Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris) The climbing hydrangea is characterized by lush growth and good frost resistance. It can be planted near walls, fences, it perfectly climbs tree trunks, and without a support it will be a ground cover plant. See…
Bouquet Hydrangea Bouquet hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is an ornamental shrub. Its beautiful conical inflorescences white or in shades of pink will decorate plant from summer to autumn. In order for Bouquet hydrangea to bloom profusely and long you must provide…
How and when to prune Hydrangea Hydrangeas are the most beautiful plants in gardens. They bloom for long time and amaze with variety of flowers. Properly performed pruning will allow you to fully enjoy the charm of these shrubs. And…
Soil for Hydrangea The key to success in hydrangea cultivation is choosing right variety, not so sunny place and of course good soil. Wrong soil have significant impact on apperance and health of a plant. What is the best soil…
Hydrangea diseases Hydrangeas are very popular shrubs. People love their beautiful flowers. Although they are quite resistant, still can be vulnerable to some diseases and pests. You must remember that proper fertilization and place where they grow is very important….
Can you propagate an orchid from a leaf ? In home conditions, a good way to reproduce is to propagate an orchid from a leaf, the so-called keiki. The orchid strain, or keiki, is a young plant that the orchid…
How long does an orchid live ? You found a beautiful orchid in the perfect color that will complete your home decor. However, you wonder how long it will take before you have to replace it with a new one….
How can you tell if a cactus is male or female ? Cactus is male or female, is it? Cacti are loners and hermaphrodites, meaning that flowers can self-pollinate because they contain both female and male reproductive organs. Cacti are…
What are the basic steps for “forcing bulbs” ? It is possible for flowers such as daffodils or tulips to bloom indoors during the winter months. Spring bulbs need to be chilled before they can bloom indoors, so plan ahead….
How orchids are built ? Morphology – what has an orchid flower inside? What we immediately associate with the word orchid are beautiful, complex, colorful flowers. And it turns out that despite very large differences in the appearance of flowers…