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2017年08月07日
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The genus Gladiolus comprises 260 species, 250 of which are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. About 10 species are native to Eurasia. The impressive flower spikes of Gladioli come in a wide array of beautiful colors. Some Interesting Facts About Gladiolus Flowers An ancient name for the gladiolus was xiphium, from the Greek word xiphos, also meaning sword. The Gladiolus flower is the birth flower for August. Gladiolus represented the Roman Gladiators, before the African Gladioli became popular in the West. African Gladioli were imported in large quantities to Europe from South Africa during the 18th century. Most of the more than 10,000 named Gladioli cultivars probably were derived from just seven species native to South Africa and first brought to European gardens in the late 17th century. The Mediterranean and British Gladiolus flowers were used to treat physical ailments. Some parts of the Gladiolus plant are poisonous if ingested and handling some species may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. The English used the gladiolus flower's stem base (corms) as a poultice and for drawing out thorns and splinters; powdered corms mixed with goat's milk were commonly used to soothe the symptoms of colic. Scab, Fusarium Rot and Yellows, Penicillium Storage Rot, Leaf Spots and Blights, Stromatinia Corm Dry Rot, Virus and Phytoplasma Disease are the Common Gladioli diseases.
About Gladiolus Flowers and Plants Gladiolus bulbs are not true bulbs. Gladiolus bulbs, in botanical terminology, are referred to as corms. A corm is a shortened and thickened section of the stem that appears at the base of the plant. On the corm are buds for each layer of leaves. Except for production of new varieties, Gladioli are not cultivated from seed. Gladiolus plants are attractive, perennial herbs and semi hardy in temperate climates. They grow from rounded, symmetrical corms that are enveloped in several layers of brownish, fibrous tunics. The fragrant Gladiolus flower spikes are large and one-sided, with secund, bisexual flowers. Each Gladiolus flower is subtended by 2 leathery, green bracts. The sepals and the petals are almost identical in appearance, and are termed tepals. They are united at their base into a tube-shaped structure. The dorsal tepal is the largest, arching over the three stamens. The outer three tepals of the Gladiolus are narrower. The Gladiolus perianth is funnel-shaped, with the stamens attached to its base. The Gladiolus style has three filiform, spoon-shaped branches, each expanding towards the apex. The gladioli thrip, a very tiny, black, winged insect, is a real threat to Gladioli flowers and plants. It sucks the juice from the plant, leaving a silvery appearance, eventually causing the plant to turn brown. Gladioli thrips also cause deformed flowers and prevent flower spikes from opening.
Growing/Planting Gladiolus Gladiolus can be propagated by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets). Plant Gladiolus as early in the spring as the soil is fit to work. Gladiolus corms can readily be purchased at your local garden center or nursery, though they can easily be grown from seeds. Sow the seeds in early spring, in a well-drained flat 8 to 10 inches deep, that is filled with two thirds loam and one third leaf mold or peat moss, with a good amount of sand added. Plant the seeds an inch apart and cover with about 1/4-inch of soil. If the soil is kept fairly moist, the seeds should sprout in a few weeks. Set the container of seedlings outside in a fairly sunny location during the summer months and don't disturb until the leaves have died down in fall. At this time, take out the small corms, store for the winter, and plant in a border about 3 inches apart in March. The blooming season can be stretched by making succession plantings, by planting bulbs of several sizes, and by using varieties which take different lengths of time to mature. Gladioli Plant Care Apply a 2 to 4-inch layer of mulch around the gladiolus to retain moisture and control weeds. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Remove individual flowers as they fade, and cut back flower stalks once all flowers have gone by. Leave foliage intact to mature and rejuvenate the corm for next year. Mulch beds with a layer of hay or straw for winter protection. Remove excess soil, cut the stalks to within an inch of the corms and let them cure for 1 to 2 weeks in a warm, airy location. Then remove and discard the oldest bottom corms and store the large, new corms in plastic mesh bags in a well-ventilated, 35 to 45 degree F room. Replant in spring. Gladiolus Bulb Care Gladiole suffer when forced to compete with weeds. Remove the weeds. The new corm and the new roots are formed on top of the old one during the growing season. Deep cultivation when near the roots breaks off the new roots and slows up growth. Thrips cause deformed flowers and prevent flower spikes from opening at all. Thrips on bulbs should be killed before planting. In the garden, start dusting or spraying with Fungicide when leaves are six inches tall. Water is essential for growing Gladiolus successfully. Rain seldom supplies enough moisture, but start watering when there are five leaves on the plants.
