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Common names: lily, Easter lily Common names: orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis Common names: orchid, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, cattleya, phalaenopsis
Description: These easy-to-grow succulents have shiny, medium green, elliptical leaves, which reach 1 to 2 inches long, and are often edged in red. Their leaves are 1 to 2 inches long, and the plants grow 18 to 30 inches tall. They sometimes have tiny pinkish-white flowers.
Special care: Their worst two enemies are overwatering and low light. They prefer bright light, but direct sun of more than four hours can cause leave scorch. Maintain soil on the dry side. Water soil thoroughly, then allow it to become completely dry before watering again. Don't overwater; this results in injury to delicate roots. The plants tolerate lower light levels, but their growth habit has a more open, elongated appearance. With higher light levels, the plants produce a more sturdy, compact growth habit.
Description: These blooming plants' flowers last for many weeks. The plant grows 8 to 12 inches tall with masses of small four-petaled leaves that are red, orange, coral, gold, yellow and purple. They have thick, waxy leaves with a succulent appearance.
Special care: Water when soil feels dry to the touch and drain excess water from tray. Plants can withstand periods of dry soil. Maintain flower color with bright, indirect sunlight daily for at least four hours. Remove dead leaves and spent blossoms. The blooming period usually lasts four to eight weeks. Description: Has dark green, glossy foliage and slender, densely matted stems that lend elegance and durability.
Special care: Medium light is preferred. Description: Long, narrow leaves cover a single stem. At the top, they divide into three to seven stems, each with a single bud. Open flowers are six-pointed, white and trumpet-shaped. The fragrant blooms can last seven days to three weeks.
Special care: Keep plants watered regularly and keep soil well drained. Plants in bloom need a lot of water and prefer a well-lit location out of direct sunlight. Remove the yellow anthers to prevent staining of white petals. To reflower the next season, continue to water it until foliage matures, then plant outside in late spring.
According to the National Animal Poison Control Center, certain types of lilies can cause renal failure in cats that have ingested any part of the lily. The Society of American Florists recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats.
It is important to note that lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans. Description: Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species are known, and varieties vary in size and shape. Oncidium blossoms are 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellow with orange-red markings. Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting throats. Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple and bicolors. Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4 inches acress. The larger of the two, cymbidiums are white, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips, while dendrobiums are often white or lavender. Description: Throughout the world, more than 17,000 species are known, and varieties vary in size and shape. Oncidium blossoms are 1/2 to 1 inch and are usually yellow with orange-red markings. Cattleya blossoms are large, ruffled and usually 5 to 6 inches across in white or purple with contrasting throats. Phalaenopsis have moth- or butterfly-shaped flowers in colors such as white, pink, purple and bicolors. Cymbidium and dendrobium flowers have a butterfly-like shape and are 3 to 4 inches acress. The larger of the two, cymbidiums are white, yellow, green or lavender with pink or red lips, while dendrobiums are often white or lavender.
Description: These easy-to-grow succulents have shiny, medium green, elliptical leaves, which reach 1 to 2 inches long, and are often edged in red. Their leaves are 1 to 2 inches long, and the plants grow 18 to 30 inches tall. They sometimes have tiny pinkish-white flowers.
Special care: Their worst two enemies are overwatering and low light. They prefer bright light, but direct sun of more than four hours can cause leave scorch. Maintain soil on the dry side. Water soil thoroughly, then allow it to become completely dry before watering again. Don't overwater; this results in injury to delicate roots. The plants tolerate lower light levels, but their growth habit has a more open, elongated appearance. With higher light levels, the plants produce a more sturdy, compact growth habit.
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