Lily flowers were first discovered in 1580 B.C., and since then, they have captivated people all over the world with their beauty and mystique. There are many kinds of lilies you will find, lots of which grow wild in various parts of the globe. From pure white lilies that symbolize chastity to stargazer lilies, which […]
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Paphiopedilums, otherwise known as lady slippers orchids or Venus’ Slipper orchids, are ornamental plants that you can easily recognize even from afar. Of all orchid types, they have the most prominent pouch-like lip that resembles a slipper, hence the name. Like other popular orchids, such as the moth orchids, cattleyas, and dendrobiums, these gardener-favorites come
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Did you know that plants tend to use the nutrients that are available in the soil to make their food? This doesn’t mean that all of a sudden you are going to see a nutrient appear on the soil and your plant will eat it! But your plant is so incredibly smart that she will
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Are you fascinated with orchids? If yes, then you’re probably aware of cymbidium orchids, commonly called boat orchids. Boat orchids are one of the most beautiful types of exotic flowers frequently used in flower arrangements and corsages. Although they are more demanding than the other types of orchids grown as houseplants, their attractive, long-lasting, and
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Phalaenopsis, otherwise known as moth orchids or butterfly orchids, are a popular type of orchid that many flower enthusiasts adore. Though orchids, in general, flaunt a striking appearance, the dramatic flower spikes of phals make them stand out. Each long and arching flower spike displays many blooms at a time, and their large, moth-like flowers
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Did you know that Juniper Bonsai trees come from the Cypress family of plants, and there are at least 70 tree species related to it? Junipers’ can either be a tree or a shrub, and they are also evergreen coniferous trees, which basically means they are needle-leaved (similar to pines, firs, and spruces). They could
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With delicate white blossoms that bloom during practically every season of the year, the Fukien Tea Tree is one of the best plants you can cultivate as a bonsai specimen. Even though it has fragrant white blossoms for much of the year, the tree is beautiful even when it’s not in full bloom. It has
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A tiny evergreen tree, the Chinese perfume tree, or Aglaia odorata, has the potential to grow up to 10 feet tall. However, it usually stays much smaller than this and is often grown as a bonsai tree for this very reason. Not only that, but the Chinese perfume tree is highly desired for its ability
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In Japan, there is a longstanding tradition of watching and admiring the appearance of the cherry blossom tree. Also known as Sakura, this cherry blossom tradition has been around for many centuries. As a result, bonsai cultivation of cherry blossom trees is also popular in Japan. You don’t have to live in Japan in order to appreciate
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Native to southeast Asia, the Chinese elm has a reputation as being a towering, statuesque tree. It can grow up to 80 feet tall, in fact, with a trunk diameter of more than three feet! However, despite its massive size, this plant is also one of the most commonly cultivated as a bonsai species. This
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