Storing the Bulbs Leave 1 inch of the stem and cut. Store Gladiolus at about 70 degrees for a month to dry the corms. Divide the bulbs, clean the debris. Let them be at 70 degrees for a week. Then store at 50 degrees.(Do not wash the bulbs with water) Store them in a box or tub lined with peat
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Gerbera is a genus of the family of sunflowers, Daisies and Asters - Asteraceae, with a wide distribution from Africa to Madagascar, tropical Asia and South America. Through hybridization, Gerberas are available in a massive array of colors.
Some Interesting Facts About Gerberas Having a long vase life, Gerbera flowers are widely used in the Cut Flower Industry. Gerberas are great flowers for adding color to any room or garden. Gerberas are also referred to as Gerbera Daisies, daisy being a general name for all species in the family Asteraceae, to which Gerberas belong. Gerbera flowers often measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) across. Gerberas come in a wide range of colors - from light to dark yellow, orange, pink, brilliant scarlet, deep red, and many more. Gerberas can be used in landscapes as bedding plants for borders and flower beds or as Cut Flowers for table arrangements. Gerberas are native to Transvaal, South Africa. Hybrid Gerbera varieties cloned through tissue culture are uniform, and have long-lasting flowers with thick peduncles that are not light sensitive; hence, flowers remain open in the dark, lending themselves to indoor use in flower arrangements.
About Gerbera Flower Gerberas are perennial flowering plants featuring a large capitulum with striking, 2-lipped ray florets. The capitulum on the Gerberas has the appearance of a single flower, but is actually a cluster of hundreds of individual flowers. The morphology of the flowers varies depending on their position in the capitulum of the Gerberas. Various Forms of Gerbera Flowers Gerberas come in various forms. Broadly, they can be put into four groups- Single Flowers - These Gerberas have a row of non-overlapping petals (ray florets) with a green center (disc florets). These are the most common gerberas available in the market. Double or duplex - These Gerberas have a double row of overlapping petals with a green, black, or dark red eye. Crested doubles - These doubles contain two rows of overlapping petals with one or more inner rows of shorter petals with a green, black, or dark red eye. Full crested doubles - These have solid overlapping rows of petals with an inner row diminishing in size, covering the eye entirely.
Growing Gerberas The most inexpensive way to produce gerberas is from seed obtained from reputable seed suppliers. Seeds should be germinated in an artificial growing medium. Germinating seeds in field sand or field sand mixed with materials such as perlite and/or peat moss is not recommended because field sand is usually not sterile. Artificial growing media that are sterile, lightweight, and have good water retention capacity and drainage can be purchased in garden supply stores. These materials often have fertilizers incorporated. The medium can be placed in flats or pots that have drainage holes. Make shallow rows in the medium approximately twice the depth of the diameter of the seed, sow seeds in the rows, cover lightly with extra medium and water carefully. After seeds are planted and watered, cover the container with a sheet of glass or clear plastic and place the germination container approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) below a fluorescent light. Check the medium daily for moisture and for signs of seed germination. The medium should never be allowed to dry, especially when gerbera seeds are starting to germinate. When watering is necessary, apply a sufficient amount to allow excess water to drain out of the container. Any water that collects in the saucer beneath the germination container should be discarded. Tall and spindly seedlings can be avoided by transplanting seedlings to small pots as soon as the first true leaves appear. Seedlings can be grown in small pots until they are large enough to transplant into flower beds.
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Freesia is a genus of about 14 species. Freesia bulbs are usually grown for use asCut Flowers. All the 14 species of Freesia are African in origin. Of The 14 Freesia species, 12 are native to Cape Province, South Africa, the remaining two to tropical Africa, with one these species extending north of the equator to Sudan. Freesia flowers are very fragrant, typically white or yellow, and are borne in spikelike racemes. This blooming beauty captures your heart and is a springtime favorite.
