Cymbidium Orchid Tips
Although there are still a few weeks of winter to go, many plants for sale at nurseries are in full bloom. Cymbidium orchids in particular are looking spectacular. If the ones at your place aren't looking so good, just follow Don's tips and ... [... more]
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Stanhopea Orchid
There are around 30 species in the genus Stanhopea, and they are spectacular epiphytic orchids native to South America. Their most unusual feature is that the flowers actually grow downward, and they are also highly prized for their very strong, ... [... more]
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Orchid Care
Orchids, especially cymbidiums, look stunning when they are in full flower but they are often neglected after their flowering has finished. Just a small amount of TLC will go a long way towards keeping them happy. Before you stick your orchid ... [... more]
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Garden Express - Orchids
These hardy, easy to grow orchids can be grown almost anywhere in the country. Orchids are often misunderstood as fussy and hard to grow, but once the basics are understood, they are some of the easiest of all plants to bloom. Garden Express is ... [... more]
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Easy Grow Orchids
Many people find orchids difficult to grow but in fact nothing could be further from the truth. Cymbidiums are one of the easiest species to grow often sending up flowers if they have been neglected. Ezi-Gro Orchids have been growing orchids for ... [... more]
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Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchids are grown for their spectacular and colourful flowers. Due to the success of modern breeding programs they now come in a fantastic range of colours, from white and pink through to oranges, apricots, browns, reds, burgundy, ... [... more]
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Digging Deeper - Orchids that are tough-as-Cymbs
Orchids look so darn exotic and breathtakingly beautiful, that they are construed as being difficult to grow. While there are some pretty basic considerations to be made with regard to the media in which they grow best and they need some ... [... more]
Green Fingers AU |
Garden Express Orchid Offer
Have you fallen in love with beauty of orchids, well Australian rock orchids dendrobiums are the hardiest in the world and they will grow in almost any climate. All you have to do is keep them shaded, well watered and well ventilated and they ... [... more]
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Epiphytic Plants
One of the hottest trends in tropical gardening at the moment is using epiphytic plants, things like bromeliads, ferns such as Staghorns, Elkhorns and Birds Nests. Then there are also beautiful epiphytic orchids like dendrobiums and cat ears. ... [... more]
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Other popular orchids:
Cymbidium orchids are grown for their flamboyant and colourful flowers. The climate in most capital cities is suited to growing cymbidium orchids in a sheltered, shady area. This sets them apart from many of the more tender, tropical orchids such ... [... more]
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Home Orchard
A fantastic example of self sufficiency is a home garden in Western Australia where a home orchid has been created on the property. This fantastic garden features an array of tropical fruit, edible plants, a bee hive and an aquaponic system which ... [... more]
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Dividing Plants
During autumn and winter many plants, especially perennials, can be divided. They include agapanthus, orchids, bergenias and Japanese windflowers. Use the new plants around the garden, give them to friends, or pot them up and take them along to ... [... more]
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