Pleiones are a kind of miniature orchid that may be found in China and northern India. The Chinese species are almost immune to cold, and some of them are quite simple to cultivate. In order to...
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There are moments when I get the impression that the genus Cyclamen is comparable to a vast and very talented family. Any kid that is gorgeous and bright in such a household would, regrettably,...
I have liked Pleiones for close to twenty-five years at this point; while this seems like an inconceivably long period of time, even my rudimentary mathematical abilities tell me that this must be...
Personally Recommended Books The Genus Pleione - Kew Monograph - Philip Cribb and Ian ButterfieldThe Genus Cyclamen - Kew Monograph - Christopher Grey-Wilson (1988)Cyclamen, a guide for gardeners,...
Growing alpines in troughs or planters is another common method that may be used in addition to rock gardens and alpine homes. This was something that I first became aware of when I visited the...
A little cousin of the campanula that, according to popular belief, hails not from the high mountains but rather the "warm cliffs of Greece" (Farrer). It was one of Roy Elliott's personal favorites,...
There is a possibility that the Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, commonly known as the Chilean Blue Crocus, has become extinct in its natural habitat. It is possible that grazing by domestic animals, the...
Primitive primulas that originate from the Alps in Europe have a very special place in my heart. They take me back to the latter years of my boyhood when I began to take an interest in mountains and...
The Chinese Pleione species P. formosana, P.bulbocodiides, P.limprichtii, and P.speciosa, as well as their hybrids, are the focus of these cultural comments. As a result, the procedures apply to all...
Since I was about 14 years old, I've dabbled in the hobby of cultivating alpines here and there throughout the course of the last 25 years. It seems appropriate for me to launch the index with a...
Lotus are among the most difficult water plants to cultivate, yet when given the right circumstances, they can become a nuisance. There is a lot of misinformation on this issue out there, most of it...
A rigid pond liner is important for pond design because it provides a barrier against the intrusion of water and sediment, which can lead to odors, algae growth, and decreased water quality....
Hydrocharitaceae Species Characteristics, Habitats and Classification
Hydrocharitaceae is a plant family that includes some of the most economically significant plants in the world, both positively and negatively. Many municipalities, for example, have spent millions...
Lamiaceae Family Plants Characteristics, Classifications and Functions
The Alismaceae (Al-is-MAH-kay-ee) family of plants is a varied collection of plants found in streams, ponds, and flooded places all around the globe. Many people are interested in these plants...
Tropical climates are found at the equator where the sun shines all year long. Due to this constant exposure to sunlight, plants grow rapidly in these climates and tend to be more diverse because...
Our lists indicate if the South East Asia plants are Climbers, Fragrant, Very Fragrant, suitable for the Seaside, and flowering in the Winter months of the Northern Hemisphere (NE). ABRUS...
Medicinal plants are plants that have been used traditionally or experimentally in medicine. They are used to treat a wide range of diseases and health conditions, from common colds and the flu to...
According to experts, the small aquatic plants known as Hydatellaceae are more closely linked to waterlilies (Nymphaeales) than to the flowering plant order of bromeliads and grasses where they were...
According to Jungle Labs of Cibolo, Texas, paying care to ponds in five important areas in the autumn may help maintain them healthy until April. Debris: Aside from reducing oxygen levels, debris...
Take the Nuisance Out of Ponds Simple methods for making ponds safe for children. By Scott & Ann Springer Children and water may be as hazardous as oil and water. However, with the...
We've done and heard about everything when it comes to naturalizing ponds. We're constantly searching for methods to merge our ponds into the environment, from employing native flora to locating...