Freesia plants grow from a corm (a solid bulb, as in Gladiolus). The Freesia orm sends up a tuft of long narrow leaves and a slightly branched stem. Freesia Flowers are borne as loose one-sided spikes of narrowly funnel-shaped flowers along a side few leaves. Some excellent Freesia varieties (old-fashioned) for fragrance include: Athene, Allure, Demeter, Excelsior, Golden Wave, Mirabel, Pink Westlind, Snowdon, and Welkin. The tender, cormous plant, Freesia originated in South Africa. The leaves on Freesia are sword shaped and light green and may be up to 1 feet high. Freesia Flower stalks are slender and about the same height. As many as 8 funnel-shaped Freesia flowers form a loose cluster at the top of each stalk. Where the flowers begin, the stem makes a sharp bend so that the Freesia flowers face upward.
Facts About Freesia Freesia bloom was named by Dr. Freese (1785-1876) , a native of Kiel, Germany. The flowers come in a great variety of colors - white, golden yellow, orange, red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple and bicolors. Freesia perfume has a light, sweet, soap-like floral scent - trendy in soaps, lotions and so forth. Freesia flower bouquets are also used for gifting on special occassions. Freesia flowers are symbolic of innocence. Freesia are very poularly used in the perfume, scented oils and baths and other related industries. Freesia Fragrance Oil Fragrance Oils are artificially created fragrances, which contain artificial substances. Freesia fragrance oil is suitable for use in oil burners and vapourisers. It can also be used to refragrance pot pourries. Freesia fragrance oil can also be used in any of the vapourisers, such as the ceramic lamp ring, drivetime car vapouriser, radiator vapouriser or mini vaporiser. Freesia essence oil is uncut, undiluted, alcohol free, long lasting, high grade essence oil. The oil is excellent for aromatherapy uses - to scent candles, freshen potpourri, in soap making, massage oils, bath oil and of course, as a Freesia perfume body oil - to smell just truly great.
Growing Freesia Flowers The corms should be planted close - six will do nicely in a 5 inch pot. Soil should be light and should be drained well. Place the top of the corm, 1 inch below the soil. For winter flowers, plant freesia in late summer or early fall and keep them cool until frosts are due. During winter, bring freesia bulbs in and keep them in a sunny window. Plant Care Freesias are propagated by offsets of bulbs and seeds. Freesia plants need full sun and cool night temperatures, preferably between 45 and 40 degrees. Keep the plants well watered while the leaves and flowers are developing. When the leaves begin to brown after the flowers have faded, the plants may be gradually dried off and the corms saved for the following year.
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Daffodils, the flowers symbolizing friendship, are some of the most popular flowers exclusively due to their unmatched beauty. Daffodils belong to the genus Narcissus. Daffodil flowers have a trumpet-shaped structure set against a star-shaped background. Often the trumpet is in a contrasting color from the background. The name Daffodils includes the cluster-flowered yellow Jonquils and the White Narcissi , as well as the include as the more common trumpet shaped flowers (right), members of the genus Narcissus.
Daffodils are constantly recurring flowers with at least 50 species and many hybrids. Where climate is moderate, Daffodils flourish among the first spring buds. Daffodils often bloom in clusters. Daffodils are native mainly to the Mediterranean region, in particular to the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Northern Africa and the Middle East. In addition to the species, the Daffodil Data Bank lists over 13,000 hybrids. Generally Daffodils are yellow, and range from yellow-and-white, yellow-and-orange, white-and-orange, pink, and lime-green. All Daffodils have a corona in the center that looks like a trumpet and a ring of petals all around. The natural Daffodil is colored golden yellow all over while the trumpet may often appear in a contrasting color. The paper-white Daffodils could be planted in gardens that are outdoors. But they could also grow in indoor gardens during Christmas. Miniature Daffodils Daffodils come in all sizes, from 5-inch blooms on 2-foot stems to half-inch flowers on 2-inch stems. Largely for show purposes or for guidance in gardening, certain species and named cultivars have been determined by the American Daffodil Society to be miniatures and must compete by themselves in Daffodil shows.
