Vigorous and healthy root growth, note that the cane producing the roots is twice as thick as the previous growth New roots are white older ones are grey green, absence of root growth is a clear signal of trouble Fungal and bacterial infections can strike with astonishing speed and virulence, this is all that remained of a specimen plant of Dendrobium formosum var. giganteum. If the gravity of the situation had been recognized on time at least some pices would have been saved for propagation This Dendrobium nobile has been growing for many years in an avocado tree under hot tropical conditions. It has never bloomed although in all aspects it is mature plant fully capable of blooming. Dendrobium nobile blooming in a shady and cool location. A Dendrobium phalaenopsis derived hybrid which lost all its roots due to inappropiate potting, all the old roots are dead but some new roots are showing their tips near the base of the canes. The buds at the base of this canes are dead so the plant is producing new growths from buds higher up in the cane. The base of these canes of Den. primulinum was damaged by sunburn and died. The canes were bent so that the keikis produced by them can attach themselves to the basket. Notice the many keikis and their abundant root growth. Den. phalaenopsis hybrid grown with its roots exposed. Note the abundant flower production and the fully leafed new cane. It is normal for older canes to lose their leaves after the first year. Under good care some keikis will bloom even when they are not affixed to anything When they are growing at their preferred temperature and lighting range, well cared pendent dendrobiums grow vigorously, without any particular trouble and bloom reasonably well. But when they are grown under conditions that are unsuitable for them several things happen that serve as a warning signs that the plant is not doing well. I will detail some that I have learned from the bitterest experience. This is a work in progress and I will try to add information as time permits. I. When your plant needs a colder rest period to bloom than you can provide. If a plant needs a colder rest period to bloom but otherwise the conditions are to its liking you will get an endless production of handsome canes, which will be plump and healthy but will never bloom or even get in bud. Because circumstances prevent them from blooming these plants channel their energy into growth and can produce quite large plants. One Den. chrysanthum I have eventually produced a ten feet long cane. This particular plant has never produced even a single bud under the local climatical conditions. Dendrobium nobile will not usually bloom in coastal Puerto Rico but will bloom nicely if moved to locations about a 1,000 feet high in the mountain areas and in certain colder inland areas. There are plants here and there that bloom under conditions that are not in their usual preferred range but usually they do so erratically or poorly. II. When the temperature is not in the preferred range for growth. The first signs of trouble in this case is usually a lack of root growth. Unfortunately some pendent dendrobiums can survive for many years growing weakly and with root systems that barely sustain whatever meagre growth they manage. It can happen that the plants perk up and do produce good growth during brief times when conditions are to their liking, but as soon as temperatures drift out of their preferred range the plants weaken again. I brought a Den. falconeri that managed to survive ten years by growing acceptably during the brief weeks that local temperatures dipped and then sulking the rest of the year. Strenuous efforts to sustain this plant only lengthened the agony. Eventually the plant dissolved into a mass of tiny canes and diminutive keikis that were too weak to survive the summers heat. Keiki production on a a same year growth is also a very bad warning sign. It usually means that the plant inability to produce roots has made it transfer its energy to keiki production. III. When it is not getting enough sunlight If your plant is not getting enough sunlight to bloom properly you will probably get a few blooms right on the tip of the cane. A plant that might produce dozens of blooms might only produce two or three. The canes themselves might get to be abnormally long and thin. The leaves will have a deep green color. IV. When roots are not entering the potting mix, or holding the mount. This probably mean the mix is unsuitable for the plant because it has some characteristic that is inhibiting or killing root growth. A friend of mine accidentally killed many of his orchids by mounting them on the wood of a plant whose wood is permeated by a substance this plant secretes to kill other plants that might compete with it for food or sunlight. V. A growth coming from a cane other than last years cane, if last year cane doesn't grow. It probably means that the base of its newer cane is dead and the plant is trying to keep alive by producing growths elsewhere. In some plants, (this is an specially insidious occurrence in pendent dendrobiums) a cane that has shed its leaves can continue attached to a dead base without any obvious signs of distress for months before decay reveals that the base is dead. VI.When a cane suddenly stops growing in the middle of producing a new leaf. Usually means that something has severed the connection between the growing tip and the base of the plant. I have seen this happens when an insect gnaws the middle of a cane and makes a cavity but leaves it mostly attached to the base on the sides of the cane. This can cause the death of the whole cane, not just the tip. On some ocassions this can signal a bacterial or fungal infection of a stealthy nature that only becomes obvious when the cane starts to decay rapidly at a time when it should have been growing. VII. Blackened and sunken areas between the base of the plant and the lower part of the cane. Can mean sunburn to this area, can result on the death of the plant but the survival of some of the canes. VIII. Profuse keiki production on plants that normally produce them sparingly. A sign of root loss, or of loss of the buds at the base of the plant. IX. A weaker cane than the previous year's cane. Plant is not getting what it needs to grow well, common in newly repoted plants that have suffered severe root loss and plant adjusting to new environments. All this information is courtesy of the need to unwind after an unexpedtedly streesful day at work.
