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Why do we love Ground Orchids?

Ground Orchids

Ground Orchids

โ” Why do we love Ground Orchids?

โ“ Q: I need your expert advice on a low growing perennial with pretty flowers that I can plant in semi-shade close to my house. What is your favorite perennial?

๐Ÿ˜Š A: Our most favorite bright flowering perennials are ground orchids!
  • ๐Ÿ’‹ Ground orchids are the easiest and most rewarding flowers for a tropical garden. They thrive in regular garden soil or potting mix, tolerate both sun and shade, and bloom nearly year-round.
  • ๐Ÿ’‹ Their adaptability makes them a perfect choice for any spot in the garden, whether you need to fill a sunny patch or a shaded area under trees.
  • ๐Ÿ’‹ And look at these colors! From vibrant purples to soft pinks and yellows, ground orchids bring a splash of tropical beauty with minimal effort. Their consistent blooming makes them a must-have for gardeners seeking color all year.
  • ๐Ÿ’‹ For profuse blooming, apply Sunshine Orchidasm - Orchid TotalFeed Booster.
  • ๐Ÿ’‹Watch the video in next post ๐Ÿ‘‡


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What Ginger makes a natural shampoo?

Pine Cone Ginger (Zingiber Zerumbet), Shampoo Ginger

๐ŸงดWhat Ginger makes a natural shampoo?
  • ๐ŸŽPine Cone Ginger (Zingiber Zerumbet), also called Shampoo Ginger due to its unique, milky substance found in the cones. It is widely used as a natural shampoo in Asia and Hawaii, and even found in commercial shampoos.
  • ๐ŸŽFragrant and Spicy: All parts of the plant are known for their strong, spicy fragrance.
  • ๐ŸŽStunning Flowers: The cone-shaped flowers are long-lasting and perfect for cut flower arrangements.
  • ๐ŸŽFun history: Pinecone ginger is a canoe plant, brought across the Pacific by ancient Polynesian settlers.


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How to have the Deep Purple mood year around

Calathea rufibarba - Fuzzy Pheasant Feather, Deep Purple Velvet Furry

๐ŸŽธ How to have the Deep Purple mood year around
  • ๐ŸŸฃ Calathea rufibarba - Fuzzy Pheasant Feather, Deep Purple Velvet Furry - a favorite of shade garden landscapers. This thin, fuzzy, rippled leaf Calathea is very attractive as well as durable. A purple leaf back adds to this plants rich color and texture.
  • ๐ŸŸฃ The upper foliage of Calathea rufibarba is semi-glossy, and olive green. The under side of the foliage, along with the stems are rich burgundy to deep purple!
  • ๐ŸŸฃ The stems are covered with fine purplish-brown hairs.
  • ๐ŸŸฃ Place your Deep Purple Calathea in bright filtered or indirect light.


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What to plant by the pond?

Elephant Ears Illustris Colocasia

โ›ฒ๏ธ What to plant by the pond?
  • ๐Ÿ˜ Elephant Ears Illustris Colocasia is a classic beauty.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ The heart-shaped, large purple-and-green leaves of Illustris are huge, and their dark highlights are stunning.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ This elephant ear is a lover of moist shade, but does best with a little dappled sunlight.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ It will tolerate boggy conditions.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ Provide light shade to full shade and consistently moist or boggy soil.
  • ๐Ÿ˜ It is a strong fast growing variety that does great in container, landscapes, ponds and patios.


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Fun Fact: King Anthurium

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium

๐Ÿ‘‘ Fun Fact: King Anthurium

๐Ÿ”– Crowning its title, Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium - boasts leaves up to 3 feet long! Majestic houseplant! Very hard to find, rare plant.

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Fun Fact: Voodoo Lily

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily plant

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily plant

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, flower

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, flower

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, flower

Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, flower

๐Ÿ˜ˆ Fun Fact: Voodoo Lily

๐Ÿ‘น Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily, blooms from a single corm and releases an unforgettable scent, often compared to rotting meat. Despite its bizarre appearance and smell (that only lasts one day!), it's a showstopper that can easily be grown as a houseplant.

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When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom

Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca

๐ŸŒš When Bat Head Devil Flower is in bloom
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Tacca Lily - has been in bloom all summer, on an off.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Perfect container plant for a greenhouse. Needs filtered light, prefers high humidity.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‡ Comes in different species and colors: Black, White, Green:

Tacca nivea - White Tacca
Tacca chantrieri - Black Tacca
Tacca leontopetaloides - Green Tacca

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Bat Head - Devil Flower

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Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium

๐Ÿ” Fun Fact: Long Leaf Anthurium

๐Ÿ’Ž Anthurium vittarifolium - Long Leaf Anthurium. This rare rainforest gem flaunts leaves that can stretch up to 6 feet long, creating a stunning cascading effect when grown in hanging baskets. Plus, it surprises with bright pink, showy fruits that add a vibrant splash of color to its dramatic foliage!

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Why Yellow Aphelandra looks red?

Aphelandra hartwegiana - Yellow Aphelandra

๐Ÿ’ฅ Why Yellow Aphelandra looks red?

๐Ÿ‘’ Aphelandra hartwegiana - Yellow Aphelandra - is getting ready to bloom! Soon it will be shooting its curious yellow flowers out of these "candles"... Stay with us to see it bloom!

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How to grow fragrant Cashmere Bouquet

Clerodendrum philippinum - Cashmere Bouquet, Scent Malli

๐Ÿ’ฎ How to grow fragrant Cashmere Bouquet
  • ๐Ÿ’ Clerodendrum philippinum - Cashmere Bouquet, Scent Malli - is one of the most popular Indian fragrant flowers.
  • ๐Ÿ’ Fast growing bush with lush tropical foliage and very fragrant white flowers, carnation-like, coming in big clusters.
  • ๐Ÿ’ Shade tolerant, great for shade gardens and as an indoor plant to enjoy tropical fragrance year around.
  • ๐Ÿ’ This plant is fast growing in right conditions and can spread runners. Plant it in isolated corner or in keep in a pot unless you want to have a large size hedge in no time just from one plant within couple seasons...


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