Facts about Daffodils The garden Daffodil's ancestors come from the states around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain and Portugal and the Middle East, such as Turkey. The earliest record mentioned about Daffodils was around two or three hundred years B.C. Grown extensively by the ancient Greeks and the Romans, Daffodils nevertheless became a forgotten flower until about 1600 and even in 1860, there were fewer than 350 cultivated hybrids. Around 1629, a group of Englishmen took the Daffodil out of the weeds and put it into the garden. Daffodils were in favor again. During the days of the American experience and the expansion west, Daffodils were well established as a "must have" in the garden. Daffodils were brought to Britain by the Romans who thought that the sap from Daffodils had healing powers. Actually the sap contains crystals that can irritate the skin. Growing Daffodils Daffodils grow perennially from bulbs. In temperate climates they flower among the earliest blooms in spring. Daffodils often grow in large clusters, covering lawns and even entire hillsides with yellow. Depth, as a general rule, needs to be thrice the height. This means large bulbs should have a depth of 6 to 8 inches, a medium size 3-6 inches and a smaller size 2-3 inches. Always remember that the load of soil proves helpful in protecting the bulbs from breaking too easily and in keeping them upright for a longer duration. If this fact is ignored and enough depth is not given, the Daffodil will bend down very soon. Though Daffodil blooms will come in bigger clumps, the bulbs and flowers will be scant.
Steps to growing Daffodils. Choose a well-drained, sunny place, with a slightly acidic soil. Plant your Daffodils so that their top (pointed end) is at least two times as deep as the bulb is high (top of a 2" bulb is 4" deep). Plant bulbs deeper in sandy soil than in clay. High-nitrogen fertilizers should be avoided. Daffodils need lots of water while they are growing. After blooming, never cut the foliage until it begins to turn yellow (usually late May or June). This is then the time to dig them. Wash the bulbs thoroughly and let them dry completely (at least a week). Put them in onion sacks (or panty hose) and hang them in the coolest place you can find until they're ready to plant. Good air circulation will keep the storage rot at a minimum. Daffodil Plant Care Like most perennials, Daffodils will do well with about 1 inch of water per week while they are actively growing and blooming - from March to May. Mulch can be tremendously helpful for Daffodils to conserve moisture. The best thing you can do for your Daffodil bulbs is to provide them rich, well-drained soil with lots of organic matter in it. Most organic bulb fertilizers can be placed right into the planting hole because they're very gentle and non-burning. Since a Daffodil is a perennial, every 5 to 10 years, divide the clumps of bulbs in early summer.
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2017年08月07日
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Cymbidiums are among the most popular winter and spring blooming orchids. The word Cymbidium Comes from Greek kymbe meaning a boat, referring to hollowness in the lip of the flower. Cymbidium is native of tropical and subtropical Asia covering North-India, China, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Borneo islands and North-Australia, usually growing in cooler climates at high elevation.
Cymbidium orchids are thick, waxy flowers with five pointed petals on each bloom. At present the genus Cymbidium consists of 44 species originating from the Asian continent. Cymbidium is one of the most popular and desirable orchids in the world because of the beauty of flowers. Cymbidiums are very popular in floral arrangements floral corsages. Cymbidiums are available in a rainbow of colours. The breath taking sprays of cymbidium flowers make ideal home or patio decorations. From the time that the first flower bud opens, the sprays will remain in bloom for the next 2 - 3 months.