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Sasanqua Camellias make a great hedge. They`re tougher and faster growing than their relatives, the slower growing, more formal, Camellia Japonica`s. This was always a must have, when planing the garden many years ago, and the perfect spot was right along the driveway. Even when not in flower the rest of the year, the hedge is a neat green screen that requires only occasional pruning and feeding - so relatively low maintenance. I hedge with sharp hand held hedgers, which give a neat clean cut, about three times a year, so not too much trouble. They are relatively pest free as well. It helps when the hedge is 45 metres long! Yep, bigger definetly has more impact when it comes to a flowering hedge. It`s taken about 10 years to get it to this stage - not because they grow slow, oh no, because my naughty puppy Golden Retriever- Sally, slowly dug up the first hedge one by one and chewed them to smitherines! So at great cost I planted for a second time, warning Sally it`s the pound for her if she dug this one up! Now believe it or not, the two photos above are the same hedge -no trick photography - just taken at the beginning and the end of the flowering season. You see I planted the hedge with two varieties of Sasanqua Camellias - Paradise Jessica, a pale pink and Paradise Caroline, a deep pink. The pale one starts flowering first then becomes intermittent with the darker pink which then takes over for the grand finale. They have been flowering for over two months and still have more to give. And look at the beautiful pink carpet underneath. It`s all about early pruning to get a nice compact hedge - there is nothing sadder than a straggly hedge showing it`s kneecaps. The trick is to tip prune from the day you plant. This will force the side shoots to grow, creating many more branches which means way more flowers of course. Iv`e got lots of other camellias around the yard including the later winter flowering Japonica`s, but it`s the hedge that really makes a statement - especially when there`s not a lot of colour in the garden at this time of year Hope you enjoyed my hedge as much as I do - perhaps you have one to brag about too. I love a clean crisp green and white flowering hedge too and there are so many new varieties to try - just where to put another hedge? hmmm
Orchids are one of the most fascinating plant families in the spectrum of native flora. Our wild orchids with their diverse, differentiated life forms, spectacular flowers and perfect pollination mechanisms give a lasting impression of the richness of our nature. They radiate a similar magic to their tropical relatives - you just have to look closer! Orchids in the Rhon: their way of life and their habitats, identification keys and excursion tips, all species in words and pictures.
Iochroma is a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees from the family of Brugmansia. Originating from tropical zones of South America, Ichroma make good landscape plants as well as indoor patio plants when protected from frost.
