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Does anyone know what this plant is?

On 02/07/2012 in forum

to the Vetch family of plants! The flowers look a bit like some of the wild orchids. Not at all sure from your photo. Have you got a nature reserve near you? You could take a bit to them and see if anyone knows what it is? Just a guess: Baptisia or an upright


Talkback: Houseplants

On 28/11/2011 in forum

alive, with mixed success. I overwatered both my Christmas cactus and Phalaenopsis orchid which resulted in their flowers dropping, although the plants themselves are still alive but I have killed one dragon tree through under-watering! Successes


Watering house plants

On 16/05/2013 in Plant features: Structural

turn black (as in peace lilies) or plants may turn soft and rot (cacti, succulents, orchids). If you suspect you’ve been too generous, stop watering completely until the compost dries out. Badly affected plants may not survive so take cuttings from any


Reflections on Gardeners' World Live 2009

On 15/06/2009 in Gardeners' musings

and (hopefully) entertaining shows with great gardeners like Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank, Alys Fowler and Kevin Smith on far ranging topics like orchids, pest control, thrifty tips and wildlife gardening.What a mix. In one show we could be describing


I.D. needed please.

On 17/08/2012 in forum

My friend and I discovered this pretty plant growing in a little patch of soil at the side of her cafe. I have no idea what it is but the flower is not unlike a bellflower / orchid - pale pink with a little spur at the back and a spotty throat


Talkback: Judging at Hampton Court

On 28/11/2011 in forum

- the gardens really could be spectacular - waterfalls, fountains, arts and crafts beds all waiting to be restored! Hope to hear from you. I have got a orchid which has got tendrills coming out of the pot wot do i do with them any ideas. Thank you I think we


plants for indoor swimming pool

On 08/07/2012 in forum

Are there any plants that would thrive in the atmosphere of an indoor swimming pool? Anything that enjoys a humid atmosphere would love it. For example, if you want something large, try a Swiss cheese plant. I imagine Orchids would like it


How to take stem cuttings from dracaena

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Growing indoor amarylisCaring for orchidsBrowse a variety of houseplantsChoose plants by flower colour


How to grow pulses indoors

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Greenhouse and house plants

on caring for orchidsGrowing cactiCreating a display of hyacinthsBrowse our collection of houseplantsChoose plants by flower colour


Houseplants

On 10/03/2008 in Unassigned

and enjoy the wonderful symmetry of its arching variegated leaves.With plants like clivia so readily available alongside the weekly shop I'd be amazed if houseplants didn't start getting more publicity. Just look at what's happened to orchids.


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