Facts About Cymbidium Cymbidiums have been cultivated for thousands of years, especially in ancient China. Cymbidiums became popular in Europe during the Victorian era. One feature that makes the cymbidium so popular is the fact that the plant can survive cold temperatures as low as 7 degree Centigrade. In his writings, Confucius referred to the Asian Cymbidium as the King of Fragrance Cymbidiums usually bloom once a year during winter and spring seasons and the flowers last for more than four weeks. Cymbidiums may be divided into two main groups- Standard Cymbidiums (large-flowered type) and Miniature Cymbidiums (small-flowered type). A cymbidium plant has three types of bulbs- 1. Old back bulbs without leaves, which reserve food supply for emergencies. 2.Old bulbs with leaves, Supporting the new growth and may produce flowers. 3.New leads or bulbs, from where flowers grow. Growing Cymbidiums Repotting is done every 2 to 4 years and is best indicated by the plant bulbs filling the pot or the plant not growing well over the past year. A healthy plant should grow 1 to 2 new bulbs each year from each bulb that grew the previous year. When repotting, the roots should be teased apart to remove old potting mix and then dead roots are to be removed. If required a plant may then be divided into two or more plants by twisting and tearing the bulbs apart. For best results, each Cymbidium pot should be as large as possible otherwise the flowering will be retarded for 1 to 2 years.
Cymbidium Plant Care Don't take your plant inside where the atmosphere is hot and dry due to artificial heating. Cymbidium will drop its flower buds and ultimately drop its leaves in this warm dry atmosphere. Don't leave flower spikes on the plant until the flowers die. This can result in non flowering the following season. Approximately four weeks after the last flower is fully open, the spike should be removed so that the plant has a full growing cycle for next year's flowering. If your plant fails to flower give it the recommended attention plus exposure to a sunnier situation to help force flower spikes. Water very regularly in growing season. Pour off any unabsorbed water. Feed with orchid fertilizer once a month in summer.
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Cherry Blossoms are some of the most beautiful flowers, coming in bright colors. The Cherry Blossom tree in full bloom, during the arrival of spring, is one of the most beautiful sights to behold. The Cherry Blossom is so popular that festivals are celebrated in its honor- the Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrated in the months of March and April.
The Cherry Blossom is Japan's unofficial National Flower. Somei Yoshino is a favorite Cherry Blossom variety of the Japanese. The flowers are almost pure white, tinged with the palest pink, especially near the stem. The Somei Yoshino Cherry Blossoms bloom, and usually fall within a week, before the leaves come out. The trees, thus look nearly white from top to bottom. Other Cherry Blossom varieties include yamazakura, yaezakura, and shidarezakura. The yaezakura Cherry Blossom have large flowers, thick with rich pink petals. The shidarezakura Cherry Blossom, or weeping Cherry, has branches that fall like those of a weeping willow, bearing cascades of pink flowers. The Japanese Cherry starts flowering profusely from the first warmer days in April, heralding the coming of spring. The pink or white flowers grow in racemose clusters at nodes on short spurs. They are past flowering early in May.
The Cherries can be divided into three groups - the European, the American, and the Oriental. In general, the Oriental types (Prunus serrulata) are less hardy. This genus - Prunus comprises over 400 species and numerous cultivars of trees and shrubs growing in temperate climates mostly in the Northern Hemisphere. It includes evergreen shrubs, flowering fruit trees, and all the stone fruits - almonds, apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, and prunes. They are also very ornamental. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating the March 27, 1912, gift to the city of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to strengthen the growing friendship between the United States and Japan. Cherry Blossoms are rooted deep in the culture of Japan and were used in ancient Japan to forecast how crops for the coming year would do. Modern Japan still celebrates Hanami - gatherings of friends to picnic under a canopy of Cherry Blossoms, enjoying the brief burst of the beauty of nature and springtime. Through the centuries, the Japanese have developed many different varieties of the Cherry tree. All of these trees bloom for a short time with pink or white flowers. Cherries are part of the rose family and like roses, most cherry trees bloom during the spring. A few varieties are grown to flower later and actually show their blossoms in autumn or even during winter! Normally, it is just a week to ten days before all of the blossoms are carried away by the wind. Growing Cherry Blossoms Cherries are propagated by budding them on seedling stocks in the nursery and are sold for planting stock as one or two-year-old trees. Sweet and Sour Cherries are fairly easy to grow. Sour Cherries, which are smaller and more tolerant of cold and heat, are easier to grow than sweet Cherries. Sour cherries are self-pollinating so you don't have to plant two kinds. Sour Cherries also bloom later, which makes them less vulnerable to harm from late spring frosts. Because of the fact that Cherry Blossom trees bloom early in spring and are susceptible to damage from late spring frosts, the site for growing Cherries should be slightly higher and sloped than the surrounding ground to prevent frosty air from settling in the low spots. Cherry Blossom trees should be placed in a sheltered location with full sun, in soil that is deep, fertile and moist, but well drained. Full sun exposure for Cherry Blossom trees is necessary to produce delicious Cherries and strong trees. Cherry Blossom trees grown in shade will produce spindly branches and fewer cherries that are less sweet. Sweet and sour Cherries are susceptible to most of the same problems.