In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about Daphne shrubs and their relatives. The plant profile is on Sarcococca and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with Steve Ellington, host of the Rootbound Podcast, who shares the Last Word on Jerusalem Artichokes. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support. Show Notes: 01:24 Meet Mark Weathington, director of the JC Raulston Arboretum! 1:49 Was Weathington born with chlorophyll in his veins and a green thumb? 02:30 “[I] was a business student for 20 minutes…” 03:28 Plant blindness. Did you have it? 04:40 If it’s not something with fangs, we’re conditioned to ignore it. 06:13 Weathington planned on working for a wholesale nursery after college. 07:29 “If you want to learn plants, go work at a retail garden center.” 08:35 Weathington withdrew his name from every job application before the position at JC Raulston opened up. 09:53 “[I do this] to have an impact on the world.” 13:32 Weathington tells everyone to amend their entire yard. 14:09 “It’s a joy to garden [with my bare hands].” 14:39 All about Weathington’s home garden. 16:08 Hardy Gesneriads! 17:40 What is the Daphne family? 18:25 If you have Edgeworthia in your garden, you know what you’re doing. 20:37 Ideal growing conditions for Daphne! 21:47 “The smaller the plant you plant, the easier it is to establish.” 23:11 People are good gardeners because they’ve killed enough plants to have good compost. 26:45 When should I establish Daphne? 30:42 Weathington doesn’t fertilize his plants – people mostly over fertilize. 32:29 The dreaded four letter word: deer. (This time it isn’t bad!) 33:01 Pruning Daphne – when to do it. 34:45 Propagating Daphne, is it easy? 35:48 Guess what Weathington’s favorite varieties are! 36:48 Daphne pseudomezereum – good luck finding it. 40:08 Which Daphne is the most widely grown? And is it hardier and more aromatic? 42:07 When growing Daphne in a container, it needs to be repotted every few years. 43:03 “It’s perfectly hardy in zone 6 until zone 6 has a zone 6 winter.” 45:34 Edgeworthia papyrifera vs. Edgeworthia chrysantha 48:08 “I wouldn’t garden without Winter Daphne.” 50:30 Sarcococca: this week’s Plant Profile. 52:11 Garden updates: mid-season Daffodils are blooming and colorful Dutch Hyacinths. 52:30 Upcoming events: Rooting DC; Tacoma Hort Club; Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom. 54:32 “The Urban Garden” by Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight 55:31 “Groundcover Revolution” by Kathy Jentz 56:53 The Last Word on Jerusalem artichokes by Steve Ellington, host of the Rootbound Podcast If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 6: Spring-Flowering Trees and Shrubs https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-6-spring.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 75: Versatile Viburnums https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/09/gardendc-podcast-episode-75-versatile.html This episode is archived at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/episodes/Daphne--Edgeworthia--and-Relatives-e1vqn4r The GardenDC podcast is also available on - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gardendc/id1502631179 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AsWArNpQo8OlzHoMDMSI8 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/gardendc-G2ql5V iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-gardendc-73615877/ aCast: https://play.acast.com/s/gardendc Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/776561ca-75d6-4c63-833b-7dafedf57a72/GardenDC Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/GardenDC-Podcast/B08JJNZBMX Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/gardendc Bullhorn https://www.bullhorn.fm/gardendc Chartable: https://link.chtbl.com/GardenDC Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/GardenDC-id2691161?country=us Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/5587897 Ivy: https://ivy.fm/podcast/gardendc-940013 Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/VIfcBjWRnw6 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/gardendc/ PocketCasts: https://pca.st/9phvd8bk Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/2629285 Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/GardenDC Podlink: https://pod.link/GardenDC Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/gardendc-1137444 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1502631179/gardendc Reason: https://reason.fm/podcast/gardendc Samsung: search for GardenDC on the Sampsung app Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/gardendc TuneIn: http://tun.in/pj7Sb Vurbl: https://vurbl.com/station/gardendc/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/washingtongardenermagazine Google Podcasts at this link (note that currently, this link will only work on Android devices.) 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The Herbcrafter's Tarot celebrates the handicrafts, tools, and time honored folk skills related to herbs, trees, flowers and other plants that share their gifts with us. This deck and book set explores the relationship between herbs and how people use them for medicine, creativity, ritual, and spiritual guidance. It also considers herbs as archetypes and explores our partnership with the botanical realm. Herbcrafter's Tarot is an engaging introduction to herbalism and plant spirit magic, and can be used as a profound divinatory tool. The set includes a 78-card deck and a 124-page book full of herbal inspiration and ideas for crafting with the cards. 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" box by Colbert & Guthrie.
