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Want your pothos to stay green? These are the things you need to learn to say no to
Because of its large leaves, thick texture, crystal-clear deep green color, pale yellow markings, plus its smooth, upright, elegant and graceful appearance, pothos has become an outstanding choice for indoor greenery decoration. But here comes the problem: why do so many plant lovers...
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Introduction and Appreciation of the Cymbidium goeringii Cultivar Wantai Mei
Wantai Mei: a new plum-petal cultivar of Cymbidium goeringii (spring orchid), a treasured selection by Mr. Zhou Dawei of Xiaoshan, Zhejiang. Some orchid enthusiasts have said that the beauty and value of Wantai can only be truly appreciated by those who have seen the actual flowers. This year I was fortunate enough to behold two blooms opening together, a truly breathtaking sight. The flower form is well-proportioned, the flower color is emerald green, the central structure is neatly arranged, the outer petals are elegant and flowing, and the stem is tall and straight, remaining unchanged even after being open for a long time...
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How do you grow orchids? You might want to read Tao Wangling's "On Growing Orchids" from the Ming Dynasty.
Kuaiji has many orchids, but those produced in Fujian are prized. The method of growing them: they like moisture but dislike wetness, like dryness but fear the sun, like wind but avoid cold, like a pampered daughter of a wealthy family, particularly full of moods and hard to please. I once heard it said that all other flowers thrive on filth when watered, but Fujian orchids alone use tea liquid, believing that among grasses and trees none is as fragrant as the orchid, and among things clean in taste none is as tea, their natures being akin and thus suited. In the Xiu Garden there were two orchids...
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