Cherry Blossom Plant Care Maintaining a clean surrounding is very important to keep pest and disease problems down for Cherry Blossom trees. Bird problems on Cherry Blossom trees can be prevented by planting your trees near people or pets and by netting. Diseased fruit, leaves, and prunings on Cherry Blossom trees should be removed immediately and either burned to kill insect larvae and disease spores or destroyed in a hot compost pile. Some common problems seen in Cherry Blossom trees are Plum curculio, Brown rot, cherry fruit flies, cherry leaf spot and bacterial canker.
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Of the several kinds of Carnations, the three most common are the annual carnations, border carnations and perpetual-flowering carnations. Carnations are also commonly referred to by their scientific name, "Dianthus", the name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. Carnations got the name Dianthus from two Greek Words - "dios", referring to the god Zeus, and "anthos", meaning flower. Carnations are thus known as the "The Flowers of God". Some Interesting Facts about Carnations Carnations express love, fascination and distinction. Carnations are native to Eurasia. Historically, Carnations are known to have been used for the first time by Greeks and Romans in garlands. Carnations are exotic to Australia but have been grown commercially as a flower crop since 1954. Carnation blooms last a long time even after they are cut. Carnation flowers have become symbolic of mother's love and also of Mother's Day. Learn why you should select carnations as Mother's day flowers.
About the Carnation Flower and Plant The single flowers of the Carnations species, Dianthus caryophyllus have 5 petals and vary from white to pink to purple in color. Border Carnation cultivars may have double flowers with as many as 40 petals. When grown in gardens, Carnations grow to between 6 and 8.5 cm in diameter. Petals on Carnations are generally clawed or serrated. Carnations are bisexual flowers and bloom simply or in a branched or forked cluster. The stamens on Carnations can occur in one or two whorls, in equal number or twice the number of the petals. The Carnation leaves are narrow and stalk less and their color varies from green to grey-blue or purple. Carnations grow big, full blooms on strong, straight stems. Types of Carnations Carnation cultivars are mainly of three types: Large flowered Carnations - one large flower per stem. Spray Carnations (Mini Carnations) - with lots of smaller flowers. Dwarf flowered Carnations - several small flowers on one stem.
Growing Carnations Carnations grow readily from cuttings made from the suckers that form around the base of the stem, the side shoots of the flowering stem, or the main shoots before they show flower-buds. The cuttings from the base make the best plants in most cases. These cuttings may be taken from a plant at any time through fall or winter, rooted in sand and potted up. They may be put in pots until the planting out time in spring, which is usually in April or in any time when the ground is ready to be handled. The soil should be deep, friable and sandy loam.
Carnation Plant Care Carnations need some hours of full sun each day and should be kept moist. Avoid over-watering as this may tend to turn the foliage yellow. Spent flowers should be removed promptly to promote continued blooming. The quality of the bloom depends on the soil and irrigation aspects for growing carnations. Those who grow carnations should know the importance of pinching, stopping and disbudding. At the time of plucking carnations, leave three to four nodes at the base and remove the stem. The plant foliage should not be exposed to the direct heat of a stove or the sun.
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The genus Anemone consists of 120 species of perennial flowering plants, which grow from tubers. Anemones grow wild in many European countries, in North America, and Japan. Anemones are closely related to Pasque flower (Pulsatilla) and Hepatica (Hepatica); some botanists include both of these genera within the genus Anemone.