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Food Plants of the World is a comprehensive overview of the commercially important plants that provide us with food, beverages, spices and flavours. It includes descriptions of around 380 food and flavour plants and their close relatives. For each plant, the following information is given: plant description, origin & history, cultivation & harvesting, culinary uses & properties, and nutritional value. This revised edition is thoroughly updated throughout, and includes around 30 additional species, as well as an introduction to functional foods. This is an indispensable reference guide for anyone interested in the botanical origin of food ingredients and flavours.
These elusive aquatic mammals are said to have inspired mermaids – but with dugong habitats shrinking globally, they are benefiting from a conservation program in Abu Dhabi that’s restoring coastal ecosystems.
They look like onions, they smell like onions, and they taste a lot like onions, but shallots are not onions. Although they are often called multiplier onions, shallots are actually a relative of...
A perennial plant, Rhodiola is native to the Arctic and dry high-altitude regions of Asia, Europe and other areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Common names for Rhodiola include Golden Root, Arctic root and Roseroot. The latter of the names describing the rose like scent of its yellow flowers and rhizomes. Rhodiola is in
A 10-year effort to collect wild relatives of major crops before they go extinct could help us grow enough food even as the world warms
Oak decline is still a characterised by symptoms of canopy transparency, bark cracks and reduced root biomass. Decline causes losses of fine root length,
Biology CK-12 Flexbook Link Description: Elevate your biology lessons with these detailed guided notes focusing on CK-12 Biology Unit 3, Section 4, specifically delving into the fascinating world of Gregor Mendel's Laws. Whether you're teaching synchronously or asynchronously, these fillable notes offer an engaging and organized tool for student learning. Key Features: Content Coverage: Comprehensive coverage of CK-12 Biology Unit 3, Section 1, exploring essential concepts related to pea plants and Mendelian genetics. Fillable Format: Students can actively participate in their learning journey by filling in the notes as they read or engage with the content. This interactive feature promotes understanding and retention. Adaptable for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning: Designed to seamlessly integrate into various teaching styles, these notes can be used in live lectures or assigned for independent study. The fillable format accommodates both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. Visual Support: Integration of visually appealing diagrams and illustrations to enhance comprehension. Visual aids such as diagrams of pea plant traits, Punnett squares, and genetic crosses provide a clear visual representation of the concepts. Flexible Application: Suitable for in-class instruction, homework assignments, or exam preparation. The fillable format allows for easy customization based on your teaching objectives. Editable Format: Provided in an editable format, allowing educators to tailor the content to suit their teaching style and curriculum requirements. Empower your students to master the concepts in CK-12 Biology Unit 3, Section 4, through these engaging fillable guided notes. Perfect for synchronous and asynchronous learning, this resource will be a valuable addition to your curriculum.
A beautiful, richly illustrated book on Europe's wild orchids - perhaps the most enigmatic and popular group in the botanical world. The orchid family (Orchidaceae), numbering some 25,000 species, is one of the world's two largest families of flowering plants. Whilst the vast majority of orchids are found in the wet tropics, Europe accommodates c.130 native orchid species which are equally arranged in dense inflorescences of great beauty. Furthermore, the adaptations encountered in some of the European species are just as fascinating as those of their tropical relatives. This book provides an introduction to the native orchids of Europe. It features four sections: 'Structure and systematics', 'Orchids and the environment', 'Orchid portraits' and 'How to learn more'. This part constitutes the bulk of the book, presenting individual genera in a sequence which reflects their most likely evolutionary relationships. Each genus is introduced by one page of text and illustrated by one or more colour plates on the following pages. The text gives information on how to recognise the genus, where it is distributed, and the estimated number of species it contains - alongside information on the range of environmental requirements and flowering times in the European species. Depending on the genus, additional information may be found on topics such as pollination biology, associated fungi, evolutionary relationships or systematic problems. Beautiful watercolour artwork accompanies the text, making this an indispensable gift for anyone interested in the natural world. Not only is it a useful field guide, it is also a beautiful art book. (Over 200 full-colour illustrations)
Enter the wonderful and wild world of plants in this informative and beautifully designed handbook about plants. Learn all about 15 plants and fungi that have amazing life-changing powers in Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them. Throughout these information-packed pages, you will meet plant's surprising relatives (the tomato is cousin to a deadly nightshade!) and unearth their unique stories (lettuce was the first plant to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each plant, whether you have a backyard garden or a sunny windowsill. Written by horticulturalist Riz Reyes with gorgeous full-color illustrations from Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to gardening and growing plants for families everywhere.
