a large ravine to tumble in and yell across. And the town was full of... Boys. And it was the afternoon of Halloween. And all the houses shut against a cool wind. And the town full of cold sunlight. But suddenly, the day was gone. Night came out from under each tree and spread." Ray Bradbury, "The Halloween Tree" "I don't even bother with, uh, guests registering anymore. You know, one by one, you drop the formalities. I shouldn't…
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How To Grow Bougainvillea In A Pot So You Can Enjoy All Its Beauty & Privacy While Minimizing Its Size & Spread (With Pictures)
Why Grow A Bougainvillea? Beauty, Color & An Endless Jubilee Of Flowers Few things in nature can rival the stunning beauty of the bougainvillea - especially in Florida, California, and other hot, perpetually sunny places where the lush, colorful flowering vine brightens even the dullest buildings and dustiest facades. If you are looking for the epitome of tropical flowering beauty in all its glory and the most abundant, nearly year-round flowering display, then read on to learn how to grow bougainvillea in a pot. Learn all about how, when & why to prune a bougainvillea for maximum blooming potential by clicking here. Reason #2 To Grow A Bougainvillea: Few Flowering…
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Why Has My Orchid Suddenly Changed Color? The Mystery Of Color Changing Orchids
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It May Be Late Summer But Signs Show Fall Is In The Air… Plus Is My Geranium Dead Or Just In Need Of Pruning? Rescuing Summer-Weary & Wilted Geraniums From The Florida Heat
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Parsley And Its Many Health Benefits Plus The Easiest Summer Pasta With Parsley Recipe To Enjoy Your Herb Harvest
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