Facts About Anemones The name Anemone comes from Greek and roughly means wind flower, which signifies that the wind that blows the petal open will also, eventually, blow the dead petals away. The Anemone plants are perennial herbs with an underground rootstock, and radical, more or less deeply cut leaves. The elongated flower stem bears one or several, white, red, blue or rarely yellow flowers. There is an involucre of three leaflets below each flower. The fruits often bear long hairy styles, which aid their distribution by the wind. They produce cup-shaped yellowish, white, purple, violet, or red Anemone flowers. Among the most popular are the autumn-flowering Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis). Yellow wood anemone (Anemone ranunculoides), also known as the Buttercup Anemone, is a similar plant with slightly smaller flowers of rich yellow colouring. In medicine, Anemone is used as a treatment for cramps, menstrual problems and emotional distress.
Varieties of Anemone Broadly, there are three types of Anemone flowers- Spring flowering type, which has either rhizomes or tubers. Tuberous Mediterranean, which flowers in spring and summer. Larger Fall flowering type, which blooms in late summer to fall and tends to have fibrous roots. Anemone Species Popular species of Anemones and their common names are as follows: Anemone blanda - Blue Anemone Anemone coronaria - Poppy Anemone Anemone hupehensis - Chinese Anemone Anemone hupehensis var. japonica - Japanese Anemone Anemone narcissiflora - Narcissus Anemone Anemone nemorosa - Wood Anemone Anemone ranunculoides - Yellow Woodland Anemone/buttercup anemone Anemone sylvestris - Snowdrop Windflower Anemone canadensis - Canada Anemone Anemone fulgens - Scarlet Windflower Anemone pulsatilla - Pasque Flower Anemone apennina - Apennine Windflower Growing Anemones Different Anemones have different growing requirements. Most Anemones should be planted in the fall. If the planted Anemone is tuberous, separate the tubers in summer, when the plant is dormant. If rhizomatous, separate the rhizomes in spring. If the Anemone has fibrous roots, divide the plant in early spring or autumn but keep the plant in the pot for a year until established. Windflowers should be grown in very well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a lightly shaded or sunny location. Plant the tubers in the fall or spring, unless you live north of their adapted zones; in this case, plant in the spring. Before planting, soak the tubers for a few hours or overnight; if you soak them overnight, you will be able to see the slightly swollen areas from which shoots will grow. Plant the tubers 3 to 4 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. If not sure which end is up, lay them on their sides.
Anemone Plant Care Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Cut right back to the ground in late Autumn. They will shoot away again in Spring.
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Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas or Parrot Lily is a South American genus of about 50 species of flowering plants, mainly from the cool, mountainous regions in the Andes.
Some Interesting Facts about Alstroemeria Alstroemeria flowers bloom during late spring or early summer. Alstroemeria come in orange, pink, rose, purple, red, yellow, white or salmon colors. Alstroemeria is named after the Swedish botanist Klas von Alstroemer, who was a pupil of the great botanical classifier Linnaeus. The genus Alstroemeria consists of about 50 species. Most modern hybrid Alstroemeria plants are propagated in a laboratory. Many hybrids and about 190 cultivars of Alstroemeria have been developed, with different markings and colors, ranging from white, golden yellow, orange; to apricot, pink, red, purple and lavender. Alstroemeria flowers have no fragrance. Alstroemeria flowers have a vase life of about two weeks. Not all Alstroemeria have striped petals. Alstroemeria stops producing flowers if they get too hot. About the Alstromeria Flower and Plant
Alstroemeria is a slightly zygomorphic (bilaterally symmetrical) flower with 3 sepals and 3, generally, striped petals. The sepals and petals on the Alstroemeria are similar in color and texture - i.e., there are no solid green sepals. Alstroemeria has six stamens and an undivided style. The ovary on the Alstroemeria is inferior, with 3 carpels. Alstroemeria features a monocot plan of having floral parts in 3s. Alstroemeria is more like grass where the veins go up the leaves but none branching across. This can also be seen in grasses, Irises and Lilies. Alstroemeria leaves are upside down. The leaf twists as it leaves the stem, so that the bottom is facing upwards. If you look at an Alstroemeria stem you can sometimes