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Epidendrum is a large genus of terrestrial or epiphytic orchids that are easily grown, and produce compact clusters of small, sweetly scented flowers that last up to several months on the plant. Epidendrum is a genus of more than 1,000 species. Some have pseudobulbs or thickened stems, others having canelike stems. Epidendrums with reed-like stems tend to grow too tall for…
Billbergia is a genus of bromeliads known for their tall, tubular rosettes and striking flower displays. Native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, Billbergias are often grown for their dramatic flowers and beautiful foliage. These hardy plants are versatile, thriving both indoors as houseplants and outdoors in gardens, particularly in tropical or subtropical climates….
Coelogyne is a genus of tree-dwelling (epiphytic) orchids that bear cascades of fragrant white or yellow flowers in pendent racemes. Coelogyne are cool- to intermediate -growing orchids. They can withstand outdoor temperatures to 59°F (15°C). In cooler regions, they should be grown indoors or in a greenhouse. They are best grown in epiphytic orchid potting mix…
Dendrobium is a genus of epiphytic and terrestrial orchids that produce single to many-flowered racemes or dense clusters of showy flowers mainly in spring. Individual flowers are 1 to 3 inches across and often twisted or curled. Dendrobium is a genus of about 900 species. Some are deciduous plants that flower on leafless growths made…
Ananas–commonly called pineapple–is an evergreen, perennial bromeliad grown for its fruit in tropical and subtropical regions and for its foliage in cooler climates. Ananas produces rigid, strap-shaped leaves that form rosettes out of which rise large, dense oblong heads of tiny tubular flowers. The flowers are replaced by fleshy, succulent pineapples. Ananas flower spike bearing…
Cymbidium are terrestrial orchids with long-lasting blooms. They are easy to grow and grow freely outdoors in frost-free regions. In cold-winter regions, Cymbidiums can be grown indoors or in a greenhouse and set outdoors in summer. Cymbidiums are cool-growing orchids. There are hundreds of winter or spring-blooming Cymbidium hybrids. Large Cymbidium species and hybrids have flowers…
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