| Roses are one of the most popular and versatile flowering shrubs grown throughout South Carolina. Most roses require a lot of care to grow and bloom properly. One of the most common causes of failure... | |
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| One of the first jobs a gardener needs to do is to decide what crops to grow. This is fun, but it’s also serious business. Unfortunately, we can’t grow everything we might like in a... | |
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| You can also read the Care and Handling of cut flowers part II and part I
Mechanical Damage
Avoid bruising and breaking cut flowers which reduces their aesthetic value and, thus, their... | |
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| After we discuss in part I about the temperature, humidity and nutrition, we will discuss now about light and wather.
Light
Light is not as great of concern as other factors mentioned earlier;... | |
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| Before buying an orchid, inspect the plant carefully for any signs of pests and diseases. A healthy orchid will have medium-green leaves, new growth and white roots. Avoid plants that seem sick or... | |
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| Oncidium (on-SID-ee-um), or Dancing Lady Orchids are more difficult to grow than Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum or Cattleya orchids, but their abundant sprays of yellow flowers make them worth the... | |
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| PaphiopedilumPaphiopedilum (paf-ee-oh- PED-ih-lum), or Slipper Orchid, is also an excellent choice for the beginner. Themost unusual, yet beautiful flowers in the orchid family can be found in this... | |
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| While most cut flowers are currently imported from out-of-state producers, Oklahoma growers can substantially contribute to and profit from the production and marketing of cut flowers. Greenhouse or... | |
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| Phalaenopsis (Fal-en-OPsiss), or Moth Orchid, is the most popular and one of the easiest plants for beginners. Most of the 44 species in this genus originate from the Philippines. They range in color... | |
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