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Flower Names That Combine Two Familiar Plants

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A compound flower name does not necessarily describe a hybrid. Check the botanical label before assuming a plant belongs to both groups named. Camellia Fengxian Camellia Phoenix -sounds like a tea flower, phoenix flower, and… 

Succulent Flowers: Stalks, Aftercare and Rosette Health

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Succulent flowering does not have the same outcome for every plant. Identify the species and check roots and offsets before deciding how to manage a spent stalk. Blooming 1. If the fleshy stems have grown,… 

Choosing Your First Succulents: Plants, Pots and Position

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A first succulent collection should suit the space and light available. Check plant identity, root health and drainage before choosing by color alone. Novice choice For the flower friends who have just entered the pit,… 

Viburnum and Lilac Compared: Leaves and Flower Clusters

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Viburnum and lilac can have similar shrub outlines in photographs. Compare leaves and individual flowers before using height alone to identify either plant. The height of the pods and clove flowers Both the pods and… 

Alstroemeria Flowering Season and Growing Conditions

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Alstroemeria flowering depends on the variety and local conditions. Check the plant label and developing stems when planning a seasonal display. Use the alstroemeria cultivar to plan the display Alstroemeria selections differ in size, hardiness… 

Foliage Houseplants: Comparing Leaves and Growth

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Foliage houseplants offer different shapes, textures and growth habits. Compare mature size and light needs before choosing a plant for an indoor position. ivy Greenery Spidering orchid Wedding spiderland Molten bamboo plum Mang Changchun asparagus… 

Ornamental Fruiting Plants: A Photo Comparison

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Ornamental fruiting plants differ in size and growing needs. Use the photographs to compare displays, rather than to decide whether an unfamiliar fruit is edible. Kumquat Bergamot Cinnabar root Creamplant Spine blueberry Nantian Bamboo apple… 

Gooseberry Types: Fruit, Branches and Plant Names

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Gooseberry types can differ in growth and fruit. Compare the cultivar label and local suitability before choosing a bush for a garden. Gooseberry variety: small vinegar chestnut The height of the plants of small vinegar… 

Mondo Grass Care: Planting and Root Conditions

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Mondo grass forms clumps that need suitable root conditions. Check drainage and spacing before planting divisions along an edge or in a container. Confirm the mondo grass selection Ophiopogon is not an ordinary lawn grass,… 

Fruit Trees for a Balcony: Containers and Growing Space

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A balcony fruit tree needs light, root space and a stable container. Check mature size and pollination needs before expecting fruit from a small tree. Choose the tree before choosing the pot Balcony fruit trees… 

Heart-Shaped Houseplant Leaves: Comparing Growth Habits

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Heart-shaped leaves occur on unrelated houseplants. Compare the stems and climbing habit as well as the leaf outline before choosing care advice. Heart leaf orchid Heart -shaped hanging orchids, thick leaves, large, fleshy heart shape.…