If you are looking for a way to introduce your students to a real world examples of purchasing meat, look no further! This cost of meat worksheet, requires students to find the cost per pound and cost per serving for the list of retails cuts provided. After determining the costs of the different cuts of meats, students will answer questions relating to their findings. Included: How Much is the Meat in Your Meal Student Worksheet How Much is the Meat in Your Meal Answer Key How to Solve- Math Explanation
This is a beautiful British arts and crafts botanical drawing c.1904, of Clematis, which have been popular with gardeners since Victorian times, and there are over 380 species. Most are Chinese or Japanese in origin, though there is one variety, Clematis vitalba that is native to Britain. Their showy blooms come in a variety of colours, and their flowers symbolize the beauty of ingenuity or the trait of artifice. This is most likely related to its wonderful and clever ability to climb around places such as walls as well as trellises. It would be the perfect card to give to a lover of nature and botany, or just as a declaration of love for that special someone. We lovingly produce unique greeting cards of antique images for many types of occasions. Our cards are printed on heavy gsm matte card stock to create an antique finish. Each card is blank, to allow you to create your own personal message. We include an envelope, and seal both in a cellophane sleeve. Your order will be sent in a heavy cardboard mailer so that it arrives to you in pristine condition. The watermark you see on our thumbnail image will not be on the cards you order. We offer a discount on combined P&P which is applied by using the “Add To Basket” option when choosing the cards you wish to purchase. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our cards. Please save us a favourite Seller - Thanks so much for looking!Our cards measure 13 cm X 18 cm ( 5 inches X 7 inches ) Most of our images are quite old, and as a result, some will reflect an antiquated technology from when they were initially created.
Galangal is a knobbly rhizome that looks a little like ginger and although they are related their flavours are vastly different. Galangal is used almost exclusively in recipes from SE Asia where it…
This book integrates the experimental procedures and theoretical principles for undergraduate, postgraduate, academicians and researchers in the area of agriculture and life sciences. The experiments have been updated and extended to reflect developments in the respective fields. In-text worked examples are again used to enhance student's understanding of each topic. The book is designed to provide students with the experience of how scientists use their knowledge to understand real-world science related issues that confront them in their professional lives. Experimental procedures and troubleshooting of data are emphasised throughout the book. The book integrates theory and practices to ensure students understand why and how each technique is used.
We can go back centuries and see how the ancient Chinese perfected the art of using herbs as medicine. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn about 60 specific herbs and their amazing benefits on your health, mood and overall wellness. See the list at naturehacks.com here… 60 Herbs And Their Amazing Uses
This is a "starter" list of native plants for Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. It is intended for residential or commercial landscapers who want to
The black and white shots, taken shortly after the 1986 Ukraine tragedy, revealed the truth behind the tragedy that Soviet authorities were trying to hush up.
Physiological Color Change by ~elizabethnixon Ever wonder how an Anole changes color? Here’s how! Done in adobe photoshop. ~40+ hours ANOLES [polychrotidae] Due to their ability to change color,...
Sow the seeds love for gardening with your children. Explore ten tips to make gardening a fun and educational experience for the whole family.
