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Is Acorus calamus poisonous? Let us walk you through the toxicity of Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus, also known as wild calamus, mountain calamus and so on, is a perennial herbaceous plant with a flowering period from June to September. Many friends find this name unfamiliar, but in fact you may have seen it often. It mainly grows beside ponds and paddy fields. As children, we often played near ponds and other places, and we would always see clumps of taller green "water grass" - yes, that is Acorus calamus. Today let us talk about whether this plant is poisonous.
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How to care for blue plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) in winter? Master these methods to get it through the winter safely
I wonder if you have ever heard this lovely flower's name; it instantly brings to mind blue, sparkling, glistening snowflakes. To be honest, plants with beautiful names often live up to them quite well, and the feeling they give people is also quite pleasant. But beautiful flowers are delicate, and it is hard to say how they should fend for themselves in winter. Of course, this depends on the owner's wishes, so let us briefly introduce how to care for this flower in winter.
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Orchids and Zhang Xueliang: A Life of Expressing Emotion Through Orchids
After General Zhang Xueliang arrived in Taiwan, his first public appearance was at a flower show at the Taipei Children's Recreation Center in the 1960s. Thereafter, whenever the season of blooming orchids came around at year's end and the beginning of the year, orchid nurseries in Taipei would often receive a phone call: "An elderly Mr. Zhao is coming to admire the flowers." About half an hour later, a sedan would pull up, and out would step...
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Detailed Guide to Watering Orchids Through the Twenty-Four Solar Terms
(1) Start of Spring, Rain Water: Spring orchids have already bloomed, so the soil should not be too dry; moisten it slightly along the edge of the pot; if the autumn pot has not dried down to the bottom, do not water. (2) Awakening of Insects: When the spring orchid pot has dried halfway (dry on top, firm below), you may moisten with water, but not too much; the same applies to autumn orchids. (3) Spring Equinox: The spring orchid has finished blooming and dislikes dampness; when the pot is half dry, you may moisten...
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What orchid monographs have existed through the ages? A survey of Chinese orchid classics in one article
"Jinzhang Lanpu" (Orchid Manual of Jinzhang), 1 volume, by Zhao Shigeng, Song dynasty, 1233. Zhao Shigeng was a native of Fujian in the late Southern Song. 1. "Baichuan Xuehai" reprinted edition, Xinji; 2. "Shuoruo" Wanwei Shantang edition, volume 103; 3. "Xiangyan Congshu" vol. 9; 4. "Guoxue Zhenben Wenku" vol. 1; 5. "Qunfang Qingwan"; 6. "Siku Quanshu", Zibu, Pulü category; 7. "Shuoruo"...
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How to grow orchids? Looking at the way of orchid cultivation through the "Xing Lan Pu Lue"
Zhang Guangzhao, in the "Xing Lan Pu Lue", discusses the cultivation of orchids, full of the dialectic of dry and wet, heat and cold, and it is recorded here for the reference of orchid growers: "If it gets proper nourishment, no thing will fail to grow, and the cultivation of orchids is especially deep and subtle. In cultivating any thing, one must know its nature, understand its mind, and preserve its qi. What makes the orchid unique among all plants is that it hides in famous mountains, is passed on to chosen people, conceives the elegant spirit of heaven and earth, and gathers the wonder of fragrance...
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How to get a hydroponic peace lily through winter? These winter care methods you need to master
This plant is very easy to keep alive, but there are still particular points about getting it through winter. If someone ignores it completely, it will not grow well, so today let's go over in detail how to get it through winter, so it can grow safely.
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How to grow mini Oncidium orchids? Easy to get through summer, overwinter, and rebloom
For most gardening enthusiasts, the mini Oncidium orchid is a bit unfamiliar, especially for beginners, but it is actually a very well-performing plant. Below we will look at how to grow mini Oncidium orchids, and we hope it will help gardening enthusiasts care for their mini Oncidium orchids!...
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How to Choose Orchid Varieties Through Pictures
When Jingbo describes the condition of orchid seedlings, adjectives like "good structure" are often seen. But what exactly "good structure" means seems to be a matter that can be sensed but not easily put into words. Today Jingbo will try to explain his own understanding of structure, and corrections are welcome for any shortcomings. Because of the directional characteristics of new growth emerging from the front pseudobulbs in orchids, most...
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