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.Native wildflowers are becoming endangered, thanks to modern farming methods and the loss of hedgerows and woods. Species are even becoming extinct, with the beautiful ghost orchid being the latest in a long line of native plants to have disappeared from our

within. Easily done I might add. I've considered adding them to pot compost (indoor & outdoor), especially my orchids. Growing seedlings in it and using to improve drainage. Despite the fact it does drain very well, it remains moist for sometime. It

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.   Last year in desperation  I divided it and gave it a good prune. It is positioned out of direct sun in a warm room. I feed it with orchid food. I don't want to bin it but... ! Any ideas please? Many thanks. Harras I've inherited a large one

me, and a few of them about, he didn't know wheter it was somekind of orchid, by I'm not so sure..Any help please. Chris   Is this in flower now Chris? Im not sure Nutcutlet, I think its just starting out as he's only just moved in ( March

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to turn from green to red when is the best time to harvest them for use. Are there any tell tell signs to look out for ? Hello, How do you prune Orchids, and Wisterias?? I have a really good crop of chillies this year - far more than I can use

/seed/plant? Any other clues? Yvonne, the 'Cleopatra's Needle' plant you have is a kind of orchid. I found a site that will give you more information. Orchids in general need special soil, really mostly bark which absorbs a little moisture.The link

it was or that I could get money of the house, never mind.  The previous owner grew it because he thought it was pretty.  It lurked next to the front door like a triffid and my friend with a horticulture degree identified it as an orchid.  Once I found out what