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July 6, 20250

Chinese Yellow is Showy and Striking

Musella lasiocarpa or Chinese Yellow. At one time this rare banana was thought to be extinct in the wild in its native home in Yunnan, China. In

July 5, 20250

The Ensete maurelii is also called Red Abyssinian Banana and is a huge ornamental plant with leaves up to 10 feet long. The maurelii is a colorfu

July 2, 20250

Phalaenopsis earned the nickname of moth orchids because the flowers of some species resemble flying moths. Moth orchids are the most common orch

July 1, 20250

There are many different types of trellises on the market today: wood, metal, plastic, fan-shaped, obelisk, etc. A trip to any garden supply stor

June 30, 20250

The first thing a prospective owner needs to identify is what type of greenhouse structure they want. A greenhouse is for plants that need a differen

June 28, 20250

As the summer wind and noon sun treats orchids in nature different during the summer months, you must also treat indoor and garden orchids differ

June 24, 20250

Phaius tankervilliae is a terrestrial orchid called Nun's Orchid. It is a vigorous plant with thin, pleated leaves that produces erect flower spi

June 23, 20250

Bt, or Bacillus thuringiensis, is a useful addition in the arsenal against plant-eating insects. Bt is a naturally occurring bacteria that is com

June 22, 20250

The ultimate energy driving the performance of any indoor garden is the artificial light source. Artificial light sources have allowed horticulturali

June 17, 20250

Geraniums are among the most popular outdoor plants, but they also make great indoor flowering plants. The plants we refer to as geraniums are re