see a spiral growth pattern on the stem. This is due to the production of new cells in a spiral sequence and this is the cause of the head moving the way it does. If the soil temperature rises too high (above about 22 degrees Celsius) the Alstroemeria plant puts its effort into producing more large tuberous roots at the expense of flowering shoots. With some varieties this can lead to production of exclusively blind non-flowering stems and no flowers. Some Species of Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria aurea - Lily of the Incas. Alstroemeria aurantiaca - Peruvian Lily/Alstroemeria Princess Lily Alstroemeria caryophyllacea - Brazilian Lily Alstroemeria haemantha - Purplespot Parrot Lily Alstroemeria ligtu - Lily-of-the-Nile Alstroemeria psittacina - Lily of the Incas, White-edged Peruvian Lily/White Alstroemeria Alstroemeria pulchella - Parrot Lily, Parrot Flower, Red Parrot Beak, New Zealand Christmas Bell Growing Alstroemerias Plant Alstroemeria in full sun, in well-drained soil. Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole. Place the plants no deeper than they were growing in the containers. Set the plants 1 foot apart. Mulch around but not on top of the plants, with 3 inches of organic compost. Water well until soil is completely moist. Alstroemeria Plant Care Cut off old flower stems with bypass pruners. Mulch around but not on top of the plants in early spring, with 3 inches of organic compost. Water well weekly until soil is completely moist especially summers, when there is no rain.
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BOTANICAL NAME: Citrullus lanatus PLANT TYPE: Fruit SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun SOIL TYPE: Sandy Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80°F during the day) and a long growing season. Gardeners in colder climates can still have success in growing watermelon vines by starting seeds indoors and choosing short-season varieties. Days to maturity range from 70 to 90, depending on the variety.
PLANTING If you live in warmer climes, you can sow seeds directly outdoors, but wait until the soil temperature warms to at least 70°F to avoid poor germination. Watermelon vines are very tender and should not be transplanted until all danger of frost has passed. (To be safe, wait at least two weeks past your last frost date.) If you are in a cooler zone, start seeds indoors about a month before transplanting. Amend soil with aged manure, seaweed, and/or compost before planting. Watermelons are heavy feeders. Watermelons prefer a soil pH between 6 and 6.8. Growing the vines in raised rows, known as hills, ensures good drainage and will hold the sun’s heat longer. Space the plants about 2 feet apart in a 5-foot-wide hill. If you’re growing in rows, space 6 feet by 6 feet apart. Watermelons like loamy, well-drained soil. Handle them gently when you transplant. After you transplant, cover the plants with row covers to keep pests at bay. You’ll remove the row covers when you see both male and female flowers on the vine.
CARE Mulching with black plastic will serve multiple purposes: it will warm the soil, hinder weed growth, and keep developing fruits clean. Watering is very important—from planting until fruit begins to form. While melon plants are growing, blooming, and setting fruit, they need 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged. Water at the vine’s base in the morning, and try to avoid wetting the leaves and avoid overhead watering. Reduce watering once fruit are growing. Dry weather produces the sweetest melon. If you choose to fertilize (and many do), make sure it delivers more nitrogen than phosphorus and potassium. However, after flowering begins, use a fertilizer with less nitrogen. We like to use liquid seaweed. Pruning isn’t necessary, but vine productivity may be improved if you do not allow lateral (side) vines to grow and stick to the main vine. When the plant is young, just cut off the end buds as they form (before the side shoots become vines). You can also pinch off some blossoms to focus the energy on fewer melons (though it’s a challenge to kill off a potential fruit). Vines produce male and female flowers separately on the same plant. They often begin producing male flowers several weeks before the females appear. Do not be concerned if the male flowers fall off. The female flowers (which have a swollen bulb at the base) will stay on the vine and bear fruit. Blossoms require pollination to set fruit, so be kind to the bees! As fruit is ripening, prevent rotting by gently lifting it and putting cardboard or straw between the fruit and the soil.
PESTS/DISEASES Aphids Cucumber Beetles Squash Vine Borer Moths Fusarium Wilt
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